Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction

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Which of the following is a primary sex characteristic?

  • Breast development in females (correct)
  • Widening of the hips in females
  • Deepening of the voice in males
  • Facial hair in males

What are the female gonads called?

  • Testes
  • Uterus
  • Ovaries (correct)
  • Fallopian tubes

Where do the male germ cells develop?

  • Testes (correct)
  • Seminal vesicles
  • Prostate gland
  • Epididymis

What is the function of the gonads in both males and females?

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Which stage of human development is characterized by dynamic changes in physical and behavioral traits?

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What defines secondary sex characteristics?

<p>Pubic hair growth in both sexes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the female sexual anatomy?

<p>Production and fertilization of ovum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the female external genitalia is particularly sensitive to stimulation?

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What is the primary function of the vagina during arousal?

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Where does fertilization occur in the female reproductive system?

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Which hormone influences female sex characteristics and initiates the menstrual cycle?

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What is the primary role of progesterone in the female reproductive system?

<p>Regulate menstrual cycle and promote mature development of uterine lining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?

<p>Carry egg cells from ovaries to uterus for fertilization to occur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure connects the bladder to the outside of the body for urination?

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What is the area of skin separating the genitalia from the anus called?

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Which part of the female external genitalia consists of pads of fatty tissue between pubic bone and skin?

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Flashcards

Primary Sex Characteristics

Reproductive organs (ovaries in females, testes in males) directly involved in reproduction.

Ovaries

The female gonads responsible for producing ova and sex hormones.

Testes

Male germ cells develop here.

Gonad Function

The gonads produce sex hormones in both males and females.

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Adolescence

A transitional phase with significant physical and behavioral development.

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Secondary Sex Characteristics

Traits that emerge during puberty, such as pubic hair growth in both sexes.

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Female Sexual Anatomy Function

Production and fertilization of ovum.

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Clitoris

Particularly sensitive to stimulation.

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Vagina During Arousal

Release of lubricants from vaginal mucosa.

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Fallopian Tubes

Fertilization occurs here.

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Estrogen

Hormone that influences female sex characteristics and initiates the menstrual cycle.

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Progesterone

Regulates menstrual cycle and promotes mature development of uterine lining.

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Fallopian Tubes Function

Carry egg cells from ovaries to uterus for fertilization.

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Urethral Opening

Connects the bladder to the outside of the body for urination.

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Perineum

Area of skin separating the genitalia from the anus.

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Mons Veneris

Pads of fatty tissue between pubic bone and skin.

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