16 Questions
Which of the following is a primary sex characteristic?
Breast development in females
What are the female gonads called?
Ovaries
Where do the male germ cells develop?
Testes
What is the function of the gonads in both males and females?
Production of sex hormones
Which stage of human development is characterized by dynamic changes in physical and behavioral traits?
Adolescence
What defines secondary sex characteristics?
Pubic hair growth in both sexes
What is the primary function of the female sexual anatomy?
Production and fertilization of ovum
Which part of the female external genitalia is particularly sensitive to stimulation?
Clitoris - glans, shaft, and crura
What is the primary function of the vagina during arousal?
Release of lubricants from vaginal mucosa
Where does fertilization occur in the female reproductive system?
Fallopian tubes
Which hormone influences female sex characteristics and initiates the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen
What is the primary role of progesterone in the female reproductive system?
Regulate menstrual cycle and promote mature development of uterine lining
What is the function of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
Carry egg cells from ovaries to uterus for fertilization to occur
Which structure connects the bladder to the outside of the body for urination?
Urethral opening
What is the area of skin separating the genitalia from the anus called?
Perineum
Which part of the female external genitalia consists of pads of fatty tissue between pubic bone and skin?
'Mons veneris
This lesson covers the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems. It aims to help learners differentiate between the two systems and understand the physiological processes in males and females. Additionally, it defines important terms related to reproduction and primary sex characteristics.
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