2.1 - The Structure And Function Of Reproductive Organs And Gametes

Question 1

Cellular structure that implants and becomes the embryo and the placenta.

Answer 1

Blastocyst

Question 2

Formed from a follicle after ovulation; produces progesterone.

Answer 2

Corpus luteum

Question 3

Inner lining of the uterus.

Answer 3

Endometrium

Question 4

Cluster of cells in the ovary that matures to release an ovum.

Answer 4

Follicle

Question 5

Sex cell containing the haploid chromosome number.

Answer 5

Gamete

Question 6

Cells in the testes found between the seminiferous tubules; produce ICSH.

Answer 6

Interstitial cell’s

Question 7

Hormone produced by the ovary that helps in the repair and thickening of the endometrium after menstruation.

Answer 7

Oestrogen

Question 8

Female sex organs in which ova are produced.

Answer 8

Ovaries

Question 9

Fine tube connecting an ovary to the uterus; location of fertilisation.

Answer 9

Oviduct

Question 10

Hormone produced by the ovary that thickens and vascularises the endometrium.

Answer 10

Progesterone

Question 11

Produced fluid that makes up part of the semen.

Answer 11

Prostate gland

Question 12

Glands producing fluids that forms part of the semen.

Answer 12

Seminal vesicles

Question 13

Very narrow tubes in the testes in which sperm cells are produced.

Answer 13

Seminiferous tubules

Question 14

Male sex organs responsible for the production of sperm.

Answer 14

Testes

Question 15

Steroid hormone produced by interstitial cells.

Answer 15

Testosterone

Question 16

Fertilised egg cell.

Answer 16

Zygote