Reproductive System Terms

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Colostrum

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First Milk- is serum & white blood cells

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Copulation (coitus)

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Sexual intercourse

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Ejaculation

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Ejection of semen from male urethra

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Embryo

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Human in uterus after conception
BTWN 2nd & 8th weeks

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Fertilization (conception)

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Union of female & male sex cells

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Fetus

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3rd month to birth of human development

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Gamete

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Mature male or female reproductive cell

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Gonad

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Female & male sex glands

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Graafian follicle

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In cortex of ovary, contains ovum (developed)

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Gynecology

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Pelvic diseases & hygiene of women

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Labor

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Expells fetus from uterus

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Menopause

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Permanent cessation of menstruation

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Menstruation

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Monty discharge of bloody fluid from uterus

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Obstetrics

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Prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care

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Ovarian follicle

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In cortex of ovary, contains immature ovum & its encasing cells

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Ovulation

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Monthly rupture of graafian follicle & discharge of ovum

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Pregnancy

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Developing embryo/fetus in uterus

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Puberty

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Period where either sex is capable of reproduction

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Reproductive system

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Creation of offspring

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Spermatozoon

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Mature male sex cell (23 chromosomes)

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3 function of reproductive system

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Perpetuation of species
Sexual gratification
Secretion of hormones

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By the end of the 3rd month, sex of fetus is knowable

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True

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Define Pre-pubescence

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Testes contain thousands of immature spermatocytes, ovaries primitive germ cells

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From birth to age of puberty, reproductive organs grow w/rest of body, but are non-functional

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True

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T/F

Physical changes at puberty are known as secondary sex characteristics

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True

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Puberty in male & female

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Functional spermatozoa, onset of ovulation & menstruation

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T/F

Years during which puberty changes are occurring are known as adolescence

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True

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T/F

Male gonads can function throughout life, female gonads become inactive about age 45.

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True

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LIst 4 Secondary sex changes in male

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Increase in size of larynx (lower voice)
Rapid growth of external genitalia
Growth of hair on face, pubis, axilla
Development of firmer muscles, broad shoulders, narrow hips

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List 4 secondary sex characteristics in females

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Breasts
Broadening of hips
Hair on pubis & axilla
Menstruation

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Testes are 2 ovoid glands in male scrotum suspended from inguinal region by spermatic cord AND

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Produce spermatozzoa
Secrete semen or seminal fluid
Secrete testosterone & androsterone into blood (are considered endocrine or ductless glands)

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Name 3 accessory reproductive glands

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Seminal vesicles
Prostate gland
Cowper's glands

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T/F

Seminal vessicles (2) are hollow pouches lying obliquely btwn bladder & rectum, posterior to lower portion of the bladder

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True

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T/F

Seminal vesicles produce secretions which bathe, protect, & provide nutrients for spermatozoa

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True

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T/F

The anterior portion of seminal vesicles converge w/ vas deferens to form ejaculatory duct

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True

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T/F

The prostate gland is a single globular gland inferior to bladder outlet & surrounds first section of urethra

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True

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T/F

Prostate forms internal sphincter

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True

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T/F

Urethra passes through the prostate

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True

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T/F

The Prostate gland secretes an alkaline fluid which increases motility & fertility of spermatozoa

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True

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T/F

BPH, benign prostatic hypertrophy is treated by a prostatectomy

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True