18 Questions
What is the primary function of sertoli cells in the testes?
To promote sperm production and eliminate germ cells
What is the name of the condition where the testes fail to descend before birth?
Cryptorchidism
How many haploid daughter cells are produced during one cycle of spermatogenesis?
4
What is the approximate volume of a sperm cell compared to a female gamete?
85,000 times less
What is the purpose of the tunica albuginea in the testes?
To separate the testes into 300-400 lobules
During what month of fetal development do the testes normally descend?
Month 7
What is the main function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
To continue maturation of sperm
What is the primary function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
To secrete fluid to coagulate semen
What is the primary function of the bulbourethral glands in the male reproductive system?
To lubricate the end of the urethra and vagina
What stimulates the release of LH and FSH in the regulation of testosterone production?
GnRH
What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
To produce oocytes
What is the duration of the ovarian cycle in the female reproductive system?
28 days
What leads to the decline of FSH levels in the ovarian follicles?
Increased estrogen production by larger follicles
In oogenesis, what causes the primary oocytes to halt development until puberty?
Formation during fetal development
What determines the dominance of a follicle for ovulation?
Development stage and FSH receptor quantity
Why does the hypothalamus reduce production of GnRH, FSH, and LH with increased estrogen?
To conserve energy by reducing ovarian activity
How is the corpus luteum degraded if implantation does not occur within 10-12 days?
It develops into the corpus albicans
What happens to most ovarian follicles during the follicular phase?
They mature, but only one survives to ovulate
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the male reproductive system, focusing on the testes structure and the muscles involved in their movement. Learn about the specialized cells, layers, and functions of the male gonads.
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