[Answered] The Central Nervous System
The Central Nervous System
Marieb, et al. chapter 25
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Chapter-specific items
- General anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems
- Compare the major anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems.
- Identify male and female homologues of various reproductive system structures (e.g., ovary is homologous to the testis).
- Gross and microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive system
- Identify and describe the gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy of the testes.
- Where are interstitial cells located? What is their function?
- Identify and describe the gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy of the epididymis.
- Identify and describe the structure of the spermatic cord and reproductive ducts (e.g., ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra).
- Where is the ejaculatory duct located?
- Identify and describe the structure of accessory glands (i.e., seminal glands [seminal vesicles], prostate gland, bulbourethral glands).
- Identify and describe the structure of the male external genitalia (e.g., scrotum, penis).
- Describe the pathway of sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the urogenital orifice of the penis.
- Which erectile tissue does the urethra pass through? What is this portion of the urethra called?
- What are the components of the head of the sperm? Of the midpiece? Of the tail?
- Gross and microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive system
- Identify and describe the gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy of the ovaries.
- Identify and describe the gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy of the uterus and uterine tubes.
- Describe the pathway of the oocyte from the ovary to the uterus.
- Identify and describe the structure of the vagina.
- Identify and describe the structure of the external genitalia (e.g., mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, greater vestibular glands).
- Identify and describe the structure of the mammary glands.
- Spermatogenesis –
- Define spermatogenesis.
- Oogenesis and the ovarian cycle –
- Define oogenesis.
- Identify stages of ovarian follicle development during a typical ovarian cycle.
- Define ovulation.
- What type of tissue lines the uterine tubes? How does this aid in “capturing” the ovulated oocyte?
- Describe the location of each of the following structures: (a) fundus of the uterus, (b) infundibulum of the uterine tube, (c) endometrium.
- Uterine (menstrual) cycle
- Describe the anatomical changes in the uterine wall that occur during the uterine (menstrual) cycle.
- What is the corpus luteum, and what role does it play in the ovarian and uterine cycles?
Solution
- Compare the major anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems.
The male reproductive system is mainly made up of the penis, testicles, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, and glands (Bulbourethral, prostate, and seminal vesicle glands)
The female reproductive system is mainly made up of the vulva which is the external genitalia, the clitoris, the vestibule, Bartholin’s glands, vagina, cervix, uterus, two oviducts, and the two ovaries……………..Purchase the link to access the full answer @$8

