Male Reproductive System
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What is the primary function of the dartos and cremaster muscles?

  • To regulate the temperature of the testes
  • To raise and lower the testes (correct)
  • To support the production of androgens
  • To produce sperm

What is the outer layer of the serous membrane that covers the testes?

  • Tunica vaginalis (correct)
  • Tunica albuginea
  • Cryptorchidism
  • Seminiferous tubules

What is the term for the failure of the testes to descend before birth?

  • Spermatogenesis
  • Seminiferous tubules
  • Cryptorchidism (correct)
  • Sertoli cells

What is the approximate number of times smaller in volume a sperm cell is compared to a female gamete?

<p>85,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often does a new cycle of spermatogenesis start?

<p>Every 16 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules?

<p>To promote sperm production and eliminate germ cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the corpus luteum?

<p>Producing progesterone to prepare the uterus for implantation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the fimbriae in the uterine tube?

<p>To capture the oocyte released from the ovary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the death of ovarian follicles?

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

What is the function of cilia in the uterine tube?

<p>To propel the oocyte towards the uterus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected time frame for implantation to occur?

<p>10-12 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?

<p>Maturation of sperm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the remaining cells in the ovary that have the potential to develop into oocytes?

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

What is the primary function of the seminal vesicles?

<p>Secretion of fluids that contribute to semen volume (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the bulbourethral glands in the male reproductive system?

<p>Secretion of a thick and salty fluid to lubricate the end of the urethra and vagina (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of NO in the penis during arousal?

<p>Dilation of blood vessels to increase blood flow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Production of eggs through the process of oogenesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two interrelated processes that make up the ovarian cycle?

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

What is the primary function of the proliferative phase in the menstrual cycle?

<p>To prepare the uterine lining for implantation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the areolar glands in the breast?

<p>To secrete lubrication fluid to prevent chaffing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do hormonal birth control methods work?

<p>By providing constant hormones and preventing FSH and LH production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the development of male characteristics in an embryo?

<p>The presence of the SRY gene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the secretory phase in the menstrual cycle?

<p>The preparation of the body for implantation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary sign of puberty in females?

<p>Fat deposition into breasts and hips, breast development, and pelvis broadening (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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