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39 Cards in this Set
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sperm pathway. GO!
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to get out, sperm go through
-seminiferous tubules -straight tubules (tubuli recti) -rete testes -efferent ductules -epididymis -ductus (vas) deferens -ejaculatory duct -urethra |
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what is in the spermatic cord?
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SPERMATIC CORD
-artery -veins -nerves -ductus (vas) deferens |
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where is sperm produced?
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sperm is made in SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES
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type of epithelium in epididymus
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epididymis has tall columnar pseudostratified epithelim w/ stereocilia
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what are stereocilia? where is it found?
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STEREOCILIA
increases the surface area to supply nutrients to developing sperm in the epididymis |
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what is the ductus (vas) deferens?
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DUCTUS (VAS) DEFERENS
3 layers of smooth muscles in wall generate the peristaltic waves during orgasm |
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what are the accessory sex glands? good for..?
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ACCESSORY SEX GLANDS PROVIDE SEMINAL PLASMA THAT MIXES WITH THE SPERM
-seminal vesicle glands -prostate -bulbourethral glands |
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which tissue surrounds the urethra?
a. corpora cavernosa b. corpus spongiosum |
corpus spongiosum surrounds the urethra. corpora cavernosa surrounds the deep arteries in the penis
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what is the difference in control of erection & ejaculation?
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erection is controlled by parasympathetic. ejaculation is sympathetic control
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what's the purpose of the broad ligament, suspensory ligament & ovarian ligament?
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broad ligament, suspensory ligament & ovarian ligament hold the ovaries in place
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what do the ovaries produce?
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ovaries produce ova
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where does the ovulated oocyte go after the ovary?
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ovulated oocyte goes to the uterine (fallopian) tubes. it is moved by peristaltic waves of smooth muscle & beating cilia of simple columnar epithelium in the lumen
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what is the infundibulum?
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INFUNDIBULUM
distal end of the fallopian tubes which are surrounded by fimbriae |
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what is the ampulla?
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AMPULLA
middle part of the fallopian tubes; usual site of the fertilization |
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where does the ova become fertilized?
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ova becomes fertilized in the fallopian tube (ampulla, middle region)
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what is the isthmus?
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ISTHMUS
medial part of the fallopian tubes right next to the uterus |
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what is the fundus of the uterus?
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the fundus is the rounded superior portion of the uterus
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what are the parts of the uterus?
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parts of the uterus
-fundus -body -cervix |
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what is the cervix?
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the cervix is the "neck" of the uterus
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what is the cervical canal?
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cervical canal
part of the cervix that communicated with the vagina inferiorly |
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what is the internal os/
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internal os
part of the cervix, opening that connects with the uterine cavity |
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what is the external os?
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external os is the inferior opening of the cervix
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what does the mesometrium do?
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MESOMETRIUM
anchors uterus to lateral pelvic walls |
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where are the lateral ligaments in the uterus found?
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lateral ligament are horizontal from cervix & vagina
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what do the round ligaments do/
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ROUND LIGAMENTS
bind uterus to the anterior pelvic wall |
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what supports the uterus?
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MESOMETRIUM, LATERAL LIGAMENTS, ROUND LIGAMENTS support the uterus
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layers of the uterine wall starting from the inside
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uterine wall composition
-endometrium -myometrium -perimetrium |
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where does an embryo implant?
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embryo implants on the endometrium of the uterine wall
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which layer of the uterine wall is responsible for muscle contractions during labor & delivery?
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myometrium is responsible for muscle contractions during labor & delivery
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what are the 3 layers of the vagina?
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vagina layers
-adventitia - fibrous connective tissue -muscularis - smooth muscle -mucosa - stratified squamous epithelium |
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what is the fornix?
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fornix
recess formed at superior part of the vagina |
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what is the hymen?
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hymen
external vaginal opening |
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REVIEW EXTERNAL GENITALIA FEATURES SLIDE 22
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VESTIBULE
LABIA MAJORA LABIA MINORA CLITORIS GLANS |
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which part of female genitalia is homologous with corpus spongiosum in males?
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bulbs of vestibule are homologous to corpus spongiosum
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which parts of the female genitalia engorges with blood during sexual arousal? which helps grip the penis?
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the body of the clitoris & the bulbs of vestibule engorge with blood. bulbs of vestibule help grip the penis
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what is the areolar?
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brown region around nipple = areolar
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what are the ducts in the mammary glands called that carry milk?
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lactiferous ducts carry milk
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what do the lobules contain?
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lobules contain milk producing alveoli
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what kind of tissue surrounds the lobes of the mammary glands?
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adipose tissue (FAT) surround the lobes
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