Structures & Functions of the Reproductive System

Question 1

Is the process of sperm formation.

Answer 1

Spermatogenesis

Question 2

These are glands that secrete a thick, yellow substance to nourish the sperm cells.

Answer 2

Seminal Vesicles

Question 3

This secretes a thick fluid that aids the motility of the sperm.

Is located under the bladder and surrounds the end of the urethra in the region where the vas deferens enters the urethra.

Answer 3

Prostate gland

Question 4

Is the inner layer of the uterus, and consists of specialized epithelial mucosa that is rich in blood vessels.

Answer 4

Endometrium

Question 5

aka “the body of the uterus”.

Answer 5

The Corpus

Question 6

Is the thin outer membrane that encloses the embryo.

Answer 6

The Chorion

Question 7

is a fluid-filled sac containing a single ovum (egg). There are thousands of these sacs on the inside surface of the ovaries.

Answer 7

A Follicle

Question 8

Lasts approximately 40 weeks. It is the period of development of the baby in the mother’s uterus.

Answer 8

Gestation

Question 9

Is the greenish material that collects in the intestine of a fetus and forms the first stools of a newborn.

Answer 9

Meconium

Question 10

aka “cephalic presentation”. Describes when the baby is coming head first. The head can be seen in the vaginal opening.

Answer 10

Crowning