10 Questions
What is the function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
Maturing & storage of sperm cells
What is the temperature of the testes for optimal meiosis?
35°C
What is the function of the seminal fluid in the male reproductive system?
Allows sperm to swim
What hormone is responsible for causing the production of sperm in the testes?
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
Where are the haploid egg cells produced in the female reproductive system?
Ovaries
What hormone promotes the development of a follicle which produces oestrogen?
FSH
Which hormone stimulates ovulation and promotes corpus luteum development?
LH
What is the role of progesterone in the female body?
Allows uterus to grow during gestation
Which hormone causes contractions to occur to push the baby out and promotes milk let down after birth?
Oxytocin
What is the determining factor for seasonal breeding in sheep?
Length of day (photoperiod)
Test your knowledge of animal reproduction with this quiz. Explore the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction, and understand how genetic variation is produced in offspring.
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