HLED 152 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Vas Deferens
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Test two notes: cowper s gland- protection of sperm during ejaculation, epididymis- tubes that carries sperm from the testes to the ductus deferens. Sperm matures as it passes through the epididymis so that it is ready to fertilize the ova by the time it ender the ductus (vas deferens: vas deferens. Tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to ejaculatory duct. Along way passes through scrotum: function of cervix. Allow flow of menstrual blood from uterus to vagina. Big role in childbirth: function of progesterone. Thickening the lining of the uterus each month. If pregnancy occurs progesterone is produced in the placenta: function of the prostate gland. Can be linked to tampon use , especially super-absorbent. Can be due to infection or cancer: 19 million new cases of stis occur each year in us. Almost half are teens: bacterium (curable) stds. Pid, pelvic inflammatory: viral (treatable ) stis.