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List the 3 function of the male reproductive system:

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  1. Sperm production
  2. Hormone production
  3. Delivery of sperm to the female
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List the 6 anitomical structures sperm must pass through in the male reproductive system:

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SEVEN UP

  1. Seminiferous tubules
  2. Epididymis
  3. Vas Deferens
  4. Ejaculatory Duct
  5. Urethra
  6. Penis
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What are 2 things that testes produce:

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  1. sperm
  2. hormones
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Where are the testes located?

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In the scrotal sacs

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What to the testes contain?

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Seminiferous tubules

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What are Seminiferous tubules?

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“coiled tubes for sperm development”

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Where do sperm mature and stored?

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In the epididymis

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The epididymis is lined with ______________.

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium with steriocilia

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What structure delivers sperm out of the scrotum toward the pelvic cavity?

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The Vas Deferens

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What structure passes through the prostate gland into the urethra?

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The Ejaculatory Duct

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What is the tube that extends through the penis?

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The urethra

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What are the 3 section of the male urethra?

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  1. prostatic
  2. membranous
  3. spongy
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Name the 3 bands of erectile tissue which engorge with blood during erection:

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  • 1 Corpus spongiosum
  • 2 Corpora cavernosa
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What structures are responsible for production of seminal fluid?

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Accessory Glands

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__________ vesicles produces fluid containing fructose?

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Seminal Vesicles

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___________ produces a milky, alkaline fluid that functions to buffer the acidic environment of the vagina.

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The Prostate Gland

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17
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_____________ produces enzymes to activate sperm?

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Prostate Gland

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________________ produce a clear, thick fluid that neutralizes acidic urine in the urethra prior ejaculation.

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Bulbourethral glands

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Sperm development which begins at puberty is called ______________.

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spermatogenesis

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Name the 5 states of sperm:

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  1. Spermatogonia (stem cells)
  2. Primary spermatocyte (condensed chromatin)
  3. Secondary spermatocyte (not visable)
  4. Spermatids (non motile)
  5. Mature sperm (spermatozoon)
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_____________ cells form the “blood testis barrier.”

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Sertoli cells (Sustenacular)

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_____________ interstitial cells produce the hormone testosterone.

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Cells of Leydig

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__________ are the site of development for female sex cells and sex hormone production.

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Ovaries

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Name the 2 hormones produced by the overies:

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  1. Estrogen
  2. Progesterone
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Name the 3 female sex cells:
1. Oocyte 2. egg 3. ovum
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the process of egg development where the egg is enclosed by a **follicle**.
**Oogenesis**
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Name the 4 states of Follicular Development:
1. Primordial follicle 2. Primary follicle 3. Secondary follicle 4. Graafian (Vesicular) follicle
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ follicle is present in overies form birth.
**Primordial follicle**
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The Primordial follicle is composed of ____________ epithelium?
**simple squamous epithelium**
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The Priamry follicle is composed of ____________ epithelial cells?
**simple cuboidal cells**
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The _seconday follicle_ consists of what 2 structures:
1. several layers of cuboidal cells 2. a fluid filled cavity called the **antrum**
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The ___________ is the mature follicle that consists of a *corona radiata* that surrounds the oocyte and moves it to the edge of the follicle?
Graafian (Vesicular) follicle
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the bright pink glycoprotein membrane that encapsulates the mature Graafian follicle. SPELL IT!
**Zona pellucidum**
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Name the 3 additional sex organs in the female:
1. Fallopian Tubes 2. Uterus 3. Vagina
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Name the 2 components of the Fallopian Tubes:
1. oviducts 2. uterine tubes
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What is the function of the Fallopian Tubes?
Passage of the ovum to the uterus.
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are finger like projections found in the Fallopian Tubes.
**Fimbriae**
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Name the 4 layers of the Uterus:
1. visceral peritoneum 2. myometrium 3. endometrium 4. cervix
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What is the myometrium? What is its function?
A thick smooth muscle that functions to move the fetus into the birth cannal during labor.
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The endometrium consists of a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
mucosal lining
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Name the 2 mucosal layers of the endometrium:
1. functional layer 2. basal layer
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The __________ layer of the endometrum is shed during menstruation.
**functional layer**
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The ___________ layer of the endometrum replenishes the functional layer of the endometrium.
**basal layer**
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the opening to the uterus from the vagina.
**cervix**
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The monthly cycle causes changes in both the _______ AND \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
**ovaries** AND **uterus**
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The length of the Uterian Cycle is ______ days.
**28**
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What is the function of the Uterian Cycle?
It prepares the uterus for implantation of the ferilized egg.
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Name the 3 phases of the Uterian Cycle:
1. **Menstrual** 2. **Proliferative** 3. **Secretory**
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During __________ phase of the Uterian Cycle the endometrium is shed and bleeding occures for an average of 5 days.
**Menstrual phase**
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During _____________ phase of the Uterian Cycle the endometrum is repaired and ovulation occures around day 14.
**Proliferative phase**
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During _______ phase the glands enlarge and the endometrium swells, days 15-28.
**Secretory phase**
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