24 Questions
What is the primary function of the corpus luteum during the luteal phase?
To produce lots of progesterone
What is the primary function of the dartos and cremaster muscles in the male reproductive system?
To raise and lower the testes
What is the term for the process by which an oocyte matures and is released from the ovary?
Ovulation
What is the outcome of the spermatogenesis process?
Production of 4 haploid daughter cells
What is the main reason why only one dominant follicle survives during the follicular phase?
All of the above
What is the purpose of the tunica vaginalis in the male reproductive system?
To provide a layer of protection for the testes
What is the purpose of the muscular contractions in the uterine tubes?
To propel the oocyte towards the uterus
What is the consequence of cryptorchidism?
The testes fail to descend before birth
What is the term for the death of ovarian follicles?
Atresia
What is the function of the fimbriae in the uterine tubes?
To capture the oocyte from the ovary
What is the role of the Sertoli cells in the male reproductive system?
To promote sperm production and eliminate germ cells
What is the volume of a sperm cell compared to a female gamete?
It is 85,000 times less
What is the primary function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
To continue the maturation of sperm
What is the main component of seminal fluid produced by the seminal vesicles?
Fructose
What is the primary function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
To secrete fluid to coagulate semen
What is the hormone responsible for stimulating the release of testosterone in the male reproductive system?
LH
What is the term for the cycle of oocyte production and follicle development in the female reproductive system?
Ovarian cycle
What is the structure that partially covers the entrance to the vagina in the female reproductive system?
Hymen
What is the primary function of the areolar gland in the breast?
To secrete lubrication fluid to prevent chaffing
What is the primary outcome of the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?
The preparation of the endometrial lining for implantation
What is the primary mechanism of action of hormonal birth control?
The manipulation of the negative feedback system
What is the role of the SRY gene in the development of males?
To prompt male development and cause testosterone secretion
What is the primary outcome of the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
The rebuilding of the endometrial lining
What is the primary difference between the Müllerian duct and the Wolffian duct?
The Müllerian duct forms the uterus, uterine tubes, and part of the vagina, while the Wolffian duct forms the epididymis, ductus deferens, and seminal vesicles
Test your knowledge of the reproductive system, focusing on gametes, sex cells, and the male reproductive organs. Learn about the structure and functions of testes, including the roles of tunica vaginalis and tunica albuginea.
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