Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

27. The Reproductive System

Introduction to the Reproductive System

Anatomy & Physiology

27. The Reproductive System

Introduction to the Reproductive System

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Multiple Choice

The scrotum is homologous to which structure in the female reproductive system?

Clitoris

Ovaries

Labia minora

Labia majora

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Understand the concept of homologous structures: Homologous structures are anatomical features in males and females that develop from the same embryonic tissue during fetal development.

Review the embryological development of the external genitalia: Both male and female external genitalia originate from the same structures, such as the genital tubercle, urogenital folds, and labioscrotal swellings.

Identify the male structure in question: The scrotum is a part of the male reproductive system that houses the testes and is derived from the labioscrotal swellings during development.

Compare the female counterpart: In females, the labioscrotal swellings develop into the labia majora, which are the outer folds of the vulva. This makes the labia majora homologous to the scrotum.

Conclude the relationship: Based on embryological development, the scrotum in males is homologous to the labia majora in females, as both structures originate from the same embryonic tissue.