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Reproductive Systems

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What structure helps regulate the temperature of the testes? A. Dartos Muscle B. Tunica Vaginalis C. Tunica Albuginea D. Seminiferous Tubules E. A & E. B. Dartos Muscle
This structure is the site of sperm production Seminiferous tubules
How many seminiferous tubules are found in each lubule? 1-3
These cells may eventually become spermatozoa Spermatogonia
These cells secrete testosterone Leydig Cells
This hormone stimulates Leydig cells to secrete testosterone Luteinzing Hormone (LH)
The straight tubules in the testis lead into the... Rete Testis
The fx of the epididymis is... Sperm Maturation
What is formed by the union of the duct from the seminal vesicle & the ampulla of the vas deferens? Ejaculatory Duct
This lies posterior to the ladder & anterior to the rectum. It secretes an alkaline, fructose filled liquid. Seminal Vesicles
Located inferior to the prostate on either side of the membranous urethra withing the deep muscles of the perineum are the... Bulbourethral (Cowper's) Gland
Structure composed of 3 cylindrical masses of erectile tissue each surrounded by a fibrous tissue. Penis
This ligament arises from the pubic symphisis in males Suspensory Ligament
What is produced by the ovaries? Secondary oocytes, estrogen, & progesterone
This attaches the ovaries & the uterus to the pelvic wall. Suspensory Ligament
The site of fertilization Uterine Tubes (mainly ampulla)
The portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina Cervix
Anterior to the vagina & urethral openings is the Mons Pubis
Skene's glands secrete Mucus
Hormone which promotes the final step of spermatogenesis Testosterone
Hormone which triggers ovulation Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Hormone secreted by the corpus leteum post ovulation Progesterone
Uterine phase when the thickness of the endometrium doubles Proliferative Phase
Ovarian phase between the end of menstruation & beginning of ovulation Preovulatory Phase
Menarche is the... First Menses
Male reproductive system arises from wolffian ducts
Female reproductive system arises from Mullerian ducts
During fetal development these cells give rise to primary oocytes Oogonia
The major hormone secreted from granulosa cells is Estrogen
A zygote is a... Diploid fertilized ovum
Which hormone inhibits the release of FSH from the pituitary gland? Inhibin
In male embryos, this hormone is responsible for the development of the urethra, prostate, & external genitals. Dihydrotestosterone
The primary action of combined oral contraceptives is to (4) Suppress FSH & LH; block implantation in the uterus; inhibit ovulation; inhibit entry of sperm into the uterus
How does the reproductive system affect the skeletal system? Estrogen causes epiphyseal plates of both to close, ending growth of height
A Pap smear is a test performed to detect Cervical Cancer
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