Reproductive system

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  • Created on: 19-02-20 17:25
Why are the reproductive and urinary systems under the same organ system
share vessels, share embryonic development, close proximity
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Female reproductive system 4 major anatomical parts
Ovaries, Fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix
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what do the ovaries produce
eggs (ova) and hormones (progesterone and oestrogen)
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how are they attached to the pelvis
via ligmament, holfing them close to the fallopian tube (oviduct)
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Fallopian tubes do what
connect the ovaries to the uterus
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uterus does what 3 things
nourish, pr0tect and then expel the foetus
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The anatomical aspects of the uterus (womb)
it is a muscular organ (smooth muscle) with an endometrium (lining with a blood supply)
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whar is the certix
the neck of the womb
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the cervix is usually blocked by
muscus, which breaks down during sex and ovualtion
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what are the 4 main anatomical parts of the male reproductive system
scrotum, testes penis, and accessory glands
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what does the scrotum contain at what temp.
the testes at 35'
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the testes are the site of waht and secrete what
site of sperm storage ad production and secrete the hormone testosterone
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penis is made up of what
erectile tissue connecting to the nervous tissue
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accssory glands include what
prostat glands and seminal vesicle
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they add secretions to the sperm including what
citrate, calcium ions and fructose (enery need for sperm to swim)
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what sti can cause infertility
chlamydia
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A bacterial infection can cause what
a block in the fallopina tubes
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what is endometriosis
where the endometrium tissue grows in other parts of the body
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what are anti sperm anto bodies
its the development of immune response against sperm , B lymphocytes produce antobodies that destroy the sperm before they reach the egg
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abnormal sperm would lead to low
motility
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low number of sperm in semen can be caused by what?
STIs
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how many pairs of genes do we have
23
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which determnes male and which determines female
XY **
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Female reproductive system 4 major anatomical parts

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what do the ovaries produce

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how are they attached to the pelvis

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Fallopian tubes do what

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