20 Questions
Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for the production of testosterone and the cells that assist in spermatogenesis?
Pituitary gland
What is the term used to collectively refer to the external female genitalia?
Vulva
What process produces one to three polar bodies and a single haploid ovum if there is penetration of the secondary oocyte by a sperm cell?
Oogenesis
Where does fertilization of an ovulated oocyte usually occur?
Uterine tube
Which hormone triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
LH
During puberty, the release of LH and FSH from the anterior pituitary stimulates the gonads to produce sex hormones in both male and female adolescents.
True
Which part of the female reproductive system are the major organs located inside?
Pelvic cavity
What is the term used to describe the three columns of erectile tissue that make up most of the volume of the penis?
Erectile tissue
Which hormone levels are correlated with the ovarian and menstrual cycles?
FSH
During lactation, how does milk move from the alveoli to the nipple?
Through the lactiferous ducts
Which structures are included in the male reproductive system?
The testes, the epididymides, the penis, and the ducts and glands that produce and carry semen
Where do sperm exit the scrotum?
Through the ductus deferens
Which structures add fluids to sperm to create semen?
The seminal vesicles and the prostate gland
Where are formed sperm transferred to mature?
The epididymis
How many rounds of cell division does meiosis have in spermatogenesis?
Two
What is the function of the mid-piece in a sperm cell?
Contains mitochondria
What is the function of the acrosome in a sperm cell?
Contains enzymes for fertilization
Which view shows the structures of the scrotum and testes?
Figure 27.3
Which view shows the seminiferous tubules, the site of sperm production?
Figure 27.4
What is the lumen in the context of spermatogenesis?
The location of the early spermatids
Test your knowledge of the male reproductive system and its structures with this informative quiz. Learn about the testes, epididymides, penis, and more. Explore the functions of the ducts and glands that produce and transport semen.
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