Ovary and Sperm Anatomy Quiz

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What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

To store and release mature egg cells for fertilization

To produce testosterone and other male hormones

To secrete estrogen and progesterone hormones (correct)

To produce the uterine lining for embryo implantation

Which of the following correctly describes the structure of a mature sperm cell?

A head, mid-piece, and a short, flagellum-like tail

A head, mid-piece, and a rounded, amoeba-like tail

A head, mid-piece, and a fan-shaped tail

A head, mid-piece, and a long, whip-like tail (correct)

What is the process called when an egg and sperm cell fuse together to form a new individual organism?

Oogenesis

Menstruation

Spermatogenesis

Fertilization (correct)

Which gland in the male reproductive system is responsible for producing testosterone, the primary male sex hormone?

Testes (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where are sperm cells produced in the male reproductive system?

In the testes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary function of the male hormone testosterone during puberty?

To stimulate the growth and development of male secondary sexual characteristics (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the ovary is incorrect?

Eggs in the ovaries ripen when they meet a sperm. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the parts labelled A and B in the diagram of a sperm shown below.

A = head, B = tail (B) Signup and view all the answers

During puberty in boys, which change is most likely to occur?

His shoulders broaden. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about sexual intercourse is incorrect?

The tail of the sperm enters the egg first. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormonal supplementation therapy is least likely to assist a female with ovulation difficulties?

Luteinizing hormone (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which gland releases fluid before ejaculation to decrease urethral acidity caused by urine?

Bulbourethral gland (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the epididymis?

To store immature sperm as they mature (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is NOT involved in the pathway of sperm from the testes to the exterior of the body?

Prostate gland (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct order of the pathway taken by sperm from the testes to the exterior of the body?

Seminiferous tubules, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra (B) Signup and view all the answers

During puberty in boys, which hormone plays a crucial role in the production and maturation of sperm?

Testosterone (B) Signup and view all the answers

In cases of male infertility, which of the following therapies may be recommended to increase sperm production?

Testosterone supplementation (B) Signup and view all the answers

During sexual intercourse, which of the following structures contracts to propel sperm into the vas deferens?

Epididymis (B) Signup and view all the answers