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| A pair of oval glands housed in the scrotum? |
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| The functions of the testes? |
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- manufacture of sperm
- secrete male hormones |
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| Where the production of sperm takes place, located in the testes? |
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| These are located in each testicle, stores and carries sperm to the penis? |
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| After sperm matures in the epididymis it is moved to? |
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| The prostate gland and the Cowper's gland do what? |
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- nourish the sperm
- protect the sperm from the acidic environment of a women's body
- enhances the motility (movement) of the sperm |
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| The sac that contains the testes? |
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| Hormone that helps with the production and maturation of sperm? |
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| FSH: follicle stimulating hormone |
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| Hormone that is involved in production of testosterone and acts on cells of testes to release male hormone (androgens) |
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| Where is LH and FSH released? |
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| Responsible for the development of penis, scrotum, prostate, seminal vesicles until 20 y/o; essential for male characteristics such as thicker/longer bones, large larynx? |
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| How long can a sperm live outside the body? |
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| How many sperm are usually in one ejaculation? |
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| A pad of fatty tissue covered by course skin and hair? |
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| Two folds of fatty tissue on each side of the vaginal vestibule? |
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| Two thin, soft folds of tissue that are seen when the labia majora are separated? |
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| A small, erectile body in the most anterior portion of the labia minora? |
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| An opening 2cm below the clitoris that serves as an exit for urine? |
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| A thin elastic membrane that closes the vagina from the vestibule to various degrees? |
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| Provides lubrication for the vaginal introitus during sexual arousal and are normally not visible? |
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| A strong, muscular area between the vaginal opening and the anus? |
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| A fold of tissue just below the vagina, where the labia majora and the labia minora meet? |
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| To almond shaped glands, each about the size of a walnut? |
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- production of hormones: estrogen and progesterone
- stimulation of an ovum's maturation during each menstrual cycle |
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| Tubes that extend laterally from the uterus? |
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| Functions of the Fallopian Tubes? |
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- passageway in which sperm meet the ovum
- the site of fertilization
- safe, nourishing environment for the ovum or zygote
- means of transportation the ovum or zygote to the corpus of the uterus |
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| What holds are the ovaries help in place by? |
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| ovarian and uterine ligaments |
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| What are the functions of the Pelvis? |
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- supports and distributes body weight
- supports and protects pelvic organs
- forms the birth passageway |
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| The classic female pelvis? |
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| The lower part of the canal that fetus must pass through? |
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| Upper flaring part that supports uterus, directs fetus into true pelvis, seldom a problem in labor? |
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| First part of the pelvis that is wider from side to side and more narrow font to back that fetus must turn to fit into? |
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| Monthly shedding of the uterine lining? |
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| The inner or mucosal layer that is functional during menstruation and implantation of the fertilized ovum? |
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| Secreted by the ovaries; responsible for the build-up of the endometrial lining? |
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| Estrogen and Progesterone |
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| Responsible for the imitation of ovarian follicles growth? |
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| Works w/ FSH to continue the follicles maturation; surg of LH is responsible for ovulation? |
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| Fatty acids classified as hormones? |
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Follicular Phase: begins after menses until ovulation, Endomentrium very thin
Luteal Phase: from ovulation to start of menses, endomentrium starts to build up |
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- Mentrual Phase: functional layer of endomentium is shed
- Proliferative Phase: estrogen is building up
- Secretory Phase: secretion and storage of nutrients, thickening of the uterine wall
- Ischemic Phase: corpus luteum and lining of the uterus beings to degerate. Menses marks the end |
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| The number of live births per 1000 population in 1 year? |
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| The number of births per 1000 women ages 15-44 y/o in a given population? |
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| The number of fetal deaths per 1000 live births a year? |
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| The number of deaths of infants under age 1 year per 1000 births per year? |
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| The number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births that occur as a direct result of pregnancy? |
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| The number of deaths of infants less that age 28days per 1000 live births per year? |
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| Includes both fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year? |
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| Leading cause of maternal mortality rate? |
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- embolism
- hemorrhage
- hypertension |
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