14 Questions
At what age does female puberty typically occur?
11-12 years
What type of cell division occurs in nonreproductive cells?
Mitosis
How many chromosomes are contained in gametes?
23
What hormone is responsible for the production of secondary sexual characteristics in males?
Testosterone
What is the purpose of meiosis?
Produce egg and sperm cells with half the genetic material of the parent cells
What influences the onset of male puberty?
Same factors as for female puberty
What is the function of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?
To maintain the proper temperature of the testes
Which organ allows urine and semen to exit the male body?
Urethra
What is the role of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
Connection between testes and urethra
What is the primary function of the penis in the male reproductive system?
To deliver semen into the vagina
What is contained in healthy adult male semen?
100 million sperm cells per milliliter
What is the process by which each primary spermatocyte divides to form 4 sperm?
Spermatogenesis
What happens during oogenesis when cytokinesis is unequal?
Formation of ovum and polar bodies
What stimulates the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females?
Increased LH, FSH, estrogen, and progesterone hormone levels
This quiz covers topics related to human reproduction, including puberty, influences on the timing of puberty, and the types of cell division (mitosis and meiosis) in reproductive and nonreproductive cells.
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