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Anatomy-Section 2.14
The Reproductive System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The ____ is the muscular tissue that separates the vagina and the anus. | perineum |
| The ____ ____ is the fatty layer of tissue over the pubic symphysis. | mons pubis |
| The ____ are structures that protect the vagina and urethra, including the ____ majora and the ____ minora. | labia |
| The ____ is a highly innervated and vascular erectile tissue anterior to the labia minora. | clitoris |
| The ____ is a canal that connects the external female genitalia to the uterus. | vagina |
| The ____ is a hollow organ in the center of the abdomen that provides the site for fetal development. | uterus |
| The ____ is the inner layer of the uterine wall where the fertilized egg implants. | endometrium |
| The ____ is the thick middle layer of the uterine wall made up of smooth muscle fibers. | myometrium |
| The ____ is the serosal peritoneal membrane which forms the outermost layer of the uterine wall. | perimetrium |
| The ____ ____ are thin tubes that extend laterally from the uterus and conduct eggs from he ovaries into the uterine cavity. | fallopian tubes |
| ____ are the primary female sex glands that secrete estrogen and progesterone and produce eggs for reproduction. | Ovaries |
| ____ is the onset of menses, usually occurring between ages 10 and 14. | Menarche |
| ____ is the release of an egg from the ovary. | Ovulation |
| ____ is the sloughing o the uterine lining (endometrium) if a fertilized egg is not implanted. | Menstruation |
| ____ is controlled by the cyclical release of hormones. | Menstruation |
| Menstruation is also known as a ____. | period |
| ____ ____ (____) is a variety of signs and symptoms, such as weight gain, irritability, or specific food cravings associated with the changing hormonal levels that precede menstruation. | Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) |
| ____ is the cessation of menses and ovarian function resulting from decreased secretion of estrogen, | Menopause |
| The ____ are the primary male reproductive organs that produce hormones responsible for sexual maturation and sperm. | testes |
| The ____ is a small sac in which sperm cells are stored. | epididymis |
| The ____ ____ is a duct that carries sperm cells to the urethra for ejaculation. | vas deferens |
| The ____ ____ is a gland that surrounds the male urinary bladder neck and is a major source of the fluid that combines with sperm to form semen. | prostate gland |
| The ____ is the male organ of copulation. | penis |
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