Male and Female Reproductive System

Question 1

seminal glands

Answer 1

produce majority of semen volume

Question 2

sperm capacitation

Answer 2

step 1: sperm becomes motile (when mixed with secretions of seminal glands)
step 2: sperm becomes capable of fertilization (when exposed to female reproductive tract)

Question 3

monozygotic twins

Answer 3

one egg, one sperm; fertilized egg splits in two (identical twins)

Question 4

dizygotic twins

Answer 4

two eggs, two sperms; fraternal twins

Question 5

prostate

Answer 5

forms semen

Question 6

hypertrophy of prostate

Answer 6

enlarged prostate; causes discomfort

Question 7

structures of the male reproductive system

Answer 7

penis, scrotum, testes, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate, seminal vesicles

Question 8

functions of the male reproductive system

Answer 8

produce, maintain, and transport sperm and semen

Question 9

structures of the female reproductive system

Answer 9

ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, external genitalia

Question 10

functions of the female reproductive system

Answer 10

produce sex hormones and female gametes (oocyte), protects and supports developing embryo, nourishes newborn infant