Reproductive System Pretest

The prostate gland produces an alkaline secretion that surrounds the urethra.

The bulbourethral gland.

The prostatic urethra.

Spermatozoa (sperm)

Seminal vesicle (seminal gland).

Seminal gland (seminal vesicle).

Uterine tube (fallopian tube).

Uterus.

Structures extending from the lateral margins of the uterus through the inguinal canal to external genitalia.

The inferior, vagina-projecting part of the uterus.

The thick muscular layer of the uterus.

The external female genitalia, excluding the vagina.

A muscular tube connecting the uterus to the external genitalia.

Finger-like projections in the uterine tube that catch the ovum.

Peritoneum lining the abdominal cavity supporting the uterine tube.

Organ in females that produces eggs and hormones (estrogen, progesterone).

The cervix is the portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina.

The region of the vagina that surrounds the cervix.

The myometrium is the thick layer of smooth muscle cells in the uterus.

Fertilization typically occurs in the ampulla of the uterine tube.

The broad ligament attaches to the uterus, ovaries, and oviducts (uterine tubes), but not the urinary bladder.

The body is the largest portion of the uterus.

The infundibulum, with its fimbriae, captures the ovum (egg).

The vulva is another term for female external genitalia.

The part of the uterus that projects into the vagina

The perimetrium (outer layer)

The endometrium

Connects the uterine cavity to the vagina

Produce gametes and secrete sex hormones

The scrotum

The pubic symphysis

The dartos muscle is a smooth muscle layer located within the scrotum. It contracts in response to cold temperatures, wrinkling the skin and bringing the testes closer to the body to help maintain their optimal temperature for sperm production.

The glans penis is the head of the penis, and it is homologous to the female clitoris, meaning they share a common developmental origin.

Fimbriae are finger-like projections located at the end of the fallopian tube. They help sweep the ovum, released from the ovary, into the tube for fertilization.

Seminal vesicles, also known as seminal glands, produce a fructose-rich fluid that provides energy for sperm motility. This fluid contributes significantly to the overall volume of semen.

The prostate gland produces an alkaline secretion that helps neutralize the acidity of the female reproductive tract, creating a more hospitable environment for sperm.

The endometrium is the innermost layer of the uterine wall, containing the basal layer which regenerates the functional layer after menstruation.

The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland that surrounds the urethra and produces a milky, alkaline fluid that contributes to semen.

The seminal vesicles are paired glands that secrete a thick, yellowish fluid rich in fructose, which provides energy for sperm.

The prostate gland is the only unpaired male reproductive structure, with one gland located below the urinary bladder.

The ovarian ligament is a short, fibrous ligament that connects the ovary to the uterus.

The mesosalpinx is a fold of peritoneum that encloses the uterine tube, connecting it to the broad ligament.

The external urethral orifice is located at the tip of the glans penis.

Semen is composed of seminal fluid, which is a mixture of secretions from different glands, and sperm.