(+) Human Reproductive System

Question 1

The molecular units of human identity, through reproduction.

Answer 1

genes

Question 2

The reproductive system produces gametes or sex cells. Each gamete has half of the original number of genetic material for human beings and is called _________.

Answer 2

haploid cell

Question 3

Gametes combine in a process called ________.

Answer 3

fertilization

Question 4

What do you call the cell with a complete set of genetic material from the mom and dad?

Answer 4

diploid cell

Question 5

The male gamete or sex cell.

Answer 5

sperm cell

Question 6

The sperm cell is made up of two parts:

Answer 6

• head
• flagellum (tail)

Question 7

The male gonad; it is the site of sperm production.

Answer 7

testis

Question 8

The sac-like skin structure that supports the testes.

Answer 8

scrotum

Question 9

This is where the sperm cells mature and are temporarily stored before release.

Answer 9

epididymis

Question 10

A duct that transports sperm cells to the urethra.

Answer 10

vas deferens

Question 11

These supply the sperm cells with a fluid rich in fructose to keep them active and motile.

Answer 11

seminal vesicles

Question 12

This supplies fluids rich in minerals that sperm cells need in their journey into the female organ.

Answer 12

prostate gland

Question 13

These glands secrete a small amount of clear fluid to lubricate the urethra.

Answer 13

bulbourethral glands or Cowper glands

Question 14

The fluid containing the sperm cells and the various fluids from the glands make up the _______.

Answer 14

semen

Question 15

The tube where the semen and urine pass.

Answer 15

Urethra

Question 16

The copulatory organ of the male reproductive system.

Answer 16

Penis

Question 17

The female gonad.

Answer 17

ovaries

Question 18

The female sex cells or gametes.

Answer 18

egg cells or ova

Question 19

An ovary produces one mature egg cell and releases this egg cell to __________.

Answer 19

Fallopian tube

Question 20

This is an oviduct where the sperm usually meets the egg cell.

Answer 20

Fallopian tube

Question 21

After fertilization, the fertilized egg cell becomes a _________.

Answer 21

zygote

Question 22

The zygote after fertilization attaches itself to the ___________

Answer 22

uterus (or womb)

Question 23

The zygote develops into a ________.

Answer 23

fetus

Question 24

The fetus will receive nutrients it needs from the mother through __________, an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterus.

Answer 24

placenta

Question 25

The _________, which connects the uterus to the vagina, opens dramatically during the normal delivery of the baby.

Answer 25

cervix

Question 26

The birth canal where the baby is pushed down.

Answer 26

vagina

Question 27

This is where the sperm enters the female reproductive system.

Answer 27

vagina

Question 28

About once a month, a mature egg cell is released by the ovary in a process called ________.

Answer 28

ovulation

Question 29

The discharge of blood through the vagina.

Answer 29

menstruation

Question 30

Bleeding (menstruation) lasts up to how many days?

Answer 30

3-5 days up to 7 days

Question 31

Menstrual cycles range from how many days?

Answer 31

25 to 36 days

Question 32

The period in a woman’s life where menstruation permanently stops.

Answer 32

menopause