Anatomy and Physiology of Reproductive Systems: Male and Female Maturation, Quizzes of Health psychology

Download Anatomy and Physiology of Reproductive Systems: Male and Female Maturation and more Quizzes Health psychology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Vas Deferens DEFINITION 1 Ductthatjoins with seminal vesicles ducts to form ejaculatory ducts Helps with thetravel of sperm TERM 2 Prostate Gland DEFINITION 2 Doughnut-shaped structure thatencircles urethra and contributes with the remaining volume of semen TERM 3 Cowper's Gland DEFINITION 3 Locatedbelow the prostate gland Produce a clear mucus that is secreted into urethra before ejaculation TERM 4 Female Maturation DEFINITION 4 Begins when pituitary gland initiates production of estrogen Secondary sex characteristics develop (breasts, hips, buttocks, thighs, pubic hair, armpit hair) Usually lasts for 11 or 12 years, ovulation commences Ovulation coincides roughly w/ the start of menstruation, although menstrual cycles in 1st year may be anovulatory (ovulation does not occur TERM 5 Male Maturation DEFINITION 5 Lags behind girls by about 2 years Organs and glands increase in size:testicles, later the penis, then the epididymis, prostate, seminal vesicles, Cowpers glands TestosteroneandDHT (Dihydrotestosterone)develop the secondary sex characteristics:larger muscles and bones, pubic hair, thick and tough skin, deep voice, facial and chest hair, increased sex drive Spermatogenesis begins at about 12, butejaculation of mature sperm occurs at about 13-14