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climacteric - ANSWER-the interlude surrounding menopause in which changes in
reproductive functioning take place.
corpus luteum - ANSWER-a yellow body that forms after ovulation from the remnants of
the follicle.
endometrium - ANSWER-the vascular mucosal inner layer of walls of the corpus and
fundus that changes under hormonal influence every month in preparation for possible
pregnancy.
epididymis - ANSWER-an intricate network of coiled ducts on the posterior portion of
each testis that is approximately 6 m (20 ft) in length.
gametes - ANSWER-sex cells.
menarche - ANSWER-beginning of menstruation.
menstruation - ANSWER-the casting away of blood, tissue, and debris from the uterus
as the inner lining sheds.
mons pubis - ANSWER-or mons; a rounded fatty pad located atop the symphysis pubis.
,Spermatozoa are as know as? - ANSWER-Sperm
What is the difference between ova and ovum? - ANSWER-Ova is many eggs
Ovum is a singular egg
Each gamete contains half of what? - ANSWER-Genetic material
What is the main purpose of the male and female reproductive systems? - ANSWER-To
produce offspring
What is the menstrual cycle? (Pg 56) - ANSWER-recurring changes that take place in a
women's reproductive tract
Define Menarche (pg 56) - ANSWER-The first menstrual cycle
typically occurs between the ages of 12-14
Define Menstration (pg 56) - ANSWER-casting away of blood, tissue, and debris from
the uterus as the inner
What 2 cycles are under the "umbrella term" Menstrual cycle. - ANSWER-Ovarian cycle
Uterine Cycle
Define the Ovarian Cycle - ANSWER-Cyclical changes in the ovaries occur in response
to hormones FSH and LH (Pg 57)
, What 2 hormones stimulate a response from the ovaries - ANSWER-Follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing Hormone
The ovarian Cycle has 2 phases what are they? (pg 56-57) - ANSWER-Follicular Phase
Luteal Phase
myometrium - ANSWER-the muscular middle layer of the walls of the corpus and
fundus that is responsible for the contractions of labor.
ovulation - ANSWER-releasing the mature ovum into the abdominal cavity, which
occurs on day 14 of a 28-day cycle.
prepuce - ANSWER-or foreskin; a layer of tissue that covers the glans of the penis.
seminiferous tubules - ANSWER-tiny coils of tissue in the lobes of the testis in which
spermatogenesis occurs.
spermatogenesis - ANSWER-production of sperm.
vas deferens - ANSWER-the muscular tube in which sperm begin their journey out of
the man's body.
vestibule - ANSWER-the area within the boundaries of the labia minora, which includes
the urethral meatus, vaginal opening, and Bartholin glands.