20 Questions
Where does the fertilised egg implant?
Uterus
What is the biological function of the clitoris?
To provide sexual pleasure
What is the role of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
Supports or blocks sperm
What is the function of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
Facilitates egg fertilisation
What is the main function of the uterus?
To contain a developing embryo and foetus
What happens to the viscosity of the cervix's mucous under the influence of female sex hormones?
It is regulated by female sex hormones
What happens to the length and dilation of the vagina during arousal?
It lengthens and dilates
Where does spermatogenesis occur?
Seminiferous tubules within the testes
How many chromosomes does a mature oocyte contain for fertilization?
23
When does ovulation typically occur in the female reproductive system?
Every menstrual cycle
What contributes to the preparation of the endometrium for a fertilized oocyte post-ovulation?
Corpus luteum
Which part of the male reproductive system produces sperm?
Testes
How many stages are there in the sexual response cycle?
Four
What marks the start of pregnancy?
Implantation of the embryo
At what point does childbirth typically occur?
Between 37 and 42 weeks
True or false: The primary oocyte contains 46 chromosomes for fertilization.
False
True or false: Ovulation is solely regulated by male sex hormones.
False
True or false: Post-ovulation, the follicle forms corpus luteum, which prepares the endometrium for a fertilized oocyte.
True
True or false: Spermatogenesis decreases in efficiency after age 35.
True
True or false: Fertilization occurs when the oocyte meets the 46-chromosome sperm in the fallopian tube.
False
Study Notes
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The primary oocyte undergoes meiotic division to mature and contain 23 chromosomes for fertilization.
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Ovulation is regulated by female sex hormones, occurring every menstrual cycle.
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Only one matured follicle is released, leading to a single oocyte for potential fertilization.
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Post-ovulation, the follicle remains and grows, forming corpus luteum, which prepares the endometrium for a fertilized oocyte.
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The male reproductive system includes the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate.
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Spermatogenesis occurs in the seminiferous tubules within the testes, producing sperm and decreasing in efficiency after age 35.
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Sexual response cycle consists of four stages: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.
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Fertilization occurs when the oocyte, containing 23 chromosomes, meets the 23-chromosome sperm in the fallopian tube.
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Amniotic sac forms a membrane around the fetus, containing amniotic fluid for nutrient exchange.
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Pregnancy is marked by implantation of the embryo and growth of the placenta, which provides essential hormones and nutrients for the developing fetus.
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Childbirth occurs between 37 and 42 weeks, involving the dilation of the cervix and the delivery of the baby and placenta.
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The primary oocyte undergoes meiotic division to mature and contain 23 chromosomes for fertilization.
-
Ovulation is regulated by female sex hormones, occurring every menstrual cycle.
-
Only one matured follicle is released, leading to a single oocyte for potential fertilization.
-
Post-ovulation, the follicle remains and grows, forming corpus luteum, which prepares the endometrium for a fertilized oocyte.
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The male reproductive system includes the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate.
-
Spermatogenesis occurs in the seminiferous tubules within the testes, producing sperm and decreasing in efficiency after age 35.
-
Sexual response cycle consists of four stages: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.
-
Fertilization occurs when the oocyte, containing 23 chromosomes, meets the 23-chromosome sperm in the fallopian tube.
-
Amniotic sac forms a membrane around the fetus, containing amniotic fluid for nutrient exchange.
-
Pregnancy is marked by implantation of the embryo and growth of the placenta, which provides essential hormones and nutrients for the developing fetus.
-
Childbirth occurs between 37 and 42 weeks, involving the dilation of the cervix and the delivery of the baby and placenta.
-
The primary oocyte undergoes meiotic division to mature and contain 23 chromosomes for fertilization.
-
Ovulation is regulated by female sex hormones, occurring every menstrual cycle.
-
Only one matured follicle is released, leading to a single oocyte for potential fertilization.
-
Post-ovulation, the follicle remains and grows, forming corpus luteum, which prepares the endometrium for a fertilized oocyte.
-
The male reproductive system includes the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate.
-
Spermatogenesis occurs in the seminiferous tubules within the testes, producing sperm and decreasing in efficiency after age 35.
-
Sexual response cycle consists of four stages: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.
-
Fertilization occurs when the oocyte, containing 23 chromosomes, meets the 23-chromosome sperm in the fallopian tube.
-
Amniotic sac forms a membrane around the fetus, containing amniotic fluid for nutrient exchange.
-
Pregnancy is marked by implantation of the embryo and growth of the placenta, which provides essential hormones and nutrients for the developing fetus.
-
Childbirth occurs between 37 and 42 weeks, involving the dilation of the cervix and the delivery of the baby and placenta.
Test your knowledge of the female reproductive system's anatomy and physiology, including the roles of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix.
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