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