Genitourinary System (GU): Anatomy/Functions and Systems Flashcards

(20 cards)

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Q

What are the muscles of the Pelvic Diaphragm?

A

Levator Ani: Pubococcygeus, Puborectalis, Iliococcygeus, and Coccygeus (Ishiococcygeus)

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What are the muscles of the Urogenital Diaphragm?

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Deep Transverse Perineal, Urethrae Sphincter

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What are the muscles of the Urogenital Triangle?

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  • Female: Bulbovacernosus, Ischiocavernosus, Superficial Transverse Perineal
  • Male: Bulbospongiosus, Ischiocavernosus, Superficial Transverse Perineal
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What are the muscles of the Anal Triangle?

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Internal/External Anal Sphincter

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Female Genital System

What is the function of the External Genitalia?

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This provides protection and hydration of vaginal tissue and urethra

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Female Genital System

What is the function of the Vagina?

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  • Receptacle for male sperm
  • Birth canal
  • Excretory duct for menstrual fluid
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Female Genital System

What is the function of the Uterus?

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  • Houses the fetus during development
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Female Genital System

What is the function of the Uterine Tube?

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  • Provides transport for the ovum from the ovary for fertilization and implantation within the uterus
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Female Genital System

What is the function of the Ovaries?

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  • Produces hormones such as estrogen and progesterone
  • Storage of oocytes prior to ovulation
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Male Genital System

What is the function of the Penis?

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  • External genitalia that expels urin during voiding and semen during the act of copulation
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Male Genital System

What is the function of the Scrotum?

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  • Cutaneous fibromuscular external sac for the testes, ductus deferens, epididymis, nerves, and blood verssels
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Male Genital System

What is the function of the Testes?

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  • Produce sperm and hormones such as testosterone
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Male Genital System

What is the function of the Ductus/Vas deferens?

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  • Carries sperm from the testes to the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct
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Male Genital System

What is the function of the Epididymis?

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  • Encased within the scrotum and stores sperm
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Male Genital System

What is the function of the Seminal Vesicles?

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  • Internal tubes that secrete a thick fluid to combine with sperm within the ejeaculatory duct
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16
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Male Genital System

What is the function of the Prostate?

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  • Produces and secretes fluid to combine with sperm, seminal vesicle fluid, and bulbourethral gland to create semen
17
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Renal System

What is the function of the Kidneys?

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  • Removes water, salt, and metabolic waste from the blood through excretion of urine
  • Contribute to homeostasis including: Acid-base balance, regulation of electrolyte concentration, control of blood volume, and regulation of blood pressure through the control of hormones secreted into the bloodstream
18
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Renal System

What is the function of the Ureters?

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  • Muscular tubes connecting the kidneys to the urinary bladder to transport urine
19
Q

Renal System

What is the function of the Urinary bladder?

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  • Temporary muscular reservoir for urine
20
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Renal System

What is the function of the Urethra?

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  • Muscular tube for excretion of urine
  • Semen transport during ejaculation in males