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What is the primary function of the seminiferous tubules?

  • Transport sperm to the epididymis
  • Store immature sperm
  • Produce androgens such as testosterone
  • Act as sperm-forming factories (correct)

    • How do interstitial cells in the seminiferous tubules contribute to male reproductive health?

  • They transport sperm from the rete testis to the ductus deferens
  • They facilitate the movement of sperm during ejaculation
  • They provide nourishment to sperm in the epididymis
  • They produce androgens such as testosterone (correct)

    • What role does the epididymis serve in the male reproductive system?

  • It temporarily stores and matures immature sperm (correct)
  • It transports sperm to the urethra
  • It is where sperm are produced
  • It produces testosterone for sperm maturation

    • Which duct is involved in the transport of sperm during ejaculation?

    <p>Vas deferens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about sperm structure is true?

    <p>Sperm are propelled from the ductus deferens during ejaculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced when a Type B daughter cell undergoes meiosis?

    <p>Four spermatids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the haploid number of chromosomes in human gametes?

    <p>23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process refers to the transformation of spermatids into functional sperm?

    <p>Spermiogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does the complete process of spermatogenesis take?

    <p>64 to 72 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is found anterior to the sperm head?

    <p>The acrosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the union of a sperm and an egg?

    <p>A zygote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes meiosis from mitosis?

    <p>Meiosis involves two successive divisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of daughter cell continues the stem cell population during spermatogenesis?

    <p>Type A daughter cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Daughter cell type A during spermatogenesis?

    <p>Remains at the basement membrane as a stem cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process marks the transition from a spermatogonium to a primary spermatocyte?

    <p>Mitosis and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase does the primary spermatocyte undergo meiosis I?

    <p>Prophase of meiosis I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the end product of spermatogenesis?

    <p>Sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone primarily regulates spermatogenesis?

    <p>Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to secondary spermatocytes during meiosis II?

    <p>They form early spermatids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of late spermatids compared to early spermatids?

    <p>They have developed tails for motility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage do spermatids transform into functional sperm?

    <p>Spermiogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical structure facilitates the production of sperm in males?

    <p>Seminiferous tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chromosomal composition of mature sperm cells?

    <p>n</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stage at which a fertilized egg is referred to as a zygote?

    <p>At fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage follows the 4-cell stage in embryonic development?

    <p>Morula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key change occurs during the transition from morula to early blastocyst?

    <p>The morula hollows out and fills with fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage are trophoblast cells primarily established?

    <p>Early blastocyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what day does implantation of the blastocyst typically occur?

    <p>7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure serves as the site of sperm maturation and storage?

    <p>Epididymis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland contributes fluid to semen and is located posterior to the bladder?

    <p>Seminal vesicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the prostate gland in male reproductive anatomy?

    <p>Nutrient secretion for sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone triggers the release of testosterone from interstitial cells?

    <p>Luteinizing hormone (LH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the male reproductive system is the pathway through which urine and semen exit the body?

    <p>Spongy urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for stimulating spermatogonia to produce sperm?

    <p>Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is primarily responsible for transporting sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct?

    <p>Ductus deferens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sequence of hormonal release that leads to spermatogenesis?

    <p>GnRH → FSH → LH → Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which male reproductive structure is involved in the production of a lubricating secretion?

    <p>Bulbo-urethral gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the penis contains erectile tissue that facilitates erection?

    <p>Shaft of the penis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does testosterone affect spermatogenesis?

    <p>It enhances spermatogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for releasing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?

    <p>Hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the external part of the penis that is sensitive and involved in sexual arousal?

    <p>Glans penis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the anterior pituitary gland to release FSH and LH?

    <p>Release of GnRH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following processes is stimulated by testosterone?

    <p>Spermatogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?

    <p>To cause the anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary site for fertilization within the female reproductive duct system?

    <p>Uterine (fallopian) tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the uterine (fallopian) tubes has finger-like projections that help receive the oocyte?

    <p>Fimbriae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the ovaries and uterine tubes in terms of contact?

    <p>Little or no contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What supports and encloses the uterine tubes?

    <p>Broad ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the uterine tube is described as the distal, funnel-shaped end?

    <p>Infundibulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of movement do cilia inside the uterine tubes utilize to transport the oocyte?

    <p>Ciliary action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the uterine tube often aids in the ovulated oocyte's transport speed?

    <p>Fimbriae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component forms the initial part of the female reproductive duct system?

    <p>Uterine (fallopian) tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for mammography for women aged 45 to 54 if results are normal?

    <p>Every year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following signals is often associated with breast cancer?

    <p>Changes in skin texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During what period is a developing offspring referred to as an embryo?

    <p>From fertilization until week 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gestation period in humans approximately measured from?

    <p>Date of last period until birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time an oocyte remains viable after ovulation?

    <p>24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For fertilization to successfully occur, when should sexual intercourse take place relative to ovulation?

    <p>No more than 2 days before ovulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the term 'conceptus'?

    <p>The developing offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for sperm cells to successfully fertilize an egg?

    <p>Attraction of sperm to the egg by chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure is connected to the ovary and helps transport the egg to the uterus?

    <p>Uterine tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament provides support to the uterus and is associated with the ovarian ligament?

    <p>Round ligament of uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the female reproductive anatomy is responsible for the passage of urine and birth canal?

    <p>Vagina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure in the female reproductive system is responsible for secreting mucus during arousal?

    <p>Greater vestibular gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What layer surrounds the uterus and is responsible for its protection?

    <p>Perimetrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure plays a crucial role in anchoring the uterus in place?

    <p>Uterosacral ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fimbriae in the female reproductive system?

    <p>To facilitate the movement of the egg into the uterine tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is involved in the reproductive cycle but does not directly participate in ovulation?

    <p>Uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of rising testosterone levels on the hypothalamus and pituitary?

    <p>It exerts negative feedback control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures are part of the female reproductive system?

    <p>Ovaries, uterus, vagina.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stimulates sperm production in males?

    <p>FSH and testosterone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is spermatogenesis primarily responsible for?

    <p>Sperm production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the seminiferous tubules in the male reproductive system?

    <p>Site of spermatogenesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament connects the ovary to the lateral pelvic wall?

    <p>Suspensory ligament of the ovary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure houses the fimbriae associated with the reproductive system?

    <p>Infundibulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the uterus is responsible for the contraction during childbirth?

    <p>Myometrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the uterine tubes?

    <p>Transport the oocyte to the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of embryonic development does a zygote typically become a 4-cell stage?

    <p>2 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure forms during the early blastocyst stage as the morula hollows out?

    <p>Blastocyst cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the reproductive system is directly anterior to the vagina?

    <p>Cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is part of the external genitalia in females?

    <p>Clitoris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs immediately after fertilization in the reproductive process?

    <p>Zygote formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long after fertilization does the morula stage typically occur?

    <p>3 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament supports the uterus and extends to the side walls of the pelvis?

    <p>Round ligament of uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the zona pellucida during the early stages of embryonic development?

    <p>Providing a protective outer layer to the zygote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the greater vestibular gland?

    <p>Lubricate the vaginal opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the ductus deferens?

    <p>Transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical structure allows sperm to enter the urethra?

    <p>Ejaculatory duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does peristalsis play in the ductus deferens during ejaculation?

    <p>Moving sperm into the urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during a vasectomy?

    <p>Interruption of the ductus deferens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the urethra is surrounded by the prostate gland?

    <p>Prostatic urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure merges with the urethra to facilitate the passage of sperm?

    <p>Ejaculatory duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the smooth muscle in the walls of the ductus deferens?

    <p>To create peristaltic waves for sperm movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the next structure in the pathway after the ductus deferens during sperm transportation?

    <p>Ejaculatory duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does FSH play in spermatogenesis?

    <p>It stimulates spermatogonia to produce sperm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released by the anterior pituitary to stimulate testosterone production?

    <p>Luteinizing hormone (LH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of testosterone in spermatogenesis?

    <p>It serves as the final trigger for spermatogenesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?

    <p>Stimulation from the hypothalamus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding gonadotropins?

    <p>They are released by the anterior pituitary gland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sequence of hormonal action leading to spermatogenesis?

    <p>GnRH → LH → FSH → Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do interstitial cells play in the male reproductive system?

    <p>They release testosterone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate trigger for spermatogenesis?

    <p>Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for mammography for women aged 45 to 54 with normal results?

    <p>Every year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors typically indicates breast cancer?

    <p>Change in skin texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which prenatal stage does the term 'fetus' apply?

    <p>From week 9 until birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of the gestation period from the last menstrual period until birth?

    <p>Approximately 280 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the viability period for an oocyte following ovulation?

    <p>24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For successful fertilization to occur, when should sexual intercourse take place in relation to ovulation?

    <p>No later than 24 hours after ovulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do chemicals play in the fertilization process?

    <p>They attract sperm cells to the oocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of development, what is the term used for the time from fertilization until week 8?

    <p>Embryo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Reproductive System

    • Gonads are the primary sex organs
    • Testes are the male gonads
    • Ovaries are the female gonads
    • Gonads produce gametes (sex cells) and hormones
    • Sperm are male gametes
    • Ovum (eggs) are female gametes

    Male Reproductive System Anatomy

    • Testes: Produce sperm
    • Duct system: Transports sperm
      • Epididymis: Highly convoluted tube storing immature sperm
      • Ductus (vas) deferens: Transports sperm through the inguinal canal, arches over the urinary bladder, joins the ejaculatory duct, and moves sperm by peristalsis into the urethra
      • Urethra: Carries both urine and sperm; has three regions (prostatic, membranous, and spongy)
    • Accessory organs: Produce fluids that nourish and protect sperm
      • Seminal vesicles: Produce a thick, yellowish secretion (60% of semen) containing fructose (sugar), vitamin C, and prostaglandins, etc.
      • Prostate: Encircles the urethra, secretes a milky fluid to activate sperm
      • Bulbourethral glands: Produce a thick, clear mucus that cleanses the urethra and acts as a lubricant
    • External genitalia:
      • Penis: Male organ of copulation
        • Shaft, glans penis (enlarged tip), prepuce (foreskin), spongy erectile tissue around the urethra, and erections
      • Scrotum: Divided sac of skin maintaining testes at 3°C lower than body temperature for viable sperm

    Testes

    • Connected to the trunk by the spermatic cord (housing blood vessels and nerves, ductus deferens)
    • Tunica albuginea: A capsule that surrounds each testis.
    • Septa: Extensions of the capsule that divide the testis into lobules.
    • Each lobule contains one to four seminiferous tubules
      • Tightly coiled structures functioning as sperm-forming factories
      • Empty sperm into the rete testis
      • Sperm travels from the rete testis to the epididymis
    • Interstitial cells in the seminiferous tubules produce androgens such as testosterone

    Duct System (continued)

    • Urethra regions:
      • Prostatic urethra (surrounded by prostate gland)
      • Membranous urethra (prostatic urethra to penis)
      • Spongy (penile) urethra (runs length of penis to external urethral orifice)

    Semen

    • A milky white mixture of sperm and accessory gland secretions providing a transport medium for sperm
    • Sperm are streamlined and have fructose for energy, and alkalinity to neutralize the acidic environment of the vagina

    Female Reproductive System Anatomy

    • Ovaries: Produce eggs (ova) and hormones (estrogen and progesterone). Each ovary houses ovarian follicles.
      • Oocyte: Immature egg
      • Follicle cells: Layers of cells surrounding the oocyte.
      • Ovarian follicles: Primary follicle, Growing follicle (Vesicular/Graafian follicle), Mature vesicular/Graafian follicle
      • Ovarian Cycle (includes follicle maturation, ovulation, corpus luteum formation, etc.)
    • Duct system:
      • Uterine (fallopian) tubes: Form initial part of the duct system; receive ovulated oocyte from the ovaries; a site for fertilization; little or no contact between the two; supported by broad ligaments. -Infundibulum (funnel shaped distal end) -Fimbriae (finger-like projections)
      • Uterus: Receives, retains, nourishes a fertilized egg; has three layers (Endometrium, Myometrium, and Perimetrium)
      • Vagina: Passageway from cervix to exterior of the body, located between the urinary bladder and rectum; serves as the canal that allows a baby or menstrual flow to leave the body; the female organ of copulation, receives the penis.
    • External genitalia and female perineum: -Mons pubis: Fatty area overlying the pubic symphysis -Labia majora: Hair-covered skin folds enclosing the labia minora and vestibule -Labia minora: Delicate, hair-free folds of skin enclosing the vestibule -Vestibule: Contains external openings of the urethra and vagina -Greater vestibular glands: Found on each side of the vagina, secretions lubricate the vagina during intercourse -Clitoris: Contains erectile tissue, corresponds to the male penis, hooded by a prepuce composed of sensitive erectile tissue -Perineum: Diamond-shaped region between the labial folds, anus posteriorly, and ischial tuberosities laterall

    Hormone Production

    • Ovaries: Estrogens (produced by follicle cells), progesterone (produced by the corpus luteum)
    • Testes: Testosterone (most important hormonal product, stimulates reproductive organ development, underlies sex drive, causes secondary sex characteristics)

    Uterine (Menstrual) cycle

    • Cyclic changes of the endometrium, about 28 days in length
    • Regulated by cyclic production of estrogens and progesterone by the ovaries
    • FSH and LH (from the anterior pituitary) regulate production of estrogens and progesterone.
    • Ovulation typically occurs about midway through the cycle, on day 14
    • Stages of menstrual cycle: Menstrual phase, Proliferative phase and Secretory phase

    Mammary glands

    • Modified sweat glands present in both sexes but function only in females; produce milk to nourish a newborn
    • Areola, nipple, lobes, lobules, and alveolar glands

    Pregnancy and Embryonic Development

    • Pregnancy: Time from fertilization until birth
    • Conceptus: Developing offspring
    • Embryo: Period of time from fertilization to week 8
    • Fetus: Week 9 until birth
    • Gestation period: From last period until birth (approximately 280 days)
    • Blastocyst: Hollow, ball-like structure (implantation and development)
    • Placenta: Barrier between the mother and embryo, delivers nutrients and oxygen, and produces estrogen, progesterone, and other hormones that maintain pregnancy; forms by week 3

    Childbirth (Parturition)

    • Initiation of Labor: Rising estrogen levels, uterine contractions begin, placenta releases prostaglandins, oxytocin releases by the pituitary
    • Stages of labor: Dilation stage (cervix dilates), Expulsion stage (infant passes through the cervix and vagina), Placental stage (placenta and attached fetal membranes are delivered).

    Developmental Aspects of the Reproductive System

    • Gender and early development: XY (male) or XX (female); gonads form around week 8
    • Childhood: Reproductive system inactive
    • Puberty: Reproductive system organs function
    • Menopause: Ovaries stop functioning, childbearing ability ends

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