24 Questions
What is the primary function of the tunica albuginea?
To cover the entire testes and separate them into lobules
What is the term for the failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum before birth?
Cryptorchidism
What is the purpose of the dartos and cremaster muscles?
To raise and lower the testes
What is the function of the Sertoli cells in the testes?
To promote sperm production and eliminate germ cells
What is the duration of one cycle of spermatogenesis?
64 days
What is the volume of a sperm compared to a female gamete?
85,000 times smaller
What is the primary function of the epididymis?
Maturation of sperm
What is the main component of the fluid secreted by the seminal vesicles?
Fructose
What is the role of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
To secrete fluid that coagulates semen
What is the primary role of testosterone in the male reproductive system?
To regulate the development of male sexual organs
What is the primary function of the vulva in the female reproductive system?
To protect the reproductive tract and urethra
What is the primary function of the ovarian medulla?
To provide blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerves to the ovary
What is the primary function of the dominant follicle?
To produce more estrogen than previous follicles combined
What is the fate of the oocytes that do not undergo ovulation?
They die due to atresia
What is the purpose of the uterine tubes?
To propel the oocyte from the ovary to the uterus
What is the function of the corpus luteum?
To produce progesterone and prepare the uterus for implantation
What is the time frame for implantation to occur?
Within 10-12 days after ovulation
What is the purpose of the cilia in the uterine tubes?
To propel the oocyte towards the uterus
What is the primary function of the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
Preparing the endometrium for implantation
What is the role of the areolar gland in lactation?
Secreting lubrication to prevent chafing
How do hormonal birth control methods prevent pregnancy?
By manipulating the negative feedback system
What determines the development of male or female characteristics in an embryo?
The presence of the SRY gene
What is the primary difference between the development of male and female reproductive systems?
The presence of the Müllerian duct
What is the primary trigger for the onset of puberty?
Increase in hormone release from the hypothalamus
Test your knowledge on male gametes, testes, and associated structures. Learn about the production of sperm and androgens, and the muscles that regulate testicular movement.
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