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Reproductive System Flashcards

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This deck covers key concepts and structures of the male and female reproductive systems, including the order of sperm maturation, structures involved in reproduction, and hormonal functions.

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Semen travels through the male reproductive tract in this order:

Epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
Semen travels through the male reproductive tract in this order:
Epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
Sperm cells mature in phases that occur in this order
Spermatogonium, spermatocyte, spermatid, spermatozoan
Erection of the penis is accomplished through increased blood volume in the
Corpus spongiosum and corpora cavernosa
Mitochondria of the sperm cell are found in the
Midpiece
The urethra of the male functions as a part of the
Urinary system and reproductive system
The distal widened portion of the vas deferens is more specifically known as the
Ampulla
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Reproductive System Flashcards
TermDefinition
Semen travels through the male reproductive tract in this order:
Epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
Sperm cells mature in phases that occur in this order
Spermatogonium, spermatocyte, spermatid, spermatozoan
Erection of the penis is accomplished through increased blood volume in the
Corpus spongiosum and corpora cavernosa
Mitochondria of the sperm cell are found in the
Midpiece
The urethra of the male functions as a part of the
Urinary system and reproductive system
The distal widened portion of the vas deferens is more specifically known as the
Ampulla
The fluid filled space within a follicle is called the
Antrum
The tissue surrounding a mature follicle is called the
Theca
A follicle secretes the hormone
Estrogen
The external genitals of the female are known by the term
Vulva or pudendum
The secrete lubricating fluid into the vestibule
Vestibular gland
The release of an oocyte from a follicle is termed
Ovulation
The normal site of fertilization of an egg is in the
Fallopian tube (uterine tube) (oviduct)
The narrow portion or neck of the uterus is called the
Cervix
The oocyte in a secondary follicle is embedded in the ____ mass
Cumulus
The thin membrane covering all or part of the vaginal opening is called the
Hymen
The _____ is a structure of the ovary that secretes progesterone
Corpus luteum
The birth canal is also called the
Vagina
Outermost layer of germ cells is
Spermatogonia
Some daughter cells of the spermatogonia, near the lumen become
Spermatocytes
Spermatocytes divide by means of meiosis to form
Spermatids
Each spermatid develops to become a
Spermatozoan
Structures of sperm
Head, midpiece, flagellum
Importance of mitochondria in sperm
"Energy" ATP
Function of epididymis
Sperm cells pass into where they finish maturing and are stored
Male reproductive accessory glands
Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, bulbourethral gland