Reproductive System Flashcards
In which structure are sperm cells produced?
Seminiferous Tubules (in the testes)
Though which duct does sperm travel through the penis?
Vas Deferens (Sperm Duct)
The Vas Deferens merges with which other structure?
Urethra
Which glands secrete substances for sperm viability and motility
Seminal Vesicles and Prostate Gland
What name refers to the lining of the uterus?
Endomentrium
Where does fertilisation take place?
Oviduct (Fallopian Tube)
Which 2 hormones are made by the ovaries?
Oestrogen and Progesterone
Which 2 reproductive hormones are made by the pituitary gland?
FSH and LH
Which hormone is made by interstitial cells?
Testosterone
A surge in which hormone trigger ovulation?
LH
Which hormone maintains the lining of the endometrium during a pregnancy?
Progesterone
Which hormone is secreted by the hypothalamus
Gonadotrophic Releasing Hormone
