Reproduction Basics

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What is the purpose of the reproductive system in organisms?

The reproductive system is essential to keeping a species alive, but not essential to keeping an individual alive.

What are the two kinds of sex cells involved in the human reproductive process?

The male gamete, or sperm, and the female gamete, the egg or ovum.

What is the result when sperm fertilizes an egg?

The fertilized egg is called a zygote.

What are the special carriers of human traits that parents pass along to their children?

Genes. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two oval-shaped organs in the male reproductive system that make and store millions of tiny sperm cells?

Testicles, or testes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of both the male and female reproductive systems in reproduction?

Both are needed for reproduction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of testosterone in the male body?

Testosterone is the hormone that causes boys to develop deeper voices, bigger muscles, and body and facial hair, and also stimulates the production of sperm. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the epididymis and vas deferens in the male reproductive system?

The epididymis and vas deferens transport sperm. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to regulate the temperature of the testicles?

The testicles need to be kept cooler than body temperature to produce sperm. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the accessory glands in the male reproductive system?

The accessory glands provide fluids that lubricate the duct system and nourish the sperm. Signup and view all the answers

How does the urethra relate to both the reproductive and urinary systems?

The urethra is the channel that carries sperm (in fluid called semen) to the outside of the body through the penis, and it is also the channel through which pee passes as it leaves the bladder and exits the body. Signup and view all the answers