Reproductive System

Question 1

Purpose is to generate male gametes (sperm) and deliver them to the female reproductive system

Answer 1

Male Reproductive System

Question 2

Produce fluids necessary for lubrication and nourishment of sperm

Answer 2

Prostate and Seminal Vesicles

Question 3

Sac that houses testes away from body to keep the temp. lower during sperm production

Answer 3

Scrotum

Question 4

Primary reproductive organ; contain seminiferous tubules in which sperm are produced

Answer 4

Testis (testes pl.)

Question 5

3 components that allow sperm to leave the reproductive system

Answer 5

Vas deferens
Urethra
Penis

Question 6

Primary role is to generate female gametes (eggs) and incubate the fetus during pregnancy

Answer 6

Female Reproductive System

Question 7

Where egg fertilization occurs

Answer 7

Fallopian Tubes

Question 8

fertilized eggs embed in endometrium; placenta produced here

Answer 8

Uterus

Question 9

Provides nutrients to and removes waste from fetus

Answer 9

Placenta

Question 10

Opening to female reproductive system

Answer 10

Vagina

Question 11

superior to vagina; leads to opening of uterus

Answer 11

Cervix

Question 12

the fallopian tubes connect the uterus to the…

Answer 12

Ovaries

Question 13

Responsible for maturation and release of the egg

Answer 13

Graafian follicle

Question 14

Allow for cell to cell communication; part of endocrine system

Answer 14

Hormones

Question 15

These 2 hormones initiate puberty

Answer 15

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 16

When Luteinizing hormones are released in males it signals the testes to produce…

Answer 16

Testosterone

Question 17

Hormones responsible for sperm production

Answer 17

Testosterone, Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 18

Follicle stimulating hormone triggers the production in the ovaries of this hormone…

Answer 18

Estrogen

Question 19

Causes egg to mature in the Graafian follicle and uterine endometrium to thicken

Answer 19

Estrogen

Question 20

This hormone is responsible for the release of the egg

Answer 20

Luteinizing hormone

Question 21

the ___________ produces hormones that help regulate most body functions

Answer 21

Pituitary gland

Question 22

Empty Graafian follicle responsible for producing large amounts of progesterone, thus preparing endometrium for implantation of fertilized egg

Answer 22

Corpus luteum

Question 23

This occurs if egg implantation does not occur

Answer 23

uterine lining sheds

Question 24

cycle of egg maturation and shedding of endometrium

Answer 24

Menstrual cycle

Question 25

help control secondary sexual characteristics:
Production of mammary glands
Axial and facial hair
Fat deposition patterns
muscle growth

Answer 25

Male and female hormones