Chapter 19 - Reproductive System

Question 1

What are the functions of the testes?

Answer 1

Produces sperm and secretes male sex hormones

Question 2

Produces sperm and secretes male sex hormones

Answer 2

Function of the testes

Question 3

What is the epididymis?

Answer 3

Tube that extends from the testes to the urethra

Question 4

Tube that extends from the testes to the urethra

Answer 4

Epididymis

Question 5

What is the function of the prostate gland?

Answer 5

Surrounds the proximal urethra and secretes milky, alkaline fluid to neutralize the sperm

Question 6

Surrounds the proximal urethra and secretes milky, alkaline fluid to neutralize the sperm

Answer 6

Prostate gland

Question 7

How many chambers does the scrotum have?

Answer 7

2

Question 8

What is the function of the scrotum?

Answer 8

Encloses and regulates the temperature of the testes

Question 9

Encloses and regulates the temperature of the testes

Answer 9

Scrotum

Question 10

What is the function of the penis?

Answer 10

Conveys urine and semen and has sensitive nerve endings

Question 11

Conveys urine and semen and has sensitive nerve endings

Answer 11

Penis

Question 12

What are the male sex hormones?

Answer 12

Androgens and testosterone

Question 13

What is puberty?

Answer 13

Hormones produced rapidly between the ages of 13 and 15

Question 14

Hormones produced rapidly between the ages of 13 and 15

Answer 14

Puberty

Question 15

Actions of testosterone:

Answer 15

Enlargement of testes; increased body hair; voice change; thickening of skin; muscular growth; bone growth

Question 16

Female reproductive organs:

Answer 16

Ovary, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, clitoris

Question 17

What are the functions of the ovaries?

Answer 17

Produces the eggs and secretes female hormones

Question 18

Produces the eggs and secretes female hormones

Answer 18

Ovary

Question 19

What are the functions of the uterine tubes?

Answer 19

Carries eggs to uterus and produces mucus

Question 20

Carries eggs to uterus and produces mucus

Answer 20

Uterine tubes

Question 21

Characteristics of the uterus:

Answer 21

Hollow, muscular organ; size can change drastically - 500 times the normal size during pregnancy

Question 22

Hollow, muscular organ; size can change drastically - 500 times the normal size during pregnancy

Answer 22

Uterus

Question 23

What is the function of the vagina?

Answer 23

Conveys uterine secretions; also acts as the birth canal

Question 24

Conveys uterine secretions; also acts as the birth canal

Answer 24

Vagina

Question 25

Characteristics of the clitoris:

Answer 25

Highly sensitive; produces pleasure

Question 26

Highly sensitive; produces pleasure

Answer 26

Clitoris

Question 27

Female sex hormones:

Answer 27

Estrogen and progesterone

Question 28

Estrogen

Answer 28

Stimulates the enlargement of the vagina, ovaries, uterine tubes and uterus; breast development

Question 29

Stimulates the enlargement of the vagina, ovaries, uterine tubes and uterus; breast development

Answer 29

Estrogen

Question 30

Progesterone

Answer 30

Promotes changes during the menstrual cycle; affects mammary glands in the breasts

Question 31

Promotes changes during the menstrual cycle; affects mammary glands in the breasts

Answer 31

Progesterone