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Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for the production of testosterone and the cells that assist in spermatogenesis?
Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for the production of testosterone and the cells that assist in spermatogenesis?
- Leydig cells
- Hypothalamus
- Pituitary gland (correct)
- Sertoli cells
What is the term used to collectively refer to the external female genitalia?
What is the term used to collectively refer to the external female genitalia?
- Uterine tubes
- Vagina
- Vulva (correct)
- Ovaries
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?
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?
- Spermatogenesis
- Menstruation
- Oogenesis (correct)
- Fertilization
Where does fertilization of an ovulated oocyte usually occur?
Where does fertilization of an ovulated oocyte usually occur?
Which hormone triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
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.
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.
Which part of the female reproductive system are the major organs located inside?
Which part of the female reproductive system are the major organs located inside?
What is the term used to describe the three columns of erectile tissue that make up most of the volume of the penis?
What is the term used to describe the three columns of erectile tissue that make up most of the volume of the penis?
Which hormone levels are correlated with the ovarian and menstrual cycles?
Which hormone levels are correlated with the ovarian and menstrual cycles?
During lactation, how does milk move from the alveoli to the nipple?
During lactation, how does milk move from the alveoli to the nipple?
Which structures are included in the male reproductive system?
Which structures are included in the male reproductive system?
Where do sperm exit the scrotum?
Where do sperm exit the scrotum?
Which structures add fluids to sperm to create semen?
Which structures add fluids to sperm to create semen?
Where are formed sperm transferred to mature?
Where are formed sperm transferred to mature?
How many rounds of cell division does meiosis have in spermatogenesis?
How many rounds of cell division does meiosis have in spermatogenesis?
What is the function of the mid-piece in a sperm cell?
What is the function of the mid-piece in a sperm cell?
What is the function of the acrosome in a sperm cell?
What is the function of the acrosome in a sperm cell?
Which view shows the structures of the scrotum and testes?
Which view shows the structures of the scrotum and testes?
Which view shows the seminiferous tubules, the site of sperm production?
Which view shows the seminiferous tubules, the site of sperm production?
What is the lumen in the context of spermatogenesis?
What is the lumen in the context of spermatogenesis?
