Homework 9 (Reproductive)

Swelling and elongation of the penis depends on

blood accumulation in erectile tissue

Columnar epithelial cells of the uterine tubes are one of a few sites in the human body in which the cells have

cilia

The source of estrogen in women during the secretory phase is the:

corpus luteum

What structure secretes estrogen and progesterone after ovulation to maintain the uterine lining is case of pregnancy?

corpus luteum

The contraceptive method that prevents embryo implantation is a (an)

interuterine device

The myometrium:

is composed of smooth muscle, is the thick, middle layer of the uterus

The Endometrium:

is the mucosal lining of the uterine cavity

The perimetrium:

is the outermost layer of the uterus

The phase of the uterine cycle that is maintained following successful fertilization is the

secretory phase

The male sex organ that secretes a fructose containing alkaline fluid to nourish male gametes and neutralize vaginal secretions.

seminal vesicles

Emission of sperm and glandular secretions from male accessory glands is dependent on:

sympathetic nervous system

The hormone that develops and maintains male secondary sexual characteristics is

testosterone

Menopause

when the reproductive organs stop creating egg cells

The primary male sex organ is (are) the

Testes

Which structure transports the oocyte from the ovary to the uterus?

Uterine tube

The female sex organ that receives the erect penis during sexual intercourse

Vagina

Sterilization of a man with a vasectomy involves severing the

Vas Deferens

the spermatic cord is formed from blood vessels, nerve fibers, and the

Vas Defrens

The source of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is the:

anterior pituitary gland

Ejaculation depends on somatic reflex causing contraction of the:

bulbospongiosus muscle

What is the name for the tubular extension of the uterus that leads toward the vagina?

cervix

What type of tissue would you expect to find lining the mucosa of the uterine tubes?

ciliated columnar epithelium

The female sex organ homologous to the glans penis

clitoris

The part of the uterus undergoes monthly changes during the uterine cycle?

endometrium

Male gametes mature and become motile within the

epididymis

What hormone causes the follicles to mature in the ovaries?

follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

The phase of the ovarian cycle that occurs prior to ovulation is the:

follicular phase

What is the name for the rounded region of the uterus superior to the entrance of the uterine tubes?

fundus

The sensitive region of the male copulatory organ is the:

glans penis

The corpus luteum is formed from the ruptured

graafian follicle

Descent of the testes involves shortening of the

gubernaculum

uterine cycle

has 3 phases. menstrual, proliferative and secretory phases. influence of release of estrogen, and progesterone.

What type of hernia involves movement of a loop of the intestine into the opening between the abdominal cavity and scrotum?

inguinal hernia

Testosterone is produced by the

interstitial cells

The Myometrium:

is composed of smooth muscle

When during the female reproductive cycle would you expect a surge in the concentration of luteinizing hormone?

just before ovulation

The phase of the ovarian cycle that begins after ovulation is the:

luteal phase

The hormone which "triggers" the rupture and release of the "egg cell".

luteinizing hormone (LH)

LH

main triggers of ovulation. formation of the corpus lutenum which secretes estrogen, progesterone, and relaxin

The duct that passes through the urogenital diaphragm is the:

membranous urethra

Cessation of a woman's menstrual cycle is called:

menopause

The phase of the uterine cycle associated with shedding the endometrial lining is the:

menstrual phase

The uterine layer composed of muscle is the

myometrium

The contraceptive method that prevents ovulation is a (an)

oral contraceptive

The female sex organ that produces eggs and sex hormones.

ovaries

The corpus luteum is formed after:

ovulation

The rupture of an ovarian follicle and release of the "egg cell" is called:

ovulation

The duct that passes through the shaft of the penis is the:

penile urethra

follicular phase

period of follicle growth corresponds to first 14 days

The non-viable cell with little cytoplasm resulting from oogenesis are called a (an)

polar body

Circumcision involves removal of the

prepuce

The type of follicle that has a single layer of cuboidal cells surrounding the "egg cell" is a:

primary follicle

The type of follicle that is part of the group that begins to develop with stimulation from follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is a:

primary follicle

The oogenic cells that begin the first meiotic division are called a (an)

primary oocyte

The type of follicle that is quiescent and waiting for a signal to begin further development is a:

primordial follicle

The hormone which maintains the endometrium during the secretory phase is.

progesterone

What hormone causes the uterine lining to thicken so it will better be able to support a developing embryo?

progesterone

The phase of the uterine cycle associated with rebuilding the endometrial lining is the:

proliferative phase

The male sex organ that secretes a milky fluid containing citrate to nourish male gametes and fibrinolysis to liquefy semen after ejaculation.

prostate

Urination may be difficult in older men due to hyperplasia of the:

prostate gland

The duct that passes through the prostate gland is the:

prostatic urethra

The male structure that houes the testes.

scrotum

The source of estrogen in women during the proliferative phase is the:

secondary follicle

The oogenic cells that are fertilized are called a (an)

secondary oocyte

Spermatogenic cells that begin the second meiotic division are

secondary spermatocytes

GnRH

secreted by hypothalamus, controls epro. cells. stimulates release of FSH and LH by anterior pituitary gland

Spermatogenesis occurs within the

seminiferous tubules

The type of muscle in the muscular layer of the uterus is:

smooth muscle

Spermatogenic cells that result from spermatogenesis are

sperm

The mature male gametes are called

sperm

Undifferentiated spermatogenic cells that can. Undergo mitosis are called;

spermatogonia

Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH):

stimulates the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)

What type of tissue would you expect to find lining the mucosa of the vagina?

stratified squamous epithelium

The dartos muscle and cremated muscle are responsible for

thermoregulation

The female sex organ that sheds its inner lining during the menstrual cycle.

uterus

What structure conveys uterine secretions and is the channel for birth?

vagina

The duct that connects the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct is the:

vas deferens

Semen contains secretions from the following structures EXCEPT the

vestibular glands

The main source of androgens in women is the:

Adrenal cortex

What is the name of the fluid filled space in a maturing follicle?

Antrum

Degeneration of developing follicles before they become fully mature is called:

Atresia

Attachment of the penis to the urogenital diaphragm is due the:

Bulb of the penis

Barring abstinence, the most effective method of preventing sexually transmitted disease (STD) is using a (an)

Condom

The source of progesterone in women is the:

Corpus Luteum

Forceful expulsion of seminal fluid from the urethra is called

Ejaculation

The duct that connects the vas deferens to the urethra is the:

Ejaculatory Duct

Swelling and elongation of the penis to form a copulatory organ is called:

Erection

The hormone that develops and maintains female secondary sexual characteristics is:

Estrogen

The pituitary hormone that stimulates sustenacular cells to form ABP is

FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)

What are the names for the extensions of the uterine tube that create currents to draw in an ovulated oocyte?

Fimbriae

Mature male gametes are the only cell in the human body with

Flagella

The type of follicle that ruptures and releases an "egg cell" is a:

Graffian Follicle

Ovulation;

Is stimulated by a surge of LH

The shedding of endometrial tissue from the uterus during the menstrual cycle is called:

Menstruation

Pleasurable feelings occurring during and after expulsion of semen is called

Orgasm

Where in the ovaries would you expect to find the ovarian follicles?

Ovarian Cortex

The rupture of an ovarian follicle and release of the "egg cell" is called:

Ovulation

The hormone which stimulates the mammary glands to release milk.

Oxytocin

The type of follicle that has two or more layers of follicular cells surrounding the "egg cell" is a:

Secondary Follicle

The phase of the uterine cycle that varies the least is the;

Secretory phase

The source of luteinzing hormone (LH) is the:

Anterior pituitary gland

The first menstrual cycle in a young girl at puberty is called:

menarche

Male secondary sexual characteristics include the following EXCEPT

narrow shoulders

The primary female sex organ is (are) the

ovaries

The hormone responsible for development of testoterone secreting cells is

LH

The male copulatory organ is the:

Penis

Cessation of a woman's menstrual cycle results from a:

decrease number of follicles sensitive to gonadotropins

The female sex organ that is homologous to the scrotum

labia majora

The phase of the ovarian cycle that varies the least is the:

luteal phase