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32 Cards in this Set
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The _____ reproductive system produces sperm and transports these gametes to the female reproductive tract so that fertilization of an ovum can take place. The _____ reproductive system produces ova and houses the developing embryo following fertilization. |
-Male -Female |
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In the male reproductive system, the primary organs are the paired oval-shaped _________ (male gonads), which are glands that produce sperm and male sex hormone testosterone. Secondary reproductive structures are grouped into the ________, _________, and ________. |
-Testes -Duct System, Accessory Organs, External Genitalia |
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Site of spermatogenesis (production of sperm)? |
Seminiferous Tubules |
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Transports sperm to the epididymis, the first component of the duct system? |
Rete Testis |
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4 parts of the duct system? |
-Ejaculatory Duct -Urethra -Ductus Deferens -Epididymis |
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C-shaped structure that is the site of sperm storage and maturation? |
Epididymis |
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How long is the maturation process of sperm? |
20 days (sperm gains ability to swim) |
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Terminal portion of the duct system in males? |
Urethra (both urinary and reproductive system because it transports both urine and semen) |
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Two exocrine accessory glands contribute to seminal fluid which are _______ and _______. |
-Prostate Gland -Bulbourethral Gland |
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Produces approximately 70% of seminal fluid; its secretion provides energy for sperm? |
Seminal Vesicles |
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Produces a slightly acidic, milky secretion that plays a role in activating sperm? |
Prostate Gland |
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Produces a thick, clear, mucous pre-ejaculate secretion that lubricates the tip of the penis and also neutralizes any traces of acidic urine in the urethra prior to ejaculation? |
Bulbourethral Gland |
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External genitalia of the male consists of the _____ and ______. |
-Penis -Scrotum |
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The organ of copulation (sexual intercourse), delivers sperm into the female reproductive tract? |
Penis |
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Penis consists of 3 erectile bodies: corpus spongiosum- which surrounds the _____ urethra, paired dorsal corpora cavernosa- erection happens because this fills with ______, and glans penis. |
-Spongy -Blood |
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Foreskin of glans penis? |
Prepuce |
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Sac-like structure consisting of the testes; the slightly cooler temperature of this provides ideal conditions for the production of viable sperm? |
Scrotum |
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In the female reproductive system, the primary organs are the paired almond-shaped _________. |
Ovaries |
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Glands that produce eggs and the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone? |
Ovaries |
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Secondary reproductive structures of females include ________, ________, and _______. |
-Internal Sex Organs -External Sex Organs -Mammary Glands |
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Ovary is divided into 2 regions: _______ housing developing follicles, and a ________ consisting of blood vessels and nerves embedded in connective tissue. Each follicle consists of an ________ surrounded by one or more layers of supporting cells called follicle cells. |
-Outer cortex -Inner medulla -Oocyte (egg) |
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3 layers of uterine wall? |
1. Perimetrium 2. Myometrium 3. Endometrium |
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Layer of uterine wall consisting of smooth muscle? |
Myometrium |
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Layer of uterine wall composed of simple columnar epithelium? |
Endometrium |
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A thin-walled tube lying between the bladder and the rectum? |
Vagina |
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The vaginal wall consists of three layers: an outer fibrous _______, a smooth muscle ________, and an inner _______ consisting of moist stratified squamous epithelium. |
-Adventitia -Muscularis -Mucosa |
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A pad of adipose tissue deep to the skin overlying the pubic symphysis? |
Mons Pubis |
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Homologous to the scrotum? |
Labia Majora (skin fold) |
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Homologous to ventral penis? |
Labia Minora (skin fold) |
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Flanks the vaginal opening that secretes mucus to lubricate the vagina during intercourse? |
Greater Vestibular Glands |
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Modified sweat glands that are derivatives of the skin? |
Mammary Gland |
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Each mammary gland consists of 15-25 lobes; each lobe contains smaller clusters called __________, which contain milk-producing _________. |
-Lobules -Alveoli |