Male and Female Reproductive Systems

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In what order does semen travel through the male reproductive tract?

Epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra

What is the order in which sperm cells mature?

Spermatogonium, spermatocyte, spermatid, spermatozoan

Which structures are involved in the erection of the penis?

Corpus spongiosum and corpora cavernosa

Where are the mitochondria located in a sperm cell?

Midpiece Signup and view all the answers

What systems is the male urethra part of?

Urinary system and reproductive system Signup and view all the answers

What is the distal widened portion of the vas deferens called?

Ampulla Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fluid-filled space within a follicle?

Antrum Signup and view all the answers

What is the tissue surrounding a mature follicle called?

Theca Signup and view all the answers

What hormone does a follicle secrete?

Estrogen Signup and view all the answers

What are the external genitals of the female called?

Vulva or pudendum Signup and view all the answers

What secretes lubricating fluid into the vestibule?

Vestibular gland Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the release of an oocyte from a follicle?

Ovulation Signup and view all the answers

Where does the normal fertilization of an egg occur?

Fallopian tube (uterine tube) (oviduct) Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrow portion or neck of the uterus called?

Cervix Signup and view all the answers

The oocyte in a secondary follicle is embedded in the ____ mass.

Cumulus Signup and view all the answers

What is the thin membrane covering all or part of the vaginal opening called?

Hymen Signup and view all the answers

What structure of the ovary secretes progesterone?

Corpus luteum Signup and view all the answers

What is the birth canal also called?

Vagina Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost layer of germ cells?

Spermatogonia Signup and view all the answers

What do some daughter cells of the spermatogonia become near the lumen?

Spermatocytes Signup and view all the answers

What do spermatocytes divide by means of meiosis to form?

Spermatids Signup and view all the answers

What does each spermatid develop into?

Spermatozoan Signup and view all the answers

What are the structures of sperm?

Head, midpiece, flagellum Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of mitochondria in sperm?

Energy (ATP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the epididymis?

Sperm cells pass into where they finish maturing and are stored Signup and view all the answers

What are the male reproductive accessory glands?

Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral gland Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Male Reproductive System

Semen travels sequentially through the epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra.
Sperm maturation occurs in phases: spermatogonium, spermatocyte, spermatid, spermatozoan.
Erection is facilitated by increased blood volume in the corpus spongiosum and corpora cavernosa.
Mitochondria, crucial for energy production, are located in the midpiece of sperm cells.
The male urethra serves dual functions in the urinary and reproductive systems.
The ampulla is the distal widened portion of the vas deferens.
The epididymis functions to mature and store sperm cells.

Female Reproductive System

The antrum refers to the fluid-filled space within a follicle.
The tissue surrounding a mature follicle is called the theca.
Follicles secrete the hormone estrogen, important for reproductive processes.
External female genitals are known as the vulva or pudendum.
Vestibular glands secrete lubricating fluid into the vestibule, aiding in sexual function.
Ovulation is the process of releasing an oocyte from a follicle.
Fertilization typically occurs in the fallopian tube, also known as the uterine tube or oviduct.
The cervix is the narrow neck of the uterus, connecting it to the vagina.

Oocyte and Follicle Development

The oocyte in a secondary follicle is contained within a cumulus mass.
The hymen is a thin membrane covering part of the vaginal opening.
The corpus luteum is an ovarian structure that secretes progesterone, essential for maintaining pregnancy.

Structure and Function of Sperm

The birth canal, aiding in childbirth, is termed the vagina.
Outermost layer of germ cells in sperm development is spermatogonia.
Some daughter cells of spermatogonia develop into spermatocytes, which undergo meiosis to produce spermatids.
Each spermatid matures into spermatozoan, the functional sperm cell.
Structural components of sperm include the head, midpiece, and flagellum.
Mitochondria in sperm provide ATP for energy, essential for mobility.
Male reproductive accessory glands include seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral gland.

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This quiz covers key concepts related to the male and female reproductive systems, including the anatomy, functions, and hormonal processes involved. Test your knowledge on the maturation of sperm, the roles of different structures, and the hormonal influences in both male and female reproductive health.