Reproduction System Flashcards

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Meiosis – define[a]This process forms the creation of a haploid cell (gamete) containing 23 chromosomes.

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Mitosis – define[a]This process forms the creation of a diploid cell (body cell) containing 46 chromosomes.

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Ovum – define[a]This term describes the female gamete.

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Sperm – define[a]This term describes the male gamete.

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Male sex organs – list structures[a]testes, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra & penis.

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Male accessory sex glands – list[a]seminal vesicle, prostate & Cowper’s gland

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Testes – define[a]This term describes the male gonads.

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Spermatogenesis & production of testosterone occurs where?[a] testes.

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Seminiferous tubules – function[a]In this structure sperm are produced.

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Sperm mature & learn to swim – where[a]epididymis.

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Vas deferens – define[a]This is the structure are where sperm are stored and moved from the tesetes to the ejaculatory duct.

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Prostate gland – Pathology[a]This gland can become enlarged causing difficulty in urination.

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Seminal vesicles, prostate & Cowper’s gland – function[a]These glands make additional fluid to complete formation of semen.

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Oogenesis – define[a]This term describes the maturation of oocytes/ova.

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) -function[a]This hormone stimulates maturation of ovum within follicle & releases estrogen.

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Lutenizing Hormone (LT) – function[a]This hormone stimulates ovulation & creation of corpus luteum.

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Corpus luteum – function[a]This structure makes progesterone and estrogen.

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Progesterone – function[a]This hormone causes buildup of the endometrium & breast tissue.

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Fallopian tube – function[a]Through this structure does the ovum travel to the uterus.

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Zygote – define[a]This term describes a fertilized egg.

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Endometrium – define[a]This structure provides nourishment to the placenta.

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Fimbriae – define[a]This structure guides the ovum to the fallopian tube.

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Female reproductive organs – list[a]ovary, fimbriae, fallopian tube, uterus, cervix & vagina.

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Fertilization – define[a]This process occurs when ovum and sperm join together to form a zygote.

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What goes on in the Fallopian tube?[a]hanky panky (fertilization)

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Reproductive deck reversed

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Which process forms the creation of a haploid cell (gamete) containing 23 chromosomes?[a]Meiosis

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Which process forms the creation of a diploid cell (body cell) containing 46 chromosomes?[a]Mitosis

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Which term describes the female gamete?[a]Ovum

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Which term describes the male gamete?[a]Sperm

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Which type of organs include: seminal vesicle, prostate & Cowper’s gland?[a]Male accessory sex glands

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What is the name for the male gonads?[a]Testes

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Describe the functions of testes.[a]Spermatogenesis & production of testosterone

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In which structures are sperm produced?[a]Seminiferous tubules

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Which processes do sperm undergo in the epididymis?[a]Sperm mature & learn to swim

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In which structure are sperm stored and moved?[a]Vas deferens

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Which gland can become enlarged causing difficulty in urination?[a]Prostate gland

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Which glands make additional fluid to complete formation of semen?[a]Seminal vesicles, prostate & Cowper’s gland

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Which term describes the maturation of oocytes/ova?[a]Oogenesis

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Which hormone stimulates maturation of ovum within follicle & releases estrogen?[a]Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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Which hormone stimulates ovulation & creation of corpus luteum?[a]Lutenizing Hormone (LT)

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Which structure stimulates production of progesterone?[a]Corpus luteum

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Which hormone causes buildup of the endometrium & breast tissue?[a]Progesterone

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Through which structure does the ovum travel to the uterus?[a]Fallopian tube

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Which term describes a fertilized egg?[a]Zygote

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Which structure provides nourishment to the placenta?[a]Endometrium

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Which structure guides the ovum to the fallopian tube?[a]Fimbriae

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Which type of organs are these: ovary, fimbriae, fallopian tube, uterus, cervix & vagina?[a]Female reproductive organs

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What is the event where the ovum and sperm join together to form a zygote?[a]Fertilization

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In which stucture does fertilization occur?[a] Fallopian tube.

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