Biology 2404   A&P Basics    Reproductive Systems          Review Sheet              Dr. Weis


A. Male Reproductive System

            1. Give the location, gross and histological structure, function for the testes

            2. Describe and identify the normal anatomy for the male gamete (sperm)

3. Name and give the function of the components of the duct system of the male reproductive system.

            4. Name the accessory gland for the male and give their function

            5. Give the composition of semen

            6. Name the parts of the external male genitalia and give their function

            7. Define spermatogenesis, spermatocyte, spermatid, spermiogenesis

            8. Give the source and functions of testosterone

            9. Explain the hormonal control for testosterone release

            10. Name a problem / disease for each component of the male reproductive system

B. Female Reproductive System

            1. Give the location, gross & histological structure, function for the ovaries

            2. Describe and identify the normal anatomy for the female gamete (ova)

3. Name and give the function of the components of the duct system for the female

            4. Give the structure, function, and hormones that affect mammary tissue

            5. Give the composition of semen

            6. Name the parts of the external female genitalia and give their function

            7. Define oogenesis and oogonia

            8. Give the source and functions of the female hormones

            9. Explain the hormonal control for the ovarian and uterine cycles

            10. Name a problem / disease for each component of the female reproductive system

C. Development

            1. Define fertilization, cleavage, and gestation

            2. Name and define the events of the embryo regarding : zygote, cleavage, blastocyst

            3. Name and give the function of the hormones involved in embryonic & fetal development

            4. Define gastrulation

5. Name the three primary embryonic germ layers and their adult derivatives

            6. Name the four (4) extra embryonic membranes and their function

            7. Name four (4) changes that occur for the mother during pregnancy

            8. Name and define the three stages of labor

            9. Name two problems / diseases that occur during development

D. Explain the events that occur during the sexual response for males and females.

E. Name two aging changes that happen for the male and two changes for the female.

F. Explain relationship of the reproductive systems to the other body systems.