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What is the result of meiosis I in oogenesis?
What is the result of meiosis I in oogenesis?
What happens to the first polar body after oogenesis?
What happens to the first polar body after oogenesis?
Under what condition will the process of oogenesis stop after meiosis II?
Under what condition will the process of oogenesis stop after meiosis II?
What occurs after the fertilization of the secondary oocyte?
What occurs after the fertilization of the secondary oocyte?
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Which statement about the survival of the polar body is correct?
Which statement about the survival of the polar body is correct?
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What is the primary function of Leydig cells in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary function of Leydig cells in the male reproductive system?
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What component of semen is responsible for combating the acidic environment of the vagina?
What component of semen is responsible for combating the acidic environment of the vagina?
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Which gland contributes a significant amount of protein-digesting enzymes to semen?
Which gland contributes a significant amount of protein-digesting enzymes to semen?
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What percentage of semen volume is typically contributed by the seminal vesicles?
What percentage of semen volume is typically contributed by the seminal vesicles?
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What is a symptom commonly associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
What is a symptom commonly associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
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Which of the following components is NOT found in the seminal fluid?
Which of the following components is NOT found in the seminal fluid?
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How does a vasectomy affect testosterone production in males?
How does a vasectomy affect testosterone production in males?
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What is the typical pH range of semen, and why is it important?
What is the typical pH range of semen, and why is it important?
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What role does prostatic secretion play in semen?
What role does prostatic secretion play in semen?
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What initiates the release of Inhibin from Sertoli cells?
What initiates the release of Inhibin from Sertoli cells?
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Which hormone is primarily produced by the corpus luteum?
Which hormone is primarily produced by the corpus luteum?
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What happens to the corpus luteum if pregnancy does not occur?
What happens to the corpus luteum if pregnancy does not occur?
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What triggers the rupture of the mature Graafian follicle?
What triggers the rupture of the mature Graafian follicle?
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What is the main difference between the male and female reproductive systems regarding gamete production?
What is the main difference between the male and female reproductive systems regarding gamete production?
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What temperature regulation role does the scrotum play?
What temperature regulation role does the scrotum play?
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What is the final structure the corpus luteum transforms into if pregnancy does not occur?
What is the final structure the corpus luteum transforms into if pregnancy does not occur?
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What is the primary role of Sertoli cells in spermatogenesis?
What is the primary role of Sertoli cells in spermatogenesis?
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Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the secretion of FSH?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the secretion of FSH?
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What is the correct pathway of sperm transport starting from the seminiferous tubules?
What is the correct pathway of sperm transport starting from the seminiferous tubules?
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What is a significant result of a vasectomy?
What is a significant result of a vasectomy?
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How does testosterone affect the hypothalamus in relation to GnRH and LH levels?
How does testosterone affect the hypothalamus in relation to GnRH and LH levels?
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Which hormone is mismatched with its function in male reproduction?
Which hormone is mismatched with its function in male reproduction?
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What function is primarily performed by the epididymis?
What function is primarily performed by the epididymis?
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What does the term 'anabolism' refer to in the context of male reproductive hormones?
What does the term 'anabolism' refer to in the context of male reproductive hormones?
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What happens to progesterone levels if pregnancy does not occur?
What happens to progesterone levels if pregnancy does not occur?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the release of the secondary oocyte?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the release of the secondary oocyte?
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What is a characteristic feature of ovulation?
What is a characteristic feature of ovulation?
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What role does FSH play in the menstrual cycle?
What role does FSH play in the menstrual cycle?
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What effect does progesterone have on the endometrium?
What effect does progesterone have on the endometrium?
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If a woman is pregnant, what happens to the corpus luteum?
If a woman is pregnant, what happens to the corpus luteum?
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What is amenorrhea?
What is amenorrhea?
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What happens to hormone levels during childbirth?
What happens to hormone levels during childbirth?
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What is metorrhagia?
What is metorrhagia?
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Which hormone surges leading up to ovulation?
Which hormone surges leading up to ovulation?
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Study Notes
Male Reproductive System
- Testosterone is responsible for male development before birth, enlargement of male sex organs and expression of secondary sex characteristics at puberty, and anabolism (protein synthesis).
- Sertoli cells aid in spermatogenesis, the process of transforming spermatocytes into sperm cells.
- Testosterone can act on the hypothalamus to stop the secretion of GnRH and LH if their levels become too high.
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) accelerates spermatogenesis by acting on Sertoli cells.
- Sertoli cells release inhibin, which acts on the anterior pituitary to stop FSH secretion and slow down spermatogenesis.
- Epididymis receives sperm cells from seminiferous tubules, where they mature, acquire mobility, and gain the ability to fertilize. It can store sperm for 10-14 days.
- Vas deferens transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts and can store sperm for several months.
- Vasectomy involves cutting the vas deferens, preventing sperm from being transported out of the body but not affecting the function of the testes or testosterone production.
- Ejaculatory ducts carry sperm to the urethra, formed by the union of the vas deferens and seminal vesicles.
- Seminal vesicles secrete an alkaline, viscous fluid containing fructose, prostaglandins, and clotting proteins, contributing 60% of semen volume.
- Prostate secretes a milky, slightly acidic fluid containing citric acid, proteolytic enzymes, acid phosphatase, and seminal plasmin, contributing 25% of semen volume.
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the enlargement of the prostate, which can compress the urethra and cause urination problems. Hyperplasia can indicate prostate cancer.
- Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), a protein-breaking enzyme released in increasing quantities with prostate enlargement, can be used to assess prostate health and identify cancer.
- Bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands secrete an alkaline fluid during sexual arousal to neutralize urine acidity and lubricate the urethra.
- Semen is a mixture of sperm and seminal fluid, with an average ejaculate volume of 2.5-5 mL containing 50-150 million sperm cells per mL. The alkaline pH (7.2-7.7) protects sperm from the vaginal acidity.
Female Reproductive System
- Ovaries contain follicles, a group of cells that protect the egg cell (oocyte).
- Follicles mature into Graafian follicles, which contain the egg cell.
- Ovulation is the release of the egg cell from the ruptured Graafian follicle.
- Corpus luteum (yellow body) forms from the ruptured follicle and produces progesterone, estrogens, inhibin, and relaxin.
- Corpus luteum persists for 3 months during pregnancy but degenerates into corpus albicans (white body) if no pregnancy occurs, leading to menstruation.
- Oogenesis is the process of egg cell development.
- Meiosis I begins during fetal development, transforming oogonia into primary oocytes.
- Primary oocytes complete meiosis I after puberty, producing a secondary oocyte and a first polar body.
- Secondary oocytes and first polar bodies are ovulated. Meiosis II continues only if fertilization occurs, resulting in an ovum and a second polar body.
- Fertilization involves the union of the sperm nucleus with the ovum nucleus, forming a diploid zygote.
- GnRH (Gonadotropin-releasing hormone) is released from the hypothalamus and stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to secrete LH and FSH.
- FSH stimulates follicle growth and the production of estrogen by the follicles.
- LH peaks during ovulation, causing the release of the secondary oocyte.
- LH maintains the corpus luteum by stimulating the production of progesterone and estrogen.
- Estrogen thickens the uterine wall in preparation for pregnancy.
- Progesterone complements estrogen's function and maintains the endometrium.
- Menstruation occurs when progesterone levels drop, causing the shedding of the thickened endometrium.
- Pregnancy maintains the corpus luteum, resulting in sustained estrogen and progesterone levels until birth.
- Childbirth is triggered by a drop in progesterone levels and a rise in oxytocin levels, which stimulate uterine contractions.
Menstrual Cycle Terminologies
- Amenorrhea: Absence of menstruation during reproductive years.
- Menorrhagia: Menstrual bleeding lasting longer than 7 days.
- Dysmenorrhea: Painful menstruation or menstrual cramps.
- Metrorrhagia: Irregular uterine bleeding, particularly between menstrual periods.
- Menopause: Cessation of menstrual cycles.
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Test your knowledge of the male reproductive system, including the roles of testosterone, Sertoli cells, and the processes of spermatogenesis. This quiz covers key structures such as the epididymis and vas deferens, as well as important hormonal influences. Challenge yourself and learn more about male reproductive health!
