Reproductive System Overview

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Organs of the reproductive system can be classified as?

  • Essential and nonessential
  • Nonessential and accessory
  • Essential and accessory (correct)
  • Accessory and nonaccessory

In both sexes, the essential organs of reproduction that produce the gametes are called?

  • Ovaries
  • Testes
  • Gonads (correct)
  • Genitals

Why is the scrotum located outside the body?

  • It provides an environment about 1° to 3° C cooler than normal body temperature (correct)
  • It provides an environment similar to the internal body
  • It is better protected from internal bacterial infection
  • It provides an environment about 1° to 3° C warmer than normal body temperature

A tough, white, fibrous membrane called the ______________ surrounds each testis.

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Which of the following is not a function of testosterone?

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The mixture of sperm and the secretions of the accessory organs or glands is called?

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What is the structure that connects the epididymis with the ejaculatory duct?

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The prostate secretes a thin alkaline substance that constitutes about?

<p>30% of the seminal fluid volume (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The mucus-like secretions of this gland contribute less than 5% of the seminal fluid volume.

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The essential organ of reproduction in women is the?

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During a woman's lifetime, how many primary follicles fully develop into mature follicles?

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The production of female gametes is called?

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What are the major functions of the ovaries?

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The movement of the ovum through the uterine tubes is facilitated by?

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The small organ that is made of erectile tissue and is located just behind the anterior junction of the labia minora is called the?

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The menstrual cycle is divided into the following phases except?

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The development of the fetus in a location other than the uterus is called a(n)?

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The two hormones that are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and influence the female reproductive cycle are?

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Failure to have a menstrual period is called?

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Birth control pills that contain estrogen act to suppress what hormone?

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Flashcards

Reproductive organs classification

Essential organs (gonads) produce gametes; accessory organs support reproduction.

What are gonads?

Gonads produce gametes (sperm in males, eggs in females).

Why scrotum is outside the body?

Cooler temperature is essential for sperm development and survival.

Tunica albuginea

A tough, fibrous capsule that directly surrounds the testis.

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Testosterone and protein metabolism

Testosterone stimulates protein anabolism (synthesis), not catabolism (breakdown).

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What is Semen?

Semen is the fluid containing sperm and secretions from accessory glands.

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Vas deferens function

The vas deferens transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

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Prostate contribution to semen

The prostate contributes about 30% of the seminal fluid volume, providing an alkaline substance.

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Bulbourethral gland contribution

The bulbourethral glands contribute a small amount of mucus-like secretions to seminal fluid.

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Female essential reproductive organ

The ovary produces eggs (ova) and secretes hormones.

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Follicles in a lifetime

Only a small fraction of primary follicles mature and release an egg.

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What is Oogenesis?

Oogenesis is the production of female gametes (ova or eggs).

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Ovary functions

The ovaries produce eggs and secrete estrogen and progesterone.

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Ovum transport

Fluid secretions and cilia in the uterine tubes help move the ovum.

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What is the Clitoris?

The clitoris is a sensitive, erectile organ.

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Menstrual cycle phases

Menopause is not a phase of the menstrual cycle itself; it's the cessation of menstruation.

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Ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy is when the fetus develops outside the uterus.

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FSH and LH in females

FSH stimulates follicle development; LH triggers ovulation.

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What is Amenorrhea?

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation.

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Estrogen in birth control

Estrogen in birth control pills suppresses FSH release, preventing follicle development.

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Study Notes

Reproductive System Overview

  • Reproductive system organs divide into essential (gonads) and accessory.
  • Essential organs produce gametes and ensure reproduction.

Male Reproductive System

  • Gonads in males are testes that produce sperm.
  • Scrotum is outside the body to maintain a cooler temperature (1° to 3° C).
  • Testes are surrounded by the tunica albuginea, a tough fibrous membrane.
  • Testosterone plays key roles: masculinization, supporting accessory organs, promoting protein anabolism.
  • Semen is the mixture of sperm and secretions from accessory glands.

Gland Functions

  • Vas deferens connects the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
  • Prostate contributes 30% of seminal fluid volume with alkaline substance.
  • Bulbourethral glands secrete mucus-like substances, contributing less than 5% to seminal fluid.

Female Reproductive System

  • Ovaries are the essential reproductive organs, producing eggs (oogenesis).
  • A woman develops between 350 to 500 mature follicles throughout her life.
  • Ovaries secrete estrogen and progesterone alongside egg production.
  • Ovum movement through uterine tubes is assisted by fluid secretion.

Female Anatomy and Cycle

  • Clitoris, composed of erectile tissue, is located behind the labia minora.
  • Menstrual cycle phases include menses, proliferative, and secretory, excluding menopause.
  • Ectopic pregnancy refers to fetal development outside the uterus.

Hormonal Regulation

  • The anterior pituitary secretes FSH and LH, influencing the female reproductive cycle.
  • Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation.
  • Birth control pills containing estrogen can suppress FSH hormone levels.

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