the urinary system Flashcards
(39 cards)
What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?
Conception (sperm)
The male reproductive organs include the scrotum, testes, prostate gland, and seminal vesicles.
What organs are included in the male urinary tract?
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Urinary Bladder
- Urethra
The kidneys also house the adrenal glands.
What are the primary functions of the female reproductive system?
- Conception
- Child bearing
The female reproductive organs include ovaries, Fallopian tubes, uterus, vulva, mammary glands, and vagina.
What is the role of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
Produces fluid for semen
The prostate gland is essential for ejaculation.
Name the hormones associated with the male reproductive system.
Semen (fluid) and sperm
Hormones play a critical role in the functioning of the male reproductive system.
What is the term for the female reproductive organ responsible for carrying the fetus?
Uterus
The uterus is crucial for labor and delivery.
Fill in the blank: The male reproductive system includes 2 _______.
testes
The testes are responsible for sperm production.
True or False: The kidneys are considered vital organs.
True
The kidneys perform essential functions such as waste excretion.
What is the function of the urinary bladder?
Waste storage
The urinary bladder temporarily holds urine before excretion.
What is the role of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
Hormone production
Ovaries produce hormones essential for reproductive functions.
List the components of the male reproductive system.
- Scrotum
- Testes
- Prostate gland
- Seminal vesicles
These components work together for reproduction and ejaculation.
What is the term for a newborn before delivery?
Fetus
The term ‘fetus’ refers to the developing offspring in the womb.
What are the primary functions of the kidneys?
- Waste storage
- Excretion
The kidneys filter blood and produce urine.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the female organ that serves as the birth canal.
vagina
The vagina is part of the female reproductive system and plays a key role in childbirth.
What is the function of the scrotum in the male urinary system?
Holds testes
The scrotum is a pouch of skin containing the testicles.
How many testes are typically found in the male urinary system?
2 left / right
What is semen?
Fluid, yellowish/thick
What is the role of the prostate gland?
Expels semen
What do ovaries hold in the female urinary system?
Eggs (ova/ovum)
What is the function of the fallopian tube?
Moving eggs
What is formed when a sperm fertilizes an egg?
Zygote
What stages follow the zygote in development?
- Embryo
- Fetus
- Newborn
What is the typical duration of a menstrual cycle?
28 days
During which days of the menstrual cycle are eggs released?
21 - 28
