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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| meiosis reduces the chromosime number in a cell from 46 to what | 23 |
| what cord suspends the testis within the scrotum | spermatic cord |
| in normal development,the testis desend through what canal | iguinal canal |
| where is testosterone produced | interstitials cells in the testes |
| 3 functions of testosterone | devel.and maintence of reproductive structures,devel.of spermatoza,devel.of secondary sex characteristics |
| acrosome contains chromosomes and also contains enzymes that help sperm cell do what | penetrate the ovum |
| what part of the spermcell produces movement | flagellum(tail) |
| epididymis | coiled tube on the surface of the testis in which sperm cells are stored and which they mature |
| 2 things join to form the ejaculatory duct | ductus deferens and seminal vesicle |
| what does the ejaculatory duct empty into | urethra |
| is semen considered alkaline or acidic | alkaline |
| what produces the alkaline secreation containing large quantities of simple sugar that provides nourishment to the sperm | seminal vesicles |
| what contributes the most liquid to the sperm | seminal vesicles |
| what surrounds the urethra and contracts to aid in ejaculation | prostate gland |
| what forms the glands penis | corpus spongiosum and prepuce |
| what is removed in circumcision | end of foreskin (prepuce) |
| FSH | promotes formation and spermatoza |
| LH | produces testosterone |
| cryptorchidism | failure of the testis to decend into the scrotum |
| disease characterized by fluid filled blisters around the genital organs | genital herpes |
| sexually transmitted disease caused by spirochete | syphilis |
| epididymitis | congential malformationin the urinary tract |
| orchitis | inflamation of the testis |
| where does the fetus develope | uterus |
| what ligament hold the ovaries in place | broad and ovarian ligaments |
| tubes that transport the ova in the female reproductive system,the oviducts,are also known as uterine tubes or what | fallopian tubes |
| what is the cervix | lower, narrower region of the uterus(neck) |
| what is the muscular wall of the uterus called | myomentrium |
| what is the fornix | circular recess om superior portion of the vagina |
| hymen | fold of the membrane found at or near the vagina canal opening |
| what glands in female are similar to the cowper glands in males | greater vestibular glands(bartholin glands) |
| 2 structures form the vulva | libia and clitoris |
| what is the libia | lips of vulva |
| during what phase are progesterone levels highest | ovulation (secretory phase) |
| during what phase does the uterine proliferative phase occur | follicular phase |
| function of LH in females | causes ovulation and transforms the rupturel follicle into corpus luteum |
| high levels of progesterone will have what effect on the release of LH | Release of LH will be inhibited |
| menses results from a decrease in the levels of what 2 hormones | estrogen and progesterone |
| what causes menapause | normal decline in ovarian function |
| the menopausal symptoms are caused by a decrease in what hormone level | estrogen |
| contraception | use of artificial methods to prevent fertilization of the ovum |
| the emergency contraceptive pill contains what hormone | synthetic progesterone |
| how does IUD prevent pregnancy | release of copper or birth control hormones |
| what method of contraception function id preventing ovulation | birth control pills, shot,patch,ring |
| what are fibroids | "myomas"common tumors of the uterus |
| hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus |
| what is a mammogram | radiographic study of the breast |
| what is a pap smear used to test for | cervical cancer |