THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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Circumcision
Embryo
Fetus
Fertilization
Hermaphrodite
Mastectomy
Menstruation
Ovulation
Papanicolaou Stain (Pap smear)
Placenta
Semen
Sperm Cell
Vasectomy
PARTS OF THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
A. ___________ – primary reproductive organ of the female, found in upper part of pelvic cavity
on each side of uterus, produce _______ and ______________________.
B. ________________ – female sex cell.
C. ______________________ – duct leading from point near ovaries to the uterus. The oviducts
__________________ ova from the body cavity to the uterus.
D. _______________ – fringe-like extensions from anterior end of oviducts. When an ovum is
released from the ovary, the__________________ work like tentacles to draw the ovum into the
_________________.
E. _______________– organ for containing and __________ the embryo during ____________.
F. ______________ – muscular tube connecting the uterus with the exterior part of the body.
G._______________ – external parts of the female reproductive system.
1. ___________ - an elevation of adipose tissue covered by skin and coarse pubic hair.
a. ________________: an area of _________ longitudinal folds extending inferiorly
and posteriorly.
b. ________________: the __________ longitudinal folds of the vulva.
c. ________________: a small, cylindrical mass of ___________ and erectile tissue.
d. ________________: the cleft between the labia minora
H. _________________ – pelvic floor - commonly used to mean the area between the vagina
opening and the_________.
I. _________________ - actually modified sudoriferous (__________) glands. Each gland
consists of 15 to 20 lobes or compartments separated by adipose tissue. The __________ is the
dark, circular, pigmented area that encircles the nipple. The nipple is the raised area on the breast
that an infant suckles to receive milk and stimulate____________ or the process of
_______________, secretion, and ejection.
PARTS OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
A. __________ – sac containing the ___________.
B. ____________ – male organ of sexual intercourse.
C. ____________ – male reproductive glands - produce ________________ and secrete male sex
hormones.
D. Epididymis – tube inside the testes in which sperm cells are collected and _________ until they
mature.
E. __________________ (vas deferens) – continuation of epididymis extending to juncture with
the seminal vesicle.
F. ________________ – tubes extending from the area back of the urinary bladder to the ductus
deferens. Secretes mucoid substance which _________________________________________.
G. _______________ - ejects sperm into the ______________________ just prior to ejaculation
H. Prostate gland – gland surrounding the neck of the bladder and the ___________. The
________ produces fluid which helps sperm cells maintain their ________________.
I. _______________ - serves as the passageway for__________ or spermatozoa to the external
environment.
J. Sperm cell – male____________ cell.
MENSTRUAL CYCLE
A. Changes in female hormone secretions occur in a ___________ cycle.
B. _______________________ occurs at about the middle of each 28-day period.
C. Uterine wall prepares for the ___________________ of _______________________ egg.
D. If fertilization does not occur, the _________ of the uterine wall sloughs off, and is _________.
E. This loss of uterine lining leaves some areas _________; thus, blood is also discharged from the
uterine wall.
F. After __________________, the uterus begins to prepare for ________________ again.
G. Menstruation usually begins in females from ages ___________ and indicates production of
ova.
H._______________ is the state at which the menstrual cycle ceases, usually occurs between the
ages of 45-50.
I. The menstrual cycle is controlled by _________________.
PREGNANCY
A. Fertilization normally occurs when the ovum is about ___________ of the way down the
___________. The fertilized egg continues the passage down the tube until it reaches the _______.
B. _______ to_____ days after fertilization, the ___________ becomes implanted in the uterine
wall.
C. The ____________ begins to form after implantation occurs. The placenta functions in the
exchange of _______, _______, and ___________ between mother and baby.
D. The placenta also serves as a ___________ against the passage of _________ from mother to
baby. However, blood-borne diseases such as _________ and some viruses may be transmitted
from mother to baby. Maternal _______________ are transmitted from mother to baby.
E. The duration of pregnancy is about ______ days or _______ weeks.
DISORDERS OF PREGNANCY
A. ________________ – fertilized ovum is implanted at a site other than the uterus, as in a
fallopian tube.
B. __________ – loss of embryo of fetus during the first ________ weeks of pregnancy.
1. ______________________ – abortion that occurs without having been induced
2. _________________ – termination of pregnancy by artificial means
a. Criminal abortion – abortions performed _________________
b. ____________________ – abortions performed by ___________ for a variety of
reasons
3. ____________________ – loss of fetus between _______ and _____ weeks of pregnancy
DISORDERS OF THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
A.___________________ – absence of _______________________.
B. ___________________ – failure of ________ to descend into the ________________.
C. Dysmenorrheal – ____________ menstruation.
D. ________________ – infectious venereal disease caused by ______________; characterized
by a ______________________ discharge.
E. _________________ – both male and female sex organs _______________________. There
are no known cases in which a true hermaphrodite is___________, either as a male or female.
F. _________________________ – genitalia of one sex is evident; secondary sex characteristics
of opposite sex predominate.
G. ________________________ – rupture in abdominal wall, in region of wall where_________
descend from abdominal cavity into __________.
H.__________________ – vaginal discharge.
I. __________________ – inflammation of testes due to ___________, mumps or other infection.
J. _______________ – any condition resulting in __________________ of the prostate gland,
with accompanying retention of __________ in the bladder.
K. Salpingitis – inflammation of the _______________
L. ______________________ – inability to reproduce.
M. __________________– infectious venereal disease characterized by _______________ which
may involve any organ or tissue.
N. Tumor – ________________ or enlargement. May occur in any part of the reproductive system,
occurs commonly in the ___________. May be ____________ or ______________.