Reproductive System Flashcards
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Male Reproductive System includes:
- Testes
- Ducts (Epididymis, Ductus, Deferens, Urethra)
- Accessory Glands (Seminal Vesicles, Prostate Gland, Bulbourethral Gland)
- Supporting Structures (Scrotum and Penis)
Part of the male reproductive system that protects and holds the testes, which also regulates the temperature of the testes that is essential for producing sperm
Scrotum
What is the primary sex organ (gonad) of male that is responsible for producing sperm?
Testes
This is known as “sperm factories,” which produces the sperm and forms the Tubulus Rectus
Seminiferous Tubules
Paired erectile tissue in the penis that is found in the sides of the penis
Corpora Cavernosa
Erectile tissue in the penis that surrounds the urethra (spongy)
Corpus Spongiosum
Which part in the male reproductive system transports the sperm from the Epididymis to the Urethra and is ligated in in the procedure of Vasectomy?
Ductus Deferens/Vas Deferens
What carries the sperm from the Rete Testis to the epididymis
Efferent Ductules
What is the site for sperm maturaton?
Epididymis
An accessory gland in the male reproductive system that regulates the seminal fluid’s pH, making it more neutral?
Prostate Gland
What are the ducts in the urethra?
- PROSTATIC URETHRA - passes through the prostate gland
- MEMBRANOUS URETHRA - passes through the pelvic floor and becomes the spongy urethra
- SPONGY URETHRA - extends to the penis
What is the name of the procedure performed in the male that cuts and ligates the Ductus/Vas Deferens, in order to block the sperm from entering the semen, which is an effective birth control?
Vasectomy
What is Dartos Muscle and its functions?
- A smooth muscle in the scrotum
- In cold temperature, this muscle contracts, making the scrotum firm and wrinkled, which reduces its size
- In hot temperature, this muscle relaxes, which makes the scrotum thin and loose
What is Cremaster Muscle and its functions?
- A skeletal muscle in the scrotum
- In cold temperature, this muscle contracts, which pulls the testes closer to the body
- In hot temperature, this muscle relaxes to allow the testes to descent away from the body
What hormone is responsible for the development of male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics?
Testosterone
What are the effects of testosterone in the male reproductive system?
- Develops and maintains the male reproductive organs
- Enlarges the larynx
- Deepens the voice
- Hair growth in the pubic area, chin, and axillary part
- Increases the growth of bones and muscles strength
What term refers to the inability to obtain or sustain an erection during sexual intercourse?
Erectile Dysfunction
Cells where testosterone are secreted
Interstitial Cells
Which hormone is responsible for the release of LH and FSH?
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
Female reproductive system includes:
Ovaries, Uterine Tubes, Uterus, Vagina, External Genitalia, and Mammary Glands
Paired organs on each side of the Uterus, which are responsible for the release of eggs (ova)
Ovaries
What is Uterine Tube and its functions?
- Also known as fallopian tube
- Transports the egg from the ovary to the uterus
- Site for fertilization
Which part of the uterine tube where fertilization usually happens?
Ampulla
A female reproductive organ that consists of fundus, body, and cervix
Uterus