Control of Reproduction

Question 1

Testicles

Answer 1

Two small egg shaped, found in scrotum beneath penis

Question 2

Ovaries

Answer 2

Two small oval shaped, found on either side of uterus inside lower abdomen

Question 3

Corpus Luteum

Answer 3

Temporary collection of cells (composed of scar tissue) that forms on ovaries every menstrual cycle after ovulation –> degenerate after few days unless woman is pregnant

Question 4

Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

Answer 4

Made in hypothalamus; targets anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH

Question 5

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 5

Made in anterior pituitary; targets testes to stimulate sperm production, and ovaries to stimulate egg production

Question 6

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 6

Made in anterior pituitary; targets testes to stimulate release of testosterone, and ovaries to stimulate release of estrogen and stimulate production of corpus luteum

Question 7

Estrogen

Answer 7

Made in ovaries; targets all cells; maintains secondary sexual characteristics and function of ovaries

Question 8

Testosterone

Answer 8

Made in testes; targets all cells; maintains secondary sexual characteristics and function of testes, and supports sperm development

Question 9

Progesterone

Answer 9

Made in corpus luteum; targets ovaries; prepares uterus (specifically uterine lining) for pregnancy, prevents further ovulation, and maintains placenta if pregnancy occurs