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22.5: Laboratory Activities and Assignment

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    Laboratory Activities and Assignment

    Part 1: Review of the Reproductive Systems

    1. Label the structures listed below on the diagram of the female genitalia below.

    • anus
    • cervix
    • clitoris
    • external os
    • fornix
    • greater vestibular gland
    • labia majora
    • labia minora
    • ovarian ligament
    • ovary
    • rectum
    • urethra
    • urethral opening
    • uterine tube
    • uterus
    • vagina
    • vaginal opening

    Female reproductive figure for labeling

    2. Label the structures listed below on the diagram of internal female genitalia below.

    • cervical canal
    • cervix
    • endometrium
    • external os
    • fimbriae
    • fundus of the uterus
    • internal os
    • left ampulla of uterine tube
    • left infundibulum of uterine tube
    • left isthmus of uterine tube
    • left ovarian ligament
    • left ovary
    • left uterine tube
    • myometrium
    • perimetrium
    • right ampulla of uterine tube
    • right infundibulum of uterine tube
    • right isthmus of uterine tube
    • right ovarian ligament
    • right ovary
    • right Uterine tube
    • rugae of vagina
    • uterus
    • vagina

    Female reproductive figure for labeling

    3. Label the structures listed below on the diagram of the external female genitalia.

    • anus
    • clitoris
    • clitoral hood
    • labia majora
    • labia minora
    • mons pubis
    • perineum
    • urethral opening
    • vaginal opening
    • vulva

    Female reproductive figure for labeling

    4. Label the structures listed below on the diagram of the male genitalia below.

    • anus
    • bulb of the penis
    • bulbourethral gland
    • corpus cavernosum
    • corpus spongiosum
    • ejaculatory duct
    • epididymis
    • external urethral orifice
    • glans penis
    • membranous urethra
    • prostate gland
    • prostatic urethra
    • rectum
    • scrotum
    • seminal vesicle
    • shaft of the penis
    • spongy urethra
    • urinary bladder
    • vas deferens

    Male reproductive figure for labeling

    5. Label the structures listed below on the diagram of the male genitalia below.

    • bulbourethral gland
    • corpus cavernosum
    • corpus spongiosum
    • ejaculatory duct
    • epididymis
    • external urethral orifice
    • glans penis
    • membranous urethra
    • prostate gland
    • prostatic urethra
    • seminal vesicle
    • shaft of the penis
    • spongy urethra
    • urinary bladder
    • vas deferens

    Male reproductive figure for labeling

    7. On the figure above, number the structures spermatozoa pass through to exit the male reproductive system from where spermatids are created (#1) to the point where they exit the body.

    8. On the figure above, add a star (*) next to the name of each structure that contributes to semen.

    9. Label the structures listed below on the diagram of the male genitalia below.

    • body of epididymis
    • efferent ductule
    • head of epididymis
    • lobule of seminiferous tubules
    • rete testes
    • seminiferous tubules
    • spermatic cord
    • spermatic/testicular arteries
    • spermatic/testicular nerves
    • spermatic/testicular veins
    • straight tubules
    • tail of epididymis
    • tunica albuginea
    • tunica vaginalis
    • vas deferens

    Male reproductive figure for labeling

    10.Match the structure listed in the table below with its corresponding description.

    Name of Structure

    Description

    _____ vas deferens

    1. produce sperm and testosterone

    _____ areola

    2. small convoluted tubules and site of spermatogenesis

    _____ testes

    3. conduct sperm to the urethra during ejaculation

    _____ mammary gland

    4. produces an ovum, estrogen, and progesterone

    _____ fimbriae

    5. a gland in mammals that produces milk

    _____ corpus cavernosum and corpus spongiosum

    6. ducts that carry milk from the mammary glands to the nipple

    _____ labia major

    7. pigmented area around the nipple

    _____ seminiferous tubules

    8. the larger outer folds of the vulva surrounding the inner folds; contain adipose tissue and hair

    _____ ovaries

    9. erectile tissues that form the bulk of the penis

    _____ lactiferous ducts

    10. small fingerlike projections at the end of the fallopian tubes

    Part 2: Histology of the Reproductive Systems

    1. Obtain the slides listed below that are available for today’s lab.
    2. Focus on each sample and identify the structures listed for each type of tissue.
    3. Indicate the total magnification you make each illustration at in the space provided.
    4. Illustrate each tissue you observe with the microscope at the magnification you listed.
    5. Label each illustration with the structures listed for each.

    Ovary

    More than one illustration at more than one magnification will be required to illustrate and label all structures

    Label the tissue with: serosa, medulla, cortex, tunica albuginea, follicles, primordial follicles, primary follicles, secondary follicles, antral spaces, primary oocytes, corpus luteum, atretic follicles

    Location for tissue illustration.

    Location for tissue illustration.

    Location for tissue illustration.

    Testis

    More than one illustration at different magnifications and possibly of different slides will be necessary to illustrate and label all structures listed.

    Label the tissue with: testis, epididymis, vas deferens, tunica albuginea, tunica vaginalis, seminiferous tubules, lumen of seminiferous tubule, spermatogonia, primary spermatocyte, secondary spermatocyte, spermatid

    Location for tissue illustration.

    Location for tissue illustration.

    Part 3: Reproductive Systems Laboratory Activities

    Labeling Male Reproductive Anatomical Model(s)

    1. Use the anatomical model(s) provided to your group.
    2. As a group, identify the structures listed below.
    3. Write each of the following structures on masking tape or labeling tape (with correct spelling) and stick onto the model to label each structure.
    • bulb of the penis
    • bulbourethral gland
    • corpus cavernosum
    • corpus spongiosum
    • cremaster muscle
    • dartos muscle
    • ejaculatory duct
    • epididymis
    • external urethral orifice
    • glans penis
    • lobules
    • membranous urethra
    • prepuce
    • prostate gland
    • prostatic urethra
    • rete testes
    • scrotum
    • scrotal septum
    • seminal vesicle
    • seminiferous tubules
    • shaft of the penis
    • spermatic cord
    • spongy urethra
    • straight tubules
    • testis
    • vas deferens

    4. When you are done, ask your instructor to verify the labeling is correct.

    Instructor Signature Confirming Correct Labeling: ___________________

    5. Take a photo of your anatomical model for future reference for studying.

    Labeling Female Reproductive Anatomical Model(s)

    1. Use the anatomical model(s) provided to your group.
    2. As a group, identify the structures listed below.
    3. Write each of the following structures on masking tape or labeling tape (with correct spelling) and stick onto the model to label each structure.
    • ampulla of uterine tube
    • areola
    • breast
    • broad ligament
    • cervical canal
    • cervix
    • clitoris
    • clitoral hood
    • endometrium
    • external os
    • external urethral orifice
    • fimbriae
    • fornix
    • infundibulum of uterine tube
    • internal os
    • isthmus of uterine tube
    • labia majora
    • labia minora
    • lactiferous duct
    • lactiferous sinus
    • lobe of mammary gland
    • lobule of mammary gland
    • mammary glands
    • mons pubis
    • myometrium
    • nipple
    • ovarian ligament
    • ovary
    • perimetrium
    • rugae of the vagina
    • uterine tube
    • uterus
    • vagina
    • vaginal orifice
    • vulva

    4. When you are done, ask your instructor to verify the labeling is correct.

    Instructor Signature Confirming Correct Labeling: ___________________

    5. Take a photo of your anatomical model for future reference for studying.

    Attributions

    Part 1: Review of Reproductive Systems

    Part 2: Histology of the Reproductive Systems

    Part 3: Reproductive Systems Laboratory Activities


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