Reproduction 2

Question 1

What are the primary male reproductive organs?

Answer 1

The testes.

Question 2

Where are the testes located?

Answer 2

In the scrotum.

Question 3

What occurs in the seminiferous tubules?

Answer 3

Spermatogenesis (sperm production).

Question 4

What is the function of the epididymis?

Answer 4

It stores and matures sperm.

Question 5

What is the role of the vas deferens?

Answer 5

It transports mature sperm to the ejaculatory ducts.

Question 6

What do seminal vesicles produce?

Answer 6

Fructose-rich fluid that contributes to semen.

Question 7

What is the function of the prostate gland?

Answer 7

It secretes alkaline fluid to protect sperm.

Question 8

What do bulbourethral glands produce?

Answer 8

Mucus for lubrication during ejaculation.

Question 9

What is the function of the penis?

Answer 9

Organ for sexual intercourse and urination.

Question 10

What are the primary female reproductive organs?

Answer 10

The ovaries.

Question 11

What do the ovaries produce?

Answer 11

Ova, estrogen, and progesterone.

Question 12

Where does fertilization usually occur?

Answer 12

In the fallopian tubes.

Question 13

What is the function of the uterus?

Answer 13

Implantation and fetal development.

Question 14

What is the cervix?

Answer 14

The lower part of the uterus opening into the vagina.

Question 15

What are the functions of the vagina?

Answer 15

Intercourse, menstruation, and childbirth.

Question 16

What is GnRH and where is it produced?

Answer 16

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus.

Question 17

What does GnRH stimulate?

Answer 17

The anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH.

Question 18

What is the role of FSH in females?

Answer 18

Stimulates follicle development.

Question 19

What is the role of FSH in males?

Answer 19

Stimulates spermatogenesis.

Question 20

What does LH trigger in females?

Answer 20

Ovulation and corpus luteum formation.

Question 21

What does LH stimulate in males?

Answer 21

Testosterone production.

Question 22

What does estrogen promote?

Answer 22

Secondary sexual characteristics and endometrial growth.

Question 23

What is the function of progesterone?

Answer 23

Maintains the endometrium for pregnancy.

Question 24

What is the role of testosterone?

Answer 24

Maintains male characteristics and sperm production.

Question 25

What happens during the menstrual phase?

Answer 25

Shedding of the endometrial lining.

Question 26

When is the follicular phase?

Answer 26

Day 1 to 13 of the menstrual cycle.

Question 27

What occurs during the follicular phase?

Answer 27

FSH stimulates follicles; estrogen rises.

Question 28

What triggers ovulation?

Answer 28

A surge in LH.

Question 29

When does ovulation usually occur?

Answer 29

Around Day 14.

Question 30

What happens in the luteal phase?

Answer 30

Corpus luteum secretes progesterone.

Question 31

What if fertilization doesn't occur?

Answer 31

Corpus luteum degenerates; menstruation begins.

Question 32

What changes in cervical mucus signal ovulation?

Answer 32

It becomes clear, stretchy, and slippery.

Question 33

How does basal body temperature change after ovulation?

Answer 33

It slightly increases.

Question 34

What is mittelschmerz?

Answer 34

Mid-cycle pain indicating ovulation.

Question 35

What are other signs of ovulation?

Answer 35

Increased libido and breast sensitivity.

Question 36

Name lifestyle factors that enhance fertility.

Answer 36

Healthy weight, diet, low stress, regular sleep.

Question 37

How can ovulation be tracked naturally?

Answer 37

Using BBT and cervical mucus methods.

Question 38

What substances should be avoided to boost fertility?

Answer 38

Alcohol, tobacco, and environmental toxins.

Question 39

How might acupuncture support fertility?

Answer 39

By regulating hormones and improving blood flow.

Question 40

What is the endometrium?

Answer 40

The inner lining of the uterus.

Question 41

What is the corpus luteum?

Answer 41

A structure that secretes progesterone after ovulation.

Question 42

What does the hypothalamus do in reproduction?

Answer 42

Releases GnRH.

Question 43

What are secondary sexual characteristics?

Answer 43

Traits developing at puberty not directly linked to reproduction.

Question 44

What is the function of the anterior pituitary?

Answer 44

Releases FSH and LH.

Question 45

What triggers the menstrual cycle?

Answer 45

The fall in estrogen and progesterone.

Question 46

What is the role of hormones in the menstrual cycle?

Answer 46

They regulate ovulation, endometrium, and menstruation.

Question 47

What hormone supports pregnancy in the early stages?

Answer 47

Progesterone.

Question 48

What is implantation?

Answer 48

Attachment of a fertilized egg to the uterine lining.

Question 49

Where is sperm produced?

Answer 49

In the seminiferous tubules.

Question 50

Where do sperm mature?

Answer 50

In the epididymis.

Question 51

What fluid helps neutralize vaginal acidity?

Answer 51

Prostate gland secretions.

Question 52

What is the path of sperm during ejaculation?

Answer 52

Testes → Epididymis → Vas deferens → Urethra.

Question 53

What structures contribute to semen?

Answer 53

Seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands.

Question 54

What is the role of the fallopian tubes?

Answer 54

Transport ova and site of fertilization.

Question 55

What are the phases of the menstrual cycle?

Answer 55

Menstrual, follicular, ovulation, luteal.

Question 56

What hormone level is highest after ovulation?

Answer 56

Progesterone.

Question 57

What hormone rises during the follicular phase?

Answer 57

Estrogen.

Question 58

What hormone surge causes ovulation?

Answer 58

Luteinizing hormone (LH).

Question 59

What is the significance of cervical mucus?

Answer 59

Helps identify ovulation timing.

Question 60

How is acupuncture thought to affect reproduction?

Answer 60

Improves hormone balance and uterine environment.