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Testosterone is produced in the ____________ _____ of the testes.
interstitial cells
What is the innermost layer of the uterus?
endometrium
In _____________, the normal uterine lining is found outside of the uterus.
endometriosis
A newborn is described as a neonate until it reaches the age of?
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"The patch" is a ___________ method of contraception.
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An enlargement of the prostate gland due to normal hormonal changes as a man ages is known as?
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What results from the union of the nucleus of an ovum and the nucleus of a sperm?
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Which of the following is not a test performed to diagnose infertility?
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The most commonly reported STI in the United States is?
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The structure in a fetus that allows most of the blood to bypass the liver is the?
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What is the area within the testes responsible for sperm production?
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What is stimulated by LH to produce testosterone in males?
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What is the process that reduces the number of chromosomes in a cell from 46 to 23?
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What is a male fluid that alkalinizes the female vagina?
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What is the process of ovum formation?
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What is the monthly release of a mature ovum from an ovary?
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What is the neck of the uterus?
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What is the innermost layer of the uterus?
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What is the muscular layer of the uterus?
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What is the outermost layer of the uterus?
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What are the oviducts commonly known as?
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What system evaluates a newborn?
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What is the area between the vagina and the anus?
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What are the milk glands of the female breast called?
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What is a cell formed by a fertilized ovum?
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What is the rapid mitosis of a zygote called?
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What hormone is released that confirms pregnancy?
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What is the communication organ between a pregnant woman and the developing embryo or fetus?
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What is the product of conception from weeks 2-8 called?
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What is the product of conception from week 9 through the delivery of the neonate?
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What is the act of giving birth called?
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What is another name for the bulbourethral glands?
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The ________ is a tube in which sperm cells mature.
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In a _________, the vas deferens are cut and tied.
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______________ is the term for undescended testicles.
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FSH and LH are released by the ________ _________ _____.
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If a male has not been circumcised, the _______ covers the ______ _____.
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What is the fringed part of a fallopian tube?
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The ________ is the female erectile tissue.
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_________ refers to the end of the menstrual period for women.
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All fetal organs are formed by the _______ ____ ______.
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The ____ ___ makes new blood cells for the fetus.
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The ovaries or testes are formed in the ______________ ______ of a developing fetus.
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The ______ __________ is a connection between the pulmonary trunk and the aorta.
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Study Notes
Reproductive System Key Concepts
- Testosterone is produced in the interstitial cells of the testes.
- The endometrium is the innermost layer of the uterus, vital for implantation and menstruation.
- Endometriosis is a condition where uterine lining grows outside the uterus.
- A newborn is referred to as a neonate until it is 4 weeks old.
- "The patch" serves as a transdermal contraception method, delivering hormones through the skin.
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy is an enlargement of the prostate gland due to hormonal changes with age.
- A zygote is formed when the nucleus of an ovum unites with the nucleus of a sperm, containing 46 chromosomes.
- Amniocentesis is not a standard test for diagnosing infertility.
- Chlamydia is identified as the most commonly reported STI in the United States.
- The ductus venosus allows most blood to bypass the liver in a developing fetus.
- Sperm production occurs in the seminiferous tubules located within the testes.
- Testosterone production in males is stimulated by LH acting on interstitial cells.
- Meiosis is the cellular process that reduces chromosome number from 46 to 23.
- Prostate fluid alkalinizes the female vagina, aiding sperm survival.
- Oogenesis refers to the process of ovum formation in females.
- Ovulation is the monthly release of a mature ovum from an ovary.
- The cervix is the neck of the uterus, connecting the uterus to the vagina.
- The myometrium is the muscular layer of the uterus, responsible for contractions.
- The perimetrium is the outermost layer of the uterus.
- Fallopian tubes are also known as oviducts, facilitating sperm and egg transport.
- APGAR is an evaluation tool for assessing a newborn's health.
- The perineum is the area between the vagina and the anus.
- Mammary glands produce milk in the female breast for breastfeeding.
- Cleavage describes the rapid mitotic division of a fertilized ovum (zygote).
- HCG is the hormone that confirms pregnancy through its detection in blood or urine.
- The placenta serves as the communication organ between a pregnant woman and her developing embryo or fetus.
- The embryo is the product of conception from weeks 2 to 8, whereas the fetus extends from week 9 until delivery.
- Parturition refers to the act of giving birth.
- The bulbourethral glands are also known as Cowper's glands, producing pre-ejaculatory fluid.
- The epididymis is a tube where sperm cells mature after production in the testes.
- A vasectomy involves cutting and tying the vas deferens as a form of male sterilization.
- Cryptorchidism is the medical term for undescended testicles.
- FSH and LH hormones are released by the anterior pituitary gland, regulating reproductive functions.
- The prepuce is the fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised males.
- Fimbriae are the fringed structures at the ends of the fallopian tubes, helping guide the ovum.
- The clitoris is the female erectile tissue, playing a key role in sexual arousal.
- Menopause marks the end of a woman's menstrual periods, typically occurring in middle age.
- The primary germ layers form all fetal organs during development.
- The yolk sac is responsible for producing new blood cells for the fetus during early development.
- Ovaries or testes develop in the abdominopelvic cavity of a fetus.
- The ductus arteriosus connects the pulmonary trunk to the aorta, facilitating fetal circulation.
- The postnatal period refers to the time following birth, crucial for newborn adaptation.
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Test your knowledge of the reproductive system with these flashcards from Chapter 31. This quiz covers key terms and concepts related to human reproduction, including hormone production and uterine structure. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of this essential biological system.