REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards
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is the combining form for male reproductive (Sperm)
spermat/o
the combining form for the area where sperm are stored hint (epid..)
epididym/o
is a sex hormone responsible for the growth and development of male sex characteristics
testosterone
the formation of sperm is called?
spermatogenesis
the term for sexual intercourse is
coitus/copulation
is another term for the foreskin hint (pre..)
prepuce
a sprem penetrates and unites with n ovum in (concep..)
conception
what organs produce sex cells
gonads
is the condition of being born without a testicle
anorchism
is the urethral opening on the dorsum of the peins hint ( padias.)
hyperspadias
the condition in which testicles fail to descend into the scotum before birth
cryptorchidism
what is an abnormal enlargment of the prostate gland surrounding the urethra,leading to difficulty with unration
benign prostatic hyperplasia
is an inability to achieve or sustain a penile erection for sexual intercourse’s hint ( erecti..)
erectile dysfunction
twisting of a testicle on its spermatic cord usually caused by trauma
testicular torsion
Gonorrhea HSV-2 and syphillis are examples of
STI
a general wart is referred to as
condyloma
is the insertion of a gloved finger into the rectum to palpate the prostate
DRE
A blood test for prosaic hypertrophy is
PSA
what is a female gamete
ova/ovum
first menstrual period is
menarche
the cessation of menstruation
menopause
is the cycle release of an egg
ovulation
the egg matures in a tiny secretory sac witin the ovary called a hint ( foll..)
follicle
endometrium is the
inner layer of the uterus