22 Questions
What is the primary function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
To continue the maturation of sperm
What is the main component of the fluid secreted by the seminal vesicles?
Fructose
What is the result of the prostate gland secreting its fluid during ejaculation?
The semen coagulates and later de-coagulates
What is the role of NO in the male reproductive system?
To dilate blood vessels
What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
To produce oocytes
What are the two interrelated processes that occur during the ovarian cycle?
Oogenesis and folliculogenesis
What happens to the dominant follicle after ovulation?
It becomes the corpus luteum and produces lots of progesterone.
What is the primary function of the uterine tubes?
To propel the oocyte to the uterus.
What is the name of the gene that prompts male development in embryos?
SRY gene.
What is the term for the death of ovarian follicles?
Atresia.
What is the term for the first menses after puberty?
Menarche.
What is the purpose of the corpus luteum?
To keep the stratum functionalis healthy for implantation.
What is the term for the muscular contractions that help move the oocyte through the uterine tubes?
Muscular contractions.
What happens to the uterine lining if hormone levels fall during the secretory phase?
It dies and is shed.
What is the purpose of the areolar glands in the breast?
To secrete lubrication fluid.
What is the term for the time period when the endometrium is shed and rebuilt?
Menstrual cycle.
What is the male gamete called?
Spermatozoon
Which cells are responsible for promoting sperm production and creating the blood-testis barrier?
Sertoli cells
What is the primary function of the cremaster and dartos muscles in the scrotum?
Contract to raise and lower the testes
During which process are germ cells eliminated by Sertoli cells?
Spermatogenesis
What is the role of the tunica albuginea in the male gonads?
Separate the testes into lobules
How many daughter cells are produced in one cycle of spermatogenesis?
4 haploid daughter cells
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the male testes. Learn about gametes, testes functions, and the different layers surrounding the male gonads.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
