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62 Cards in this Set
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What gland surrounds the portion of the urethra located near the base of the urinary bladder and secretes a clear fluid that preserves the sperm
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Prostate gland
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Structure in the female where fertilization occurs
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Fallopian tubes
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The inner lining of the uterus
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Endometrium
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Surgical procedure shortly after birth to remove foreskin
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Circumcision
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What are twins from the same embryo who share the same placenta but have different amniotic sacs. They come from the same egg and sperm.
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Identical twins
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What hormone signals the mature follicle to release the ovum from the ovary
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Luteinizing hormone
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The continuous process of events liked to one menstrual period to the beginning of the next
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Menstrual cycle
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Each ovum is enclosed in a tiny sac called a
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Follicle
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Menstrual flow lasts how long
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5 days (3-7 days)
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The embryo is wrapped in fluid filled protective covering called
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Amniotic sac
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What organ surrounds the embryo and provides oxygen, blood and nourishment
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Placenta
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What hormone is sent to the ovary to stimulate follicles to start growing during the postmenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle
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FSH - follicle stimulating hormone
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What is the female hormone
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Estrogen
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From the 2nd to the 9th month, the fertilized egg is called a
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Fetus
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What kind of twins happen when an ovary releases more than one egg and each egg is fertilized by a different sperm
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Fraternal twins
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What hormone stimulates the endometrium to begin to thicken
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Estrogen
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What is a birth where the feet or butt of the baby enters the birth canal first
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Breech birth
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What is the male hormone
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Testosterone
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When the ovum is released on about the 14th day of the menstrual cycle it is called
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Ovulation
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This male external organ produces sperm and the male sex hormone testosterone
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Testicle
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The circular fold of skin that covers and protects the glans
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Forskin
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When the penis is in a nonerect state it is said to be
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Flaccid
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When a male becomes sexually aroused, the spongy tissue in the penis fills with blood - this is called an
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Erection
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What hormone causes the endometrium to thicken and become rich with blood in preparation for a fertilized ovum to be implanted
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Progesterone
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Sperm leave the body in a process called
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Ejaculation
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Coiled tubes located behind each testicle where sperm mature
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Epididymis
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Located just below the prostate gland and connected to the urethra are two small glands that secrete an alkaline fluid
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Cowpers gland
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The white fluid which carries sperm
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Semen
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Small tube that transports mature sperm cells from the epididymis
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Vas deferens
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How many follicles fully mature and reach the surface of the ovary each month
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One
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What is the passageway that carries fluid waste and semen from the body
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Urethra
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The tip of the penis
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Glans
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What occurs when the ovum and the sperm unite in the fallopian tube
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Conception
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The birth canal
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Vagina
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When the endometrium thickens and its supply of blood is discharged through the vagina
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Menstruation
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After the ovum in drawn into the fallopian tube, the follicle changes to form a
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Corpus luteum
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What two structures are on each side of the uterus and contain the female reproductive cells, or ova
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Ovaries
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Once a month, an egg cell is released by an ovary - this process is called
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Ovulation
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These famale organs are flexible muscular tubes that extend about 4 inches from the uterus. They carry the ovum from the ovary to the uterus.
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Fallopian tube
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The small muscular opening that separates the uterus from the vagina and dilates at birth
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Cervix
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A pear shaped muscular organ also called the womb
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Uterus
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The testicles are located between the legs of a male, within a skin covered sac called
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Scrotum
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At the far ends of the fallopian tubes are finger like extensions called
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Fimbria
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Why do some somen have discomfort during menstruation
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Changes in hormone levels
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For the first 2 months, the fertilized egg is called an
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Embryo
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What does the hormone estrogen that is produced by the placenta do
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Stimulates growth of the uterus, builds up breast milk, initiates labor
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The process during which the uterine muscles contract to expel the fetus is called
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Labor
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The scrotum controls the temperature of the
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Testicles
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The tube like external male sex organ
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Penis
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What is the small gland that is attached to each vas deferens called - it secretes fructose for nourishment of sperm
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Seminal vesicle
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When a baby cannot be delivered safely though the birth canal, what surgery can be done
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Caesarean section
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What occurs when the ovum and sperm unite in the fallopian tube
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Conception
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Where does the fertilized egg attach
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The lining of the uterus
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What is the special organ that surrounds the embryo
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Placenta
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What are the main hormones that are produced by the placenta
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Estrogen - stimulate growth of the uterus and breast milk
Progesterone - prevents uterus from contracting too strongly before baby is ready to be born |
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How long is the umbilical cord and what passes through it
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20 inches
Oxygen and nutrients |
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The embryo is wrapped in a protective covering called
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Amniotic sac
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In what trimester do many women have nausea and tender breasts
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1st
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In what trimester is the embryo barely visible but has its own heartbeat and you can see nose, eyes, mouth, limbs
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1st
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In what trimester can the mother feel the baby move
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2nd
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In what trimester does the baby change to a head down position
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3rd
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How many stages of labor are there
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3
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