Reproductive system

Question 1

Lydia’s cells

Answer 1

found in testes and secrete testosterone

Question 2

Sertoli cells

Answer 2

found in testes and aid in supporting developing sperm cells

Question 3

Skene’s glands

Answer 3

Help lubricate vagina during sex and protect from certain infections

Question 4

Cowper’s glands

Answer 4

accessory organs that secrete fluid contributing to the seminal fluid

Question 5

Luteinizing hormone in women

Answer 5

triggers ovulation

Question 6

Gonadotropin hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH) Source

Answer 6

Hypothalamus and stimulates anterior pituitary to secrete FHS and LH

Question 7

FSH source

Answer 7

anterior pituitary and stimulates ovaries to develop mature follicles (with ova); follicles produce increasingly high levels of estrogen

Question 8

LH source

Answer 8

anterior pituitary and stimulates the release of the ovum by the follicle; the follicle is then converted into a corpus lute that secretes progesterone

Question 9

progesterone source

Answer 9

ovary (corpus lute); placenta and stimulates thickening of and maintains endometrium; negative feedback inhibits pituitary production of LH

Question 10

Androgen source

Answer 10

adrenal glands and stimulates sexual drive