Chapter 2
Our Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy
You need to know the locations and functions of the
following organs:
Males:
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penis
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corona
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scrotum
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testes
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seminiferous tubules
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epididymis
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vas deferens
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spermatic cord
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seminal vesicle
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prostate gland
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cowper's gland
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urethra
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meatus
Females:
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vulva
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mons pubis
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clitoris
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clitoral hood
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labia majora
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labia minora
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perineum
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vestibule
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vagina
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G Spot
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cervix
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os
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uterus
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endometrium
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fundus
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fallopian tubes
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fimbriae
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ovaries
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areola
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nipple
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mammary gland
You should also know the following:
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What is the difference between the root, shaft and glans
of the penis?
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What is the average size penis? Does penis size
affect sexual satisfaction in female partners? How does penis size vary
from person to person in the flacid vs erect state?
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How (physiologically) does the penis become erect?
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What is the inguinal canal? How do the testes form
inside the body but travel to outside the body during prenatal development?
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How is a testicular exam conducted? Why should men
conduct them?
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What is a vasectomy? How is it conducted? Can men still
ejaculate after a vasectomy?
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What is semen? How is it different than sperm?
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Why can women still get pregnant even if a couple uses
the withdrawl method of birth control?
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What glands contribute to the fluid in semen?
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Trace the path of the sperm from there development until
they leave the body during ejaculation?
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What are gonads?
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What kind of fluid does the seminal vesicles release?
What is it used for?
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What kind of fluid does the prostate gland release? What
is it used for?
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What kind of fluid does the cowpers glands release? What
is it used for?
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What are three common problems with the prostate gland?
What are some of their symptoms? What does a prostate exam consist of?
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What are two functions of the testes?
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What is spermatogenesis?
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List the organs of the vulva.
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What is an episiotomy? Where is the incision made?
Why are they not always necessary?
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What is the relationship between the G Spot and female
ejaculation?
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What is female ejaculation? Where does the ejaculate emerge
from? What does the ejaculate consist of?
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What happens in a pap smear?
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What are two functions of the ovaries?
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When does ovulation occur? When can conception occur?
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Trace the path of the egg from time of release until it
leaves the body.
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Is breast size related to amount of milk produced during
nursing? What determines breast size?
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How is a breast self exam conducted? What is the
best time of the menstrual cycle to conduct one?
This is not necessarily a complete list of topics covered.
Please consult your text and lecture notes for omissions.
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