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Review
The Reproductive
System
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The main function of the reproductive system?
To create a new individual
What is a gamete?
Is a cell that fuses with another cell during fertilization(sperm and
ovum)
What is a zygote?
The single cell formed that results from the union of sperm and
egg; a new life
How many chromosomes do we have?
23 pairs, for a total of 46
Females have two copies of the these (sex chromosomes?)
X chromosome
Males have?
One X and one Y chromosome
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• This is when the testes fail to descend or if they return to
the abdomen?
• Undescended testicle(s)
• What is the primary sex organs of the male?
• The testes
• What hormone aids in the maturing of sperm?
• Testosterone
• This is a coiled structure about 20 feet long, sits on top of
the testes?
• Epididymis
• This serves as the passageway for sperm to exit the
epididymis, this propels sperm into the urethra?
• The vas deferens
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• A pair of tubes lying posterior to the bladder, these vesicles secrete a fluid
that contains fructose(sugar) which provide nutrients to sperm?
• The seminal vesicles
• This is a donut-like structure with the urethra extending through its center,
preserves sperm?
• The prostate gland
• The combined secretions from all the glands and ducts along with the
sperm are called?
• Semen
• This is a surgical removal procedure of the foreskin of the penis(helps with
infections)?
• Circumcision
• This is a simple surgical procedure to prohibit the production of sperm and
effect sterilization of the male?
• Vasectomy
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• This is the medical term for inflammation of the epididymis?
• Epididymitis
• This is the medical term for the inability to have or sustain an
erection to complete intercourse?
• Erectile dysfunction or impotence
• This is the presence of an excessive amount of fluid within
structures around the testes?
• Hydrocele
• This is the region between the scrotum and the anus?
• Perineum
• Medical Term for a low sperm count?
• Oligospermia
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The primary sex organs of the female?
The ovaries
The ovaries secrete what two hormones?
Estrogen and progesterone
These tubes extend about 4 inches from the distal surface of the
uterus and move ovum toward the opening of the tubes?
The fallopian tubes
Imbedded in the fallopian tubes, they move to create a current
moving the ovum toward the uterus?
Cilia
When should the zygote move into the uterus for implantation and
development?
Within 3 to 7 days
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• This is an abnormal pregnancy that occurs outside the womb
(uterus)?
• An ectopic pregnancy
• This is a thick-walled, hollow, muscular organ lying within the pelvis,
the main function is to nourish the developing fetus prior to birth?
• Uterus
• This is a narrowed section and internal opening of the vagina,
allows sperm to pass from the vagina into the uterus?
• Cervix
• This is a collapsible muscular tube lined with mucous membrane,
which is arranged in folds, serves as the passageway for
menstruation, an organ for sexual intercourse, and the birth canal
for the delivery of an infant?
• Vagina
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• This is the area that contains all the female external sexual
structures?
• The vulva
• This is the large pad of fat, covered with hair is known as
the?
• Mons pubis
• These are the pairs of rounded folds of skin on each side of
the vulva?
• The labia majora
• These lie within the labia majora and are covered with
mucous membranes the line the vagina?
• The labia minora
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• This is a female genital organ that includes erectile tissue, glands,
muscles and ligaments, nerves and blood vessel, also lies within the
vulva?
• Clitoris
• These are secondary sexual structures that develop and function
only in the female, each lobe have connective tissue with grapelike
clusters of secreting cells embedded in the tissue?
• Mammary glands
• The darkened area that surrounds the nipple?
• Areola
• Medical term for surgery to enlarge the breasts?
• Breast augmentation
• This hormone stimulates the production of milk?
• Prolactin
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• This is the process in a female's menstrual cycle
by which a mature ovarian follicle ruptures and
discharges an ovum?
• Ovulation
• The process that involves a sperm fusing with an
ovum?
• Fertilization
• The ovum must be fertilized within how many
hours?
• 24 hours
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Medical term for refraining from sexual intercourse?
Abstinence
The first indication of pregnancy would be?
Missed menses
This is an injection contraception that is given every three months?
Depo-Provera
This is a small piece of plastic material inserted into the uterus to
prevent implantation of a fertilized egg?
Intrauterine device(IUD)
This is the spontaneous or induced loss of pregnancy of less than 20
weeks?
Abortion
This is a blood test taken at about 15 to 18 weeks of pregnancy to
aid in the detection of birth defects?
Alpha-fetoprotein screening(AFT)
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• This is a medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis
of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections, in
which a small amount of amniotic fluid is examined?
• Amniocentesis
• What happens in the first stage of labor?
• Regular uterine contractions about 5 min apart
• This is an examination and biopsy of the cervix, done to
rule out cancer when there are abnormal pap smears?
• Colposcopy
• Medical term known as precancerous cells on a pap
smear(cervix)?
• Cervical dysplasia
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An x-ray of the breast for the detection of malignancy?
Mammogram
At what age is a mammogram recommended?
35 to 40 years of age
This is a routine examination done on secretions
removed from the cervix and upper vagina to
determine the presence of cancerous cells?
• Papanicolaou(pap smear)
• This is inflammation of the cervix?
• Cervicitis
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• This is the presence of multiple lumps within the breast
tissue, the lumps may be fibrous tumors?
• Fibrocystic breast disease
• This is the bulging of the anterior wall of the vagina
and the bladder into the vaginal canal?
• Cystocele
• This is the presence of endometrial tissue outside the
uterus, affecting the ovaries, ligaments, and peritoneal
tissues , this can lead to pain, irregular bleeding, and
problems getting pregnant?
• Endometriosis
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• This is the surgical removal of the uterus?
• Hysterectomy
• This is a sac of fluid on an ovary, it is usually
nonmalignant and small?
• Ovarian Cyst
• This refers to a wide range of physical or
emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5
to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly
menstrual cycle?
• PMS(premenstrual syndrome)
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• This is the most common malignancy among females and the
number two cause of death?
• Breast cancer
• This is surgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or
completely?
• Mastectomy
• This is one of most frequent sexually transmitted disease,
experience burning on urination and/or discharge from the
penis/vagina, symptoms do not easily lead to diagnosis?
• Chlamydia
• This is a common veneral disease, the usual sites are the vagina,
penis, rectum, and mouth, in men, symptoms may take up to a
month to appear?
• Gonorrhea
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• This is an acute, inflammatory disease of the genitalia, produces painful
sores in the genital area?
• Herpes simplex 2
• This is an acute, inflammatory disease that causes sores around the mouth
and lips, spread through kissing or sharing objects?
• Herpes simplex 1
• Is genial herpes viral or bacterial?
• Viral
• This is a disease that causes genital warts that are soft growths on the skin
and mucus membranes of the genitals?
• Human Papillomavirus(HPV)
• This is the common term for lice found in the pubic hair of humans, also
referred to as crabs?
• Pediculosis Pebis(pubic lice)
• This is a acute or chronic infection of the reproductive tract, including the
cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries caused mostly by
gonorrhea, chlamydia, or IUD devices?
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease(PID)
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• This is a sexually transmitted disease, signs and
symptoms include a firm, round, small, and
painless sores on the genitals, anus, or mouth, or
a rash on the body, especially on the palms of the
hands or the soles of the feet?
• Syphilis
• This is a sexually transmitted infection caused by
the parasite?
• Trichomoniasis