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What are male gametes called?
What are male gametes called?
Leydig cells ________.
Leydig cells ________.
Which hypothalamic hormone contributes to the regulation of the male reproductive system?
Which hypothalamic hormone contributes to the regulation of the male reproductive system?
What is the function of the epididymis?
What is the function of the epididymis?
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Spermatogenesis takes place in the ________.
Spermatogenesis takes place in the ________.
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What are the female gonads called?
What are the female gonads called?
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When do the oogonia undergo mitosis?
When do the oogonia undergo mitosis?
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From what structure does the corpus luteum originate?
From what structure does the corpus luteum originate?
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Where does fertilization of the egg by the sperm typically occur?
Where does fertilization of the egg by the sperm typically occur?
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Why do estrogen levels fall after menopause?
Why do estrogen levels fall after menopause?
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The vulva includes the ________.
The vulva includes the ________.
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What controls whether an embryo will develop testes or ovaries?
What controls whether an embryo will develop testes or ovaries?
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Without SRY expression, an embryo will develop ________.
Without SRY expression, an embryo will develop ________.
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The timing of puberty can be influenced by which of the following?
The timing of puberty can be influenced by which of the following?
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Study Notes
Male Reproductive System
- Male gametes are called sperm.
- Leydig cells are responsible for the secretion of testosterone.
- The hypothalamic hormone that regulates the male reproductive system is gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
- The primary function of the epididymis is sperm maturation and storage.
- Spermatogenesis occurs within the seminiferous tubules.
Female Reproductive System
- The female gonads are known as ovaries.
- Oogonia undergo mitosis before birth.
- The corpus luteum originates from the dominant follicle.
- Fertilization of the egg typically occurs in the uterine tube.
- After menopause, estrogen levels drop because there are no follicles left to produce estrogen.
Reproductive Structures
- The vulva comprises the mons pubis, labia majora, and Bartholin's glands.
- The development of testes or ovaries in an embryo is controlled by the presence of the Y chromosome.
- Without SRY expression, an embryo will develop into a female.
Puberty and Influencing Factors
- Several factors influence the timing of puberty, including genes, stress, and amount of body fat.
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Test your knowledge on the male reproductive system with these flashcards covering key terms and concepts from Chapter 27. Explore important functions, hormones, and cell types that play a role in human reproduction.
