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The Reproductive System
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12/02/2015

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Term
Primary sex organs
Definition
testes
ovaries
Term
Dartos muscle
Definition
layer of smooth muscle
Term
cremaster muscle
Definition
elevates the testes
Term
tunica vaginalis
Definition
serous sac that encloses the testes
Term
tunica albugenia
Definition
fibrous capsule of the testes
Term
Epidydimus
Definition
comma shaped structure next to testes
Term
Testicular arteries
Definition
arterial supply of testes
Term
Pampiniform plexus
Definition
testicular veins arise from here
keeps testes cool
Term
Semineferous tubules
Definition
separated by areolar tissue
Term
Spermatogenic cells
Definition
sperm forming cells.
begins at puberty.
Term
columnar sustentacular cells
Definition
support cells
Term
sustenocytes
Definition
surround spermatogenic cells.
assist with sperm forming.
secrete testicular fluid and androgen binding protein
Term
Myoid cells
Definition
contract rhythmically
Term
interstitial cells
Definition
secrete testosterone (regulated by LH)
Term
Acrosomal reaction
Definition
20 day journey for sperm to travel.
gain ability to swim and fertilize an egg.
Term
Ductus deferens
Definition
stores and transports sperm
Term
spermatic cord
Definition
contains ductus deferens
Term
Three parts to the male urethrea
Definition
prostatic urethra
membranous urethra
penile urethra
Term
seminal vesicles
Definition
secretes about 60% volume of semen
Term
seminal fluid contains:
Definition
fructose
prostaglandins
enzymes that clot then liquifies semen
Term
prostate gland
Definition
contains enzymes that enhances sperm motility
Term
bulbourethral gland
Definition
produces mucus that lubricates urethra before ejacutlation
Term
three erectile bodies of the penis
Definition
1 corpus spongiosum
2 corpos cavernosum
Term
3 stages of spermatogenesis
Definition
stage 1: spermatogonia divide by mitosis
stage 2: meiosis 1 and 2
stage 3: spermiogenesis
Term
Stage 1 : type A and B
Definition
type A: maintain germ cells
type B: differentiate in to primary spermatocytes
Term
stage 2: meiosis and meiosis 2
Definition
meiosis 1: forms secondary spermatocytes
meiosis 2: each spermatocyte form spermatids
Term
stage 3: spermatogenesis creates
Definition
4 spermatozoa
Term
spermatogenesis controlled by
Definition
FSH
testosterone
Term
androgen binding protein
Definition
concentrates testosterone near spermatogenic cells
Term
inhibin
Definition
inhibits FSH
Term
ovarian cortex
Definition
houses developing oocytes
Term
follicles
Definition
multiple sacs housing oocytes
Term
uterine tube
Definition
receives ovulate oocytes
Term
infundibulum
Definition
(part of uterus)
distal end surrounded by fimbriae
Term
amupulla
Definition
(part of uterus)
middle third of uterus.
site of fertilization
Term
usual position of uterus
Definition
anteverted
Term
3 parts of cervix
Definition
cervical canal
internal os
external os
Term
uterus surrounded by
Definition
mesometrium (lateral pelvic walls)
lateral ligaments
round ligaments
Term
wall of uterus consistes of (3)
Definition
perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium
Term
where does the embryo burry itself?
Definition
endometrium
Term
ovarian cycle
Definition
stimulates production of ovarian folliles and oocytes
Term
uterine cycle
Definition
prepares uterine wall for implantation
Term
3 phases of ovarian cycle
Definition
follicular phase
ovulation
lutheal
Term
follicular phase
Definition
6-12 primodial follicles stimulated.
growth stimulated by FSH.
primodial becomes primary follicle.
zona pellucida
theca folliculi
Term
zona pellucida
Definition
glycoprotein coat that surrounds oocyte
Term
thecafolliculi
Definition
internal layer that secretes hormones
Term
ovulation cylcle
Definition
day 14.
one mature oocyte exits and enters uterine tube.
increase in LH.
Term
Luteal phase
Definition
remaining follicle becomes corpus luteum
Term
Corpus luteum
Definition
secretes progesterone.
acts to prepare an implantation of embryo.
Term
If no embryo implantation, the corpus luteum
Definition
dies and becomes corpus albicans
Term
Meiosis 2 only occurs when?
Definition
sperm penetration occurs.
Term
Phases of uterine cycle
Definition
menstrual
proliferative
secratory
Term
Menstrual phase: what sheds?
Definition
stratum functionalis
Term
3 coats of vagina
Definition
adventitia
muscularis
mucosa
Term
hymen
Definition
incomplete diaphragm
Term
fornix
Definition
recess formed at the superior part of the vagina
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