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| male reproductive organ in which sperm and reproductive hormomes are produced. |
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| highly coiled tubes in the testes in which sperm are produced. |
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| a coiled tubule located adjacent to the testes where sperm are stored. It takes 20 days for sperm to pass through the 6m of each epididymis. During this time the sperm become mobile. |
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| a pouch of skin that contains the testes. it is 2 degrees below normal temperature and thereby cools and keep sperm viable. |
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| a gland that secretes an acid neutralizing component of semen. |
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| a gland that secretes a fluid component of semen that lubricates and nourishes sperm. |
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| pouch where urine is stored prior to elimination. |
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| the tube through which sperm travel from the epididymis to the urethra. |
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| copulation organ of male mammals |
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| tissue that functions in causing erection of the penis. |
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| layer of skin covering the head of the penis. |
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| egg cell surrounding follicle cells. One follicle matures and releases its egg each month. |
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| tissue in the ovary that forms the collapsed follicle after ovulation and produces progesterone. |
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| a tube passing from the ovary to the uterus. |
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| location where the development of the young takes place |
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| tube that releases urine from the body near the vagina. |
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| the inner lining of the uterus which is supplied with blood vessels. |
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| forms the birth canal through which the baby is born, and also collects the sperm during copulation. |
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| organ composed of erectile tissue that becomes erect during arousal. |
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| changes that occur in the uterus in preparation for a pregnancy. |
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| the endometrium is shed from the uterus through the cervix and vagina through bleeding. |
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(mentrual cycle)
bleeding and shedding of the endometrium occurs. persists for a few days. |
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(mentrual cycle)
thin remaining endometrium after flow phase. |
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(mentrual cycle)
endometrium continues to thicken as it awaits a pregnancy. If no embryo is implanted in the uterus a new menstrual flow phase begins. |
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(ovarian cycle)
follicles grow and secrete increasing amounts of estrogen. |
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(ovarian cycle)
release of the egg. |
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(ovarian cycle)
formation of the corpus leuteum and secretion of progesterone. |
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| follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) |
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| produced by the pituitary gland. stimulates follicle development and production of the egg. |
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| produced by the pituitary gland. stimulates ovulation in females. |
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| produced in the ovary by the developing follicle. stimulates development and maintenence of the reproductive system and sex characteristics. |
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| produced in the ovary and prepares the uterus for pregnancy. |
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| the cessation of ovulation and menstration, usually between 46 and 54 years old. |
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| Human Chorionic gonodotropia(HCG) |
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| maintains secretion of progesterone and keeps the corpus luteum intact for a period of time, Failure to relese HCG would result in menstration and abortion of the embryo. levels of HCG in the maternal blood are so high that some is excreated in the urine, where it is detected in a pregnancy test. |
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| a series of strong uterine contractions that expel a baby out of the uterus. |
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| controls the release of milk from mammary glands. |
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| stimulates milk production. |
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| fusion of an egg with a sperm. |
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| a disk shaped structure formed from the uterine lining which exchange gases, nutrients, and waste with the mother. |
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| structure which contains amniotic fluid which supports and protects the body. |
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| procedure in which a sample of fluid from the amniotic sac is taken with a hypodermic needle. Fluid contains fetal hromosome cells which can be tested for abnormalities. Complications such as bleeding or fetal death result in 1% of cases. |
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| the deliberite prevention of pregnancy |
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| Rythym method (family planning) |
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| a couple develops a rythym of having intercourse only on "safe" days in the cycle. LH peak triggers ovulation. |
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| Withdrawl (coitus interruptus) |
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| removes penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation. |
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| a thin, strong sheath of rubber is rolled over the penis before inercourse. the end catches the semen. |
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| dome shaped rubber cap fitted into the upper portion of the vagina before intercourse. |
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| IUD (intra uterine device) |
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| a small plasic or metal device that fits into the uterus, preventing implantation of the embryo. they are left in for years or months. problems of vaginal bleeding, uterine infection, and tubal pregnancy |
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| contains hormones that prevent ovulationor implantation of embryos. (99% effective) |
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| birth control pill in high dose taken within 3 days of unprotected sex to prevent fertilization. (75% effective) |
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| patch containing hormones, is slowly released through the skin to prevent fertilization (98% effective). |
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| permanent prevention of gamete release. |
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| involves women tying off a section of the oviduct to prevent eggs from traveling to the uterus. |
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| involves men cutting each vas deferens to prevent sperm from entering the urethra. |
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| a procedure used to help couples having problems achieving fertilization and pregnancy. |
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