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40 Cards in this Set
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What parts does the male reproductive system concist of?
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1 - Testes\
2 - Duct of Deferens (Vas Def) 3 - Prostate 4 - Ejaculatory Ducts 5 - Seminal Vesicles 6 - Bulbourethral 7 - Cowper's Glands 8 - Scrotum 9 - Penis |
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What component is considered the male gonads?
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Testes
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Where does the epididymis attact to?
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superior & lateral testes
Inferiorly with Vas Deferens |
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How long is the Ductus (Vas) Deferens?
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40-45 cm long
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The ductus (vas) deferens extends from where to where?
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Epididymis to urinary bladder
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The seminal vesicle is a sacculated structure which is how long?
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2 Inches
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The seminal vesicle unites with what to form the ejaculatory duct?
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Vas Deferens
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How long is the ejaculatory duct is how long?
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1/2 Inch
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The prostate is a cone shaped accessory genital organ that encircles the male urethra, composed of what 2 tissues?
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Muscular & glandular
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The male urethra is part of what 2 systems?
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Reproductive & Urinary
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Where does the male urethra extend from?
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The inferior bladder to the opening of the penis
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The male urethra is extended into what 3 anatomical regions?
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1 - Prostate Urethra
2 - Membraneous Urethra 3 - Spongy (Penile) Urethra |
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The prostate urethra is ___.
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Proximal
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Which region of the urethra is most vulnerable to puncture during catheterization?
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Membraneous Urethra (shortest)
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What is the most distal region urethra which passes through the penis?
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Spongy
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What are the 2 procedures for the male reproductive system which are done in surgery?
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Epididymography
Vesiculography |
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What study is contrast media injected into an exposed ductus deferens, & films are taken at the discretion of the surgeon?
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Epididymography
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What are the internal structures of the femal reproductive anatomy?
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1 - Ovaries
2 - Uterine Tubes 3 - Uterus 4 - Virgina |
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What portion of the femal anatomy is considered the gonadal?
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Ovaries
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What is the function of the internal secretions of the ovaries?
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Control menstrual cycle
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The external secretion of the ovaries contain ova, & secrete what hormones?
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Endocrine -
Estrogen & Progesterone |
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What are the functions of progesterone?
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1 - Prepares Endometrium
2 - Supplements Estrogen 3 - Stimulates Aveoli (mammary glands) 4 - Prevents contraction of the myometrium |
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Where does fertilization of the cell occur?
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The outer part of the uterine (fallopian) tubes
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Where does the fertilized ovum migrate for implantation?
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The Uterus
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The fallopian tubes are divided into what 3 parts?
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1 - Isthmus
2 - Ampulla 3 - Infundibulum |
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The uterus is muscular, & how is it shaped?
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pear
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The uterus consist of what 4 parts?
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1 - Fundus
2 - Body 3 - Isthmus 4 - Cervix |
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What is the main function of the uterus?
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Maintain fetus until release
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How is the fundus separated?
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by an imaginary line, joining the entrance points of the uterine tubes
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What are the entrance points of the uterine tubes referred to as?
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Lateral Angles or Cornua
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Describe the body of the uterus?
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- Main portion
- Provides protection, support, & nourishment for the developing embryo |
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What is the superior paortion of the cervix?
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The isthmus
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How long is the isthmus of the cervix?
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1/2 inch long
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What is the cylindrical vaginal end of the uterus that is about 1" long?
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The cervix
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What are the 3 tissue layers of the uterus?
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1 - Endometrium
2 - Myometrium 3 - Perimetrium |
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Which tissue layer of the uterus undegoes menstration?
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Endometrium
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Which tissue layer of the uterus produces contractions during labor?
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Myometrium
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Where is the virgina located?
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Posterior to the blader & urethra and anterior to the rectum
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What is a hysterosalpingography?
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An examination of the female reproductive system
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How do you prep for a hysterosalpingography?
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- 10 days after onset of
menstruation - Patient void prior to exam - An opaque or gaseous contrast medium injected - 4 x-rays (AP) taken 2" above pubis symphysis of uterus & fallopian tubes |
