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Ryan and Megan’s Story - Research Paper

Ryan and Megan’s Story

Unit 10 Case Study 1: Ryan and Megan’s Story
Anatomy and Physiology

A. Ryan mentioned a semen discharge. What four glands contribute to semen?

According to Jenkins and Tortora (2013), the four glands that contribute to semen are the seminiferous tubules, seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands.

B. One reliable birth control method that Ryan is unlikely to select at this time in his life is a vasectomy. What is a vasectomy, and what happens to the man’s sperm after this procedure?

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure done to a person for the purpose of permanent birth control. Ryan would not make a suitable candidate for a vasectomy due to his age (young ...

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sperm cell has a center section that encompasses mitochondria which provide the energy (ATP) for propulsion of sperm to the secondary oocyte and for sperm metabolism. In addition to the mitochondria, the seminal vesicle ducts discharge an alkaline, sticky fluid that contains fructose; this fructose is used for ATP manufacture by sperm as well. However, after about 48 hours the sperm will have run out of both and will not be able to survive (Jenkins & Tortora, 2013, p. 937).

D. Megan is hoping to become pregnant someday. When that day comes, in which part of her body would fertilization of her secondary oocyte likely occur?

A sperm cell usually meets and enters a secondary oocyte in the ampulla of the Fallopian tube; however infiltration in the pelvic cavity is not unusual (Jenkins & Tortora, 2013, p. 950).

E. How could damage to Megan’s uterine tubes complicate fertilization or pregnancy?

The mucosal lining of her fallopian tube contains ciliated ...

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Added: 9/30/2014 07:47:27 PM
Submitted By: jnj2337
Category: Health & Medicine
Type: Premium Paper
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