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The capillaries in the renal corpuscle are unusual in that they are ____________ capillaries and the blood pressure in them is very __________.
The capillaries in the renal corpuscle are unusual in that they are ____________ capillaries and the blood pressure in them is very __________.
glomerular, high
The glomerular filtrate that enters the capsular space in the renal corpuscle is very similar to blood _______________, but it normally contains no _______________.
The glomerular filtrate that enters the capsular space in the renal corpuscle is very similar to blood _______________, but it normally contains no _______________.
plasma, cells
The tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder are the ____________.
The tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder are the ____________.
ureters
The urinary bladder is lined by _______________ epithelium which allows it to repeatedly fill and empty without damage.
The urinary bladder is lined by _______________ epithelium which allows it to repeatedly fill and empty without damage.
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An animal can control when urination occurs by consciously controlling the __________ _________ around the neck of the urinary bladder.
An animal can control when urination occurs by consciously controlling the __________ _________ around the neck of the urinary bladder.
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The tube that conducts urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body is the _______________.
The tube that conducts urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body is the _______________.
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Through the process of meiosis, the chromosome number of the reproductive cells is reduced from the ____________ number to the ____________ number.
Through the process of meiosis, the chromosome number of the reproductive cells is reduced from the ____________ number to the ____________ number.
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The main functions of the scrotum are: _____________________ _____________________
The main functions of the scrotum are: _____________________ _____________________
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The main functions of the testes are: _____________________ _____________________
The main functions of the testes are: _____________________ _____________________
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The testes develop before birth in the _______________.
The testes develop before birth in the _______________.
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Failure of one or both testes to descend fully into the scrotum is termed ____________________.
Failure of one or both testes to descend fully into the scrotum is termed ____________________.
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The tunics that surround the testes and spermatic cord are derived from the _______________ of the abdominal cavity.
The tunics that surround the testes and spermatic cord are derived from the _______________ of the abdominal cavity.
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The thick outer layer is the __________ __________ tunic and the thin, transparent inner layer is the __________ __________ tunic.
The thick outer layer is the __________ __________ tunic and the thin, transparent inner layer is the __________ __________ tunic.
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The site of spermatozoa production in the testes is the _______________ tubules.
The site of spermatozoa production in the testes is the _______________ tubules.
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In order to produce functional spermatozoa, the testes must be kept at a temperature slightly (lower than/same as/higher than) __________ internal body temperature.
In order to produce functional spermatozoa, the testes must be kept at a temperature slightly (lower than/same as/higher than) __________ internal body temperature.
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The main parts of a spermatozoon are: _______________ (contains the nucleus) _______________ (contains many mitochondria) _______________ (contains contractile fibrils)
The main parts of a spermatozoon are: _______________ (contains the nucleus) _______________ (contains many mitochondria) _______________ (contains contractile fibrils)
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Testosterone is produced by the __________________ cells of the testes which are located ____________ the #83 tubules.
Testosterone is produced by the __________________ cells of the testes which are located ____________ the #83 tubules.
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The spermatozoa pass out of the testes through the efferent ducts and enter the head of the _______________ where they will be stored until ejaculation.
The spermatozoa pass out of the testes through the efferent ducts and enter the head of the _______________ where they will be stored until ejaculation.
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At ejaculation the spermatozoa are transported up to the urethra by the ______ ____________ (muscular tube).
At ejaculation the spermatozoa are transported up to the urethra by the ______ ____________ (muscular tube).
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The 4 main patterns of attachment between the placenta and the uterus are: ______________ (attachment over the whole surface of the placenta)
The 4 main patterns of attachment between the placenta and the uterus are: ______________ (attachment over the whole surface of the placenta)
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The 4 main patterns of attachment between the placenta and the uterus are: ______________ (disc shaped area of attachment)
The 4 main patterns of attachment between the placenta and the uterus are: ______________ (disc shaped area of attachment)
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The 4 main patterns of attachment between the placenta and the uterus are: ______________ ("belt" shaped area of attachment)
The 4 main patterns of attachment between the placenta and the uterus are: ______________ ("belt" shaped area of attachment)
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The 4 main patterns of attachment between the placenta and the uterus are: ______________ (attachment at multiple sites called placentomes)
The 4 main patterns of attachment between the placenta and the uterus are: ______________ (attachment at multiple sites called placentomes)
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Another word for pregnancy
Another word for pregnancy
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The major events in the 1st trimester of pregnancy are: ________________________________________________________
The major events in the 1st trimester of pregnancy are: ________________________________________________________
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The major events in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy are: _______________________________________________________
The major events in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy are: _______________________________________________________
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The major events in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy are: ________________________________________________________
The major events in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy are: ________________________________________________________
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The birth process. The main events that occur in Stage 1 are: ___________________________________________________________
The birth process. The main events that occur in Stage 1 are: ___________________________________________________________
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The birth process. The main events that occur in Stage 2 are: ___________________________________________________________
The birth process. The main events that occur in Stage 2 are: ___________________________________________________________
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The birth process. The main events that occur in Stage 3 are: ___________________________________________________________
The birth process. The main events that occur in Stage 3 are: ___________________________________________________________
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___________ of the uterus after the 3rd stage of the birth process helps control hemorrhage and returns the organ to its pre-pregnant size.
___________ of the uterus after the 3rd stage of the birth process helps control hemorrhage and returns the organ to its pre-pregnant size.
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Mammary glands (are/are not) __________ specialized skin glands.
Mammary glands (are/are not) __________ specialized skin glands.
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Mammary glands (are/are not) __________ present in both male and female animals.
Mammary glands (are/are not) __________ present in both male and female animals.
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The process of milk production is termed _______________.
The process of milk production is termed _______________.
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Continued milk production is stimulated mainly by the hormone _______________ and milk letdown is stimulated by the hormone _______________.
Continued milk production is stimulated mainly by the hormone _______________ and milk letdown is stimulated by the hormone _______________.
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The initial secretion of the mammary gland, which is rich in antibodies, and important for the newborn to drink soon after birth is the _______________.
The initial secretion of the mammary gland, which is rich in antibodies, and important for the newborn to drink soon after birth is the _______________.
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