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| follicular cells that accompany ovum during ovulation |
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| adjacent to ovum. extracellular matrix proteins that form a barrier assuring species specific fertilization |
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| stimulate muscle contractions |
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| contains enzymes which are released when sperm reaches ovum |
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| enzymes digest the outer membrane of the egg, allowing penetration of the sperm |
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| maturation of sperm after ejaculation, making sperm "fertilization competent" |
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| makes the zona pellucida impermeable to other sperm; membrane hardens |
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| cells in the cleavage stage |
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| accumulation of fluid inside the blastomere |
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| hollow sphere of cells that will go on to contribute to fetal membrane systems |
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| small cluster of cells; destined to become embryo and fetus |
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| gives rise to skin, sense organs, nervous system |
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| gives rise to digestive and respiratory tracts |
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| gives rise to everything else; muscles, bone, circulatory system etc. |
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| the development of structural organization whereby cell types and structures differ from one another, rather than just a growing mass of homogenous protoplasm |
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| induce permanent sexual differentiation of various organs during early development |
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| effects of hormones in mature organism |
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| interstitial cells of Leydig |
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| TDF causes them to secrete testosterone |
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| a tube conducting sperm from the testis to the urethra |
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| lobe-type paired glands near the end of the vas deferens that contribute the gell-fraction to semen. This organ provides fructose, citric acid and proteins to nourish the sperm |
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| Congenital adrenal hyperplasia |
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| adrenal glands produce not the normal adrenal hormone cortisol, but a substance that is structurally and functionally similar to testosterone |
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| (outer layer) extension of peritoneum |
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| (inner layer) extends between each of the lobules |
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| a smooth muscle that causes shrinking of the scrotum |
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| highly folded duct approx. 6m long, for the passage of sperm from the testis to the vas deferens |
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| short tubes that descend through the prostate gland and terminate in the urethra; formed by the union of the vas deferens and seminal vesicle ducts |
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| surrounds the ejaculatory duct and part of the urethra; raises the pH of the vagina, provides lubrication |
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| below prostate, 2 pea-sized glands; secrete thick clear mucus before ejaculation |
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| houses the urethra, erectile tissue |
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| ejaculation "backward" into bladder |
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| suspends ovaries between the uterus and pelvic wall |
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| attaches ovaries to the uterus |
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| attaches ovaries to the pelvic wall |
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| round and uterosacral ligaments |
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| suspend female reproductive system in the lower abdomen |
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| mature oocyte; follicle cells have a fluid filled space between them |
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| funnel-like structure of the fallopian tube |
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| rounded region of the uterus, superior to entrance of fallopian tubes |
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| major hollow part of uterus |
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| connects the uterus to the vagina |
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| fold between cervix and vaginal wall - potential site for infection |
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| Greater vestibular glands (Bartholin's) |
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| 2 posterior glands, mucous secreting, can plug and make cysts |
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| lesser vestibular (skene's) |
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| 2 glands anterior to vaginal opening that produces mucus |
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| muscle and tissue located between the vaginal opening and the anal canal |
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| produce milk during lactation |
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| produced during the second half of the menstrual cycle; contributes to thickening of the endometrium which is shed during menstrual phase if fertilization does not take place |
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| starts after ovulation and lasts until menstruation begins |
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