Meiosis Stages and Cell Division

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What is the main function of the urethra in the male reproductive system?

To store sperm for later use
To transport sperm and urine out of the body (correct)
To produce hormones that regulate fertility
To produce semen

What is the primary function of the seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?

To produce a fluid that makes up semen and provides energy for sperm (correct)
To produce sperm
To store sperm for later use
To produce hormones that regulate fertility

What is the main difference between Mitosis and Meiosis?

Mitosis produces four daughter cells, while Meiosis produces two daughter cells
Mitosis occurs in somatic cells, while Meiosis occurs in germ cells (correct)
Mitosis occurs in germ cells, while Meiosis occurs in somatic cells
Mitosis produces genetically identical cells, while Meiosis produces genetically unique cells

During which stage of Mitosis do chromosomes align along the center of the spindle?

Metaphase (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?

To produce a fluid that's essential for fertility and goes into semen (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the bulbourethral glands in the male reproductive system?

To lubricate and de-acidify the urethra during ejaculation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where does meiosis take place?

Only in the testes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of meiosis?

Four haploid cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of meiosis?

To produce gametes for reproduction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis?

Meiosis produces gametes, while mitosis produces somatic cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of genetic variation introduced by meiosis?

It increases the chances of successful reproduction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division?

G1 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of phragmoplast?

Constructs the cell wall that will partition the cytoplasm (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are formed through meiosis?

Haploid Cells (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between endocrine glands and exocrine glands?

Exocrine glands secrete into ducts, while endocrine glands secrete into the bloodstream (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is released by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland?

TRH (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the constricted region of a chromosome that plays a key role in cell division?

Centromere (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following glands is NOT produced by the endocrine system?

Spleen (D) Signup and view all the answers