Reproductive System

Question 1

What is the function of the interstitial cells in the testes?

Answer 1

Produce testosterone

Question 2

Where would sperm travel next after moving thru the ductus deferens?

Answer 2

Ejaculatory duct

Question 3

What cells are the stem cells for spermatogenesis?

Answer 3

Spermatogonia

Question 4

What is the function of the sperm cells acrosome?

Answer 4

The acrosome contains enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the protective coats of the oocyte

Question 5

Which part of the female reproductive tract does fertilization typically occur?

Answer 5

Uterine (Fallopian) tube

Question 6

What organ produces the female gametes?

Answer 6

Ovary

Question 7

What event occurs ff the LH surge during female monthly cycle?

Answer 7

Ovulation

Question 8

Which ovarian phase corresponds with the proliferative phase in the uterus?

Answer 8

Follicular phase

Question 9

Which of these results from low estrogen levels that occur after menopause?

Answer 9

Hot flashes

Question 10

What cells in the testis secrete testosterone?

Answer 10

Interstitial cells

Question 11

What term refers to the lining of the uterus?

Answer 11

Endometrium

Question 12

What organ delivers nutrients to the developing embryo and produce estrogen and progesterone?

Answer 12

Placenta

Question 13

What hormone is essential for the development of the male duct system and external genitalia?

Answer 13

Testosterone

Question 14

Both sexes have the same basic components:

Answer 14

▪️Gonads
▪️Accessory Glands and Organs
▪️Duct System
▪️External Genitalia

Question 15

It’s a reproductive organ. Produces males gametes (sex cells) and hormones (spermatozoa or sperm)

Answer 15

Gonads

Question 16

It secretes fluids into (ducts of reproductive system) ejaculatory ducts and urethra

Answer 16

Accessory glands and organs

Question 17

Transport pathway of gametes

🔅 epididymis, ductus deferens, urethra

Answer 17

Duct System

Question 18

Interstitial cells in the seminiferous tubules produce androgens such as:

Answer 18

Testosterone

Question 19

Sperm travels through the ____ ______ to the epididymis

Answer 19

Rete testis

Question 20

It’s consists of lobules containing seminiferous tubules (80 cm long)
- functions as sperm forming factories

Answer 20

Testes

Question 21

Path of Sperm:

Answer 21

Epididymis (site of sperm maturation) ➡️ ductus deferens ➡️ ejeculatory duct ➡️ urethra

Question 22

▪️Tightly coiled tube found on the superior part of the testis and along the posterior lateral side
▪️ functions to mature and store sperm cells (at least 20 days)

Answer 22

Epididymis

Question 23

Interstitial cells in the seminiferous tubules produce ____ such as testosterone

Answer 23

Androgens

Question 24

It passes through the inguinal canal and over the bladder

Answer 24

▪️Ductus Deferens

Question 25

_________ - ductus deferens, blood vessels, and nerves in connective tissue sheath ▫️site of vasectomy

Answer 25

Spermatic cord

Question 26

Normal pushing of sperm under control of ___________(1) | Ejaculation by _________(2)

Answer 26

1. PNS | 2. SNS

Question 27

Vasectomy can be reversible, the biggest issue is _____

Answer 27

Scarring

Question 28

cutting of the vas deferens at the level of the testes to prevent transportation of sperm.

Answer 28

Vasectomy

Question 29

Duct System summary:

Answer 29

Sperm ➡️ formed in seminiferous tubules ➡️ travels via rete testis to epididymis to ductus deferens

Question 30

Accessory Organs of male reproductive organs

Answer 30

1. Seminal vesicles 2. Prostate 3. Bulbourethral glands

Question 31

It produces a thick, yellowish secretion (60% of semen) ▫️fructose ▫️vitamin C ▫️prostaglandins ▫️other substances that nourish and activate sperm

Answer 31

Seminal Vesicles

Question 32

carries both urine and sperm

Answer 32

Urethra

Question 33

▫️single gland about the size and shape of a chestnut - can be felt through the rectum. ▫️It secretes a milky fluid (fairly basic). Helps to activates sperm. ▫️Sensitive to testosterone, keeps growing.

Answer 33

Prostate

Question 34

▫️Size of a pea located inferior to the prostate gland ▫️these gland produces thick clear mucus that drains into the urethra. ▫️1st secretion that passes down into the urethra when the man is sexually stimulated (cleanses, lubricant sexual intercourse)

Answer 34

Bulbourethral Glands

Question 35

▫️White, milky, thick, sticky, alkaline (pH 7.7 to 8) mixture of sperm and accessory gland secretions.

Answer 35

Semen

Question 36

Semen volume

Answer 36

normal is 2 to 5ish 🔅if less: obstruction of duct, retrograde ejaculation, or lack of time passed to replenish fluid in the duct

Question 37

Urine is acidic ↪️mucus thru urethra, prevents burning of semen.

Answer 37

... Semen motility is >50%

Question 38

maintains testes at 3°C lower than body temperature

Answer 38

Scrotum

Question 39

The primary oocyte is _____ and the first polar body is ______

Answer 39

diploid; haploid

Question 40

The milk producing glands within the mammary glands are called ______ Glands

Answer 40

Alveolar

Question 41

The primary spermatocytes ____ whereas spermatids are _____

Answer 41

diploid; haploid

Question 42

The cells forming the outer layer (I.e., closest to the basement membrane) of the seminiferous tubule are the ____

Answer 42

spermatogonia

Question 43

The luteal phase of the ovarian cycle corresponds with which phase of the uterine (menstrual) cycle?

Answer 43

secretory phase

Question 44

The spermatic cord contains the ______

Answer 44

spermatic artery, spermatic vein, spermatic nerve, and ductus deferens

Question 45

The tubular portion of the uterus that extends inferiorly into the superior region of the vagina is known as the _____.

Answer 45

cervix of the uterus

Question 46

during the embryonic development, ectoderm (one of the three primary germ layers) gives rise to which of the followings?

Answer 46

Nervous system

Question 47

What hormone produced by the blastocyst causes the glandular corpus luteum to continue producing its hormones to maintain the endometrium?

Answer 47

Human chorionic gonadotropin

Question 48

Chief cells of the gastric glands secrete ____

Answer 48

pepsinogin