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How many chromosomes do male and female gametes have together for proper development?
How many chromosomes do male and female gametes have together for proper development?
- 47
- 23
- 46 (correct)
- 49
What is the function of the dartos and cremaster muscles in the scrotum?
What is the function of the dartos and cremaster muscles in the scrotum?
- To release sperm from the testes
- To regulate the temperature of the testes (correct)
- To produce sperm
- To separate the testes into lobules
What is the purpose of the blood-testes barrier created by Sertoli cells?
What is the purpose of the blood-testes barrier created by Sertoli cells?
- To keep blood borne substances away from the germ cells (correct)
- To release sperm from the testes
- To control the development of sperm
- To regulate the temperature of the testes
How many lobules are there in each testis?
How many lobules are there in each testis?
What is the role of Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules?
What is the role of Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules?
What is the function of the seminiferous tubules?
What is the function of the seminiferous tubules?
What is the process called that develops a sperm cell from the least mature stage to the final stage?
What is the process called that develops a sperm cell from the least mature stage to the final stage?
Where is the end product of sperm formed during spermatogenesis?
Where is the end product of sperm formed during spermatogenesis?
How many chromosomes do spermatogonia cells have?
How many chromosomes do spermatogonia cells have?
What is the term for one or both testes failing to descend into the scrotum prior to birth?
What is the term for one or both testes failing to descend into the scrotum prior to birth?
What is the percentage of semen that is made up of sperm?
What is the percentage of semen that is made up of sperm?
What is responsible for powering the flagellum to move the sperm cell?
What is responsible for powering the flagellum to move the sperm cell?
Where do sperm cells continue to mature after they are formed?
Where do sperm cells continue to mature after they are formed?
What is the hormone that is released to differentiate the male sexual reproductive organs as a fetus?
What is the hormone that is released to differentiate the male sexual reproductive organs as a fetus?
What is the negative feedback loop that regulates testosterone production?
What is the negative feedback loop that regulates testosterone production?
What is the name of the membrane that covers the vaginal canal and always lets fluid flow out?
What is the name of the membrane that covers the vaginal canal and always lets fluid flow out?
What happens to the corpus luteum if pregnancy does not occur within 10-12 days?
What happens to the corpus luteum if pregnancy does not occur within 10-12 days?
What is the relationship between breast size and milk production?
What is the relationship between breast size and milk production?
How does hormonal birth control work to prevent pregnancy?
How does hormonal birth control work to prevent pregnancy?
What is the fundamental sex in humans?
What is the fundamental sex in humans?
What triggers the onset of puberty in humans?
What triggers the onset of puberty in humans?
What is a common effect of poor nutrition on puberty in females?
What is a common effect of poor nutrition on puberty in females?
What is the primary function of the vagina?
What is the primary function of the vagina?
What is the typical duration of an ovarian cycle?
What is the typical duration of an ovarian cycle?
What is the term for the death of follicles during folliculogenesis?
What is the term for the death of follicles during folliculogenesis?
What is the primary function of the corpus luteum?
What is the primary function of the corpus luteum?
What is the term for the release of an oocyte from the ovary?
What is the term for the release of an oocyte from the ovary?
What is the purpose of the cilia in the uterine tubes?
What is the purpose of the cilia in the uterine tubes?
What is the term for the layer of the uterus that is shed during menstruation?
What is the term for the layer of the uterus that is shed during menstruation?
What is the primary hormone responsible for the growth and development of follicles?
What is the primary hormone responsible for the growth and development of follicles?
What is the term for the fertilized egg that has not yet implanted in the uterus?
What is the term for the fertilized egg that has not yet implanted in the uterus?
What is the purpose of the high levels of glucose in the uterine fluid?
What is the purpose of the high levels of glucose in the uterine fluid?
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