24 Questions
What stimulates Leydig cells to release testosterone?
LH
What binds to testosterone to keep it near the seminiferous tubules?
Androgen-binding protein (ABP)
What stimulates Sertoli cells to secrete androgen-binding protein (ABP)?
FSH
What hormone operates under negative feedback?
Testosterone
What stimulates the testes to release Testosterone and ABP?
LH and FSH
What stimulates the anterior pituitary to release LH and FSH?
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
What is responsible for the male pattern of development before birth?
Testosterone
What hormone stimulates the expression of secondary sex characteristics starting at puberty?
Testosterone
What hormone stimulates the release of LH and FSH from the pituitary gland?
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
What hormone stimulates the release of testosterone from Leydig cells?
LH
What hormone stimulates Sertoli cells to secrete androgen-binding protein (ABP) which binds to testosterone?
FSH
What hormone is involved in protein synthesis and anabolism?
Testosterone
How many haploid eggs are formed through meiosis in the female reproductive system?
One
What is the function of the Leydig cells in the male reproductive system?
Produce the hormone testosterone
Where does spermatogenesis occur?
Seminiferous tubules inside the testes
What is the main purpose of the male reproductive system?
Produce, store, and deliver sperm
What is the purpose of the acrosome in the sperm?
Contains digestive enzymes allowing the sperm nucleus to enter the oocyte
Where are the Sertoli cells located and what is their function?
Assist in sperm survival and final maturation of sperm in the seminiferous tubules
What is the purpose of the bulbourethral glands in the male reproductive system?
Protect sperm by neutralizing the acidity of residual urine in the urethra
What is the function of the seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?
Secrete alkaline fluid, fructose, and prostaglandins
What is the main purpose of the female reproductive system?
Produce, store, and deliver eggs
Where are the eggs produced in the female reproductive system?
Ovaries
What are the contents of semen secreted by the male reproductive system?
Alkaline fluid, fructose, and prostaglandins
What is the function of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
Deliver sperm to the female reproductive system
Test your knowledge of gamete formation with this quiz on the reproductive system. Explore the processes of spermatogenesis and oogenesis, and learn about the formation of sperm and eggs through meiosis.
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