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Science: Reproductive and Endocrine Systems Flashcards

1
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What it Regulates: The “Master Gland” which regulates all other Endocrine Glands, also releases growth hormone.

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Pituitary Gland

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What it Regulates: Metabolism, body heat, bone growth.

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Thyroid

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What it Regulates: Use of Calcium and Phosphorous

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Parathyroids

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4
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What it Regulates: Links nervous system to endocrine system

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Hypothalamus

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What it Regulates: Response in emergency or stressful situations, metabolism, blood pressure, salt balance.

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Adrenal

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6
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What it Regulates: Blood sugar

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Pancreas

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What it Regulates: Production of eggs; female characteristics

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Ovaries

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What it Regulates: Production of sperm; male characteristics

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Testes

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9
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What it Regulates: Parts of the immune system

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Thymus

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10
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I am a good friend of the sympathetic nervous system and I play a role in preparing your body to handle emergencies. There are two of me in your body and I help you decide whether to fight or flight. Who am I?

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ADRENAL GLAND

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I am very tiny but I do a lot of tasks in your endocrine system. I help you grow and develop. I provide milk for nursing moms. The back part of me helps maintain the balance of water in your body. Moreover, when I release my hormone oxytocin, it will cause the uterus to contract so a new life can be born. Who am I?

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PITUITARY GLAND

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I secrete a hormone which helps to stimulate the lymphoid cells to produce T-cells. I am the vanishing gland. You need me most during your early childhood years and I begin to disappear when you reach puberty. I am a member of the endocrine system and lymphatic system. Who am I?

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THYMUS

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13
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You can thank me for all the muscles you have and your deep voice. I am also the reason why you shave every day. I play a role in reproduction by allowing you to produce sperm cells. Who am I?

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TESTES

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14
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Many people say I am shaped like a butterfly. I increase metabolism. Mental and physical activities are also influenced by me. Who am I?

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THYROID GLAND

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I control your mood. I control how sweet you are. I keep your blood sugar within the normal limits. If your blood sugar is too high, I produce insulin and if it is too low, I produce glucagon. I also play a role in your digestion. Who am I?

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PANCREAS

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16
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When does the reproductive system of humans become active?
A. When an individual grows taller.
B. When an individual reaches high school.
C. When an individual reaches college.
D. When an individual reaches puberty.

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D. When an individual reaches puberty.

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17
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Which of the following structures of the male reproductive system is responsible in producing sperm cells?
A. penis
B. prostate gland
C. scrotum
D. testis

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D. testis

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18
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Which of the following is a function of the female reproductive system? A. produces female sex cells
B. produces male sex cells
C. produces male sex hormones
D. protects the reproductive tissues

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A. produces female sex cells

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19
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Which of the following statements best describes the uterus?
A. It produces egg cells.
B. It is the same place where the egg is fertilized.
C. It is the place where the fertilized egg develops.
D. It receives the male’s penis during mating.

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C. It is the place where the fertilized egg develops.

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20
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The gland that controls all the endocrine glands is the _________.
A. hypothalamus
B. pituitary gland
C. thalamus
D. thyroid gland

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B. pituitary gland

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21
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  1. The following are the functions of the endocrine system EXCEPT for ____.
    A. mental development
    B. physical development
    C. sexual development
    D. spiritual development
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D. spiritual development

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22
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True or False: In cold temperatures, the scrotum becomes firm and wrinkled, thus reducing the overall size of the scrotum.

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True

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23
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True or False: The penis is composed of epithelial tissues and the engorgement of the erectile tissue with blood causes the penis to enlarge and become firm.

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False

24
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True or False: The vas deferens emerges from the epididymis and ascends along the posterior side of the testes to become associated with the blood vessels and nerves that supply the testes.

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True

25
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True or False: Testosterone brings about the changes experienced during puberty in males.

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True

26
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True or False: The ejaculatory duct extends into the prostate gland and ends by joining the urethra within the prostate gland.

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False

27
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True or False: The penis is only an accessory organ for reproduction and not the reproductive organ itself.

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True

28
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True or False: The urethra is a pathway for both urine and male reproductive fluids.

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True

29
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True or False: A man’s testes produce sperm cells which are ejected through ducts during ejaculation.

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True

30
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True or False: Each testis contains two to three highly coiled tubes, the seminiferous tubules, and this is where sperms develop.

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True

31
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True or False: The sperm cells continue to mature along the epididymis.

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True

32
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What produces egg cells?

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Ovary

33
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It serves as the passageway of eggs from the ovary to the
uterus and also the same place where the egg is
fertilized.

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Oviduct

34
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It develops the fertilized egg.

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Uterus

35
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It receives the penis of the male during mating.

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Vagina

36
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Burning calories during exercise

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Thyroid Gland

37
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An ambulance driver beating the time

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Adrenal Gland

38
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A boy growing taller

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Pituitary Gland

39
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An ill person in bed

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Thymus Gland

40
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A kid eating candies

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Pancreas

41
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Which gland controls the other glands in the body?

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Pituitary

42
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Which gland is located below the voice box?

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THYROID

43
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Which gland is located on the thyroid glands?

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PARATHYROID

44
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Which organ is involved when the blood sugar becomes unstable?

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PANCREAS

45
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Which gland produces T-cells?

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THYMUS

46
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Which of the following structures is responsible in producing sperm cells?
A. penis
B. prostate gland
C. scrotum
D. testis

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D. testis

47
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When does the reproductive system among humans become active?
A. When an individual grows taller.
B. When an individual reaches high school.
C. When an individual reaches college.
D. When an individual reaches puberty

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D. When an individual reaches puberty

48
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How can a sperm be ejected?
A. through ejaculation
B. when taking a bath
C. through urination
D. all of the choices

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A. through ejaculation

49
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Which of the following describes an egg cell?
A. gamete
B. gonads
C. chromosome
D. zygote

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A. gamete

50
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What is the female organ for copulation?
A. ovary
B. oviduct
C. uterus
D. vagina

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D. vagina

51
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Which of the following is the neck of the uterus leading to the vaginal canal?
A. oviduct
B. cervix
C. endometrium
D. hymen

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B. cervix

52
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Which of the following regulates the blood sugar level?
A. pancreas
B. parathyroid
C. pituitary
D. thyroid

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A. pancreas

53
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Which of the following enables the body to produce certain antibodies? A. pituitary
B. parathyroid
C. thyroid
D. thymus

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D. thymus

54
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It controls the calcium levels in the body and normalizes the bone growth.
A. pituitary
B. parathyroid
C. thyroid
D. thymus

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B. parathyroid

55
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It contains a group of glands that releases hormones in the body.
A. Circulatory System
B. Endocrine System
C. Nervous System
D. Respiratory System

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B. Endocrine System

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