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| What glands have both endocrine functions? |
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Definition
Heterocrine Glands
(Pancreas and Gonads) |
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Term
| What are the organs which produce gamets? |
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Definition
Primary Sex Organs (Gonads)
(Testes and Ovaries) |
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| What are those structures that are essential in caring for and transporting gametes and in women for the implantation and development of the fertilized egg? |
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Definition
| Secondary (Accessory) Sex Organs |
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Term
| What are the characteristics that are not essential for the reproductive process but are generally considered sexually attractant features? |
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Definition
| Secondary Sexual Characteristics |
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Term
| What are structures that are derived from common developmental structures (primordial) and serve in common functions in adults? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the primary reproductive organs? |
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Definition
Gonads
(Ovaries and Testes) |
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Term
| What do primary reproductive organs produce? |
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Definition
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| What are structures that carry gametes away from the site of fertilization or to the outside of the body? |
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Definition
| Secondary (Accessory) Reproductive Organs |
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Term
| What are three medical terms for sexual union between a male and female? |
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Definition
Copulation
Coitus
Sexual Intercourse |
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Term
| What is the diamond-shaped area of the pelvis that is between the thighs? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the skeletal landmarks of the perineum? |
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Definition
Pubic Symphysis
Ischial Tuberosities
Coccyx |
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Term
| What is the anterior triangle of the perineum? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the posterior triangle of the perineum? |
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Definition
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Term
| As the peritoneum folds around the various pelvic organs, it produces two major dead-end recesses or pouches. what is the anterior pouch formed between the uterus and the urinary bladder? |
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Definition
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Term
| As the peritoneum folds around the various pelvic organs, it produces two major dead-end recesses or pouches. What is the posterior pouch formed between the uterus and the rectum? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the primary sex organs of the female? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the acessory sex organs of the female? |
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Definition
Uterine Tubes
Uterus
Vagina
Clitoris Mammary Glands |
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Term
| Where are the ovaries located? |
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Definition
| Within the pelvic cavity, lateral to the uterus |
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Term
| What double fold of peritoneum attaches to each ovary at the hilum of the ovary and secures the ovary to the broad ligament? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the rounded cord of fibrous and muscular tissue extending from each superior angle of the uterus to the inner extremity of the ovary of the same side? |
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Definition
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Term
| What structure attaches to the lateral edge of each ovary and projects superolaterally to the pelvic wall? |
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Definition
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Term
| What structures extend from both sides of the uterus toward the ovaries? |
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Definition
Uterine Tubes
(Fallopian tubes, Ovaducts) |
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Term
| What structure surrounds and suspends the uterine tubes? |
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Definition
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Term
| What ist the free, funnel-shaped, lateral margin of the uterine tube? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the numerous fingerlike folds at the lateral margin of the uterine tube? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the pear-shaped, thick-walled, muscular organ within the pelvic cavity of the female? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the broad, curved, superior region of the uterus extending between the lateral attachments of the uterine tubes? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the major, middle region of the uterus? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the narrow transition zone of the uterus between the uterus between the body and the cervix? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the narrow, inferior portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the narrow channel within the cervix of the uterus? |
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Definition
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Term
| Collectively, what are the muscles of the pelvic floor that support the uterus? |
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Definition
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Term
| What structures run from the lateral sides of the uterus, through the inguinal canal and attach to the labia majora and hold the uterus in an anteverted position? |
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Definition
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Term
| What ligaments of the uterus run from the side of the cervix and superior vagina laterally to the walls of the pelvis and restrict inferior movement of the uterus? |
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Definition
| Transverse Cervical Ligaments |
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Term
| What ligaments connect the uterus to the sacrum? |
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Definition
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Term
| What ligament of the uterus is a peritoneal drape over the uterus? |
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Definition
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Term
| What artery supplies the uterus? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the outer layer of the uterus? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the thick, middle tunic of the uterus composed of smooth muscle? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the inner most tunic of the uterus? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the fibromuscular tube of the female reproductive system that serves as both the copulatory organ and the birth canal? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the external opening of the vagina? |
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Definition
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Term
| What structure is formed by mucosal folds that project into the lumen of the vagina to form a vascularized, membranous barrier? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the collective term for the external genitalia of the female? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is an expanse of skin and subcutaneous connective tissue immediately anterior to the pubic symphysis in the female? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the paired, thickened folds of skin and connective tissue on the lateral sides of the female external genitalia? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the paired medial folds of skin and connective tissue of the female external genitalia? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the small erectile organ at the anterior part of the vulva? It is homologous to the penis. |
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Definition
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Term
| On the center of the breast, what is the cylindrical projection containing numerous openings of excretory ducts that transport milk? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the pigmented area around the nipple? |
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Definition
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Term
| What structures give the areola an uneven and grainy appearance? |
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Definition
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Term
| What internal structures of the breast extend from the deep fascia overlying the pectoralis major to the skin? |
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Definition
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Term
| Tiny ducts from the alveoli and lobules of the breast merge to form what structures? |
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Definition
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Term
| As each lactiferous duct approaches the nipple it expands to form what structure? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the primary sex Organs of the male? |
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Definition
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Term
| What skin-covered sac of the male reproductive system houses the testes? |
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Definition
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Term
| What layer of smooth muscle lies within the scrotum? |
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Definition
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Term
| The blood vessels and nerves to the testes travel from within the abdomen to the scrotum in what multilayered structure? |
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Definition
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Term
| What structure is an extension of the internal abdominal oblique and helps to regulate the temperature of the testis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What plexus of veins within the spermatic cord captures heat from the testicula artery in order to help cool the testis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What comma-shped structure composed of an internal duct and an external covering of connective tissue lies on the posterior side of the testis and is where sperm mature and become mobile? |
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Definition
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Term
| What thick-walled tube travels within the spermatic cord, through the inguinal canal, and within the pelvic cavity? |
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Definition
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Term
| As the ductus deferens approaches the superoposterior edge of the prostate gland, it enlarges into what structure? |
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Definition
| Ampulla of the vans deferens |
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Term
| What structure conducts sperm and a component of seminal fluid through the prostate toward the urethra? |
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Definition
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Term
| What accessory glands of the male reproductive system are located on the posterior surface of the urinary bladder adjacent to the ampulla of the ductus deferens? |
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Definition
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Term
| What accessory gland of the male reproductive system is a compact and uncapsulated organ that is shaped like a walnut and is located a the base of the bladder? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the paired, pea-shaped accessory glands of the male reproductive system located within the urogenital diaphragm on each side of the urethra? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the internal portion of the penis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the elongated, movable portion of the penis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the tip of the penis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the circular fold of skin over the tip of the penis ? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the paired columns of erectile tissue located on the dorsal side of the penis? |
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Definition
Corpora Cavernosa
(Corpus Cavernosum) |
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Term
| What column of erectile tissue within the penis surrounds the urethra? |
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Definition
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