The Reproductive System

Question 1

Where is sperm generated?

Answer 1

Testes

Question 2

Where is the testes housed?

Answer 2

Scrotum

Question 3

Sperm are produced in what structure in the testes

Answer 3

Seminiferous tubules

Question 4

What is the process of generating sperm called?

Answer 4

Spermatogenesis

Question 5

What is the function of the hormone testosterone?

Answer 5

Initiate and maintain sperm production

Question 6

What is the function of the epididymis?

Answer 6

Stores sperm before ejaculation

Question 7

What is the vas deferens

Answer 7

Channel that connects the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct

Question 8

What happens at the ejaculatory duct?

Answer 8

Site where secretions from different glands are mixed with sperm to produce semen

Question 9

What is the function of the seminal vesicles?

Answer 9

Glands that secrete a fructose containing liquid to nourish sperm

Question 10

What is the prostate gland?

Answer 10

Gland that secretes an alkaline fluid to enable sperm to survive in the acidic reproductive tract of females

Question 11

What does the bulbourethral glands produce?

Answer 11

Produce a viscous fluid that lubricates the male reproductive tract

Question 12

Pathway of sperm travel during spermatogenesis - ejaculation

Answer 12

(Seven up)
Seminiferous tubules, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra, penis

Question 13

The male reproductive system is responsible for the generation of which male gametes?

Answer 13

Sperm

Question 14

What is the purpose of the female reproductive system?

Answer 14

Production of female gametes, Ova

Incubation of the fetus during pregnancy

Question 15

What is the process of ova production?

Answer 15

Production of Ova in the ovaries

Question 16

What happens during oogenesis?

Answer 16

One haploid ovum is produced from one diploid cell along with two polar bodies through meiotic division, so females have a 1:1 diploid to haploid cell ratio, while males have a 1:4 ratio

Question 17

What is the fallopian tube?

Answer 17

Tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus
(Site of fertilization)

Question 18

What kind of tissue is the endometrium?

Answer 18

Tissue with many blood vessels that nourishes the developing embryo

Question 19

What is the placenta?

Answer 19

Site of nutrient and waste exchange for the developing fetus

Question 20

What is menstruation?

Answer 20

Process during which the endometrium is shed

Question 21

How long is the female menstrual cycle?

Answer 21

Approximately 28 days

Question 22

The female menstrual cycle can be divided into what phases?

Answer 22

Follicular ( before ovulation) luteal (after ovulation) phases

Question 23

What occurs during the follicular phase?

Answer 23

Ovarian follicle matures

Question 24

What happens during the luteal phase?

Answer 24

Follows ovulation in which the corpus luteum produces progesterone in preparation for fertilization of the ovum

Question 25

What is the Ovarian Follicle?

Answer 25

Structure in the ovaries that contains a developing ovum

Question 26

What occurs during ovulation?

Answer 26

Process that releases an ovum from the ovarian follicle

Question 27

What is the role of estrogen in the menstrual cycle?(Late, early)

Answer 27

Leads to the maturation of one ovarian follicle Thickening of the endometrium (Early) Inhibits the release of more FSH to prevent the maturation of multiple follicles (Late) acts as a positive feedback loop to drive more FSH release, culminating in the release of LH

Question 28

What is the corpus luteum?

Answer 28

A structure that develops from the ruptured follicle and secretes progesterone

Question 29

The menstrual cycle is regulated by which hormones?

Answer 29

FSH LH Estrogen Progesterone