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?

    <p>Testes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are sperm cells produced in the male reproductive system?

    <p>In the testes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To stimulate the growth and development of male secondary sexual characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the ovary is incorrect?

    <p>Eggs in the ovaries ripen when they meet a sperm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A = head, B = tail</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>His shoulders broaden.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about sexual intercourse is incorrect?

    <p>The tail of the sperm enters the egg first.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Luteinizing hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bulbourethral gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the epididymis?

    <p>To store immature sperm as they mature</p> 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?

    <p>Prostate gland</p> 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?

    <p>Seminiferous tubules, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Testosterone supplementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Epididymis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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