MISC
What is the name for female gonads?
Ovaries
What is the name for male gonads?
Testis
Where does ovulation occur in the female reproduction system?
Ovaries
what are the phases of the menstrual cycle other than mestruation? List them in chronological order starting with the menstruation phase.
Menstruation --> Follicular Phase --> Ovulation -->Luteal phase
What is the largest ligament of the uterus?
mesometrium of the broad ligament
Where are LH and FSH made?
Pituitary gland
What features of the sperm cell allow them to move around in the fallopian tube?
Flagellum
what is the function of estradiol in the follicular phase?
It causes the endometrium to thicken, and inhibits GnRH, FH, and LH
Which hormones rise during ovulation?
FSH, LH and Estrogen
Which uterine ligament supports the fallopian tubes, and which one supports the ovaries
fallopian tubes- mesosalpinx
ovaries - mesovarium
Where does fertilization happen in the female reproductive system, and what is produced as a result?
Fertilization happens in the fallopian tube, and a zygote is produced.
How much time on average does sperm last in the epididymis?
2-4 weeks
Does mitosis or meiosis come first in oogenesis?
mitosis
What hormone works with estrogen to prepare the endometrium for implantation?
Progesterone
what arteries fill with blood to cause an erection?
corpus cavernosum arteries = the biggest
corpus spongiosum arteries = the smaller one
What are the three layers of the uterine wall? And which one sheds during menstruation
Perimetrium, myometrium, and the endometrium
endometrium
How long does sperm production take?
64 days
when does meiosis begin again after birth?
after puberty
Name the 4 uterine tubes
infundibulum, fimbriae, ampulla, isthmus
Labels the 5 structures on the "journey of sperm" in chronological order.
Ductus (vas) deferens
seminal vesicle
ejaculatory duct
prostate gland
urethra
Female gamete production process is called,
Oogenesis
How is the temperature of the testes controlled?
the cremaster muscle raises and lowers the testes to control temp
This phase of the ovarian cycle is characterized by the maturation of follicles and rising levels of estradiol before ovulation
the follicular phase
What is GnRH, what does it do, and secrete? What does the two things is that is produce do?
GnRH = Gonadotropin releasing hormone. It signals to the anterior pituitary gland to produce LH and FSH
FSH - follicle stimulating hormone - it stimulates follicles to grow
LH - Leutenizing hormone - stimulates the cells to produce estradiol