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Test 7
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Anatomy
11th Grade
04/13/2016

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Term
What is another term for the Bulbourethral glands?
Definition
Cowper's glands
Term
secretes thick alkaline mucus and helps lubricate the glans (tip) of penis
Definition
Bulbourethral glands
Term
tip of penis
Definition
glans
Term
fluid released at ejaculation containing sperm cells and secretions from seminal vesicles prostate, and bulbourethral glands
Definition
semen
Term
How much semen is released during a typical ejaculation?
Definition
2-5ml
Term
What is the range for sperm count?
Definition
20 million to 100 million spermatozoa per milliliter
Term
What is the glans?
Definition
expanded distal end of penis that surrounds external urethral orifice
Term
fold of skin that surrounds the loans of the penis (foreskin)
Definition
prepuce
Term
What in the skin prepuce secrete a way material that is an excellent nutrient source for bacteria?
Definition
preputial glands
Term
What is the waxy material called that is produced by the preputial glands in the skin?
Definition
smegma
Term
What can the the bacteria attracted by smegma do?
Definition
cause problems if not washed thoroughly or often enough
Term
removal of prepuce
Definition
circumcision
Term
release of nitric oxide causes blood vessels to dilate and blood engorges vascular channels
Definition
erection
Term
What begins around the seventh week of fetal development and peaks about six months?
Definition
testosteron secretion
Term
Testosterone levels are low at birth and email relatively low until when?
Definition
puberty
Term
DHEA
Definition
dehydroepiandrosterone
Term
androgen secreted by the zone reticular of the adrenal cortex and is being promoted as a wonder drug for increasing vitality, strength, and muscle mass
Definition
DHEA
Term
Which organizations have banned the use of DHEA for muscle enhancement?
Definition
the International Olympic Committee, NCAA, and NFL
Term
malignancy of prostate
Definition
prostate cancer
Term
prostate canceer
Definition
2nd most common cancer and 2nd most common cause of cancer death in males
Term
The ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus are enclosed with extensive mesentery called what?
Definition
broad ligament
Term
female sex hormones
Definition
estrogens and protgeins
Term
What are the ovaries covered by?
Definition
tunica albuginea and visceral peritoneum (germinal epithelium)
Term
What is the outer part of the ovary?
Definition
cortex
Term
What is the inner part of the ovary?
Definition
medulla
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