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Functions of Urinary/Repro System
Chapter 21 Functions
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Biology
Undergraduate 3
05/02/2010

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hilum
Definition
vessels, nerves, and ureter enter and exit kidney here
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minor calyx
Definition
urine passageway
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major calyx
Definition
urine passageway
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renal pelvis
Definition
urine passageway
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ureter
Definition
urine passageway
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kidney
Definition
many functions, including regulation of ECF variable
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urinary bladder
Definition
urine passageway and a temporary storage site for urine
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urethra (female)
Definition
urine passageway
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ovary
Definition
secrete estrogen and progesterone, produce ova
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uterine tube
Definition
each is a passageway for ova and sperm; usual site of fertilization
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infundibulum
Definition
ovum passageway
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fimbriae (fimbria)
Definition
move ovum into uterine tube
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uterus
Definition
site of development of new individual
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uterine cavity
Definition
passageway for menstrual fluid, sperm, and fetus
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cervical canal
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passageway for menstrual fluid, sperm, and fetus
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internal os
Definition
passageway for menstrual fluid, sperm, and fetus
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external os
Definition
passageway for menstrual fluid, sperm, and fetus
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vagina
Definition
passageway for menstrual fluid, sperm, and fetus
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labia majora
Definition
protects structures enclosed by them
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vaginal orifice
Definition
passageway for menstrual fluid and fetus
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external urethral orifice (female)
Definition
urine passageway
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seminal vesicles
Definition
secrete a component of semen
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prostrate gland
Definition
secretes a component of semen
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bulbourethral gland
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secrete a mucus-like substance that provide lubrication during intercourse
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scrotum
Definition
regulates temperature of testes
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testes
Definition
secrete testosterone; produce sperm
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epididmyes
Definition
sperm passageway and site of sperm maturation and storage
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ducti deferentia
Definition
sperm passageway
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ejaculatory ducts
Definition
sperm passageway
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external urethral orifice (male)
Definition
urine and semen passageway
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urethra (male)
Definition
urine and semen passageway
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penis
Definition
male organ of copulation
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