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Reproductive System

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

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Can a fallopian tube pick up an egg released from the opposite ovary?

Yes. Your tubes aren't attached and are pliable, so it does happen that one tube will stretch to the other side and pick up the egg sometimes. This happened to me last month.

Why is hypothermia related to a decreased metabolic rate?

Hypothermia is defined as abnormally low body temperature. This condition requires treatment once the core body temperature reaches 95 degrees. Hypothermia causes a decrease in the rate of body functions. Normally, the body reacts in a protective manner by shivering whenever it starts to lose heat. At this point, if a person is only mildly hypothermic, removing them from the cold will remedy the situation. Continued exposure to the cold, and further loss of body heat, will result in the body beginning to shut down. The exposure causes the person to lose mental function ability, causing them to think unclearly and become confused and disoriented. There will be pronounced changes in the speech patterns of the exposed victim - such as slurring speech, and the person will experience profound difficulty in making decisions. Further exposure will result in the body losing it's basic protection abilities. A very clear sign that the person's body temperature is getting too low, is displayed whenever the person stops shivering. Shivering is one of the body's main defenses against heat loss, shivering contracts the muscles repeatedly producing heat in an attempt to raise the core body temp. It is after the body stops shivering, that the rest of the body's functions start to slow down and stop. It becomes more important for the body to regain the lost heat, that it stops performing uneccesary actions, such as the digestion of of food. Thus, the body, when in a profound hypothermic state, the metabolic rate of the affected individual will lower. Eventually, after a period of profoundly reduced mental capacity, the victim would go deeper into the state of shock, (greatly resembling drunkeness) into a state of lethargy, seeming very lazy, and lacking the motivation to continue. Finally the victim will lose consciousness, slipping into a catatonic state, and without immediate treatment, the victim will eventually lose their life. All in all - the metabolism is lowered with the rest of bodily functions as the body's core temperature drops.

Does the fallopian tubes house the fetus during pregnancy?

The uterus houses the fetus during pregnancy. The fallopian tubes are the site of fertilization, and carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus.

What are 3 parts of the sperm?

Each sperm cell has three parts: a head, middle piece, and tail. An acrosome at the head tip produces enzymes that help penetrate the female ovum (egg). During conception, chromosomes (genetic material) in the nucleus (cell control center) join with chromosomes in the ovum. The middle piece contains mitochondria, structures that provide energy for the sperm. The mitochondria are tightly spiraled around the axial filaments (contractile portion) of the flagellum (tail). Centrioles form the tail, which moves the sperm toward the ovum. An ejaculation (ejection of sperm from the penis) has 300 to 500 million sperm. http://www.besthealth.com/besthealth/bodyguide/reftext/html/repr_sys_fin.html

What is the corpus callosum made up of?

The corpus callosum is a thick band of nerve fibers that divide the cerebrum into the left and the right hemisphere. It connects the left and right sides of the brain allowing communication between both the hemispheres.

The functions of the corpus callosum are -

  • to allow communication between both the hemispheres of the brain
  • helps to maintain body balance and posture

What are the three main regions of the kidney in their correct sequence from outermost to innermost?

renal cortex > renal medulla > renal pelvis
1.renal medulla>renal pelvis>renal cortex

2.renal medulla>renal cortex>renal pelvis

3.renal cortex>renal medulla>renal pelvis

4.renal cortex>renal pelvis>renal medulla

Can the fertilized ovum be placed into the cervix?

In IVF, the fertilized ovum is normally placed much higher than the cervix. The ovum would not be able to move from the cervix to the uterus for implantation.

What is the function of the vas deferens?

The vas deferens (plural: vasa deferentia), also called ductus deferens, (Latin: "carrying-away vessel"; plural: ductus deferentes), is part of the male anatomy of many vertebrates ; they transport sperm from the epididymis in anticipation of ejaculation.

Why does your vagina get wet when you see the guy you like?

Because, Your're getting Excited (Or turned on). Your Genitals (Vagina Lips) will get wetter and slippier the more sexually aroused you become. (Which means wet or Horny.

Vaginal bleeding in a new born female infant is due to?

Estrogen passed through the umbilical cord from mother to daughter. (Maternal estrogen.)

How do the Endocrine and Reproductive systems work together?

The digestive system takes in the food and the excretory system removes the waste left over from the excess food.
The digestive system takes in the food and the excretory system removes the waste left over from the excess food.

What should you do if your hand bumps into a man's penis?

Just say "Excuse me" like you would if you bumped into him any other place. If you make a big deal of it, you and he will only be more embarrassed and anyone else around may also feel uncomfortable. Just act as you would if you brushed your hand against his hand by accident. Everyone will know you didn't intend it as a sexual gesture unless you react like that is what you did. Just think of it as any other part of his body, say excuse me, and then change the subject or continue what you were doing before it happened.

How is Androgenic alopecia transmitted?

It is sexually transmitted because it is caused by a defect in the gene of a X-chromosome caused by a combination of genetic predisposition and sufficient circulating androgen, but it is unclear as to whether the condition in women is the same as that in men.

What is the function of the seminal vesicles?

In male animals, the seminal vesicles are two pouches, each connected to one vas deferens. They produce an additional fluid that combines with the sperm to produce semen. The seminal vesicle is also called seminal gland. In some animals they also store the semen for later release.
Seminal Vesical- used by earthworm to store the semen while it matures. Contributed by: V.G = )
Often called as vescicular glands,seminal vescicles are present postero inferior to the urinary bladder of male mammals.They release a fluid which finally becomes semen.It is alkaline in nature and helps in neutralising the vaginal acidity