Reproductive System Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is the function of the testes?
Produce sperm and testosterone.
What structure stores and matures sperm?
Epididymis.
What does the vas deferens do?
Transports sperm from epididymis.
What glands contribute fluid to semen?
Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands (Cowper’s).
What are the parts of a sperm?
Head, midpiece, tail.
What do the ovaries produce?
Eggs (ova) and hormones (estrogen, progesterone).
Where does fertilization occur?
In the fallopian tubes.
What is the function of the uterus?
Receives and supports a fertilized egg.
What is menarche?
First menstrual period.
What is menopause?
End of menstruation.
What is BPH?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, an enlarged prostate.
What is epididymitis?
Inflammation of the epididymis.
What is ED?
Erectile Dysfunction.
What are BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes linked to?
Increased risk of breast cancer.
What is endometriosis?
Uterine tissue grows outside the uterus.
What is a zygote?
A fertilized egg.
What is the APGAR score used for?
Assessing a newborn’s health.
Name 3 hormonal contraceptive methods.
Pill, injectable, implant.
What is an IUD?
Intrauterine device used for birth control.
What are 2 surgical contraception methods?
Vasectomy and tubal ligation.
What is ART?
Assisted Reproductive Technology.
What STI is linked to cervical cancer?
HPV.
How many HPV doses for someone under 15?
2 doses.
What are the stages of birth?
Dilation, Expulsion, Placental.
