24 Questions
What is the primary function of the areolar gland in the breast?
Secrete lubrication fluid to prevent chaffing
Which hormone is responsible for prompting male development in embryos?
SRY
What happens to the endometrial wall when using hormonal birth control?
It will not get as thick
During which phase of the menstrual cycle is the uterine lining shed?
Menses phase
What is the primary function of the mammary glands?
Produce milk for the infant
What is the result of missing a day of hormonal birth control?
Ovulation
What is the function of the dartos and cremaster muscles?
To raise and lower the testes
What is the function of the tunica albuginea?
It covers the entire testes and separates them into 300-400 lobules
What is the function of the Sertoli cells?
To promote sperm production and create the blood-testis barrier
How often does the cycle of spermatogenesis start?
Every 16 days
What is the primary function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
To continue the maturation of sperm
What is the volume of a sperm cell compared to a female gamete?
Smaller by a factor of 85,000
When do the testes normally descend in the womb?
Around month 7 in the womb
Which gland produces a fluid that coagulates semen, which later de-coagulates in the female?
Prostate gland
What is the name of the thin membrane that partially covers the vagina in females?
Hymen
What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
To produce oocytes
What is the name of the hormone that stimulates the release of LH and FSH from the pituitary gland?
GnRH
What are the two interrelated processes that occur during the ovarian cycle?
Oogenesis and folliculogenesis
What happens to primary oocytes during fetal development?
They halt development until puberty
What is the role of the dominant follicle in the ovary?
It produces a large amount of estrogen and survives to release an oocyte
What is the function of the uterine tubes?
To propel the oocyte to the uterus through cilia and muscular contractions
What is the purpose of the corpus luteum?
To produce a large amount of progesterone
What is the term for the death of ovarian follicles?
Atresia
What is the name of the narrow end of the uterine tube connected to the uterus?
Isthmus
Test your knowledge on male gametes, including sperm and oocytes. Learn about the role of testes, scrotum, and supporting muscles in the reproductive process. Explore the layers of male gonads, including tunica vaginalis and tunica albuginea.
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