Reproductive Anatomy and Hormones

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produce eggs and secrete estrogen

Ovaries

Connects the ovaries to the uterus

Fallopian tube

Transport sperm from the epididymis to the urethra

Vas deferens

Produce sperm and secrete testosterone

Testicle Signup and view all the answers

Where a fetus grows and develop until birth

Uterus Signup and view all the answers

Store sperms until they leave the body

Epididymis Signup and view all the answers

Secrete substances that became part of the semen

Seminal vesicle Signup and view all the answers

Provides a passage way for a baby to leave the mothers body during birth

Vagina Signup and view all the answers

controls the ovarian and menstrual cycle along with FSH,LH,and progesterone

Follicle stimulating hormone Signup and view all the answers

Responsible for the secondary characteristics of males

Testosterone Signup and view all the answers

Released from the ovaries

Estrogen Signup and view all the answers

Responsible for the secondary characteristics of females

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Released from the anterior pituitary

Follicle stimulating hormone Signup and view all the answers

2 kinds of reproduction?

Asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction Signup and view all the answers

occur when a single fertilized egg splits in two. They have the same genetic material and look exactly alike.

Identical twins Signup and view all the answers

occur when two, separate eggs are fertilized by two, separate sperm. Fraternal twins do not share the exact same genes — they are no more alike than they are to their siblings from different pregnancies. Fraternal twins tend to run in some families.

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After fertilization the zygote increases in size and travels down the Fallopian tube to become embedded in the walls of the womb. This process is known as?

Implantation Signup and view all the answers

The entrance to the womb is also known as the

Cervix Signup and view all the answers

involves the formation of a small outgrowth or bud on the parent organism. This bud gradually grows, developing into a new individual that is genetically identical to the parent.

Budding Signup and view all the answers

occurs when a parent organism breaks into two or more pieces, each of which can develop into a new, genetically identical individual.

Fragmentation Signup and view all the answers

When an offspring grows off the body of the parent

Budding Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of asexual reproduction

Fragmentation, vegetativebprogation, binary fission and budding Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Reproductive Functions

Ovaries produce eggs and secrete estrogen, essential for female reproductive health.
The Fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus, facilitating egg transport.
The male reproductive system transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra, crucial for ejaculation.
Testes produce sperm and secrete testosterone, responsible for male development and functions.
The uterus is the site where a fetus grows and develops until birth.

Sperm Storage and Semen Formation

The male reproductive system stores sperm until they are expelled from the body.
Accessory glands secrete substances that become part of seminal fluid, supporting sperm survival and mobility.

Birth Process and Hormonal Regulation

The vagina provides a passage for a baby to exit the mother's body during childbirth.
Hormones like estrogen, FSH, LH, and progesterone regulate the ovarian and menstrual cycles.

Secondary Sexual Characteristics

Testosterone is responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics of males, including increased muscle and body hair.
Estrogen contributes to the secondary sexual characteristics of females, such as breast development.

Twin Types and Development

Identical twins result from a single fertilized egg splitting into two, sharing identical genetic material.
Fraternal twins arise when two separate eggs are fertilized by different sperm; they do not share the same genetic makeup.
The occurrence of fraternal twins can run in certain families.

Fertilization and Implantation

After fertilization, the zygote increases in size and travels down the Fallopian tube, embedding into the uterine wall—a process known as implantation.
The entrance to the womb is referred to as the cervix.

Asexual Reproduction Types

Budding involves the formation of a small outgrowth on a parent organism, eventually developing into a genetically identical individual.
Fragmentation occurs when a parent organism breaks into pieces, where each piece can grow into a new individual.
This includes cases where an offspring develops from a part of the parent's body.

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Explore the functions of the reproductive system in producing eggs and secreting estrogen. This quiz covers key concepts and biological processes related to female anatomy and hormone production. Test your understanding of these vital aspects of biology.