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29 Cards in this Set
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What gland is responsible for 10% of the synthesis of semen? |
Bulbourethral gland (10%) |
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What gland is responsible for 20-30% of the synthesis of semen? |
Prostate |
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What gland is responsible for 60-70% of the synthesis of semen? |
Seminal vesicles |
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How are the human egg and sperm similar? |
They have the same number of chromosomes. |
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The cells that produce testosterone in the testis are called? |
Interstitial cells |
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The cells that nourish & support developing sperm are? |
Sustentacular cells |
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Erection of the penis results from? |
Parasympathetic Reflex |
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Ejeculation in male results from? |
Sympathetic reflex |
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The structures that receive the ovulated oocyte, providing a site for fertilization are called? |
The fallopian tubes |
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The____of the uterus allows implantation of a fertilized embryo. |
Endometrium |
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What is the path sperm travels in the female reproductive tract? |
Vagina, Cervix, Uterus, Fallopian tube |
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Oogenesis begins at puberty in young females T or F |
False. Begins at birth |
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It is necessary for the testes to be kept below body temperature for proper function. T or F |
True |
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______is the special type of cell division that gametes use to reduce their genetic material by half |
Meiosis |
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Spermatogenesis begins at puberty in young males. T or F |
True |
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Name all the functions of the kidney: |
-Removal of metabolic waste -pH regulation -Secretion of erythropoietin |
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First step in urine formation is ______ |
Glomerular filtration |
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The last step in urine formation is _____. |
Tubular secretion |
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Alcohol acts as a diuretic because it____. |
Inhibits the release of ADH |
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The inner lining of the urinary bladder is composed of ______epithelium |
Transitional |
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Name all the functions of urinary system: |
-maintains blood osmolarity -helps maintain homeostasis by controlling the composition, volume and pressure of blood - regulates blood glucose levels and produces hormones |
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The functional and structural unit of the kidney is the_____. |
Nephron |
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The entire responsibility for urine formation lies with the nephron. T or F |
True |
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The proximal convoluted tubule is the portion of the nephron that attaches to Bowman's capsule. T or F |
True |
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Aldosterone is a hormone that causes the renal tubules to reclaim sodium ions from the filtrate. T or F |
True |
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The proximal convoluted tubule is the portion of the nephron that attaches to the collecting duct. T or F |
False |
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What's the path of sperm during ejaculation? |
1.Testis 2. Epididims 3. Vas deferens 4. Ejaclatory duct 5. Urethra |
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Folliculogenisis vs. Oogenesis final products |
Folliculogenisis > puberty> follicle Oogenesis > birth> egg |
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What are the 3 layers of the uterine wall and functions? |
1. Endometrium (innermost) > basal layer > stratum functionalis (changes in response to hormone sheds during period) > (final step) forms new functionalis 2. Myometrium > interlacing layer smooth muscle 3. Perimetrium > serous layer (outside layer) |
