24 Questions
What is the primary function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
To store and mature sperm until ejaculation
Which gland contributes the majority of semen volume and produces fructose for ATP?
Seminal vesicles
What is the primary function of testosterone in the male reproductive system?
To maintain male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics
What is the process by which the female gamete is produced in the ovaries?
Oogenesis
What is the name of the thin membrane that partially covers the vagina?
Hymen
What are the two interrelated processes of the ovarian cycle?
Oogenesis and folliculogenesis
What is the normal temperature at which the testes function optimally?
2-3 degrees cooler than body temperature
What is the function of Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules?
To promote sperm production and eliminate germ cells
What is the duration of one cycle of spermatogenesis?
64 days
What is the name of the outer layer of serous membrane that covers the testes?
Tunica vaginalis
What is the term for the failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum before birth?
Cryptorchidism
What is the approximate volume difference between a sperm cell and a female gamete?
85,000 times smaller
What is the primary function of the corpus luteum during the luteal phase?
To produce progesterone and prepare the uterus for a fertilized egg
What is the main reason why only one dominant follicle survives to release an oocyte during ovulation?
It produces more estrogen than other follicles, causing the hypothalamus to reduce production of GnRH, FSH, and LH
What is the significance of the 10-12 day window for implantation?
It is the maximum time available for implantation to occur before the corpus luteum degrades into the corpus albicans
What is the function of the fimbriae in the uterine tubes?
To capture the oocyte from the ovary and guide it into the uterine tube
What is the result of atresia in the ovaries?
The death of multiple ovarian follicles
What is the significance of the number of FSH receptors on a follicle?
It determines the survival of the follicle and its ability to reach maturity
What is the primary function of the areolar gland in the breast?
To secrete lubrication fluid to prevent chafing
What is the name of the gene responsible for prompting male development in embryos?
SRY gene
What is the primary function of the corpus luteum in the menstrual cycle?
To secrete progesterone for implantation
What is the result of missing a day of hormonal birth control?
Ovulation may occur
What is the name of the phase in the menstrual cycle where the endometrial lining is shed?
Menses phase
What is the characteristic of bipotential cells in embryos?
They can develop into either male or female reproductive organs
Test your knowledge about gametes, male reproductive organs, and the anatomy of testes. Learn about the functions of testes, sperm, and oocytes, as well as the muscles and tissues involved in the male reproductive system.
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