Chapters 35, 39

Question 1

seminiferous tubules

Answer 1

sperm formation begins here; in testis

Question 2

epididymis

Answer 2

sperm maturation and storage

Question 3

vas deferens

Answer 3

rapid transport of sperm

Question 4

bulbourethral gland

Answer 4

produce lubricating mucus

Question 5

LS, FSH

Answer 5

secretions of anterior lobe of pituitary gland; controlled by hypothalamus; cause Leydig cells to secrete testosterone

Question 6

spermatagonia -> 1, 2 spermatocyte -> early spermatid -> late spermatid -> immature sperm

Question 7

PSA test

Answer 7

of prostate specific antigens

Question 8

ovaries

Answer 8

oocyte production and maturation, sex hormones

Question 9

uterus

Answer 9

chamber where new individual develops

Question 10

cervix

Answer 10

mucus secretion that enhanvces sperm mvt into uterus

Question 11

follicular

Answer 11

stage 1 menstrual; endometrium breaks down and rebuilds; oocyte maturation

Question 12

ovulation

Answer 12

stage 2 menstrua; release of oocyte from ovary

Question 13

luteal

Answer 13

stage 3 menstrual; corpus luteum forms; endometrium thickens

Question 14

GnRH

Answer 14

hypothalamus (hormone)

Question 15

oral contraceptives

Answer 15

• contain synthetic estrogen, progesterone
• hypothalamus fails to signal start of development of an ovarian follicle
• ovulation ceases

Question 16

vasectomy

Answer 16

vas deferns cut to prevent sperm from reaching urethra

Question 17

prostate enlargement

Answer 17

as men grow older; gland presses on urethra, causing urination and bladder problems

Question 18

HPV

Answer 18

virus easily spread by skin-to-skin contact during sex; causes cancer

Question 19

high FSH levels

Answer 19

more likely twins

Question 20

ruptures to release oocyte

Answer 20

uterus lining

Question 21

release an oocyte

Answer 21

ovaries

Question 22

FSH levels

Answer 22

high until ovulation, then drops

Question 23

estrogen, progesterone levels

Answer 23

low until ovulation, then shoots up

Question 24

tubal ligation

Answer 24

remove short section from each oviduct (tie or ligate other ends)