Reproductive System

Question 1

Name the internal female reproductive organs

Answer 1

Ovaries
Fallopian tubes
Uterus
Cervix

Question 2

Name 2 hormones released by the ovaries + their functions

Answer 2

Oestrogen: regulates menstrual cycle
Progesterone: prepares uterus for pregnancy + stimulates growth of mammary glands

Question 3

Name 1 hormone released by the testes + its function

Answer 3

Testosterone: Regulates sexual development, libido, muscle mass + stinulates sperm production
Androstenedione: controls blood oestrogen levels

Question 4

Name the male reproductive organs

Answer 4

Testes
Epididymides
Prostate
Penis
Urethra
Seminal vesicals
Vas deferens

Question 5

Explain a menstrual cycle

Answer 5

Average 28 days, controled by ovarian hormones.
Follicular phase is between the shedding of the uterine lining + ovulation.
Oestrogen rises as the egg prepares for release. Luteal phase: the egg travels through the fallopian tube
Progesterone increases. Secretory phase: uterine linong breaks down or egg is fertilised

Question 6

Where are the fallopian tubes:
1)in the body
2)in the feet

Answer 6

1)Each side of the uterus
2)Front of the ankle

Question 7

Ovaries function

Answer 7

Egg production + release, hormone secretion

Question 8

Testes function

Answer 8

Spermatogenesis + testosterone secretion

Question 9

Where is the prostate
1) in the body
2) in the feet

Answer 9

1) between the bladder + the penis
2) at the end of the spinal reflex point, on the medial side of the foot, in the middle of the heel

Question 10

How does the pituitary gland affect the female reproductive system

Answer 10

Controls ovarian hormone secretion

Question 10

How does the pituitary gland affect the male reproductive system

Answer 10

Controls testosterone secretion in the testes