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Question | Answer |
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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 |