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53 Cards in this Set
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male anatomy
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what is the function of the scrotum
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provides cooler temperature needed for sperm production
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anatomy of the scrotum
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what is the spermatic cord
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connective tissue tube that runs through the inguinal ligament
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what are the contents of the spermatic cord
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ductus deferens
cremaster muscle testicular nerve testicular vessels -testicular artery -pampiniform plexus |
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what are the function of the testes
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produce sperm and androgens (testosterone)
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Testes anatomy
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what special process happens in the seminiferous tubules
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spermatogenesis
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what __ types of cells are in the seminiferous tubules
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Sestentacular (sertoli) cells
interstitial cells |
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what are the characteristics of the sustentacular (sertolyi) cells
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line seminiferous tubules
assist with sperm development |
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what are the characteristics of the interstitial cells of the seminiferous tubules
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between seminiferous tubules
produce androgens |
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how many sperm are produce every day
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100-200 million
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what hormone control spermatogenesis
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FSH and testosterone
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what does spermatogenesis begin
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puberty
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where does spermatogenesis occur
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seminrerous tubules
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where does the sperm become mobile
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epididymis
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what are the ducts of the male repro system
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epididymis
ductus (vas) deferens ejaculatory duct urethra |
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what si the function of the epididymis
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location for storage of sperm
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what are the wall layers of the ductus deferens
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mucosa
muscularis adventitia |
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what are the __regions of the urethra
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prostatic
membranous spongy |
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seminal fluid is produced by....
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seminal vessicles
prostate gland bulbourethral glands |
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what is produced by the seminal vessicles
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fructose
prostaglandins bicarbonate |
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what is the purpose of fructose produced by the seminal vessicles
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nourishes sperm
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what is th function of prostaglandins produced by the seminal vessicles
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widens cervix
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what is the function of the bicarbonate produced by the seminal vesicals
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neutralizes vaginal acid
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what is produced by the prostate gland
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citric acid
siminaplasmin prostate specific antigen |
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what is the function of citric acid produced by the prostate gland
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nutrient for sperm
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what is the function of seminalplasmin produced by the prostate
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antibiotic that combats UTI in males
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what is the function of prostate specific antigen produced by the prostate gland
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liquefies semen after ejaculation
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what is produce by the bulbourethral glands
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mucus (coats urethra, lubricant for sexual intercourse)
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Seminal fluid and sperm combine to make....
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semen
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after ejaculation semen is called...
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ejaculate
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how much fluid per ejaculation ?
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1 teaspoon
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how many sperm per ejaculation
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200-500 million
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what is benign prostatic hyperplasia
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noncancerous enlargement of the prostate
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t/f benign prostatic hyperplasia in uncommon
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very common 90% of men over 80 |
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what are the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia
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nocturia
polyuria dysuria |
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t/f risk of prostate cancer increases with age
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how is prostate cancer detected
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digital rectal exam
PSA test |
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what are the __ erectile bodies of the penis
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-corpus spongiosum
-corpora cavernosa (2) |
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what is the vasculature of the penis
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-central arteries
-venous spaces -dorsal veins |
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erection are under parasympathetic/sympathetic control
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parasympathetic
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ejaculation is under parasympathetic/sympathetic control
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sympathetic
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what happens during an erections
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Blood fills the erectile tissues
-Deep arteries dilate -Blood is trapped in erectile tissues by compression of veins |
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what is another name for foreskin
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prepuce
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what is the prepuce
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skin covering the glans of the penis
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the ______is removed by circumcision
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prepuce or forskin
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hwat is the rhythm method of contaception
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following the ovulation cycle and only having intercourse outside of ovulation phase
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what are the barrier methods of contraception
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condom
diaphragm spermicidl foams or jellies |
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what are the surgical methods of contraception
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vasectomy - vas deferens are cut and tied
tubal litigation - uterin tubes are cut and tied |
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how do most chemical methods of birth control work
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inhibiting ovulation or implantation
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what are the chemical methods of birth control
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oral contraceptives
estorgen/progestin patches,implants or injections vaginal ring lactation morning after pill ifepristone or RU-486 triggers a miscarriage (abortion Pill) |
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what is an IUD
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intrauterine device that prevents fertilization or implantation
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