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When sperm cells are the secretion, the testis is identified as a what?
When sperm cells are the secretion, the testis is identified as a what?
What is the name of the network of tubules that collect sperm from seminiferous tubules and transport them to the efferent ductules?
What is the name of the network of tubules that collect sperm from seminiferous tubules and transport them to the efferent ductules?
What part of the epididymis receives sperm from the efferent ductules?
What part of the epididymis receives sperm from the efferent ductules?
What part of the epididymis do sperm cells mature?
What part of the epididymis do sperm cells mature?
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What part of the epididymis stores mature sperm?
What part of the epididymis stores mature sperm?
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Which structure runs through the prostate gland and receives sperm from the ejaculatory ducts along with secretions from the prostate?
Which structure runs through the prostate gland and receives sperm from the ejaculatory ducts along with secretions from the prostate?
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What is the name of the structure that extends through the length of the penis within the corpus spongiosum and transports urine and semen to the external urethral orifice?
What is the name of the structure that extends through the length of the penis within the corpus spongiosum and transports urine and semen to the external urethral orifice?
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What structure increases the surface area in the epididymis to facilitate the absorption of fluid from the lumen of the duct?
What structure increases the surface area in the epididymis to facilitate the absorption of fluid from the lumen of the duct?
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What structure passes from the epididymis into the abdominal cavity?
What structure passes from the epididymis into the abdominal cavity?
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The enlarged distal end of the ductus deferens is known as the:
The enlarged distal end of the ductus deferens is known as the:
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Which smooth muscle exhibits peristalsis during ejaculation?
Which smooth muscle exhibits peristalsis during ejaculation?
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How long does it take for sperm cells to mature in the epididymis?
How long does it take for sperm cells to mature in the epididymis?
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Secondary spermatocytes divide (second division of meiosis) to form what?
Secondary spermatocytes divide (second division of meiosis) to form what?
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What cells form a blood-testis barrier and produce sex hormone-binding globulin?
What cells form a blood-testis barrier and produce sex hormone-binding globulin?
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What is the ploidy level of spermatogonia?
What is the ploidy level of spermatogonia?
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What is the ploidy level of a primary spermatocyte?
What is the ploidy level of a primary spermatocyte?
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What is the ploidy level of secondary spermatocytes?
What is the ploidy level of secondary spermatocytes?
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The contents of the seminal vesicles are emptied into what?
The contents of the seminal vesicles are emptied into what?
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What gland releases contents (fibrinolysin) that break down semen after ejaculation?
What gland releases contents (fibrinolysin) that break down semen after ejaculation?
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What glands release contents to help neutralize the pH of the female vagina?
What glands release contents to help neutralize the pH of the female vagina?
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What is the term for the discharge of semen into the prostatic urethra?
What is the term for the discharge of semen into the prostatic urethra?
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What is the process defined as the forceful expulsion of semen through the urethra, caused by peristalsis?
What is the process defined as the forceful expulsion of semen through the urethra, caused by peristalsis?
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What is a complex series of reflexes that results in the erection of the penis, secretion of mucus into the urethra, emission, and ejaculation?
What is a complex series of reflexes that results in the erection of the penis, secretion of mucus into the urethra, emission, and ejaculation?
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Accumulation in what sends sensory information through the pudendal nerve to the spinal cord for emission and ejaculation?
Accumulation in what sends sensory information through the pudendal nerve to the spinal cord for emission and ejaculation?
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The ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, external genital organs, and mammary glands include the:
The ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, external genital organs, and mammary glands include the:
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The uterine tube consists of which 4 parts?
The uterine tube consists of which 4 parts?
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What is the funnel-shaped, distal end of the uterine tube with fimbriae that help capture the ovum during ovulation called?
What is the funnel-shaped, distal end of the uterine tube with fimbriae that help capture the ovum during ovulation called?
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What is the narrow region that connects the ampulla to the uterus called?
What is the narrow region that connects the ampulla to the uterus called?
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Which of the following refers to a short segment within the uterine wall?
Which of the following refers to a short segment within the uterine wall?
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In relation to the uterus, what is the central portion where implantation occurs?
In relation to the uterus, what is the central portion where implantation occurs?
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What are the three layers of the uterus?
What are the three layers of the uterus?
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In relation to the uterus, what is the outer and connective tissue layer?
In relation to the uterus, what is the outer and connective tissue layer?
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What implants in the endometrium of the uterus to initiate pregnancy?
What implants in the endometrium of the uterus to initiate pregnancy?
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What is the term for the production of a secondary oocyte in the ovaries?
What is the term for the production of a secondary oocyte in the ovaries?
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Cells from which oocytes develop are called what?
Cells from which oocytes develop are called what?
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What is a primordial follicle composed of?
What is a primordial follicle composed of?
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When does a primordial follicle become a primary follicle?
When does a primordial follicle become a primary follicle?
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What structure is formed when vesicles in a follicle create a single antrum?
What structure is formed when vesicles in a follicle create a single antrum?
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At what stage does the primary oocyte complete meiosis I?
At what stage does the primary oocyte complete meiosis I?
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What happens to the primary oocyte after completing meiosis I?
What happens to the primary oocyte after completing meiosis I?
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When does the secondary oocyte stop its development?
When does the secondary oocyte stop its development?
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Which hormone triggers the let-down reflex, releasing milk into the ducts?
Which hormone triggers the let-down reflex, releasing milk into the ducts?
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Which hormone stimulates milk production in the mammary glands?
Which hormone stimulates milk production in the mammary glands?
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What is the term for the absence of a menstrual cycle?
What is the term for the absence of a menstrual cycle?
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What term describes the cessation of menstrual cycles?
What term describes the cessation of menstrual cycles?
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What nourishes the functional layer of the endometrium?
What nourishes the functional layer of the endometrium?
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Oocytes can fertilize for up to how long?
Oocytes can fertilize for up to how long?
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During pregnancy, what hormone increases until it reaches a maximum concentration near the end of the first 3 months, then decreases to a lower level?
During pregnancy, what hormone increases until it reaches a maximum concentration near the end of the first 3 months, then decreases to a lower level?
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In pregnancy, what hormone continues to increase until it levels off near the end of pregnancy?
In pregnancy, what hormone continues to increase until it levels off near the end of pregnancy?
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Before the second trimester, what produces progesterone?
Before the second trimester, what produces progesterone?
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