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gonadal hormone that stimulates the synthesis and secretion of testosterone?

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Interstitial Cell stimulating hormone

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How many daughter cells are formed by each gamete in the complete process of meiosis?

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4 daughter cells with 23 chromosomes each

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This event in the process of meiosis refers to the exchange of genetic material between 2 chromosomes

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Crossing over

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function of the reproductive system?

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It produces gametes.

It enhances the process of union between the egg and the sperm.

It ensures nourishment is given to the fetus until birth.

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primary male gonad is the

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Testes

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When this muscle contracts, it pulls the testes nearer to the body especially when exposed to cold conditions

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Cremaster muscle

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the layer of smooth muscle on the scrotum that contracts to reduce the size of the scrotum and keep the testes warm

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Dartos muscle

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Testosterone is produced and secreted by which cells in the testes

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Leydig cells

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9
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The duct system of the male reproductive system is composed of the following except

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Seminal vesicle

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This is a comma-shaped tube that serves as the maturation site for the sperm cells

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Epididymis

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The live sperm in the vas deferens will empty into the

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Ejaculatory duct

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The longest segment of the male urethra is the

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Spongy urethra

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The longest segment of the male urethra is the

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Spongy urethra

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Which simple sugar, produced by one of the male accessory glands, provides nourishment to the sperm

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Fructose

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Which secretion of the seminal vesicle can induce contractions of the female reproductive tract, facilitating sperm motility?

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Prostaglandins

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16
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prostate gland?

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It produces a thin, alkaline solution.

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17
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The expanded portion on the distal end of the penis

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Glans penis

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18
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male organ of copulation

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Penis

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gonadal hormone that facilitates spermatogenesis?

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Follicle stimulating hormone

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This part of the sperm cell contains enzymes that helps it penetrate the oocyte once secreted

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Acrosome

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primary female gonad

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Ovary

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primary site of sexual arousal in the female reproductive system as it is composed of erectile tissue

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Clitoris

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follicle that contains mature ovum

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Graafian follicle

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remnant of the ruptured follicle that produces progesterone

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Corpus luteum

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correct sequence as to where the ovum goes after ovulation?
Fimbriae --> infundibulum --> ampulla --> Isthmus
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The most common site of fertilization is the
Ampulla of the oviduct
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what layer of the uterus will the fertilized egg implant?
Endometrium
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layer of the uterus sloughs off during menstruation?
Endometrium
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layer of the uterus that contracts?
Myometrium
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This is a thin and highly vascular fold of mucous membrane covering the vaginal opening
Hymen
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female hormone that promotes the production of estrogen
Follicle-stimulating hormone
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female hormone that stimulates the process of ovulation
Luteinizing hormone
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female hormone that is responsible for the onset and function of the secondary sex characteristics
Estrogen
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Meiosis, in relation to the development of ovum, will stop at what phase before the onset of puberty
Prophase I
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phase in the menstrual cycle is described by the thickening of the endometrium with increasing vascularity brought about by the action of the hormone estrogen
Proliferative phase
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phase of the menstrual cycle, high levels of progesterone is detected and the endometrium becomes corkscrew in appearance
Secretory phase
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These are structural and behavioral changes related to puberty that does not involve the sex organs
Secondary sex characteristics
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The enlargement of the male genitals, voice changes, and growth of pubic hair during puberty is due to the activity of which hormone
Testosterone
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first episode of menstrual bleeding
Menarche
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phase in the male sex act is described as forceful expulsion of the secretions that have accumulated in the urethra to the exterior
Ejaculation
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resolution phase of both male and female sex act?
During this phase, the males will have the inability to achieve erection and ejaculation after a period of time, while the females can experience successive orgasms.
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This stage in the female sexual act is characterized by the onset of the engorgement of the clitoris and around the vaginal opening.
Sexual excitement
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Follicle-stimulating Hormone
sperm cell development
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Resolution
unable to achieve erection and a second ejaculation
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Luteinizing hormone
Ovulation
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Corpus luteum
from ruptured follicle
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Fertilization
sperm penetrates secondary oocyte
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Broad ligament
both sides of the uterus
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Graafian follicle
mature ovarian follicle
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Emission
secretions accumulates in the urethra
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secondary sexual characteristics
Growth of pubic hair, Deepening of voice, skin changes, etc
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Progesterone
by corpus luteum
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mammary glands
have Myoepithelial cells surround the alveoli and contract to expel milk from the alveoli
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Myometrium
bulk of the uterus
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28 days
average length menstrual cycle
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18 y/o
complete Puberty for males
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Secretory Phase
its greatest degree of development of endometrium
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Penis
male organ of copulation
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Glans penis
expanded portion on the distal end of the penis
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Epididymis
comma-shaped tube; maturation site for the sperm
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Testes
primary male gonad
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Spermatids
immature smaller sperm cells
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Day 14
ovulation day
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Vagina
female organ of copulation
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Cervix
narrower part of the uterus

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