The Reproductive System
Laszlo Vass, Ed.D. Version 42-0025-01-01
Purpose
Please explain the purpose of this lab. Include in your explanation the major concepts you learned and any safety concerns associated with the lab.
Exercise 1: Microscopic Investigation of Reproductive
Structures
Observations
A. Sketch each slide below and describe the tissues and structures you observed on each slide.
1. Sketch of Testes
Pink colored spermatozoa (sperm) were surrounded by spermatocytes (formed after meiosis of spermatogonia) and spermotigonia (precursor to sperm)
2. Sketch of the Ovary
The ovary showed …show more content…
How is the endocrine system involved in reproduction?
In essence, the endocrine system controls reproduction. The pituitary gland controls the release of LH and FSH which in turn stimulate the release of oxytocin, progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone; all of which are vital in reproduction.
F. What hormones lead to the maturation of both sperm and egg?
LH and FSH lead to the maturation of both sperm and egg
Exercise 2: Reproductive Structures of the Cat
Questions
A. Why would some reproductive structures be hard to find in a fetal cat?
The reproductive structures in an adult cat are very small. In a fetal cat they would be even smaller or not yet developed making them hard to locate.
B. How does the anatomical arrangement of the organs in the cat compare to that of a human?
The reproductive organs of the cat are smaller in size to that of a human. The main difference observed was the bicornate uterus and the sharing of the urogenital sinus. They are laid out fairly similar …show more content…
● seminal vesicles:
D. How is the cat uterus modified to carry several fetuses (if you had a male cat refer to the picture on Page 107 of the dissection manual)?
The uterus is bicornuate or y-shaped with two uterine horns. The enlarged size of the uterus allows it to carry several fetuses at once.
Exercise 3: Pregnancy and Human Development Questions A. When does fertilization occur?
Fertilization occurs one day post ovulation.
B. At what point does an embryo turn into a fetus? Describe what a baby looks like at this stage of development. An embryo turns into a fetus at the start of the second trimester (61 days post ovulation). At this point the baby is about 1in and the face has a human appearance. All the limbs, fingers and toes are present and nails begin to grow from the nail beds.
C. At what point is the brain fully developed? Describe the activities this allows the baby to do?
The brain is fully developed at 32 weeks allowing the baby to open its
Laszlo Vass, Ed.D. Version 42-0025-01-01
Purpose
Please explain the purpose of this lab. Include in your explanation the major concepts you learned and any safety concerns associated with the lab.
Exercise 1: Microscopic Investigation of Reproductive
Structures
Observations
A. Sketch each slide below and describe the tissues and structures you observed on each slide.
1. Sketch of Testes
Pink colored spermatozoa (sperm) were surrounded by spermatocytes (formed after meiosis of spermatogonia) and spermotigonia (precursor to sperm)
2. Sketch of the Ovary
The ovary showed …show more content…
How is the endocrine system involved in reproduction?
In essence, the endocrine system controls reproduction. The pituitary gland controls the release of LH and FSH which in turn stimulate the release of oxytocin, progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone; all of which are vital in reproduction.
F. What hormones lead to the maturation of both sperm and egg?
LH and FSH lead to the maturation of both sperm and egg
Exercise 2: Reproductive Structures of the Cat
Questions
A. Why would some reproductive structures be hard to find in a fetal cat?
The reproductive structures in an adult cat are very small. In a fetal cat they would be even smaller or not yet developed making them hard to locate.
B. How does the anatomical arrangement of the organs in the cat compare to that of a human?
The reproductive organs of the cat are smaller in size to that of a human. The main difference observed was the bicornate uterus and the sharing of the urogenital sinus. They are laid out fairly similar …show more content…
● seminal vesicles:
D. How is the cat uterus modified to carry several fetuses (if you had a male cat refer to the picture on Page 107 of the dissection manual)?
The uterus is bicornuate or y-shaped with two uterine horns. The enlarged size of the uterus allows it to carry several fetuses at once.
Exercise 3: Pregnancy and Human Development Questions A. When does fertilization occur?
Fertilization occurs one day post ovulation.
B. At what point does an embryo turn into a fetus? Describe what a baby looks like at this stage of development. An embryo turns into a fetus at the start of the second trimester (61 days post ovulation). At this point the baby is about 1in and the face has a human appearance. All the limbs, fingers and toes are present and nails begin to grow from the nail beds.
C. At what point is the brain fully developed? Describe the activities this allows the baby to do?
The brain is fully developed at 32 weeks allowing the baby to open its