Bootcamp Chapter 12

Question 1

Why do some organisms resort to sexual reproductions when environmental conditions are not ideal?

Answer 1

sexual reproduction is slower and produce fewer offspring

Question 2

______ are the primordial sperm cells that are made in the ___ ___ of the testicle. Some undergo completion of the first and second meiotic division to form _____

Answer 2

spermatogonia, seminiferous tubule, spermatids

Question 3

What region of the sperm contains the highest amount of mitochondria?

Answer 3

mid piece

Question 4

Describe the functions of the following features of the male reproductive system

Sertoli cells 
Epididymis
Vas Deferens
Ejaculatory Ducts
Urethra 
Seminal Vesicle
Prostate Gland
Bulbourethral Gland

Answer 4

Sertoli cells - nourish developing sperm cells

Epididymis - sperm storage

Vas deferens - move sperm towards ejaculatory ducts

Urethra - ejaculate sperm out of penis

Seminal vesicle - provides sperm with nutrients and mucus

Prostate - makes sperm more basic

Bulbo - produce thick mucus

Question 5

Pathway of sperm through the body?

Answer 5

SEVen UP

semi tubules, epididymis, vas deverens, ejaculatory duct, urethra, penis

Question 6

FSH and LH will help what processes in males?

Answer 6

FSH - helps stimulate sperm development

LH - stimulates leydig cells to make testosterone

Question 7

What phase do female sex cells remain in until puberty?

After puberty and ovulation, secondary oocyte will remain in what phase until fertilization?

Answer 7

meiosis I

metaphase II

Question 8

What hormone maintains the corpus luteum?

Answer 8

HcG