Human Reproductive Systems Quiz

The primary role of gonads is to produce gametes and sex hormones.

Gametes are haploid cells that combine during fertilization to form a diploid zygote.

The scrotum protects the testes and regulates their temperature for optimal sperm development.

<p>These muscles contract and relax to move the testes closer to or farther from the body, maintaining an ideal temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two main functions are maturing gametes and providing an environment for the development of offspring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spermatogenesis requires a temperature of 3 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit below normal body temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sex hormones control the development of sex organs, sexual maturation, and reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The median septum, or raphe, divides the scrotum into two compartments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sertoli cells provide nutrition and support for developing germ cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The epididymis is lined with pseudostratified columnar epithelium, which aids in the maturation and storage of sperm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three parts of the epididymis are the head, body, and tail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ductus deferens has a thick muscularis layer and is lined with pseudostratified epithelium containing stereocilia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seminal vesicles produce a yellowish secretion rich in fructose, influenced by testosterone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PSA is a marker used to indicate potential prostate cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seminal fluid contains fructose, prostaglandin, and fibrinogen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ejaculatory duct is formed by the duct from the seminal vesicle and the ampulla of the ductus deferens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cremaster muscle contracts to move the testes closer to the body for warmth or relaxes to allow them to cool, maintaining an optimal temperature for spermatogenesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sertoli cells form the blood-testes barrier and secrete androgen-binding protein in response to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), supporting sperm production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leydig cells secrete testosterone in response to luteinizing hormone (LH), which is crucial for the regulation of male reproductive processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spermatogenesis involves the development of spermatogonia into mature spermatozoa within the seminiferous tubules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Spermatogonia' refers to immature sperm cells before puberty, while 'spermatozoa' refers to the mature sperm cells produced after puberty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>FSH stimulates the Sertoli cells, promoting sperm production and maintaining the health of the seminiferous tubules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tunica albuginea is a cartilaginous tissue capsule that surrounds the testes, providing structural support and protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temperature changes trigger the contraction or relaxation of the scrotal muscle tissue, adjusting the position of the testes for optimal temperature regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary function is to secrete a mucus-rich pre-ejaculate fluid that helps lubricate the urethra and neutralize acidity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three parts are the prostatic urethra, membranous urethra, and spongy (penile) urethra.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three cylindrical masses are two corpora cavernosa and one corpus spongiosum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The corpus luteum produces progesterone after ovulation, which is crucial for maintaining the uterine lining.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The bulbourethral gland is lined with simple columnar epithelium, while the penis is lined with pseudostratified columnar epithelium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cortex is the dense, outer part, while the medulla is the loose, inner part of the ovary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tunica albuginea is a dense connective tissue capsule that provides structural support to both the testis and ovary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Estrogen produced by the corpus luteum helps regulate the menstrual cycle and prepares the uterine lining for potential implantation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infundibulum, Ampulla, Isthmus, and Uterine/Intramural Part.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The uterine mucosa is lined by simple columnar epithelium on a lamina propria of loose connective tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during labor and aids in the delivery process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bartholin's glands provide lubricating mucus during sexual arousal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The clitoris is composed of corpora cavernosa and has a glans clitoris.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Myoepithelial cells surround the alveoli and contract to expel milk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The vagina has three layers: mucosa (stratified squamous epithelium), muscular (smooth muscle), and adventitia (dense elastic connective tissue).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suspensory ligaments, also known as Cooper's ligaments, are strong fibrous processes that support the breasts.</p> Signup and view all the answers