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What is the purpose of the placenta in the female reproductive system?
What is the purpose of the placenta in the female reproductive system?
What is the term for the male gamete?
What is the term for the male gamete?
What is the function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
What is the function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
What is the term for the period of time when the fetus grows inside the uterus?
What is the term for the period of time when the fetus grows inside the uterus?
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What is the organ that produces and stores the male gametes?
What is the organ that produces and stores the male gametes?
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What is the term for the combination of male gametes, their associated glandular secretions, and prostatic fluid?
What is the term for the combination of male gametes, their associated glandular secretions, and prostatic fluid?
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What is the term for the production of sperm?
What is the term for the production of sperm?
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What is the sac that encloses and protects the testicles?
What is the sac that encloses and protects the testicles?
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What is the male reproductive hormone also known as?
What is the male reproductive hormone also known as?
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What is the term for the absence of menstruation?
What is the term for the absence of menstruation?
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What is the term for the inflammation of the uterine cervix?
What is the term for the inflammation of the uterine cervix?
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What is the term for the benign enlargement of the prostate?
What is the term for the benign enlargement of the prostate?
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What is the term for the removal of the uterus?
What is the term for the removal of the uterus?
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What is the term for the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus?
What is the term for the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus?
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What is the term for the inflammation of the breast?
What is the term for the inflammation of the breast?
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What is the term for the inflammation of a testis?
What is the term for the inflammation of a testis?
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What is the name of the organ in which the male sperm become functional?
What is the name of the organ in which the male sperm become functional?
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What is the term for the external genitalia in females?
What is the term for the external genitalia in females?
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What is the meaning of the Greek word 'andros' in the term 'androgen'?
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'andros' in the term 'androgen'?
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What is the term for the process of the male and female gametes joining?
What is the term for the process of the male and female gametes joining?
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What is the term for the structure that contains a substance that stains readily with basic dyes?
What is the term for the structure that contains a substance that stains readily with basic dyes?
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What is the name of the structure that connects the ovaries to the uterus?
What is the name of the structure that connects the ovaries to the uterus?
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What is the term for the stage of development from the first cell division until the eighth week of pregnancy?
What is the term for the stage of development from the first cell division until the eighth week of pregnancy?
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What is the term for the glands located on either side of the vagina?
What is the term for the glands located on either side of the vagina?
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What is the term given to both the female ovum and the male spermatozoon?
What is the term given to both the female ovum and the male spermatozoon?
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What is the term for the development that occurs between the formation of the zygote and the birth of the child?
What is the term for the development that occurs between the formation of the zygote and the birth of the child?
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What is the term for a pregnant woman?
What is the term for a pregnant woman?
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What is the term for the process of cell division by which one cell becomes two?
What is the term for the process of cell division by which one cell becomes two?
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What is the term for the female gamete?
What is the term for the female gamete?
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What is the term for the release of a mature ovum from the ovary?
What is the term for the release of a mature ovum from the ovary?
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What is the term for a woman who has given birth to a viable fetus?
What is the term for a woman who has given birth to a viable fetus?
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What is the term for the cycle comprising three phases: secretory, proliferative, and menses?
What is the term for the cycle comprising three phases: secretory, proliferative, and menses?
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What does the term 'Ovarialgia' refer to?
What does the term 'Ovarialgia' refer to?
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What is the term for inflammation of the prostate?
What is the term for inflammation of the prostate?
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What is the term for inflammation of the vagina?
What is the term for inflammation of the vagina?
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What is the term for a surgical operation to deliver a baby?
What is the term for a surgical operation to deliver a baby?
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What is the term for the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis?
What is the term for the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis?
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What is the term for the examination of the breast by imaging techniques?
What is the term for the examination of the breast by imaging techniques?
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What is the term for the removal of a breast?
What is the term for the removal of a breast?
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What is the term for the removal of one or both ovaries?
What is the term for the removal of one or both ovaries?
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Study Notes
Male Reproductive System
- The male sex organ is the penis, which transports sperm into the female vagina.
- The prostate gland produces and stores prostatic fluid, a medium that makes up semen.
- The reproductive tract is the ductwork leading from the epididymis to the outside of the body.
- The scrotum is a sac that encloses and protects the testicles.
- Semen is a combination of male gametes, glandular secretions, and prostatic fluid.
- The seminal vesicle secretes a thick substance that nourishes sperm.
- Spermatogenesis is the production of sperm.
- Testes (singular: testis) are organs that produce and store male gametes.
Female Reproductive System
- Similar to the male reproductive system, the female reproductive system has internal and external organs.
- Internal organs include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina, and hymen.
- External genitalia include the vulva, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vaginal opening, and urinary meatus.
- The Bartholin's glands are small organs located on either side of the vagina.
Hormones and Genetics
- Androgens are hormones that promote the production of male gametes.
- Chromosomes are gene-bearing bundles of DNA found in the nucleus of cells.
- Embryo refers to the developing organism from the zygote stage to the eighth week of pregnancy.
- Fetus refers to the developing organism from the eighth week of pregnancy to birth.
Pregnancy and Development
- Fertilization is the joining of male and female gametes.
- Gestation is the development of the fetus between fertilization and birth.
- Gravida is a pregnant woman.
- Lactation is milk production.
- Menstrual cycle refers to the uterine cycle, comprising secretory, proliferative, and menses phases.
- Mitosis is the process of cell division.
Disorders
- Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation.
- Anorchism is the congenital absence of one or both testes.
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy is an enlarged, noncancerous prostate.
- Cervicitis is inflammation of the uterine cervix.
- Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation.
- Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
- Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria.
- Hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus.
- Mastitis is inflammation of the breast.
- Orchitis is inflammation of a testis.
- Ovarialgia is pain in an ovary.
- Ovaritis is inflammation of an ovary.
- Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate.
- Sexually transmitted diseases are diseases transmitted through sexual intercourse or contact.
- Vaginitis is inflammation of the vaginal tissues.
Medical Procedures
- Cesarean section is a surgical operation to deliver a baby through the abdominal wall and uterus.
- Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin of the penis.
- Dilation and curettage (D&C) involves dilation of the cervix and curettage of the uterus.
- Mammography is an examination of the breast using an imaging technique.
- Mastectomy is the removal of a breast.
- Hysterotomy is an incision into the uterus.
- Orchiectomy is the removal of one or both testes.
- Ovariectomy is the removal of one or both ovaries.
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This quiz covers the definitions and explanations of key terms related to human reproduction, including the male sex organ, placenta, pregnancy, and progestins.
