After reading and studying this chapter, the successful student should be able to:
1. Describe the components of the testes and outline their embryological and fetal development.
2. Summarize the events of meiosis in the production of spermatozoa and describe the functional anatomy of a mature spermatozoon.
3. Explain meiosis and early spermiogenesis within the seminiferous tubules.
4. Explain the roles played by the male reproductive tract and accessory glands in the functional maturation, nourishment, storage, and transport of spermatozoa.
5. Describe the structures and functions of the penis.
6. Explain the roles of regulatory hormones and testosterone in the establishment and maintenance of male sexual function.
7. Describe the anatomy of the ovaries, uterus, and associated structures.
8. Outline the processes of meiosis and oogenesis in the ovaries.
9. Describe the structure, histology, and functions of the uterine tubes and uterus.
10. Identify the phases and events of the uterine cycle.
11. Describe the structure, histology, and functions of the vagina.
12. Discuss the structure and function of the mammary glands.
13. Summarize the hormonal regulation of the female reproductive cycles.
14. Discuss various birth control strategies and their associated risks.
15. Discuss several common reproductive disorders.
PRACTICE QUIZ
1. Name the site of spermatogenesis within the testis. __________________________________
1. Name the muscles within the scrotum that can draw the testis close to the body to warm them for proper sperm production. ____________________________________________________
1. Name the storage site for maturing sperm. _________________________________________
1. Name the accessory gland that produces the majority of the liquid in seamen. _____________
1. Which of the erectile masses directly surrounds the urethra? ___________________________
1. How many sperm are produced during spermatogenesis? _____________________________
1. What is one significant difference between meiosis during spermatogenesis versus oogenesis? ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Name the funnel-shaped portion of the uterine tubes. ________________________________
1. Name the incomplete partition of the vagina that is often ruptured during the female’s first coitus. _____________________________________________________________________
1. Name the rounded ridge over the female’s pubic bone where pubic hair develops. ___________________________________________________________________________
1. Name the pigmented portion of the breast. _________________________________________
1. In a 28 day menstrual cycle, approximately what day does ovulation occurs. ______________
1. Which hormone stimulates ovulation? ____________________________________________
1. After ovulation, the graafian follicle becomes enlarged and forms the ____________________.
1. Which hormone secreted by the corpus luteum is associated with the thickening of the endometrium? _______________________________________________________________
1. Name the hormone that surges after menstruation ends (day 6-13). _____________________
1. ________________________________________________ are the organs of milk production.
1. the finger-like projections found at the terminal end of each oviduct______________