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What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?

  • To produce hormones that regulate reproduction
  • To provide nutrition for the developing embryo
  • To support fetal development during pregnancy
  • To generate and deliver sperm for reproduction (correct)

Which of the following organs is NOT a part of the male reproductive system?

  • Scrotum
  • Prostate
  • Ovary (correct)
  • Epididymis

What role do hormones play in the human reproductive system?

  • They are solely responsible for fertilization
  • They only regulate the menstrual cycle in females
  • They initiate the development of sex organs in both sexes (correct)
  • They have no significant role in reproduction

Which organ is responsible for transporting mature sperm to the urethra?

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In the male reproductive system, what constitutes the majority of ejaculatory fluid?

<p>Fluid from the prostate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the male urethra?

<p>To deliver semen into the female reproductive organ (C), To transport urine out of the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT part of the female reproductive system?

<p>Epididymis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

<p>To produce ovum and hormones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The fallopian tubes serve which primary purpose?

<p>As a site for fertilization of the ovum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the cervix in the female reproductive system?

<p>To connect the uterus to the vagina (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these structures helps in sweeping the matured ovum from the ovaries?

<p>Fimbriae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?

<p>As a site for implantation of a fertilized egg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During what process is the fibromuscular canal primarily utilized?

<p>Delivery of a baby (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What outcome occurs when a secondary oocyte is penetrated by a sperm?

<p>It finishes meiosis II. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result if a secondary oocyte does not experience sperm penetration?

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Which hormone is produced by the hypothalamus and initiates the release of other hormones in male reproduction?

<p>Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the maturation of sperm cells?

<p>Follicle-stimulating hormone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does inhibin play in male reproductive hormone regulation?

<p>Gives negative feedback on GnRH and FSH. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does LH have on the testes?

<p>Stimulates testosterone production. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for the formation of the corpus luteum following ovulation?

<p>Luteinizing hormone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between testosterone levels and the release of GnRH in males?

<p>High testosterone inhibits GnRH release. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of estrogen in the female reproductive system?

<p>Stimulating the menstrual cycle and promoting secondary sexual characteristics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the ovarian cycle does the follicle develop and release estrogen?

<p>Follicular Phase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for triggering the surge in LH during ovulation?

<p>Estrogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does progesterone play in the reproductive system?

<p>It helps prepare the uterine lining for pregnancy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the menstrual cycle corresponds with the shedding of the endometrial lining?

<p>Menstrual Phase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle?

<p>The corpus luteum secretes progesterone. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary gland?

<p>GnRH (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the uterine lining get prepared to receive a fertilized egg?

<p>Luteal Phase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the acrosome cap found in the head of the sperm?

<p>To penetrate the jelly coat of the egg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the mitochondria located in the mid-piece of the sperm cell?

<p>To provide energy (ATP) for flagellar movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What stops multiple sperm from fertilizing a single egg?

<p>The release of cortical granules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the female reproductive system does oogenesis take place?

<p>Ovary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in sperm cells is responsible for movement?

<p>Tail (flagellum) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about egg cells is true?

<p>Eggs are arrested in metaphase II until fertilization occurs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct term used for immature sperm cells?

<p>Spermatids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the function of the zona pellucida?

<p>Acts as a barrier to prevent sperm entry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primarily triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?

<p>LH surge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase does the corpus luteum form?

<p>Luteal Phase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining the thickening of the endometrium?

<p>Progesterone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs if there is no fertilization after ovulation?

<p>Menstrual phase is induced (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods is NOT commonly used to track ovulation?

<p>Blood Pressure Monitoring (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormonal changes occur during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?

<p>Rise in estrogen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a permanent contraceptive method for males?

<p>Vasectomy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone helps regulate the menstrual cycle and control the growth of the uterine lining?

<p>Estrogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is the role of the male reproductive system?

The male reproductive system is a complex network of organs and structures responsible for producing and delivering sperm for reproduction.

What are the testes responsible for?

The testes are responsible for producing sperm and the male hormone testosterone.

What happens in the epididymis?

The epididymis is a coiled tube located on the back of each testis where sperm mature and are stored.

What is the function of the vas deferens?

The vas deferens is a long tube that carries mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.

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What does the prostate gland do?

The prostate gland produces a milky fluid that makes up a significant portion of semen and helps nourish and protect sperm.

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Urethra

The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

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Rectum

A temporary storage site for feces until defecation.

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Testes

Produces sperm cells and the male hormone testosterone.

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Scrotum

A structure that surrounds and protects the testicles.

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Ejaculation

The process of delivering semen into the female reproductive organ.

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Epididymis

A tube that carries and stores the produced sperm cells.

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Female Reproductive System

A complex structure responsible for different functions related to reproduction, sexual health, and hormone regulation.

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Uterus

A muscular organ that expands to house a developing fetus during pregnancy.

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Spermatogenesis

The process of sperm production in the testes.

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus that stimulates the pituitary gland to release FSH and LH.

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Oogenesis

The process of egg production in the ovaries.

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (males)

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the maturation of sperm cells in the testes.

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Luteinizing hormone (LH) (males)

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the testes to produce testosterone.

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Sperm Head

The head of a sperm containing the haploid nucleus, acrosome cap with hydrolytic enzymes, and centrioles.

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Testosterone

A hormone produced by the testes that is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics.

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Acrosome Cap

A cap on the sperm head containing enzymes that help it penetrate the egg's outer layer.

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Inhibin

A hormone produced by the Sertoli cells in the testes that provides negative feedback to the pituitary gland, inhibiting the release of FSH.

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Sperm Mid-piece

The middle section of the sperm containing mitochondria that provide energy for movement.

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Sperm Tail (Flagellum)

The tail of a sperm, a microtubule structure called the axoneme, which propels the sperm.

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) (females)

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus that stimulates the pituitary gland to release FSH and LH.

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (females)

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the maturation of eggs in the ovaries.

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Zona Pellucida (Jelly Coat)

The outer layer of an egg cell, a barrier to sperm entry.

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Luteinizing hormone (LH) (females)

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates ovulation and the formation of the corpus luteum.

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Corona Radiata

The inner layer of an egg cell, providing support and nutrients.

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Follicular Phase

The stage of the menstrual cycle where the follicle develops and releases an egg (ovulation) due to a surge in LH hormone. This phase is also marked by an increase in estrogen, which causes the uterine lining (endometrium) to thicken.

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Luteal Phase

The stage after ovulation where the empty follicle transforms into the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum produces progesterone and some estrogen, which maintains the thickened endometrium in preparation for a potential pregnancy.

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Proliferative Phase

The period of the menstrual cycle where the uterine lining (endometrium) thickens in response to rising estrogen levels.

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Secretory Phase

The stage of the menstrual cycle where the thickened uterine lining (endometrium) secretes nutrients in preparation for a potential embryo implantation. This phase is driven by the progesterone produced by the corpus luteum.

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What is the function of FSH?

A hormone that stimulates the development of the follicle in the ovary and the release of the egg (ovulation).

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What is the function of LH?

A hormone that triggers ovulation, the release of an egg from the ovary.

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What is the function of progesterone?

A hormone mainly produced by the corpus luteum, responsible for maintaining the thickened uterine lining in preparation for pregnancy. It also plays a role in regulating the menstrual cycle.

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What is the function of estrogen?

A hormone primarily produced by the ovaries, responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and influencing female sexual characteristics.

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What is estrogen and what are its functions?

Produced by growing follicles in the ovaries, estrogen plays a crucial role in regulating the menstrual cycle and fostering the development of female secondary sexual characteristics, such as breast growth and widening hips.

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What is progesterone and what is its role in the menstrual cycle?

Secreted by the corpus luteum, a temporary structure in the ovary, progesterone is essential for maintaining the uterine lining, preparing it for a potential pregnancy. If fertilization does not occur, progesterone levels decline, leading to menstruation.

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What is the ovarian cycle?

The ovarian cycle encompasses the changes that occur in the ovaries, including follicle development and the release of an egg (ovulation). It is divided into follicular phase and luteal phase, each influenced by hormones.

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What is the uterine cycle?

The uterine cycle refers to the changes that take place in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) in preparation for a potential pregnancy. It is synchronized with the ovarian cycle, and its phases (menstrual, proliferative, secretory) are regulated by hormonal fluctuations.

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What occurs during the follicular phase?

The follicular phase is the first stage of the ovarian cycle, marked by the development of a follicle (containing an egg) in the ovary. As the follicle grows, it releases estrogen, which, in turn, influences the uterine lining to prepare for pregnancy.

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What is ovulation and how does it occur?

Ovulation, the crucial event in the ovarian cycle, is triggered by a surge in LH (luteinizing hormone). It marks the release of a mature egg from the ovary. The egg then travels through the fallopian tube, where it can be fertilized by a sperm.

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Explain the menstrual phase.

The menstrual phase, the first phase of the uterine cycle, involves the shedding of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) as a result of declining progesterone levels. This signifies the beginning of a new cycle, and the process is commonly referred to as menstruation.

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Describe the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle.

The luteal phase is the concluding stage of the ovarian cycle, starting after ovulation. The corpus luteum, a temporary structure formed from the ruptured follicle, produces progesterone, which supports the maintenance of the uterine lining in anticipation of a potential pregnancy.

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