Discussion:
Acid-Base Balance and Reproductive Systems
1. How are carbonic and lactic acid produced?
2. Are fruits and vegetables acid-forming or base-forming foods?
3. Identify several acid-forming elements.
4. What is a physiological buffer?
5. What is the normal range of blood Ph?
6. Name the accessory glands of the male reproductive system.
7. List the genital ducts in the male.
8. List the supporting structures of the male reproductive system.
9. What is the tunica albuginea? How does it aid in dividing the testis into lobules?
10. What are the two primary functions of the testes?
11. Identify the essential and accessory organs in the female reproductive system.
12. Describe the three layers that compose the wall of the uterus.
13. Identify the vessels that supply blood to the uterus.
14. Define the term episiotomy.
15. Describe the hormonal changes during menopause.