Lab Exercise 43
Lab Exercise 43
1. Go to Mastering A&P > Study Area > Study by lab manual exercise > Pre-lab Quiz > ex.43
physiology of reproduction: gametogenesis and the female cycles
Activity 2: Use PAL slides 1-10 AND Figures 43.3-43.4 on page 644 in lab manual to
complete this activity (examining events of spermatogenesis).
Urethra
Activity 4: Use PAL slides 11-29 AND Figure 43.6 on page 646 in lab manual to complete
this activity (examining oogenesis in the ovary).
Gametes
Activity 6: Use PAL slides 30-32 AND Figure 43.7 on page 648 in lab manual to complete
this activity (observing histological changes in the endometrium during the menstrual
cycle).
3. Go to Mastering A&P > Study Area > Study by lab manual exercise > Post-lab Quiz > activities
43.2 (Examining events of spermatogenesis), 43.4 (Examining oogenesis in ovary), and 43.6
(observing histological changes in the endometrium during the menstrual cycle).
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4. Complete the Review Sheet questions 1-16 and 19-21 on pages 651-654.
1. The following statements refer to events occurring during mitosis and/or meiosis. For each
statement, decide whether the event occurs in (a) mitosis only, (b) meiosis only, or (c) both
mitosis and meiosis.
5. The cell types seen in the seminiferous tubules are listed in the key. Match the correct cell
type or types with the description given below.
8. The sequence of events leading to gamete formation in the female begins during fetal
development. By the time the child is born, all viable oogonia have been converted to
___primary oocyctes ____.
In view of this fact, how does the total gamete potential of the female compare to that of the
male? _____________very cmaller and total number is already determined _____________
9. The female gametes develop in structures called follicles. Describe the structure of a
primordial follicle.
Structure which includes cap of follicle cell contains developing gamete
10. How are the primary and vesicular follicles anatomically different?
The primary is 1 or a small number of layered follicle cells , vesicular follicle has a large fluid
produced by the granulosa cell
13. Use the key to identify the cell type you would expect to find in the following structures.
The items in the key may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
15. The cellular products of spermatogenesis are four _____spermatids____; the final products
of oogenesis are one ___ovum_____ and three __polar________. What is the function of this
unequal cytoplasmic division seen during oogenesis in the female? _________to provide the
ovum or functional gamete with adequate nutritional reserves so that it can survive during its
journey to the uterus ________________
What is the fate of the polar bodies produced during oogenesis? ___they deteriorate _______
WHy? __they usually lack sustaining cyto plasma nutrient reserves____
16. For each statement below dealing with plasma hormone levels during the female ovarian
and menstrual cycles decide whether the condition in column A is usually (a) greater than or (b)
less than the condition in column B.
Column A Column B
19. The menstrual cycle depends on events within the female ovary. The stages of the
menstrual cycle are listed below. For each, note its approximate time span and the related
events in the uterus; and then to the right, record the ovarian events occurring simultaneously.
Pay particular attention to hormonal events.
20. Endometriosis occurs when fragments of endometrial tissue undergo retrograde (moving
backward) menstruation, resulting in displaced tissue that often attaches to the peritoneum of
the pelvic cavity. These fragments respond to hormonal changes, resulting in bouts of severe
pain even after menstruation has ended. Explain how the female anatomy contributes to the
ability of this tissue to relocate and attach to the peritoneum.
The lateral ends of the uterine tubes are open to receive ovulated occytes. If endometrial cells
migrate backward through the uterine tubes they can escape and deposit on the peritoneum
21. Natural family planning, or fertility awareness, is a method that can be used to achieve or
prevent pregnancy. It is based on the ability to predict ovulation. Measuring which hormone
would be the best predictor for ovulation, and why?
Luteinzing Hormone