Reproductive System

Question 1

structure in the male reproductive tract
pair of highly coiled tubes surrounded by several layers of connective tissue
made of seminiferous tubules and interstitial cells

Answer 1

testes

Question 2

where is sperm formed?

Answer 2

seminiferous tubules

Question 3

where is testosterone produced?

Answer 3

in the interstitial cells scattered b/w the seminiferous tubules in the testes

Question 4

structure in the male reproductive tract
functions in sperm storage and maturation
sperm travel here after leaving the seminiferous tubules

Answer 4

epididymis

Question 5

site of sperm maturation

Answer 5

epididymis

Question 6

structure in the male reproductive tract
transports sperm to the urethra during ejaculation
sperm propelled here from epididymis

Answer 6

vans deferens

Question 7

three sets of glands that contribute to the semen

Answer 7

seminal vesicles
prostate gland
bulbourethral glands

Question 8

what gland in the male reproductive tract secretes alkaline fluid?

Answer 8

prostate gland

Question 9

track sperm through male reproductive tract:

Answer 9

seminiferous tubules (in testes)&raquo_space;> epididymis&raquo_space;> vans deferens&raquo_space;> urethra

Question 10

phase of female menstrual cycle
FSH promotes development of the follicle which begins to grow and secrete estrogen
surge in lutenizing hormone causes ovulation to occur

Answer 10

follicular phase

Question 11

caused by surge in lutenizing hormone

follicle bursts and ovum is released from the ovary and into the fallopian tubes

Answer 11

ovulation

Question 12

phase of female menstrual cycle
LH induces the ruptured follice to develop into the corpus luteum, which secretes estrogen and progesterone
progesterone causes the glands of the endometrium to mature and produce secretions that prepare it for the implantation of the embryo
if the ovum is not fertilized, the corpus luteum breaks down and progesterone and estrogen levels drop
endometrium sloughs off and menstraution occurs

Answer 12

luteal phase

Question 13

what hormone induces the ruptured follicle after ovulation to develop into the corpus luteum?

Answer 13

LH

Question 14

what secretes estrogen and progesterone?

Answer 14

corpus luteum

Question 15

what hormone causes the glands of the endometrium to mature and produce secretions that prep it for the implantation of an embryo?

Answer 15

progesterone

Question 16

if the ovum is not fertilized, the corpus luteum breaks down and estorgen and progesterone levels _______

Answer 16

drop

Question 17

what sloughs off during menstruation?

Answer 17

endometrium (lining of uterus)