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35 Cards in this Set
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What is the function of the male reproductive system?
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production of spern
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Where are sperm cells produced?
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testes
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What is spermatogensis?
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the process of making sperm ceols
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Which 3 cells are there in the testes?
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germ cells, interstitial cells, sustentacular cells
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What is the c shaped structure around testes and what is the purpose?
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epididymis - location of sperm maturation
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What is the sac of skin, muscle, fat that surrounds the testes
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scrotum
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Sperm production occurs at what temp?
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35 degree celcius
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what are the 2 tubes that carry ejaculating sperm from the epidydmis to the seminal vesicles?
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ductus deferens
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What is the ampulla?
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widened end of the ductus deferens, gives 2nd squeeze
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What secretes fluid into ejaculator duct?
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seminal vesicles
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what contains chemicals called prostaglandins?
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seminal vesicles
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where is 60% of all fluid in semen?
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seminal vesicle
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what is the tube that links ductus deferens with urethra?
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ejaculatory duct
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what is located around urethra and below bladder?
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prostate gland
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What gland secretes about 30% of semen and contains prostaglandins?
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prostate gland
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what is located beneath the prostate gland?
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bulbourethral glandd
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What is the function of the bulbourethral gland?
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secrete the last 10% of the semen
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Where is fluid secreted prior to ejaculation?
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bulbourethral gland
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What provides a way to deposit semen in the female reproductive system?
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penis
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what can fill with blood during arousal
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penis
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What are two types of erectile tissue?
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corpus spongiosum - surrounds urethral tube
Corpus cavernosum - areas about urethra |
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Function of Female reproductive system?
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produce ova, and contain and nourish fetus
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where are the ovaries located?
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laterally in pelvic cavity
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What is the site of ova production (oogenesis)
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ovaries
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what provides a link between an ovary and uterus
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uterine tubes
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what is the site of fertilization?
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uterine tubes
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what are finger like extensions that direct ovum into its opening?
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fimbriae
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What are the function layers of the uterus
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myometrium, endometrium
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What functional layer of the uterus is smooth muscle
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myometrium
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What is the inner layer of the uterios and site of implantation
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endometrium
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what layer of the uterus changes in thickness during ovulation
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endometrium
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what is the narrow opening in the inferior end of the uterus
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cervix
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What is the tube that connects cervix of the uterus with outside
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vagina
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What is the external genitals of the female
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vulva
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What is the erectile tissue in females?
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clitoris
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