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| Reproductive system functions: |
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*Produce gametes
*Provide mechanisms for joining gametes
*provide for gestation |
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*hang in scrotum= external sac to keep temperature lower than body temperature
*Partition separates testis into two compartments
*Produce androgens (testosterone)
*produce approx 5mill sperm daily |
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*pass through abdominal wall at inguinal canal
*blood vessels, lymph vessels, ductus deferens
*inguinal canal weak spot in abdominal wall |
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| *Testes descend from _______ cavity during ______ ______ |
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*abdominal
*fetal development |
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| Testes contain ________ ______ where _______ takes place. |
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*seminiferous tubules
*spermatogenesis |
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| produce haploid gametes for sexual reproduction |
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| *Spermatids modified into spermatozoa |
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| Mature ________ move from ______ to ductus deferens |
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| Sperm DO NOT become mobile/active/functional until ________. |
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| mixing with secretions from seminal vesicles and exposure to conditions in female reproductive system |
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| secretion from _______ prevents premature capacitation. |
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| Sperm movement through ductus defernes via _______ |
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| Sperm move up through ___________ cords and around to posterior portion of ________ prior to _________ vesicles. |
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*spermatic
*bladder
*seminal vesicles |
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*expanded area in ductus deferens prior to seminal vesicles
*sperm can be stored in ampula deactivated from months |
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| Post seminal vesicles and prostate gland = |
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| *ejaculatory duct = seminal vesicles -> prostate -> urethra in penis |
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*seminal vesicles
*prostate gland
*bulbourethral gland (Cowpers) |
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| They secrete (3) and propel sperm and semen through _____________ (contraction) |
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*secrete fluids that activate sperm
*secrete fluids that provide nutrients for motility (frucotose)
*secrete alkaline fluids to buffer acid environment in female reproductive system
*ejaculatory duct |
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| fructose, hormones, buffers, clotting proteins |
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| tubular organ with urethra passing through |
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* passage of urine to environment
*introduction of semen/sperm into female reproductive system (joining of gametes) |
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| Body of penis mostly ________ tissue |
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| Nervous system release of NO which: |
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*Relaxes arteriole muscles = blood vessels dilate
*Blood flow increases
*Vessels become engorged with blood
*Erection occurs |
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| Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus held 'in place' by _________ ________ and ________ _______. |
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*broad ligament
*ovarian ligament |
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produce female gametes (oocytes)
*secrete female hormes estrogen and progesterone |
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| production of mature ovum for potential fertilization |
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| At puberty, ______ triggers Ovarian cycle. |
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| *transport secondary oocyte towards uterus via contractions and ciliated columnar epithelial cells |
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| implantationin uterine tubes= _______ ________(Bad) |
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| *Uterine tubes provide ________ for developing ________. |
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| PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) = |
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| potential sterility due to STDs |
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*developing embryo (1-8 weeks) and fetus (9-40 weeks with -> *mechanical protection
*Nutritional support *waste removal |
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| Entrance to uterus from vagina = |
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| Cervix protects uterus from _______- ______ |
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Begins with degreneration of endometrium
*occurs as result of a drop in estrogen and progesterone secretion |
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| restoration of endometrium due to estrogen secretion |
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*elevated estrogen and progesterone levels cause increased secretion of endometrium
*endometrium build of peaks 12~14 days afer ovulation |
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*Glands empty in lactiferous sinus which opens to surpace of nipple
*controlled by hormones from reproductive system and placenta |
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| Pigmented area around nipple = |
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