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Processes of Reproduction   formation of specialized sex cells, preparation of the female body for pregnancy, sexual intercourse  
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Types of Reproduction   sexual, asexual  
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Gamates   specialized sex cells in humans; sexual reproduction  
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Asexual Reproduction   no sex; worms  
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Gonads   AKA sex glands; males, females  
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Male Gonads   testes; AKA sex glands  
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Female Gonads   ovaries; AKA sex glands  
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Types of Sexual Characteristics of the Male   primary, secondary  
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Primary Sexual Characteristics of the Male   internal reproductive structures, penis, scrotum and testes  
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Secondary Sexual Characteristics of the Male   dependant on the secretion of testosterone (male hormone); muscle development, manufacture of sperm, growth of facial hair  
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Testes   function is to produce sperm and testosterone; one to two months before birth (usually) they descend through the inguinal canal; they are suspended from the spermatic cord  
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Spermatic Cord   contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves  
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Vas Deferens   carries sperm away from the teste; AKA ductus deferens; goes up and around from each teste; vasectomy  
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Seminiferous Tubules   specialized cells in the teste which contain and produce spermatozoa; between the tubules are specialized cells callled interstitial cells  
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Interstitial Cells   produce testosterone and sperm; specialized cells between the seminiferous tubules  
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Testosterone   hormone responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics in the male  
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Epididymis   carries sperm from the tubules inside the teste; very highly coiled tube; about 20ft in lenth; coiled on top of the teste; inside the scrotum, on top of the teste, and down the teste's side; connects to the vas deferens; connect to the seminal vesicle  
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Seminal Vesicle   are connected to the vas deferens and the ejaculatory duct  
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Ejaculatory Duct   travels through the prostate gland and then the urethra  
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Sperm's Path   testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, ejaculatory duct, through prostate gland, urethra  
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Urethra   ejaculation; functions in the urinary and reproductive system in males  
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Ejaculation   forceful expulsion of semen through the urethra to the outside  
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Semen   mixture of sperm with various secretions expelled from the body  
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Functions of Secretions   nourish sperm, transport sperm, neutralizes acidity of the vaginal tract, lubricates the reproductive tract during intercourse  
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Glands that Contribute to Secretions   seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral glands  
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Seminal Vesicles   function to secrete a substance to nourish sperm and give them motility  
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Prostate Gland   secretes an alkaline substance to neutralize the acidity of the vagina and enhance motility  
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Bulbourethral Glands   AKA Cowper's glands; the size of a pea; found just below the prostate gland; secrete lubricant (precum)  
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Purpose of the Urethra   urinary and reproductive systems  
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Penis   spingy tissue that contains many blood spaces tht fill when the organ is erect; corpus cavernosa, corpus spongiosum; prepuce; ejaculation; spermatozoa; sertoli cells  
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Corpus Spongiosum   sponge-like erectile tissue in the penis  
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Prepuce   fold of skin which covers the glans penis; AKA foreskin; removed in circumcision  
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Circumcision   removal of prepuce (foreskin); normally done in the hospital; Jewish-done in ceremony by a mole  
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Ejaculation   the forceful expulsion of semen; during ejaculation or evacuation, the voluntary sphincter at the base of the bladder closes to prevent the release of urine  
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Spermatozoa   200 million of them present in the male body; deposited in the vagina at each ejaculation; produced continuously in the testes  
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Sertoli Cells   AKA nurse cells; nurture and protect the sperm; in the testes  
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Spermatozoa   head; acrosome; midpiece; tail; only one sperm fertilizes an egg, work as a team; live from a few hours to three days  
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Head (of the Sperm)   AKA oval head; contains the chromosomes  
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Acrosome   covers the head; helps the sperm to penetrate the ovum  
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Midpiece   middle region; contains the substances which energize the sperm  
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Tail (of the Sperm)   propels the sperm  
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Organs of the Female Reproductive System   ovaries; uterus; vagina; fallopian tubes; ova  
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Ovaries   where the maturation fo the ova (egg) takes place  
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Uterus   where fetal development occurs  
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Vagina   birth canal  
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Fallopian Tubes   conception takes place  
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Ova   female sex cell; egg  
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Structures Within the Ovary   graafian follicle; ovulation; corpus luteum; oviducts; fimbriae; ovaries produce estrogen, progesterone, and the ova; ovaries are the female sex glands or gonads  
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Graafian Follicle   ovarian follicle; small fluid-filled cluster of cells; secretes the hormone estrogen  
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Estrogen   stimulates the growth of the uterine lining  
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Ovulation   occurs once a month from puberty until menopause; follicle ruptures to release ovum  
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Ovum   mature egg  
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Corpus Luteum   yellow body; secretes estrogen and progesterone after the ovum has been released  
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Oviducts   AKA fallopian tubes; transport ovum from the ovary to the uterus  
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Fimbriae   grasp the egg as it's expelled from the ovary and take it to the fallopian tube; sweep the egg into the fallopian tube-sperm will penetrate and pregnancy will take place  
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Uterus   pear-shaped organ; corpus; cervix; fundus; endometrium; myometrium; perimetrium; broad ligaments  
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Corpus   middle portion of the uterus; body  
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Cervix   lower portion of the uterus; the neck; leads to the vagina  
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Fundus   top entrance of the uterus; tubules  
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Endometrium   inner epithelial lining of the uterus; lining that is lost during menstruation  
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Myometrium   muscle layer of the uterus; kicks in during childbirth  
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Perimetrium   outside layer of the uterus  
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Broad Ligaments   stucture that supports the uterus and keeps it in place  
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Vagina   muscular tube that connects the uterus to the outside; birth canal; fornex; cul-de-sac; rugae; hymen  
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Fornex   circular recess found in the upper portion of the vagina  
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Cul-de-sac   small space or narrow passageway between the rectum and uterus; in the peritoneal cavity  
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Rugae   wrinkled mucal folds that give the vagina the ability to stretch during childbirth  
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Hymen   folds of mucous membrane that sometimes closes off the vaginal orifice  
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Bartholin's Gland   provides lubrication during sexual intercourse; situated on either side of the vagina; part of the female anatomy  
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Vulva   external female reproductive organs  
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Perineum   area extending from the lower border of the vaginal opening downward to the anus  
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Clitoris   female organ that is highly sensitive; located above the urethra  
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Menstrual Cycle   menarche; menopause; FSH; estrogen  
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Menarche   the onset of menses; begins at the time of puberty  
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Menopause   when menstruation ceases  
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FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)   activates the maturing process of the primary follicle  
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Estrogen   secreted from the ovaries which activates the prodiferative stage of the mestrual cycle; gets the body ready for pregnancy; builds up the uterus  
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Ovulation   occurs once a month, from puberty to menopause; follicle ruptures & expells mature ovum; LH(luetinizing hormone from pituitary gland)largely responsible for ovulation; during menstrual cycle, ovulation occurs 14 days before next mense; woman can get prego  
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Function of the Mammary Glands   to produce milk; lactation; lactiferous ducts  
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Lactation   the release of milk from the breast  
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Lactiferous Ducts   secrete milk from the lobes of the breast  
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Size of the Mammary Glands   depends only on the amount of fatty tissue present in the breast  
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Areola   pigmented area surrounding the nipple; may become darker in color during pregnancy  
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