Reproductive Cycles in Animals
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What is the function of the hypothalamus in the reproductive system?

  • Secretes hormones that regulate reproductive function (correct)
  • Produces sperm and hormones
  • Expels the fetus during childbirth
  • Detects female in heat/estrus

What is the primary function of the gonads in the male reproductive system?

  • To produce and maintain a supply of sperm (correct)
  • To expel the fetus during childbirth
  • To detect female in heat/estrus
  • To produce hormones that regulate reproductive function

What is the site of fertilization in the female reproductive system?

  • Ovary
  • Uterus (correct)
  • Reproductive tract
  • Pelvic region

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

<p>To produce secretions that make up seminal plasma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal temperature for sperm production?

<p>36º below body temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?

<p>To regulate body temperature and protect the testes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the corpus luteum in the ovary?

<p>To produce hormones estrogen and progesterone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive tract?

<p>Oviduct and infundibulum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the uterus in the female reproductive tract?

<p>To expel the fetus during parturition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which the ovary produces an egg?

<p>Oogenesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cervix in the female reproductive tract?

<p>To secrete mucus during estrus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of oogenesis, compared to spermatogenesis?

<p>It is a cyclic process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) in the reproductive cycle?

<p>Stimulates the release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for preparing the uterus for and maintaining pregnancy?

<p>Progesterone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Estrogen in the reproductive cycle?

<p>Induces estrus and increases muscular traction of the reproductive tract (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Prostaglandin in the reproductive cycle?

<p>Regresses the corpus luteum if conception does not occur (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) in the reproductive cycle?

<p>Ovulation and increase in estrogen production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of Estrogen in the reproductive cycle?

<p>The ovarian follicle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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