Reproductive System

Question 1

Produces eggs, estrogen and progesterone

Answer 1

Ovary

Question 2

Provides protection, food, oxygen and removal of waste products for the fetus during pregnancy

Answer 2

Uterus

Question 3

Collects eggs at ovulation, provides a site for fertilization then moves the embryo to the uterus

Answer 3

Oviduct

Question 4

Protects the fetus during pregnancy and then dilates to provide a birth canal

Answer 4

Cervix

Question 5

Stimulates penis to cause ejaculation and provides a birth canal

Answer 5

Vagina

Question 6

Protects internal parts of the female reproductive system

Answer 6

Vulva

Question 7

A gene regulation protein

Answer 7

Testis Determining Factor

Question 8

If SRY is present

Answer 8

The embryonic gonads therefore develop into testes and the fetus becomes male

Question 9

If SRY is absent

Answer 9

TDF is not produced so the embryonic gonads develop as ovaries and the fetus becomes female

Question 10

The three steroids produced in the reproductive system

Answer 10

Testosterone, estrogen and progesterone

Question 11

Produced by the developing testes in the fetus. Causes pre-natal development of male genitalia, including the penis, sperm duct and prostate gland. Stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics during puberty, including growth of the testes, penis and pubic hair. Stimulates sperm production from puberty onwards.

Answer 11

Testosterone

Question 12

Causes pre-natal development of female reproductive organs if testosterone is not present including the oviduct, uterus and vagina. Causes development of female secondary sexual characteristics including growth of breasts and pubic hair.

Answer 12

Estrogen

Question 13

Prepares the uterus during the menstrual cycle for the implantation of an embryo and has important roles in supporting a pregnancy.

Answer 13

Progesterone

Question 14

Transfers sperm during ejaculation

Answer 14

Sperm duct

Question 15

Secretes and alkaline fluid at the end of ejaculation containing proteins that make the semen sticky.

Answer 15

Seminal vesicle

Question 16

Secretes an alkaline fluid that is added to sperm at the start of ejaculation and helps sperm to swim

Answer 16

Prostate gland

Question 17

Stores sperm until ejaculation

Answer 17

Epididymis

Question 18

Holds testes at lower than core body temperature

Answer 18

Scrotum

Question 19

Produces sperm and testosterone

Answer 19

Testis

Question 20

Transfers semen during ejaculation and urine during urination

Answer 20

Urethra

Question 21

Has erectile tissue that becomes enlarged and hard allowing penetration of the vagina so semen can be ejaculated near the cervix

Answer 21

Penis

Question 22

Takes a drug to stop her pituitary gland secreting FSH or LH

Answer 22

Step 1 of IVF: Down-Regulation

Question 23

Injections of FSH and LH are given for about ten days to stimulate follicles to develop

Answer 23

Step 2 of IVF: Artifical doses of hormones

Question 24

Follicles are stimulated to mature by an injection of hCG. Each egg is mixed with 50,000 to 100,000 sperm cells in sterile conditions in a shallow dish.

Answer 24

Step 3 of IVF: Egg retrieval and fertilizations

Question 25

If fertilization is successful then one or more embryos are placed in the uterus when they are about 48 hours old. Extra progesterone is usually given as a tablet places in the vagina, to ensure that the uterus lining is maintained.

Answer 25

Step 4 of IVF: Establishing a pregnancy