Exam 47: Growth and Development

Explain the theories of aging discussed in this chapter.

The external os opens into the vagina.

In light-skinned women, the areola and nipple of the breasts change color from pale pink to brown early in pregnancy.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Post-morula stage of developing embryo; hollow ball of cells

Birth weight generally doubles during the first _____ months and then _____.

Select four systems and explain the effects of aging on each system.

The time it takes for a fertilized egg to develop in the uterus is called gestation.

The process of spermatogenesis forms _____ spermatozoa, each with _____ chromosomes.

The female reproductive system can provide nutrition for the offspring even after birth.

The endometrium of the uterus increases in size until ovulation and then slowly decreases in size until menstruation.

Salpingitis may readily spread to become peritonitis.

After menopause, the production of estrogen and gonadotropin drop off drastically.

In the female reproductive system, which of the following does not assist the sperm in reaching the egg?

The main lactiferous ducts converge toward the nipple of the breast but empty into lactiferous sinuses before reaching the nipple.

The ovaries are also endocrine organs.

The cervical canal is between the external os and the vagina.

The vagina is a tubular organ situated anterior to the urethra and bladder and posterior to the rectum.

The clitoris contains erectile tissue that becomes filled with blood during the sexual response.

The hormones in the contraceptive pills and implants can have widespread side effects on systems other than the reproductive system.

Stan and Dan are twins. Stan suffers from kidney disease. The physicians said Stan can receive Dan's kidney with very little chance of rejection. Explain why.