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Reproductive System

Questions about the organs, cells and hormones associated with sexual reproduction.

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What organs are included in the male reproductive system?

The male reproductive glands are the testes (singular testis), also known as the testicles.

When should females start having yearly reproductive system checkups?

When they have a problem, when they become sexually active or are sexually assaulted, or at age 18 or 21, depending on whom you ask. The content of the exam will depend on the patient's history.

What is the correct sequence for sperm traveling through the organs of the male reproductive system?

The movement of sperm through the male reproductive system begins in the testes where sperm are produced. From there, the sperm move through the epididymis, the vas deferens and finally through the urethra.

'Where does the egg mature in the female reproductive system?

In the Female Reproductive System, an Egg Matures in either ONE of the TWO Ovaries; this occurs approximately every 28 days.

When an Egg Matures in the Ovary, it is then Released into the fallopian tube, this is called Ovulation. Anytime after Ovulation (and before Menstruation), the Mature Egg is available for fertilization. During Ovulation and immediately after, the uterus lining thickens in preperation for a fertilized egg.

If, however, the Egg is NOT fertilized then the Unfertilized Egg, the thickened uterus lining, as well as some blood and fluids is shed; this happens approximately every 28 days and is known as Menstruation.

What nine parts of the male and female reproductive system are either exactly the same or similar?

The nine parts of the male and female reproductive system that are similar or exactly the same include the gonads (testes and ovaries), gametes (sperm and egg cells), and structures like the fallopian tubes (oviducts) and hormones such as estrogen and testosterone.

What happens to a released egg when it is fertilized and unfertilized?

if it is fertilized by sperm it becomes a zygote that embeds itself into the lining on uterus The placenta, which is especially prepared for this event once a month

if it is not fertilized it breaks down after a couple of days which signals for the uterus to dispose of the lining in what is seen as menstrual bleeding.

What structure moves a sperm through female reproductive system?

Cilia lining the fallopian tubes help propel sperm through the female reproductive system. The contractions of the smooth muscle in the fallopian tubes also aid in moving sperm towards the egg for fertilization.

Where in the female does the fusion of the gametes take place?

in her ovules(wrong its fallopian tubes)

Improved answer:

A technique in which the male and female germ cells required to begin formation of a human embryo are injected into a woman's fallopian tubes of the female for fertilization. This technique is one of the methods doctors use to overcome infertility, the inability of couples to produce offspring on their own.

Gametes (germ cells) in males are the spermatozoa, or sperm, and those in females are ova, or eggs. After a sperm fertilizes an egg in the fallopian tubes, the egg implants itself in the uterus (womb), a hollow organ that lodges and nourishes the embryo during its development.

The term "intrafallopian" means "inside the fallopian tubes." ("Intra," a Latin word, means "within" or "inside.") Thus, in the GIFT technique, fertilization takes place inside the body of the female. By contrast, in the technique of in vitro fertilization (IVF), eggs are fertilized outside the body.

"Gamete" is derived from the Greek word "gamete" (wife) and "gamein" (to marry).

What specialized cell are produced in male and female reproductive system?

sperm

or an egg. Each contain 1/2 the total DNA of a normal cell. The sperm and egg combine to put these two halves together and create a new DNA combination that is unique to the individual (unless they have an identical sibling/s)

How do STDs affect the reproductive system?

STDs can cause inflammation and damage to the reproductive organs, leading to conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, ectopic pregnancies, and increased risk of miscarriages. Some STDs can also be transmitted to a fetus during pregnancy or childbirth, impacting the health of the newborn.

When provided with an appropriate model or diagram and identify the organs of the female reproductive system and discuss the general function of each?

Uterus -is the place where babies are held during pregnancy. The uterus cleanses itself through monthly menstruation.

Ovaries houses and produces female eggs

cervix---supports the female organs

fallopian tubes transports eggs

vagina female sex organ

What glands are not a paired accessory gland of the male reproductive system?

The prostate gland is not a paired accessory gland of the male reproductive system. It is a single, unpaired gland located beneath the bladder and surrounds the urethra.

What structure of the male reproductive system is shared with the urinary system?

  • The external male genitalia are the penis and the scrotum, which contains two testicles.
  • The internal male genitalia includes the remaining structures of the male reproductive system.

What is the monthly cycle of changes that occurs in the female reproductive system called?

The monthly cycle of changes that occurs in the female reproductive system is called the menstrual cycle. This cycle involves the maturation and release of an egg, preparation of the uterus for potential pregnancy, and shedding of the uterine lining if pregnancy does not occur.

What part of the female reproductive system nourishes and develops the fertilized egg?

The uterus is the part of the female reproductive system that nourishes and develops the fertilized egg. After fertilization, the egg implants in the lining of the uterus where it continues to grow and develop into a fetus.

How does smokeless tobacco affect the male reproductive organs?

Smokeless tobacco does not affect the reproductive organs of either male or female. It contains nicotine, a mild stimulant, which has similar effects of caffeine on the cardiovascular system, but other than that it is basically harmless (see tobaccoharmreduction.org for more information on the risks associated with smokeless tobacco). The reason for its benignness compared to smoking is that it does not contain the thousands of chemicals and carcinogens that a lit cigarette does.

Cigarettes are cancerous because of the combustion. The moment a cigarette is lit on fire, thousands of chemicals and carcinogens are created and inhaled into the lungs (a sensitive organ that bypasses many of the body's natural defenses). Smokeless tobacco is absorbed through the tissues of the mouth, and does not contain the thousands of chemicals found in smoke. Many public health sites claim that smokeless tobacco causes cancer, however, this is rarely backed up (look for references to studies for claims like these; there are rarely any at all and those that are referenced are very old or poorly done). If I could point you to one excellent study on the effects of smokeless tobacco and cancer it would be this recent meta-analysis of the majority of good research done thus far, which can be found here: http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1741-7015-7-36.pdf

According to the National Cancer Institute, there is a definite cause and effect between use of smokeless tobacco and cancer of the oral cavity. Smokeless tobacco has 28 chemicals that have been found to cause cancer. See the related link for more information.

How long will a species be able to survive if the females are able to reproduce but only half can?

If only half of the females can reproduce, the species' population will gradually decline over time, as the reproduction rate will be lower than necessary to sustain the population. Factors such as genetic diversity, environmental conditions, and competition with other species will also impact the species' survival. Ultimately, without a sufficient number of females reproducing, the species may face extinction.

What hormone is responsible for differentiation of male reproductive organ during fetal life?

The hormone responsible for differentiation of the male reproductive organs during fetal life is dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is derived from testosterone and plays a key role in the development of male external genitalia.

What is the main function of the reproductive seminal vesticles?

The main function of the seminal vesicles is to produce and store fluid that makes up a significant portion of semen. This fluid provides nutrients and protection for sperm, aiding in their motility and ability to fertilize an egg during sexual reproduction.

What is the fornix in the female reproductive system?

The fornix is a recessed area in the upper vagina where the cervix protrudes into the vaginal space. It is divided into anterior, posterior, and lateral fornices and is important for gynecological examinations as well as during sexual intercourse.

Which part of the male reproductive system is at particular risk after middle age?

The prostate gland is at particular risk after middle age. Conditions such as prostate enlargement and prostate cancer become more common as men age. Regular screenings and check-ups are important to monitor the health of the prostate.