Human Anatomy: Urinary and Female Genital Systems

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What type of organ is the urinary bladder?

Solid muscular organ

Hollow nervous organ

Hollow muscular organ (correct)

Solid nervous organ

Which part of the male urethra passes through the center of the prostate gland?

Penile urethra

Membranous urethra

Urethral opening

Prostatic urethra (correct)

What is the function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

To regulate body temperature

To produce ova and secrete hormones (correct)

To produce sperm

To filter waste from the blood

What is the purpose of the peritoneal folds in the urinary bladder?

To help in stabilizing the bladder's position Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the trigone in the urinary bladder?

To channel urine to the urethra Signup and view all the answers

What is the broad ligament that encloses the ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus in the female reproductive system?

A type of connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the internal urethral sphincter?

To regulate the flow of urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?

To provide mechanical protection, nutritional support, and waste removal for the developing embryo and fetus Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the part of the uterine tube that is closest to the ovary and has finger-like projections called fimbriae?

Infundibulum Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the male and female urethra?

Length and function Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the female urethra?

3-5 cm Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ligament that extends from the ovary to the pelvic wall?

Suspensory ligament Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the urogenital diaphragm?

To form the external urethral sphincter Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the dense connective tissue that surrounds the ovary?

Tunica albuginea Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the external urethral opening in females?

Near the ant wall of vagina Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the part of the female genital system that is bounded by the labia minora?

Vestibule Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the rugae in the urinary bladder?

To increase the surface area of the bladder Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the clitoris in the female reproductive system?

To become engorged with blood during sexual arousal Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the male urethra?

18-20 cm Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the bulge anterior to the pubic symphysis in the female reproductive system?

Mons pubis Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest portion of the uterus?

Body Signup and view all the answers

What is the inner glandular layer of the uterine wall?

Endometrium Signup and view all the answers

What is the muscular tube that connects the cervix to the vestibule?

Vagina Signup and view all the answers

What is the oval-shaped organ located in the scrotum?

Testes Signup and view all the answers

What is the duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the prostate gland?

Ductus deferens Signup and view all the answers

What is the common passageway for urine and semen in males?

Urethra Signup and view all the answers

What is the gland that produces prostatic fluid that makes up 20-30% of semen?

Prostate gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that contains the distal portion of the urethra?

Penis Signup and view all the answers

What is the region of the uterus where the body ends and the cervix begins?

Isthmus Signup and view all the answers

What is the muscular tube that connects the uterus to the vagina?

Cervix Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the kidney organ?

Bean-shaped Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the urethra in the urinary system?

Conducts urine to exterior Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the point of entry for the renal artery and exit for the renal vein and ureter?

Hilus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones is produced by the kidneys?

Erythropoietin Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the kidneys in the body?

Between T12 and L3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the urinary bladder in the urinary system?

Temporarily stores urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?

Ureters Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that covers the kidneys?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the ureters in the body?

Retroperitoneal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Male Urogenital System

The male urogenital system consists of the urinary system and the reproductive system.
The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.
The reproductive system consists of the testes, epididymis, ductus deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbo-urethral glands, and penis.

Urinary System

The kidneys are bean-shaped organs located laterally between T12 and L3.
The kidneys produce urine, erythropoietin, renin, and calcitrol.
The ureters are a pair of muscular tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.
The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ that temporarily stores urine prior to excretion.
The urethra is a muscular tube that conducts urine to the exterior.

Reproductive System

The testes are oval-shaped organs that produce sperm.
The epididymis is a tube-like structure that stores sperm.
The ductus deferens is a muscular tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
The seminal vesicles are gland-like structures that produce seminal fluid, which makes up 60-70% of semen.
The prostate gland is a small, muscular organ that produces prostatic fluid, which makes up 20-30% of semen.
The bulbo-urethral glands are small glands that produce a thick, alkaline mucus that helps neutralize urinary acids and provides lubrication for the tip of the penis.
The penis is a tubular organ that contains the distal portion of the urethra.

Female Genital System

The female genital system consists of the ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, and external genitalia.
The ovaries produce ova and secrete hormones.
The uterine tubes are muscular tubes that transport ova from the ovaries to the uterus.
The uterus is a small, pear-shaped organ that provides mechanical protection, nutritional support, and waste removal for the developing embryo and fetus.
The vagina is a muscular tube that extends from the cervix to the vestibule.
The external genitalia include the labia minora, labia majora, clitoris, and vestibule.

Ovaries

The ovaries are located in the lateral wall of the pelvic cavity.
The ovaries produce ova and secrete hormones.
The ovaries are surrounded by the broad ligament, which attaches to the uterus and pelvic wall.
The ovarian ligament extends from the uterus to the ovary, and the suspensory ligament extends from the ovary to the pelvic wall.

Uterine Tubes

The uterine tubes are muscular tubes that transport ova from the ovaries to the uterus.
The infundibulum is the end of the uterine tube closest to the ovary, and it has finger-like projections called fimbriae that catch ova.
The ampulla is the expanded portion of the uterine tube connected to the infundibulum.
The isthmus is the short segment adjacent to the uterine wall.

Uterus

The uterus is a small, pear-shaped organ that provides mechanical protection, nutritional support, and waste removal for the developing embryo and fetus.
The uterus has two parts: the abdominal wall and the cervical canal.
The ureteral opening is slit-like to prevent backflow of urine.

Ureters

The ureters are muscular tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

Urinary Bladder

The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ that temporarily stores urine prior to excretion.
The superior surface of the urinary bladder is covered by peritoneum, which helps stabilize its position.
The mucosa lining the urinary bladder is thrown into folds called rugae.

Urethra

The urethra is a muscular tube that conducts urine to the exterior.
The male urethra is longer (18-20 cm) and extends from the neck of the bladder to the tip of the penis.
The female urethra is shorter (3-5 cm) and extends from the bladder to the vestibule.
The external urethral opening is near the anterior wall of the vagina in females.

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This quiz covers the anatomy of the urinary system, including the prostatic, membranous, and penile urethra, as well as the female genital system, including the ovaries, uterus, and vagina.