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The ______ is where egg cells are produced and develop surrounded by follicle cells.
The ______ is where egg cells are produced and develop surrounded by follicle cells.
ovary
Egg cells develop surrounded by ______ cells, which provide them nourishment in the ovary.
Egg cells develop surrounded by ______ cells, which provide them nourishment in the ovary.
follicle
Females are born with a finite number of follicle cells, approximately 1-2 ______.
Females are born with a finite number of follicle cells, approximately 1-2 ______.
million
The monthly release of an egg, known as ______, starts at puberty and ends at menopause.
The monthly release of an egg, known as ______, starts at puberty and ends at menopause.
After its release from the ovary, the egg cell moves towards the ______.
After its release from the ovary, the egg cell moves towards the ______.
Fertilization can occur in the ______ if sperm cells are present after ovulation.
Fertilization can occur in the ______ if sperm cells are present after ovulation.
The zygote moves from the oviduct towards the ______ where pregnancy occurs.
The zygote moves from the oviduct towards the ______ where pregnancy occurs.
The ______ forms the neck of the uterus, found at its base connecting it to the vagina.
The ______ forms the neck of the uterus, found at its base connecting it to the vagina.
The vagina receives sperm during ______ and functions as the canal for fetal delivery during birth.
The vagina receives sperm during ______ and functions as the canal for fetal delivery during birth.
Glands in the vagina secrete ______ for lubrication during intercourse.
Glands in the vagina secrete ______ for lubrication during intercourse.
The ______ are a pair of thin skin folds that cover both the opening of the vagina and the urethra.
The ______ are a pair of thin skin folds that cover both the opening of the vagina and the urethra.
The ______ are a pair of thick skin ridges that protect the genitalia.
The ______ are a pair of thick skin ridges that protect the genitalia.
The ______ is a thin tissue that partially covers the vaginal opening and can be torn by rigorous activities.
The ______ is a thin tissue that partially covers the vaginal opening and can be torn by rigorous activities.
The ______ is a highly sensitive small shaft which has a head and covered by a hood, known as the prepuce.
The ______ is a highly sensitive small shaft which has a head and covered by a hood, known as the prepuce.
The male gonad that produces sperm is a pair of ______ (sing.: testis).
The male gonad that produces sperm is a pair of ______ (sing.: testis).
From each testis, sperm cells swim to the ______ where they further develop and are stored.
From each testis, sperm cells swim to the ______ where they further develop and are stored.
Sperm cells move to the ______ through muscular contractions.
Sperm cells move to the ______ through muscular contractions.
Unlike in females with separate openings, males use the same opening for both urinary and ______ functions.
Unlike in females with separate openings, males use the same opening for both urinary and ______ functions.
The ______ is the foreskin of the penis which can be removed during circumcision.
The ______ is the foreskin of the penis which can be removed during circumcision.
______ secreted by the seminal vesicle and the prostate gland, nourish the sperm in semen.
______ secreted by the seminal vesicle and the prostate gland, nourish the sperm in semen.
Flashcards
Ovary
Ovary
The organ where egg cells are produced.
Follicle cells
Follicle cells
Cells surrounding egg cells in the ovary that nourish them.
Oviduct/Fallopian tube
Oviduct/Fallopian tube
A tube that the egg cell moves towards from the ovary.
Cervix
Cervix
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Vagina
Vagina
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Labia Minora
Labia Minora
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Labia Majora
Labia Majora
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Hymen
Hymen
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Clitoris
Clitoris
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Testes
Testes
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Epididymis
Epididymis
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Vas Deferens
Vas Deferens
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Glans
Glans
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Prepuce
Prepuce
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Vesicle
Vesicle
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Bulbourethral gland
Bulbourethral gland
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Ejaculation
Ejaculation
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Study Notes
- Human reproductive system overview.
Female Reproductive System
- The ovary produces egg cells surrounded by follicle cells that nourish them.
- Females are born with a limited number of follicle cells, around 1-2 million.
- Ovulation is the monthly release of one egg, starting at puberty and ending at menopause.
- From the ovary, the egg cell goes to the oviduct/fallopian tube.
- Fertilization can happen in the oviduct if sperm cells are there.
- The zygote travels from the oviduct to the uterus for pregnancy.
- The cervix forms the uterus' neck at its base.
- Below the cervix is the vagina, a thin structure with strong muscles.
- The vagina receives sperm during intercourse and is the birth canal.
- Glands in the vagina secrete mucus for lubrication during intercourse.
- Labia Minora are a pair of thin skin folds covering the vagina and urethra openings.
- Labia Majora are a pair of thick skin ridges protecting the genitalia.
- The hymen is a thin tissue partially covering the vaginal opening, often tor by rigorous activities other than sexual intercourse.
- The clitoris is a highly sensitive small shaft with a head covered by a hood called the prepuce.
Male Reproductive system
- The male gonad, known as the testis (plural: testes), produces sperm.
- Sperm cells swim from each testis to the epididymis to further develop and be stored.
- Sperm move to the vas deferens through muscular contractions.
- The vas deferens circles the urinary bladder and joins the seminal vesicle duct to form the ejaculatory duct.
- Unlike females with separate urinary and reproductive openings, males use the same opening for urine and sperm.
- The penis has structures similar to the clitoris.
- The glans is the head of the penis.
- The shaft is the body of the penis.
- The prepuce is the foreskin.
- The prepuce is removed during circumcision.
- The glans is richly supplied with nerve endings, making it highly sensitive.
- Semen is made up of sperm and fluids from three glands.
- The seminal vesicle fluids and the prostate gland nourish the sperm.
- The bulbourethral gland secretes an alkaline fluid, neutralizing remaining urine in the urethra upon sperm deposition.
- Ejaculation is the release of semen, during male orgasm.
- Approximately, 200-500 million sperm are released in 2-5ml (1 teaspoon) of secretions.
- Among the millions of sperm, only one will be able to fertilize the egg.
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