Human Reproductive System Quiz

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What is oogenesis?

The fertilization process occurring in the uterus.

The process by which sperm become motile.

The development of ova in the woman. (correct)

The formation of male gametes in the testes.

What determines the gender of the new baby?

The ovum from the female, which carries a Y chromosome.

The environmental factors during conception.

The mother's chromosomes.

The type of gamete contributed by the male. (correct)

When does spermatogenesis begin in males?

After the age of 30.

During fetal development.

During the pre-embryonic period.

At puberty. (correct)

During conception, what process is initiated by the release of the ovum?

Ovum transport. Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range of sperm count during ejaculation?

35 to 200 million sperms. Signup and view all the answers

Where does fertilization normally occur?

In the fallopian tubes. Signup and view all the answers

What role do uterine contractions play after ejaculation?

They enhance sperm movement toward the ovum. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the seminal fluid during intercourse?

To provide nourishment and protection to sperm. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two fetal membranes?

Amnion and chorion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a source of amniotic fluid?

Fetal urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of capacitation in sperm?

To remove the glycoprotein coat and seminal proteins. Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by an abnormally low volume of amniotic fluid?

Oligohydramnios Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT associated with oligohydramnios?

Maternal diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for creating a pathway through the corona radiata and zona pellucida during fertilization?

Hyaluronidase Signup and view all the answers

During which developmental stage does basic organ structure completion occur?

Embryonic period Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the umbilical vein?

To carry oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus Signup and view all the answers

What role does Wharton's jelly play in the umbilical cord?

Cushioning and preventing obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the zona pellucida after one spermatozoon enters the ovum?

It thickens to prevent further entry. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the placenta during pregnancy?

To facilitate communication between mother and baby. Signup and view all the answers

What is polyhydramnios associated with?

Elevated fetal urine excretion Signup and view all the answers

How much amniotic fluid is typically present at 40 weeks of gestation?

700 to 800 mL Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of development begins 9 weeks after conception?

Fetal period Signup and view all the answers

What are the three auxiliary structures that support pregnancy?

Placenta, umbilical cord, and fetal membranes Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the preembryonic period of development?

It occurs during the first 2 weeks after conception. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fertilization and Fetal Development

Gametogenesis is the development of ova in women and sperm in men.
Oogenesis is the formation of female gametes (ova) in the ovary. It begins during prenatal life, and by the 30th week of gestation, the female fetus has all the ova she will ever have.
Spermatogenesis is the formation of sperm (male gametes) in the testes. It starts during puberty and takes about 70 days to complete.
- The male gamete determines the sex of the new baby.
- The ovum carries only an X chromosome.
- Each mature sperm contains 23 chromosomes: 22 autosomes and either an X or a Y chromosome.
- If an X-bearing spermatozoon fertilizes the ovum, the baby is a girl.
- If a Y-bearing spermatozoon fertilizes the ovum, the baby is a boy.

Conception

Natural conception is the interaction of many factors during ovulation and ejaculation, including correct timing and healthy, mature, motile sperm entering the vagina.
Fertilization is the union of sperm and ovum. Stages after fertilization include:
- Zygote
- Morula
- Blastocyst
The inner cell mass develops into the fetus.
The outer cell mass forms the placenta and membranes.

Preparation for Conception in the Female

Ovulation occurs approximately 14 days before the next menstrual period.
The ovum is transported through the fallopian tube via muscular action and cilia movement.
Fertilization typically occurs in the ampulla (part of the fallopian tube).

Preparation for Conception in the Male

Ejaculation during sexual intercourse releases 35 to 200 million sperms into the upper vagina and over the cervix.
Sperms are suspended in seminal fluid, which nourishes and protects them from the vagina's acidic environment.

Transport of Sperm in the Female Reproductive Tract

Sperm's whip-like movement propels them through the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes.
Uterine contractions induced by prostaglandins in the seminal fluid aid sperm movement towards the ovum.

Preparation of Sperm for Fertilization

Sperm undergo changes called capacitation, in which the glycoprotein coat and seminal proteins are removed from the acrosome, allowing them to better penetrate the protective layers surrounding the ovum.
- Hyaluronidase and acrosin are released to digest a pathway.
The sperms' tails beat harder to propel them toward the center of the ovum.

Fertilization

One spermatozoon enters the ovum, and the genetic material merges.
The zona pellucida prevents other sperm from entering.
Cell membranes fuse and break down, allowing the sperm head's contents into the ovum's cytoplasm.

Preembryonic Period

This period spans the first two weeks after conception.
The fertilized ovum (zygote) enters the uterus around the fourth day after conception.
Stages: 2-cell, 4-cell, Morula, Blastocyst
- Trophoblast forms the protective layer.
- Inner cell mass is the future embryo.

Embryonic Period

This period of development extends from the start of the third to the eighth week after conception.
Basic structures of all major body organs are completed during this period.
Cells differentiate from undifferentiated cells.
Key organ systems are in place and beginning to function.

Germ Layers

Ectoderm forms the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, sensory organs (eye, ear, nose), epidermis, and hair.
Mesoderm forms the cartilage, bone, connective tissue, muscles, heart, blood vessels, blood cells, reproductive organs, and lymphatic system.
Endoderm forms the lining of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts, glands (thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, liver, pancreas), urinary bladder, lining of the ear, and other tissues.

Fetal Period

This period begins at 9 weeks after conception and ends with birth.
Major organ systems are now present in their basic form.
Further development of structure and function of all organ systems continues throughout this period.

Auxiliary Structures

Placenta: A thick, disc-shaped organ with maternal and fetal components. Involved in metabolic, transfer, and endocrine functions.
Fetal membranes: The amnion and chorion form the protective layer; fluid is comprised of fetal urine and maternal blood. Amniotic fluid functions include protection, development, and movement.
Umbilical cord: Connects the fetus to the placenta; two arteries carry deoxygenated blood and waste away from the fetus while one vein transfers oxygenated blood. Coiled structure and Wharton's jelly prevent occlusion.

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Test your knowledge on human reproduction, including topics like oogenesis, spermatogenesis, fertilization, and fetal development. This quiz covers key concepts and processes involved in human reproduction, including the formation of gametes and the role of various reproductive structures.