Unit 4 Exam A&P Lab: Reproductive System

The male and female reproductive systems function to create the _______ responsible for sexual reproduction.

gametes

The _______ conveys sperm from epididymis to prostate.

Vas Deferens

The _______ nourishes sperm (30% of semen).

prostate

The _________ provides fructose for energy (60% of semen).

seminal vesicle

The ________ secretes alkaline fluid to neutralize acidity of urethra (pre-ejaculate).

bulbourethral glands

The _______ is the superior two columns of erectile tissue.

corpus cavernosa

The ________ is the inferior column of erectile tissue.

corpus spongiosum

The ________ muscle of scrotum and _______ muscle elevate testicles in cold temperatures and sexual arousal.

dartos; cremaster

The ______ is the site of sperm & testosterone production.

testes

The _______ is the site of sperm maturation.

epididymis

The average male ejaculate contains _____ mL of semen.

2-5

Each mL of semen contains approx. _____ million sperm.

100

What are 2 things that occur in the ovaries?

1) ovum development

2) estrogen/progesterone production

The Fallopian Tubes are the site of __________.

fertilization

What are 3 functions of the uterus?

1) site of implantation of embryo

2) protects & holds growing fetus

3) inner lining shed in menses

The labia major is _______ and ____ hair.

outer; has

The labia minor is ______ and ______ hair.

inner; doesn't have

The labia major is what type of epithelium?

keratinized stratified squamous

What type of epithelium is the labia minor?

non-keratinized stratified squamous

The vestibular glands provide ______.

lubrication

The _______ tighten around the penis during intercourse.

vestibular bulbs

The ______ is the female version of the penis.

clitoris

Mammary glands contain _____, which consist of _______, which contain _______.

lobes; lobules; alveoli

_______ is where milk is produced in a lactating female.

alveoli

______ causes milk production, and _______ causes milk release.

prolactin; oxytocin

______ are enlargements of the lactiferous ducts near the nipple.

sinuses