AM Practice
Lab #10 Reproductive System
Student Learning Outcomes
Topic from
HAPS Learning Outcome
Guidelines
General functions of the 1. Describe the major functions of the male and female reproductive systems
male & female
reproductive systems
1. With respect to the gross anatomy, identify and describe the anatomy of the
male and female reproductive system, including the gonads, ducts,
accessory glands, associated support structures, and external genitalia.
Gross anatomy of the 2. With respect to microscopic anatomy:
male & female a. Identify and describe the reproductive and supporting cells of
reproductive systems the seminiferous tubules of the testis.
b. Identify and describe the different stages of follicular development
in the ovary, including the preovulatory follicle and the corpus luteum.
c. Identify and describe the histology of the uterine wall.
1. Discuss the relationship between the location of the testes and sperm
production.
2. Explain the role of the sustentacular cells and interstitial cells in
Specific roles of the sperm production.
male reproductive 3. Describe the pathway of sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the
organs
external urethral orifice of the penis.
4. Identify and describe the organs involved in semen production
5. Discuss the composition of semen and its role is sperm function.
1. Identify the structures of the mammary glands.
Mammary glands &
lactation
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AM Practice
Required Terms and Concepts for Lab # 10
Upon completion of this lab, the student should be able to identify the following on models, charts and/or text
figures as well as understand basic function.
Female Reproductive System bulb of vestibule
greater vestibular glands (Bartholin
Ovary/Ovaries glands)
Primordial follicle mammary glands
Primary follicle nipple
Secondary follicle areola
Mature follicle lactiferous ducts
Corpus luteum lactiferous sinus
Corpus albicans
Ligaments Male Reproductive System
ovarian ligament
broad ligament Scrotum
suspensory ligament Testis/Testes
round ligament of seminiferous tubules
uterus Uterine tubes rete testis
(fallopian) efferent ductules
infundibulum interstitial cells
fimbriae sustentacular (Sertoli) cells
ampulla spermatogonia
isthmus spermatids
uterine part sperm (spermatozoon; spermatozoa)
Uterus Epididymis
lumen Spermatic cord
fundus testicular arteries and veins
body ductus deferens
cervix ampulla
internal os Seminal vesicles
cervical canal Ejaculatory duct
external os Prostate gland
layers Bulbourethral (Cowper’s) gland
perimetrium Penis
myometrium glans penis
endometrium prepuce (foreskin)
Vagina urethra – prostatic, membranous,
vaginal orifice spongy
External genitalia external urethral orifice
mons pubis corpora cavernosa
labia majora corpus spongiosum
labia minora Dartos muscle
clitoris Cremaster muscle
external urethral orifice
vaginal orifice
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