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dr. kelly final on repro & genetics

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Function of male reproductive system   Purpose of male reproductive system is to provide genetic blueprint for next generation and transmit them to female  
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Why are male reproductive structures are outside body cavity?   Because body temperature is too high for spermatozoa production  
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cremastic muscle function   moves testes closer or away from body  
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cryptorchidism   Testes that don’t descend  
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Testes Function   Function 1. spermatogenesis 2. production of hormones  
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Sertoli cells aka   Nurse cells  
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Interstitual cells of Leydig function & location   location: between seminiferous tubules Function: produce & secrete male hormones major testosterone  
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seminiferous tubules join 1 another in a series of tubes that leave testis to ________.   Epididymis  
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Mature sperm functions   1. must be able to reach ovum and carry genetic information 2. device for locomotion (swim upstream) 3. device for penetrating ovum 4. something to carry half of genetic information  
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Parts & function of Sperm   Head: contain chromosomes & acromsomal cap that have enzymes to penetrate ovum midpiece: mitochondria to produce ATP tail: locomotion  
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How much sperm does a man produce in 24 hours?   100,000  
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What must happen before a sperm can fertilize?   capacitation  
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How long can a sperm live in female reproductive system?   72 hours  
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Epididymis function   1. Stores sperm and continues with maturation 2. Secretes glycogen for nourishment  
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Ductus Deferens Function   conveys sperm from epididymis to ejaculatory duct & stay there for up to 42 days  
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Spermatic Cord function   to lower temperature  
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Seminal vesicles Location & function   Location:Behind the urinary bladder & contribute 60% of semen Function: Sperm undergo 1st step in capacitation & beating flagella  
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Prostate Gland Location & function   Location: Surrounds the proximal urethra Function: Produces 20-30% of semen & seminalplasmin (antibiotic protein prevents UTI)  
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Bulbourethral glands location & function   Location: At base of penis & each duct enters into the urethra Function: Secretes alkaline mucus to neutralize urinary acids & lubricate the tip of the penis  
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erection of the penis is caused by   engorgement of columns of erectile tissue with blood  
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Process of erection   1. Sexual Excitement 2. parasymphathetic response 3. release of NO locally 4. relax vascular smooth muscle 5. fill with blood 6. drainage veins compressed  
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Process of ejaculation   1. Reproductive ducts & glands contract emptying contents into urethra 2. bladder sphincter constricts 3. rapid series of contractions of the smooth muscle of the penis  
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Semen   2-5ml/ejaculate with 50-130 million sperm/ml  
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What considered a male sterile?   < 200 million sperm per/ejaculate considered sterile  
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Contents of semen   a. liquid – transport b. nutrients – fructose for fuel c. chemicals: - prostaglandins - relaxin - alkaline - antimicrobials  
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Testosterone is produced in response to _______.   HCG which causes testes descent  
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Hormonal control in males   figure 25.6 GnRH in hypothalamus->pituitary gonadatrophins->1. ICSH 2. FSH  
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ICSH   Interstitial cell stimulating hormone that tells cells to make testosterone  
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FSH   tells nurse cells to make ABP to enhance testosterone to bind & inhibin  
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Inhibin   inhibits production of FSH  
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Female Reproductive Function   produce gametes, receive male gametes, provide environment for the fetus, nourish newborn, produce hormones, move offspring out  
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Ovary Function   1. oogenesis 2. hormone production (estrogen and progesterone)  
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Women have _____ ovum amount where men have ____ sperm amount.   1. limited 2. unlimited  
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How do twins occur?   when 2 or more ovum are produced in 1 month  
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Oogensis process   1. primary oocyte at birth & at puberty start process below 2. Meiosis I: polar body & oocyte 3. Meiosis II: 2nd polar body & mature ovum & 1st polar body split into 2  
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In ovary the oocytes are what type?   primary oocytes  
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primordial follicle   most primitive follicles with very thin layer of follicular support cells  
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primary follice   1st follicular cells become layered  
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secondary (antral) follicle   when gaps or spaces that fill up fluid are formed  
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mature/Graafian follicle/vesicular   spaces are really filled up with fluid  
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corpus luteum   yellow cells left behind which produces progesterone to maintain lining of uterus no baby=scar tissue  
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follicular atresia   Eggs die off or degenerate & can happen @ any  
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Wall of the uterine tube or fallopian tubes   1. mucosa: ciliated & secretory 2. muscular 3. serosa  
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Functions of Uterine or fallopian tubes   1. passageway 2. fertilization occurs here 3. environment for embryo in early stages  
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hymen   fold of mucosa partially covers vaginal orifice  
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Vagina wall   1. mucosa: non-keratinized strat. squamous epithelium contains glands 2. muscularis: smooth & skeletal at the orfice 3. adventitia: dense CT  
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Mucosa responds to what in the vagina?   1. estrogen 2. cells produce glycogen 3. bacteria use glycogen & produce lactic acid lowers pH: less pathogenic bacteria  
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Process of Milk Letdown   1. suckling 2. post pituitary 3. oxytocin 4. myoepithelial cells contract  
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colostrum   1st milk after birth contains less fat & 1st few days antibodies  
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Lactation contains   1. lipids 40% 2. sugars (lactose) 7% 3. protein 1/2%  
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Menstrual cycle lasts how many days?   28  
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Phases of menstrual cycle   menstrual: 1-4 days proliferative or follicular: 5-14 days secretory or luteal: 15-28 days  
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ovulation occurs on what day & due to what hormone?   day 14 & LH surge  
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Proliferative/follicular/ovary phase   1. growth of lining w/ increased estrogen levels 2. mucosa from 0 to 2mm 3. glands proliferate and accumulate glycogen 4. coiled arteries spread 5. follicle develops and secretes estrogen due to increased FSH  
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Secretory/luteal/uterus phase   1. during time of corpus luteum which produces progesterone in response to LH 2. 4mm thick 3. less mitosis but glands hypertrophy 4. glands produce glycogen-rich secretion 5. progesterone maintains lining of uterus  
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If no pregnancy occurs this occurs @ the end of the secretory/luteal/uterus phase   - corpus luteum declines – decrease in progesterone – onset of menstruation  
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Menstrual day 1   1. endometrium destroyed/lost if no implantation 2. spiral arteries constrict and relax repeatedly -> the relaxation causes vessel walls to rupture 3.. only basalis layer (raw) remains  
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FSH   stimulates follicles in the ovary  
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LH   helps the corpus luteum  
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estrogen   effects the uterine lining growth  
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progesterone   for growth of the fetus by maintaining the uterine lining through secretions  
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Negative feedback for female hormones   estrogen & progesterone "turn off" production of FSH & LH becuase no follicles developing  
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fertilization location:   ampulla of uterine tube  
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How many sperm are deposited in comparison to those who reach the egg?   200-300 million ejaculated 300-500 reach egg  
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sperm penetrate egg only if   1. capacitation occurs: proteins over acrosome removed 2. acrosome reaction occurs: enzymes released egg induces this occurance  
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zygote   when genetic info merges a loose ball of cells until 8 cell stage  
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blastomere   2 cell stage of a zygote each cells is called this  
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morula   compact 16 cell stage until hollow joined together by tight junctions 3 days after fertilization inner & outer cell mass  
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blastocyte   cells cont. divide & cavity develops inner cell mass & a outer cells mass  
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embryo   inner cell mass of a blastocyst  
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trophoblast   outer cell mass of blastocyst consists of 2 layers: cytotrophoblast & syncytiotrophoblast  
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cytotrophoblast   part of the inner & oval-shaped cells clearly defined & mitotic give rise to syncytio function: hormone HCG, maintain corpus luteum->progesterone->maintain endometrium->takes over for corpus luteum-> estrogen & pregesterone  
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synctiotrophoblast   part of the outer & multi-nucleated with no cell boundaries function: chorionic villi  
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implantation   begins end of 1st week and ends during 2nd week – blastocyst reaches uterus 6-7 1. days after fertilization 2. trophoblast “ wears away” bearing (nidation) at uterine lining (endometrium) which grows over the blastocyst  
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gastrulation   formation of 3 germ layers from inner cells mass (embryonic disc)  
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major developments in embryonic stage   1. formation of placenta 2. main internal organs develop 3. major external features appear  
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embryonic stage   3-8 weeks  
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Teratogens examples   thalidomide, rubella, alcohol, cigarettes, vitamin deficiency  
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Teratogens   1. developing child most susceptible to factors causing malformations during embryonic period 2. each system has time period during which most susceptible ■ ex, neural tube defects like spina bifida or anencephaly at day 28  
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3rd month (9 week)-birth changes   fetal period changes: - tissue maturation - organ maturation - rapid body growth  
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pregnancy length   280 days: 40 week from LNMP 266 days: 38 weeks after fertilization  
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chorionic villus sampling   0.8% loss due to procedure checks chromosomes week 6-8  
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amniocentesis   0.5% loss due to this ■ needle takes 20-30 ml amniotic fluid ■ after week 14 ■ test for a fetoprotein (AFP) which is high in neural tube defects (also test this in mom’s blood) ■ fetal cells in fluid  look for chromosomal abnormalities  
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ultrasound   size, position, multiples, malformation, cardiac, abdominal wall defects  
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abstinence   don't have sex 100% non failure rate  
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coitus interruptus   withdrawal of penis before ejaculation  
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rhythm method   Abstaining for sex on days ovulation maybe occurring monitor by temp, cervical mucus, urine test also known as natural family planning. Failure 25/100  
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condom   Cover & prevent from reaching female reproductive failure 11-16/100  
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female condom   Inserted into vagina 20/100  
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diaphragm   Dome latex covers cervix & must be fit properly by physician & inserted before & usually with combination of spermicide failure 15/100  
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cervical cap   Smaller than diaphragm not sized suction to cervix  
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contraceptive sponge   Sponge inserted into vagina with spermicide in it failure 16-32/100  
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chemical barriers   - Spermicides usually with a physical or mechanical barrier - Alone failure 30/100  
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oral contraceptives   Conception may occur if ovulation occurs but prevents implantation; BC prevent the surge of LH & prevent buildup of uterine lining failure 5/100 Draw backs: weight gain, nausea, breast tenderness, raise BP, smoking with it causes formation of blood clots  
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injectable contraceptives   Depo-Provera IM 1 injection for 3 months prevents oocyte maturing & uterine lining failure <1/100 side effects include: weight gain, develop asthma, migraines  
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contraceptive implants   Little tubes implanted under skin that slowly releases hormones & used for extended period of time failure <1/100  
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Patch   Change patch once a week like pill & stay on in water 5/100  
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vaginal ring   Goes around the cervix & slowly releases hormones  
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IUD   Plastic loop or T in the uterus & effective for years inserted by physician; conception can occur no implantation occurs <1/100  
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vasectomy   cutting of ductus deferens or plugging it; outpatient usually under local anesthesia; still can ejaculate & can be reversed failure <1/100  
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tubal ligation   cutting uterine tubes major surgery in abd can’t be reversed usually failure <1/100  
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gonorrhea   males: painful urination, pus discharge, & possible sterility Female: asymptomatic unless in uterine tube Cause neonatal blindness Can spread to other parts of body heart, meningitis, arthritis, etc.  
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pelvic inflammatory disease   In female have repeated inflammation caused by either chlamydia or gonorrhea usually in uterine tube causing scarring causing sterility  
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syphilis   @ site of infection form canker sores usually go into lymph nodes & spreads; even though rash is not there is still there; untreated leads to neural syphilis basically go crazy; neural deficits in newborn  
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Behavioral BC   absitence Coitus Interruptus Rhythm Method  
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Mechanical barrier BC   condom diaphragm cervical cap contraceptive sponge  
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hormonal BC   oral or injectable contraceptives contraceptive implants patch vaginal ring  
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acyclovir   relieves the symptoms of genital herpes  
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genital herpes   Herpes simplex II painful urination, blister on genitalia, can be contracted to the baby; association with cervical cancer  
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HPV   Human papilloma virus or genital warts  
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Genital Warts (HPV)   Human papilloma virus that causes the cervical cancer or penile cancer Can lead to sterility or cancer could kill you Vaccine prevents the cancer  
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HIV & AIDS   T cells CD4 are killed off in decreasing amount <200 is diagnoses  
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candidiasis   Yeast infection of reproductive tract in females or urinary tract in males Lesions in vagina or surrounding genitalia which is itchy & irritation Topical & oral (hard to develop) medications & eat yogurt  
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Predisposition   have some on our body any ways, antibiotics, tumors, pregnant woman, diabetes  
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