Menstrual Cycle and Uterine Lining
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What is the main function of the dartos and cremaster muscles?

  • To regulate the body temperature
  • To produce sperm
  • To support androgens
  • To raise and lower the testes (correct)

What is the outer layer of the male gonad composed of?

  • Tunica albuginea
  • Tunica vaginalis (correct)
  • Seminiferous tubules
  • Sertoli cells

At what stage of development do the testes normally descend?

  • At birth
  • During puberty
  • Around month 7 in the womb (correct)
  • After adolescence

What is the process of producing sperm in the seminiferous tubules?

<p>Spermatogenesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Sertoli cells?

<p>To promote sperm production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a formed sperm?

<p>It is smaller than most cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To continue the maturation of sperm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland contributes the most to the volume of semen?

<p>Seminal vesicles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the prostate gland?

<p>To secrete fluid to coagulate semen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the ovarian cycle and the menstrual cycle?

<p>The ovarian cycle only occurs during reproductive years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of FSH in the male reproductive system?

<p>To stimulate spermatogenesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the hymen in the female reproductive system?

<p>To protect the reproductive tract and urethra (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the corpus luteum?

<p>To produce progesterone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the death of multiple follicles during folliculogenesis?

<p>Decrease in FSH levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the uterine tubes?

<p>To facilitate the passage of the oocyte from the ovary to the uterus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of atresia?

<p>The death of ovarian follicles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical time frame for implantation to occur?

<p>10-12 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the description of the dominant follicle?

<p>The largest follicle with the most number of FSH receptors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the areolar gland in the breast?

<p>To secrete lubrication fluid to prevent chafing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the SRY gene not being present in an embryo?

<p>The development of female characteristics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?

<p>To prepare the endometrium for implantation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hormonal birth control?

<p>To manipulate the negative feedback system to prevent ovulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of hormone levels falling during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?

<p>The endometrium is shed, resulting in menses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of puberty in males?

<p>Increased larynx size and deeper voice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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