ATI TEAS: Reproductive System

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This deck contains 12 flashcards that cover key concepts related to the human reproductive system, including gametes, gonads, hormones, and the menstrual cycle.

What are gametes?

Sex cells (sperm or ovum)
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
What are gametes?
Sex cells (sperm or ovum)

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Mitosis = somatic cells; divides into 2 identical
Meiosis= germ cells; divides into 2 sets of half chromosomes
What is a zygote?
A fertilized egg with a full set of genetic material
What are gonads?
Organs that produce gametes (ovaries or testes)
How do sperm leave the body?
From testes to epididymis to vas deferens to prostate to urethra
What is follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)?
Promotes production of sperm, menses, secondary female characteristics, and estrogen

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TermDefinition
What are gametes?
Sex cells (sperm or ovum)

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Mitosis = somatic cells; divides into 2 identical
Meiosis= germ cells; divides into 2 sets of half chromosomes
What is a zygote?
A fertilized egg with a full set of genetic material
What are gonads?
Organs that produce gametes (ovaries or testes)
How do sperm leave the body?
From testes to epididymis to vas deferens to prostate to urethra
What is follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)?
Promotes production of sperm, menses, secondary female characteristics, and estrogen
What is luteinizing hormone (LH)?
Promotes testosterone (produced in the testes) for secondary male sex features and sex organ function, causes ovulation
What is the pituitary gland's role in reproduction?
It secretes FSH and LH once puberty hits
What is a Graafian follicle?
Fluid-filled structure that carries an immature egg
What happens during ovulation?
Egg ruptures from follicle and enters fallopian tube
What is an empty follicle called?
Corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone that thickens uterine lining
Describe the hormones during the menstrual cycle.
FSH makes follicle develop, follicle secretes estrogen, estrogen promotes LH, LH causes ovulation, corpus luteum causes progesterone, progesterone causes uterine thickening, no implantation causes uterine shedding