Male Reproductive System
This coiled tube located on the surface of the testis serves as the temporary storage site for sperm cells.
What is the epididymis?
This muscular middle layer of the uterus is responsible for the contractions felt during childbirth.
What is the myometrium?
This is the clinical term for an inflammation of the testis.
What is orchitis?
This developmental stage, consisting of a partially hollow ball of cells, is what eventually implants into the uterine wall
What is the blastocyst?
This process, also known as parturition, is divided into three stages, ending with the expulsion of the placenta.
What is labor (or childbirth)?
These specialized cells, located between the seminiferous tubules, are responsible for the secretion of testosterone.
What are interstitial cells?
These fingerlike extensions at the end of the uterine tube help sweep the ovum into the tube after ovulation.
What are fimbriae?
Often caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), this type of cancer is commonly detected using a Pap smear.
What is cervical cancer?
This fetal structure allows blood to bypass the nonfunctional lungs by moving from the pulmonary trunk directly to the aorta.
What is the ductus arteriosus?
Released by the posterior pituitary, this hormone stimulates uterine contractions through a positive feedback loop.
What is oxytocin?
This hormone from the anterior pituitary specifically stimulates the production of spermatozoa.
What is follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)?
This "surge" or abrupt increase in a specific pituitary hormone serves as the primary trigger for ovulation.
What is luteinizing hormone (LH)?
This condition involves the growth of uterine-like tissue outside the uterus, often leading to inflammation or infertility.
What is endometriosis?
These specific fetal vessels carry oxygen-poor blood and waste products away from the fetus back to the placenta.
What are the umbilical arteries?
This scoring system is used immediately after birth to assess the newborn's heart rate, respiration, and muscle tone.
What is the Apgar score?
This gland, located inferior to the urinary bladder, produces an alkaline secretion that helps neutralize vaginal acidity.
What is the prostate gland?
This ovarian hormone peaks during the postovulatory (luteal) phase to stimulate uterine growth and secretion.
What is progesterone?
This surgical procedure is used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) by removing part of the prostate through the urethra.
What is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)?
This hormone, produced by the blastocyst and later the placenta, is used as the primary diagnostic indicator of pregnancy.
What is human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)?
This waxy coating covers the fetus to protect its skin while it is submerged in amniotic fluid.
What is vernix caseosa?
This organelle, located in the midpiece of a spermatozoon, provides the energy required for motility.
What are mitochondria?
These structures are responsible for suspending the uterus and ovaries within the pelvic cavity.
What are broad ligaments?
This serious pregnancy complication is defined by new-onset hypertension and the presence of protein in the urine.
What is preeclampsia?
The developing offspring is referred to by this term from the ninth week of gestation until birth.
What is a fetus?
This term describes a fetus that has developed enough to potentially survive outside of the uterus.
What is viable?