Human Reproduction Flashcards
What is the primary male reproductive organ?
Testes
True or False: The female reproductive system includes the uterus.
True
Fill in the blank: The process of sperm production is called __________.
Spermatogenesis
What hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone
What is the main function of the ovaries?
To produce eggs and hormones
Which structure carries sperm from the testes to the urethra?
Vas deferens
Multiple Choice: What is the term for the release of an egg from the ovary? A) Ovulation B) Menstruation C) Fertilization
A) Ovulation
What is the term for fertilization occurring outside the female body?
In vitro fertilization
True or False: The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus.
True
What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?
To provide nutrients and oxygen to the fetus
Fill in the blank: The male reproductive system includes the __________, which produces seminal fluid.
Prostate gland
What is the typical duration of the menstrual cycle?
28 days
Multiple Choice: Which hormone triggers ovulation? A) Estrogen B) Luteinizing hormone C) Progesterone
B) Luteinizing hormone
What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
To transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus
True or False: Sperm can live in the female reproductive tract for several days.
True
What is the term for the stage of development immediately after fertilization?
Zygote
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the external part of the female reproductive system.
Vulva
What is the name of the hormone that maintains the uterine lining during pregnancy?
Progesterone
Multiple Choice: What is the average length of a human gestation period? A) 9 weeks B) 9 months C) 12 months
B) 9 months
What is the term for the period when a female is most fertile?
Ovulation
True or False: Both males and females produce sex hormones.
True
What structure develops from the fertilized egg and attaches to the uterine wall?
Blastocyst
Fill in the blank: The __________ is an organ that connects the fetus to the uterine wall.
Placenta
What is the role of the scrotum?
To regulate the temperature of the testes
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a barrier method of contraception? A) Condom B) Birth control pill C) IUD
A) Condom
True or False: Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years.
True
What is the primary purpose of the male reproductive system?
To produce and deliver sperm
