Quiz - Reproductive System Flashcards
Which cells secrete testosterone?
Leydig cells
In a 28-day cycle, the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle occurs at about ___ and the luteal phase occurs at about ___.
days 1-13; days 15-28
These are located inferior to the prostate on either side of the membranous urethra within the deep muscles of the pelvic cavity
Bulbourethral glands
These cells may divide to produce spermatids
Spermatogonia
This begins when the vas deferens joins with the duct from the seminal vesicle
Ejaculatory duct
During the menstrual cycle a mid-cycle surge of ___ triggers ovulation.
lutenizing hormone (LH)
The hormone produced by cells around the embryo that maintains the corpus luteum and is a sign of pregnancy is called
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Trace the correct path of the sperm being released from the male reproductive tract
seminiferous tubules > epididymis > vas deferens > urethra
The lining of the uterus where an embryo is likely to implant is called the ___
endometrium
Which of these is an example of a gamete?
- both sperm cell and oocyte
- sperm cell
- oocyte
- Sertoli cell
- Leydig cell
both sperm cell and oocyte