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What is the primary site of sperm production?
What is the primary site of sperm production?
- Epididymis
- Testes (correct)
- Fallopian tube
- Vas deferens
What happens to the cervix during ovulation?
What happens to the cervix during ovulation?
- The cervix opens allowing sperm to enter. (correct)
- The cervix closes completely.
- The cervix remains unchanged.
- The cervix is blocked by a mucus plug.
What percentage of sperm typically survive passing through the cervical canal?
What percentage of sperm typically survive passing through the cervical canal?
- 23%
- 8%
- 1% (correct)
- 15%
Considering sperm production and transport, which pathway accurately describes the sequence?
Considering sperm production and transport, which pathway accurately describes the sequence?
During which phase of the female reproductive cycle does the cervical mucus become most receptive to sperm?
During which phase of the female reproductive cycle does the cervical mucus become most receptive to sperm?
Which structure provides the optimal environment for sperm maturation and storage before ejaculation?
Which structure provides the optimal environment for sperm maturation and storage before ejaculation?
What is the role of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
What is the role of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
How does cervical mucus change during ovulation to facilitate fertilization?
How does cervical mucus change during ovulation to facilitate fertilization?
What is the significance of only a small percentage of sperm cells successfully navigating the cervical canal?
What is the significance of only a small percentage of sperm cells successfully navigating the cervical canal?
If a condition caused the vas deferens to become blocked, what would be the most likely consequence?
If a condition caused the vas deferens to become blocked, what would be the most likely consequence?
Flashcards
Where are sperm produced?
Where are sperm produced?
Sperm are produced in the testes.
Ovulation and cervical mucus plug?
Ovulation and cervical mucus plug?
During ovulation, the cervix is NOT blocked by a mucus plug. It's actually more open to allow sperm to pass through.
Sperm survival rate in cervical canal?
Sperm survival rate in cervical canal?
Approximately 1% of sperm make it through the cervical canal alive.
Study Notes
- Sperm is produced in the testes.
- During ovulation, the cervix is not blocked by a mucus plug.
- Approximately 1% of sperm make it through the cervical canal alive.
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