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| fibrous sheath of tissue that encases each testis |
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| tunica albuginea divides into septa |
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| tubular network on the posterior side of the testis |
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| where sperm is stored and matured |
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| contains the gonadal arteries and veins, nerve supply and the duct system for transporting the sperm out of the testes |
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| site of testosterone production |
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| sac of skin and superficial fascia that hangs outside the abdominopelvic cavity at the root of the penis. Contains paired oval testes. Helps maintain temperature of testes |
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| smooth muscle, which causes the skin to wrinkle and contract, decreasing surface area of the scrotum |
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| skeletal muscle, which draws the sac upward |
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| travels up through the inguinal canal in the spermatic cord and runs posteriorly over the top of the bladder where they then join in an expanded area known as the ampulla |
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| produces and secretes a simple sugar (fructose) medium that nourshes the sperm on their journey. Also secretes coagulating enzymes and prostaglandins |
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| secretes a milky alkaline substance that helps to activate sperm. Secretes PSA which dissolves the coagulating enzymes once inside the vagina |
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| secretes a thick mucous-like alkaline substance that helps neutralize the acidity in the urethral and vaginal region so the sperm will survive |
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| Pathway of the duct system |
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| epdidymis --> ductus deferens --> ejaculatory duct --> prostate urethra --> membranous urethra --> penile urethra |
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| passage in the anterior abdominal cavity that conveys the spermatic cord |
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| Tissue layers of the penis |
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| composed of 3 layers of erectile tissue: two corpus cavernosa and corpus spongiosum |
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| expands forward and forms the glans penis that is a highly innervated region that becomes very sensitive during sexual arousal and during intercourse |
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| fill with blood during sexual arousal which causes erection |
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| What controls blood flow to the penis? |
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| parasympathetic nervous system |
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| Erection phase of male sexual response |
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stimulated by: physical contact, emotions, sights, sounds etc.
-filling of corpus spongiosum and cavernosa with blood
-NO causes vasodilation |
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| Excitement/Plateau phase of male sexual response |
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-Blood allowed to enter erectile tissue but veins leading out are compressed.
-HR, PR, vasocongestion are increased
-myotonia is increased |
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| Ejaculation/orgasm phase of male sexual response |
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-Controlled by sympathetic nervous system
-smooth muscle in walls of reproductive organs contract and empty contents into urethra
-rhythmic contractions of muscles at base of penis propel semin out of penile urethra |
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| What is the starting product of spermatogenesis? |
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| Spermatagonium (germ cells) in walls of seminiferous tubules divide by mitosis to form 2 daughter cells |
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| Final product of spermatogenesis |
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| stimulates leydig cells to produce testosterone |
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| binds primarily to sertoli and germ cells and causes spermatogenesis in the seminiferous tubules |
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| houses large blood vessels and nerve supply |
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| one layer of squamouslike follicle cells surround oocyte |
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| single layer of cuboidal or columnar type follicle enclosing oocyte |
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| 2 or more layers of granulosa cells surround oocyte |
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| extends from deepest part of ovarian cortex and bulges from surface of ovary. oocyte sits on stalk of granulosa cells. |
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| what remains of the ruptured follicle after oculation, produces high levels of estrogen and progesterone |
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| process by which mature follicles eject their ova from the ovary |
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| Extend from the top of the uterus and runs for about 10 cm upward and laterally to where it folds over and terminates in a funnel shaped infundibulum, which surrounds ovary. Muscle contractions help move ova toward entrance of uterus. |
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| finger-like projections, which help guide the egg into the tubes |
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epithelial membrane covering inside the uterus.
-stratum functionalis - layer that is lost during menstration
-stratum basalis - permanent layer |
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| contains layers of smooth muscle that contract during childbirth |
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| serous membrane covering the upper halve of the uterus |
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| Between rectum and urethra; composed of adventitia, muscularis, and mucosa layers; lined with stratified squamous epithelium; acidic secretions |
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| swelling over area of pubic symphysis |
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| folds of skin that enclose labia minora |
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| smaller folds enclosed by labia majora that directly surround the vestibule |
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| region into which urethra and vagina open |
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| lie on either side of the vaginal opening and produce mucous like secretions during arousal and intercourse |
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| contains erectile tissue and is highly innervated |
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| starting product of oogenesis |
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| final product of oogenesis |
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| secondary oocyte and polar body unless sperm penetrates egg and stimulates meosis II |
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