ch 8

Question 1

pair of sex chromosomes determines
maleness.

Answer 1

XY .

Question 2

pair of sex chromosomes determines
femaleness

Answer 2

– XX

Question 3

Anatomical features
appearing at puberty that
distinguish males from
females

Answer 3

Secondary sex
characteristics

Question 4

Produce ova and sex
hormones

Answer 4

Ovaries

Question 5

Transport ova and sperm

Answer 5

Fallopian tube

Question 6

Receptacle for sperm and
organ in which fetus
develops

Answer 6

uterus

Question 7

Hollow tube that leads
from the cervix outside
the body

Answer 7

vagina

Question 8

transport
the ova to the uterus

Answer 8

fallopian tubes

Question 9

The ovaries release about
one ova every

Answer 9

month

Question 10

Lower part of the uterus
* Secretes mucus

Answer 10

cervix

Question 11

time of ovum release

Answer 11

ovulation

Question 12

Erotically sensitive organ
located above vaginal
opening

Answer 12

clitoris

Question 13

Network of milk glands
and ducts embedded in
fatty tissue
* Secondary sexual
characteristic

Answer 13

breasts

Question 14

Relatively short exit tube
for urine

Answer 14

urethra

Question 15

Infection of the urethra/
bladder, usually by
bacteria
* Causes burning urination
and frequent urge to
urinate

Answer 15

uti urinary tract infection

Question 16

vaginal inflammation characterized by:
– Irritation or itching
– Redness or swelling of the vagina and vulva
– Unusual discharge
– Discomfort or burning sensation when urination
– Disagreeable odor (sometimes)
* Commonly referred to as a yeast infection

Answer 16

vulvovaginitis/vaginitis

Question 17

Hormones from here influence
the release of follicle-
stimulating hormone
(FSH) and luteinizing
hormone (LH)

Answer 17

hypothalamus

Question 18

Abdominal pain and cramping that usually occurs
during the first day of menstruation

Answer 18

dysmenorrhea

Question 19

Combination of mood swings, depression,
irritability, and anxiety
* Severe enough to impair personal functioning

Answer 19

premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Question 20

interruption or cessation of regular menstrual periods usually caused by psychological stress,
depression, fatigue, or severe calorie
restriction

Answer 20

amenorrhea

Question 21

first menstruation of a young woman usually between 12-13 (now 9-12)

Answer 21

menarche

Question 22

normal and gradual cessation of ovulation and menstruation

Answer 22

maenopause

Question 23

produce sperms and sex hormones

Answer 23

testes

Question 24

transports sperm from testes to penis

Answer 24

sperm ducts

Question 25

location of testes that keeps testes cool for sperm production

Answer 25

scrotum

Question 26

formed as sperm move out of the body and mix with secretions of seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and cowpers glands

Answer 26

semen