Reproductive Cycles

Question 1

An organ system that is composed of sex organs that function together to produce offspring.

Answer 1

Reproductive system

Question 2

Composed of glands that secrete hormones.

Answer 2

Endocrine system

Question 3

Hormones

Answer 3

Chemical messengers

Question 4

Composed of a complex network of nerve cells and nerves that transmit messages or signals to and from the brain and spinal cord to the other parts of the body.

Answer 4

Nervous System

Question 5

Nerve Impulses

Answer 5

Electrical signals

Question 6

Secretes oxytocin for uterus

Answer 6

Posterior Pituitary gland

Question 7

An endocrine structure at the base of the brain, to release specific hormones that stimulate the gonads.

Answer 7

Anterior Pituitary gland

Question 8

Stimulate egg and sperm production.

Answer 8

Follicle stimulating hormone

Question 9

Stimulates ovaries and testes.

Answer 9

Luteinizing hormone

Question 10

Female sexual cycle

Answer 10

Follicular phase and Luteal Phase

Question 11

Menstrual flow and growth of egg cells.

Answer 11

Follicular phase Day 1-13

Question 12

Release of matured egg cells from the ovary.

Answer 12

Ovulation Day 14

Question 13

Includes reabsorption of unfertilized egg or implantation of fertilized egg

Answer 13

Luteal Phase Day 15-28

Question 14

Uterine Cycle

Answer 14

Menses, Proliferative, Secretory

Question 15

Internal balance that allows the body to function normally.

Answer 15

Homeostasis

Question 16

Central Nervous System

Answer 16

Brain and Spinal Cord

Question 17

Ganglion and nerve

Answer 17

Peripheral Nervous System

Question 18

Basic unit of the nervous system

Answer 18

Neuron

Question 19

The body collects information about its reaction to a certain process to decide whether it needs to change/maintain its current state in response to that particular process.

Answer 19

Feedback mechanism