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Biology Chapter 19: Reproductive System

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During pregnancy, which hormone is secreted by the placenta?

Testosterone
Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (correct)
Luteinizing hormone
Progesterone

What is the typical day of ovulation in an adult female?

14 (correct)
18
20
10

Which part of the male genitalia is surgically removed during circumcision?

Glans penis
Prepuce (correct)
Urethra
Corpus cavernosum

Where does spermatogenesis occur in the male reproductive system?

<p>Seminiferous tubule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the forceful release of semen from the urethra?

<p>Ejaculation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Reproductive System

Hormone secreted by placenta during pregnancy: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

Sperm Pathway

Sperm pathway: Not specified in the provided text, but typically includes epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra

Female Reproductive System

Typical adult female ovulation day: 14
Layer of uterus shed-off during menstruation: Endometrium
Female external genitalia (except): Cervix is not part of female external genitalia

Male Reproductive System

Loose fold of skin that covers the glans penis: Prepuce
Surgical removal of male prepuce: Circumcision
Cells that produce Testosterone: Leydig Cells
Where Spermatogenesis happens: Seminiferous Tubule

Physiological Processes

Luteinizing hormone (LH) functions in: Ovulation and Corpus Luteum
The one that makes the penis erect: Corpus cavernosum
Forceful release of semen from the urethra: Ejaculation

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