Before answering the questions below, log in to ADAM and review the following Clinical Animations about the Reproductive System a. Conception b. Fetal Development c. Formation of twins d. vasectomy
Next, view the clinical illustration a. Ectopic Pregnancy
Answer the following questions
1. How is a vasectomy performed? Be sure to cite the specific anatomical structures involved. How does this prevent pregnancy?
|A vasectomy is procedure used to prevent a man from ejaculating sperm. There are two methods for performing this procedure. The |
|conventional vasectomy uses one or more small incisions in the scrotum used to access the vas deferens. They take a small section |
|out of both vas deferens and either tie or carterize the ends then stitch the cuts. The second way is called no-scalpel vasectomy |
|where a small hole is punctured in the scrotum in which the vas deferens is pulled out and severed then the vas deferens are tied |
|or catrtarized. No stitches are required since the holes are so small. The man will still function normally with discharge during |
|orgasm just no sperm will be ejaculated. |
2. Where does fertilization take place?
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|Fertilization takes place in the fallopian tubes. Once the sperm penetrates the egg the egg changes so no other sperm can enter. |
3. At what stage of fetal development does implantation take place?
|The egg remains in the tube for around 3 to 4 days when it journeys to the uterus where it will attach to the uterus wall. Some |
|spotting may occur during the time of implantation. During this
