18 Questions
What is the primary function of Sertoli cells in the male reproductive system?
To nourish developing sperm
Which hormone secreted by Sertoli cells reduces FSH secretion from the anterior pituitary?
Inhibin
What is the role of LH in the male reproductive system?
To regulate Leydig cells and androgen hormone secretion
In females, what is the characteristic of the reproductive cycle?
Cyclic hormone secretion and reproductive events
What is the role of testosterone in the male reproductive system?
To regulate the production of GnRH, FSH, and LH
What are the three types of sex hormones mentioned in the text?
Androgens, estrogens, and progesterone
What is the primary function of the thickening of the endometrium prior to ovulation?
To prepare for embryonic implantation
Which hormone combination inhibits the hypothalamus?
High levels of estradiol and progesterone
What is the primary function of the LH surge?
To trigger ovulation
What is the primary function of the corpus luteum?
To secrete progesterone and estradiol to promote thickening of the endometrium
What is the result if an embryo does not implant in the endometrium?
The endometrium is shed in a process called menstruation
What is the primary function of FSH and LH?
To stimulate the growth of follicles in the ovaries
What is a key difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis in terms of the number of gametes produced per cycle of meiosis?
One egg forms per cycle, while four sperm form per cycle.
Which hormone is responsible for directing the release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary?
GnRH
What is the primary function of FSH and LH in the reproductive process?
Regulation of sex hormone production
What is the stage of oogenesis at which the primary oocyte is arrested, and it remains so until puberty?
Prophase of meiosis I
What is the primary difference between male and female reproductive patterns in terms of longevity?
Spermatogenesis continues throughout life, while oogenesis ceases.
What is the term for the structure that forms after the release of a secondary oocyte from the ovary?
Corpus luteum
Learn about the role of sex hormones, including androgens, estrogens, and progesterone, in regulating primary and secondary sex characteristics, sexual behavior, and sex drive. This quiz covers the hormonal control of the male reproductive system, including the function of FSH and Sertoli cells.
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