Reproductive System

Question 1

Gametes

Answer 1

A mature sex cell (sperm or oocyte)

Question 2

Mitosis

Answer 2

The ´ duplication division ´ process of cells, allowing the cells to clone their exact genetic material as a way of reproduction.

Question 3

Meiosis

Answer 3

The ´ reduction division ´ process is in which a cell undergoes two divisions (meiosis 1 and meiosis 2) where the ramification is the creation of a gamete with only 23 chromosomes.

Question 4

Zygote

Answer 4

Fusing of egg and sperm

Question 5

Semen

Answer 5

Fluid in which sperm are carried out of the penis

Question 6

Bulbouretheral Glands (Cowper´s Glands)

Answer 6

Pea-sized organs that lie posterior to the prostate on either side of the urethra

Question 7

What do the autonomic nerves release during sexual arouse?

Answer 7

Nitric Oxide (NO)

Question 8

Interstitial Cells

Answer 8

• Secrete male sex hormones

Question 9

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer 9

Controls production of testosterone in males (although present in females too)

Question 10

Follicle Stimulating hormone

Answer 10

Promotes production of sperm in males (although present in both males and females)

Question 11

Testosterone

Answer 11

It is essential for the development of certain organs and for stimulating puberty in males. Despite being the main sex hormone in males, it is also present in females.

Question 12

Ovarian Cycle (Nonpregnate)

Answer 12

Oogenesis produces oocytes in females and polar bodies. FSH causes the maturation of a follicle that secretes estrogen and some progesterone before ovulation. After ovulation LH from the anterior pituitary converts the follicle into the corpus luteum.