Unit 2-KA1

Question 1

Name the structures in which sperm cells are produced

Answer 1

Testes

Question 2

Name the cells which secrete testosterone

Answer 2

Interstitial cells

Question 3

State the function of testosterone

Answer 3

Testosterone-
Stimulates sperms production in the seminiferous tubules
Activates the prostate gland and seminal vesicles to produce their fluid

Question 4

Describe the location and function of germline cells in the testes

Answer 4

Seminiferous tubules

Divide by mitosis then meiosis to produce sperm

Question 5

Describe the roles of the secretions from the seminal vesicles and prostate gland

Answer 5

Secrete fluid that maintains mobility and viability of sperm

Question 6

Name the structure that develops form the follicle after ovulation

Answer 6

Corpus Luteum

Question 7

Give the location of fertilisation in the female reproductive system

Answer 7

Oviduct

Question 8

Name the hormones produced by-
The follicle
The corpus luteum

Answer 8

The follicle-oestrogen

The corpus luteum-progesterone