Reproductive System Lecture

Question 1

What structure conveys both urine and semen?

Answer 1

Urethra

Question 2

What are the phases of the ovarian cycle?

Answer 2

2 weeks follicular phase followed by 2 weeks luteal phase

Question 3

What substance is produced that causes engorgement of the tissues?

Answer 3

NO

Question 4

What doesn’t estrogen do?

Answer 4

Promote spermatogenesis

Question 5

What is the purpose of the mucus in the cervix of the uterus?

Answer 5

Blocks sperm except during midcycle

Question 6

Primary sex organs are also known as….

Answer 6

Gonads

Question 7

In a vasectomy, what structure is cut and ligated?

Answer 7

Ductus Deferens

Question 8

Why don’t ovaries descent to the outside like testes do?

Answer 8

Stopped by the broad ligament

Question 9

Which is not a function of semen?

Answer 9

Produce viable sperm

Question 10

Place the hormones in the correct sequence for proper male reproductive function.

Answer 10

1- GnRH
2- FSH and LH
3- Testosterone
4- Inhibin

Question 11

What isn’t a role that progesterone plays?

Answer 11

Promotes menstruation

Question 12

Which of the following is not a steroid sex hormone?

Answer 12

Adrenaline

Question 13

How many chromosomes are contained in sperm?

Answer 13

23

Question 14

Which declining estrogen effects the heart?

Answer 14

Increased cholesterol and decreased HDL

Question 15

How many chromosomes does the human ovum have?

Answer 15

23