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What is the primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)?
What is the primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)?
Which of the following metabolic wastes is NOT formed from the breakdown of amino acids?
Which of the following metabolic wastes is NOT formed from the breakdown of amino acids?
Where does urine transport begin in the urinary system?
Where does urine transport begin in the urinary system?
What is the purpose of the structures known as podocytes in the glomerular capsule?
What is the purpose of the structures known as podocytes in the glomerular capsule?
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Which part of the urinary bladder is responsible for involuntary control of urination?
Which part of the urinary bladder is responsible for involuntary control of urination?
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What causes a painful condition known as nephrolithiasis?
What causes a painful condition known as nephrolithiasis?
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What key function do the juxtaglomerular cells serve in the kidneys?
What key function do the juxtaglomerular cells serve in the kidneys?
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Which layer of the ureters is primarily responsible for peristalsis?
Which layer of the ureters is primarily responsible for peristalsis?
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Which component is found in urine but not involved in the reabsorption process in the PCT?
Which component is found in urine but not involved in the reabsorption process in the PCT?
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What structure forms the outer wall of the renal corpuscle?
What structure forms the outer wall of the renal corpuscle?
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What is the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system?
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Which structure acts as a site for sperm maturation and storage?
Which structure acts as a site for sperm maturation and storage?
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What is the primary role of the interstitial cells (Leydig cells) within the testes?
What is the primary role of the interstitial cells (Leydig cells) within the testes?
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How do the seminal glands contribute to semen?
How do the seminal glands contribute to semen?
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What function do the dartos and cremaster muscles serve in the male reproductive system?
What function do the dartos and cremaster muscles serve in the male reproductive system?
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What is the pathway of sperm from the testes to the urethra?
What is the pathway of sperm from the testes to the urethra?
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Which gland surrounds the urethra and produces a slightly acidic fluid?
Which gland surrounds the urethra and produces a slightly acidic fluid?
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What is the role of Sertoli cells within the seminiferous tubules?
What is the role of Sertoli cells within the seminiferous tubules?
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What is the significance of semen being slightly alkaline?
What is the significance of semen being slightly alkaline?
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What is the approximate length of the male urethra?
What is the approximate length of the male urethra?
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What role does the bulbo-urethral gland play in semen production?
What role does the bulbo-urethral gland play in semen production?
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Which statement accurately describes the process of oogenesis?
Which statement accurately describes the process of oogenesis?
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What occurs during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle?
What occurs during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle?
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How does the erectile tissue of the penis function during an erection?
How does the erectile tissue of the penis function during an erection?
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What triggers the release of FSH and LH in males?
What triggers the release of FSH and LH in males?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for preparing the endometrium for implantation?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for preparing the endometrium for implantation?
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What is the main function of the fimbriae in the uterine tubes?
What is the main function of the fimbriae in the uterine tubes?
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Which structure in the kidney is responsible for filtering blood?
Which structure in the kidney is responsible for filtering blood?
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What is the primary role of the urethra in the urinary system?
What is the primary role of the urethra in the urinary system?
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How do hormonal changes control the male reproductive cycle?
How do hormonal changes control the male reproductive cycle?
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What physical changes occur during menopause?
What physical changes occur during menopause?
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What is the primary component of the uterine cycle that is shed during menstruation?
What is the primary component of the uterine cycle that is shed during menstruation?
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What is the role of the suspensory ligament in the female reproductive system?
What is the role of the suspensory ligament in the female reproductive system?
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Which phase follows ovulation in the ovarian cycle?
Which phase follows ovulation in the ovarian cycle?
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What is the term for the solution produced following the filtration process in the renal corpuscle?
What is the term for the solution produced following the filtration process in the renal corpuscle?
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Which structure follows the proximal convoluted tubule in the flow of filtrate?
Which structure follows the proximal convoluted tubule in the flow of filtrate?
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What type of capillaries are located within the renal corpuscle?
What type of capillaries are located within the renal corpuscle?
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In which part of the nephron does the tubular fluid begin to be recognized as urine?
In which part of the nephron does the tubular fluid begin to be recognized as urine?
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What is the first vessel to receive blood after it has passed through the afferent arteriole?
What is the first vessel to receive blood after it has passed through the afferent arteriole?
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What structures drain urine from the renal papilla into the minor calyx?
What structures drain urine from the renal papilla into the minor calyx?
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Which component serves as the point of entry and exit for blood vessels and nerves in the kidneys?
Which component serves as the point of entry and exit for blood vessels and nerves in the kidneys?
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What is the structure that combines 2–3 major calyces in the renal system?
What is the structure that combines 2–3 major calyces in the renal system?
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What is the primary anatomical structure that projects into the renal sinus from the tip of the renal pyramid?
What is the primary anatomical structure that projects into the renal sinus from the tip of the renal pyramid?
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How many nephrons are approximately present in each human kidney?
How many nephrons are approximately present in each human kidney?
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What is the primary role of podocytes in the filtration membrane of the nephron?
What is the primary role of podocytes in the filtration membrane of the nephron?
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Which structure directly contributes to the formation of the basement membrane in the glomerulus?
Which structure directly contributes to the formation of the basement membrane in the glomerulus?
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What are filtration slits and where are they located?
What are filtration slits and where are they located?
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Which component is NOT a part of the filtration membrane in the nephron?
Which component is NOT a part of the filtration membrane in the nephron?
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Which structure supports the filtering function of the glomerulus?
Which structure supports the filtering function of the glomerulus?
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What is the primary role of the renal corpuscle?
What is the primary role of the renal corpuscle?
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Which structure encloses the glomerular capillaries in the renal corpuscle?
Which structure encloses the glomerular capillaries in the renal corpuscle?
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What is the role of podocytes in the kidney?
What is the role of podocytes in the kidney?
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What happens to over 90 percent of water during the nephron's tubular reabsorption?
What happens to over 90 percent of water during the nephron's tubular reabsorption?
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What type of fluid flow is illustrated in the nephron structure?
What type of fluid flow is illustrated in the nephron structure?
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What type of epithelium forms the outer layer of the glomerular capsule?
What type of epithelium forms the outer layer of the glomerular capsule?
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Which nephron structure allows for variable solute reabsorption or secretion?
Which nephron structure allows for variable solute reabsorption or secretion?
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What is the function of the nephron loop in the kidney?
What is the function of the nephron loop in the kidney?
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What is the primary function of the ureters?
What is the primary function of the ureters?
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What is a characteristic of kidney stones?
What is a characteristic of kidney stones?
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Which muscle layer moves urine through the ureter by peristalsis?
Which muscle layer moves urine through the ureter by peristalsis?
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What forms the triangular area known as the trigone in the urinary bladder?
What forms the triangular area known as the trigone in the urinary bladder?
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What type of epithelium lines the inner layer of the ureter wall?
What type of epithelium lines the inner layer of the ureter wall?
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What is the main function of the distal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
What is the main function of the distal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
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What is the length of the female urethra approximately?
What is the length of the female urethra approximately?
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Which structure contains the involuntary internal urethral sphincter?
Which structure contains the involuntary internal urethral sphincter?
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What is the primary permeability characteristic of the descending limb of the nephron loop?
What is the primary permeability characteristic of the descending limb of the nephron loop?
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What is the primary role of the detrusor muscle in the urinary bladder?
What is the primary role of the detrusor muscle in the urinary bladder?
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How does the proximal convoluted tubule contribute to the regulation of body fluids?
How does the proximal convoluted tubule contribute to the regulation of body fluids?
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What occurs in the ascending limb of the nephron loop?
What occurs in the ascending limb of the nephron loop?
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What type of epithelium lines the glomerular capsule?
What type of epithelium lines the glomerular capsule?
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What is the primary role of the macula densa cells?
What is the primary role of the macula densa cells?
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In which section of the nephron does the majority of water reabsorption occur?
In which section of the nephron does the majority of water reabsorption occur?
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What is the function of the juxtaglomerular cells?
What is the function of the juxtaglomerular cells?
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Study Notes
Reproductive System Overview
- The reproductive system produces, stores, nourishes, and transports gametes (reproductive cells)
- Structures include gonads, ducts, accessory glands, and external genitalia
- Gonads produce gametes and hormones
- Ducts receive and transport gametes
- Accessory glands secrete fluids into ducts
- External genitalia are the external reproductive structures
Male Reproductive System
- Gametes (sperm): Produced in the testes. Testes also produce androgens (primarily testosterone). Sperm combines with secretions from accessory glands to form semen.
- Ducts: Sperm travels through the epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra.
- Accessory organs: Seminal glands, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands secrete fluids into the ejaculatory ducts and urethra.
- External genitalia: Scrotum and penis
Male Reproductive System: Testes and Scrotum
- Testes are about 5 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 2.5 cm thick.
- Held outside the body in the scrotum.
- Scrotum is divided into two chambers, each holding a testis.
- Dartos and cremaster muscles regulate testis temperature.
- Each testis has a fibrous capsule called the tunica albuginea.
Male Reproductive System: Internal Structure of Testes
- Collagen fibers extend into the testis, forming septa.
- Testes divided into about 250 lobules.
- Seminiferous tubules are tightly coiled within each lobule; site of spermatogenesis (sperm production).
- Tubules contain nurse cells (Sertoli cells) that nourish developing sperm.
- Sperm passes through rete testis into efferent ductules to epididymis.
Male Reproductive System: Interstitial Cells
- Also called Leydig cells
- Located in spaces between seminiferous tubules
- Produce male sex hormones (androgens), with testosterone as the most important
Male Reproductive System: Epididymis
- Coiled tube attached to the posterior portion of the testis.
- Adjusts fluid composition produced by seminiferous tubules
- Recycles damaged spermatozoa
- Stores and protects maturing spermatozoa.
Male Reproductive System: Ductus Deferens
- Also called the vas deferens
- Spermatozoa and fluid propelled along it by peristalsis.
- Passes through the inguinal canal, into the abdominal cavity within the spermatic cord.
- Passes laterally to the urinary bladder.
- Curves down past ureters toward the prostate gland.
- Expanded distal portion called the ampulla. Sperm can be stored here for several months.
Male Reproductive System: Accessory Glands
- Includes seminal glands, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands.
- Produce fluid component of semen
- Activate spermatozoa
- Provide nutrients for motility.
- Generate peristaltic contractions to propel sperm and semen.
- Produce buffers to counteract acidic environment of urethra and vagina
Male Reproductive System: Seminal Glands
- Also called seminal vesicles
- Contribute 60% of semen fluid
- Secretion is slightly alkaline to neutralize acids.
- Secretions contain fructose, prostaglandins, and fibrinogen
Male Reproductive System: Prostate Gland
- Small, round, muscular organ
- Surrounds urethra as it leaves the urinary bladder
- Produces prostatic fluid (slightly acidic). - Makes up about 20-30% of semen.
- Contains seminalplasmin (protein with antibiotic properties).
- Peristaltic contractions help propel secretions into urethra
Male Reproductive System: Bulbo-Urethral Glands
- Also called Cowper's glands
- Paired glands located at the base of the penis.
- Contribute less than 5% of semen
- Secrete thick alkaline mucus.
- Helps neutralize urinary acids
- Lubricates the glans penis
Male Reproductive System: Semen
- Fluid containing sperm and secretions of accessory glands.
- Typical ejaculate expels 2-5 mL of semen
Male Reproductive System: Penis
- Tubular organ containing distal portion of urethra
- Introduces semen to vagina during intercourse.
- Also conducts urine to the exterior through urethra.
- Three main regions: Root, Body, and Glans.
Male Reproductive System: Prepuce and Circumcision
- Prepuce (foreskin)-fold of skin over glans penis
- Preputial glands secrete smegma
- Can be a nutrient source for bacteria
- Circumcision is the surgical removal of prepuce
Male Reproductive System: Erectile Tissue of the Penis
- Maze of vascular channels with incomplete partitions.
- Corpus spongiosum surrounds urethra
- In resting state, little blood flow; arterial branches restricted.
- During erection, parasympathetic neurons release nitric oxide (NO), smooth muscles in arterial walls relax, vessels dilate, and channels fill with blood.
Male Reproductive System: Male Reproductive Hormones
- GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) secreted by hypothalamus triggers release of FSH and LH from anterior pituitary
- FSH targets cells to trigger spermatogenesis
- LH causes interstitial cells to secrete testosterone
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Explore the intricacies of the reproductive system, focusing on gamete production, transportation, and the male reproductive anatomy. Learn about structures such as gonads, ducts, and accessory glands, and their roles in human reproduction.
