Anatomy and Function of the Human Reproductive System: Terms and Definitions, Quizzes of Physiology

Download Anatomy and Function of the Human Reproductive System: Terms and Definitions and more Quizzes Physiology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Gonads DEFINITION 1 the primary sex organs, testes in males; ovaries in females, they produce gametes TERM 2 Gametes DEFINITION 2 Sex cells, sperm in males; ovum in females TERM 3 Haploid (1N) DEFINITION 3 having half the number of chromosomes in the human species TERM 4 Diploid (2N) DEFINITION 4 Having the full amount of chromosomes in a particular cell of the human species TERM 5 Seminiferous Tubules DEFINITION 5 tightly coiled tubules located in the testes, sight of spermatogenesis TERM 6 Where is the sight of spermatogenesis? DEFINITION 6 Seminiferous Tubules TERM 7 Epidydymus DEFINITION 7 The first part of the duct system where sperm finish maturing TERM 8 Interstitial Cells DEFINITION 8 Cells located in the connective tissue surrounding the seminiferous tubules that produce testosterone TERM 9 Sertoli Cells DEFINITION 9 Special cells in the testes that provide nourishment to the spermatids TERM 10 Ductus Deferens DEFINITION 10 The duct that carries sperm through the spermatic cord from the testes to the urethra TERM 21 What does the Sperm Head contain? DEFINITION 21 DNA and Chromosomes (haploid) TERM 22 Sperm Head DEFINITION 22 The nucleus of the sperm TERM 23 Acrosome DEFINITION 23 Helmet-like structure similar to a large lysosome located anterior to the sperm head TERM 24 Midpiece DEFINITION 24 the centrioles located here give rise to the filaments which form the sperm tail. Mitochondria wrapped tightly around these filaments provide the ATP needed for the whiplike actions of the tail TERM 25 Tail DEFINITION 25 Flagella maid from the centrioles in the midpiece TERM 26 What are the Hormones that regulate androgens? DEFINITION 26 GnRH, FSH, LH TERM 27 Each ovary contains follicles. Each follicle consists of what? DEFINITION 27 An immature egg called an oocyte surrounded by one or more layers of cells called follicular cells TERM 28 The follicular cells surrounding the oocyte secrete what? DEFINITION 28 Estrogen TERM 29 Progesterone is produced by? DEFINITION 29 The corpus luteum TERM 30 The exocrine system produces oocytes to be ovulated into the? DEFINITION 30 Fallopian tubes TERM 31 Fallopian Tubes DEFINITION 31 About 4" long, extend medially from ovary to empty into the superior region of the uterus TERM 32 Fimbrae DEFINITION 32 Finger like projections which extend from the infundibulum. TERM 33 Infundibulum DEFINITION 33 The funnel-shaped distal end of the fallopian tube. TERM 34 How is the oocyte carried toward to uterus? DEFINITION 34 Peristalsis and cilia TERM 35 How long does it take for the oocyte to be carried to the uterus? DEFINITION 35 About 3-4 days