Questions and Answers
Organs of the reproductive system can be classified as?
In both sexes, the essential organs of reproduction that produce the gametes are called?
Why is the scrotum located outside the body?
A tough, white, fibrous membrane called the ______________ surrounds each testis.
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Which of the following is not a function of testosterone?
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The mixture of sperm and the secretions of the accessory organs or glands is called?
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What is the structure that connects the epididymis with the ejaculatory duct?
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The prostate secretes a thin alkaline substance that constitutes about?
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The mucus-like secretions of this gland contribute less than 5% of the seminal fluid volume.
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The essential organ of reproduction in women is the?
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During a woman's lifetime, how many primary follicles fully develop into mature follicles?
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The production of female gametes is called?
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What are the major functions of the ovaries?
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The movement of the ovum through the uterine tubes is facilitated by?
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The small organ that is made of erectile tissue and is located just behind the anterior junction of the labia minora is called the?
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The menstrual cycle is divided into the following phases except?
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The development of the fetus in a location other than the uterus is called a(n)?
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The two hormones that are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and influence the female reproductive cycle are?
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Failure to have a menstrual period is called?
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Birth control pills that contain estrogen act to suppress what hormone?
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Study Notes
Reproductive System Overview
- Reproductive system organs divide into essential (gonads) and accessory.
- Essential organs produce gametes and ensure reproduction.
Male Reproductive System
- Gonads in males are testes that produce sperm.
- Scrotum is outside the body to maintain a cooler temperature (1° to 3° C).
- Testes are surrounded by the tunica albuginea, a tough fibrous membrane.
- Testosterone plays key roles: masculinization, supporting accessory organs, promoting protein anabolism.
- Semen is the mixture of sperm and secretions from accessory glands.
Gland Functions
- Vas deferens connects the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
- Prostate contributes 30% of seminal fluid volume with alkaline substance.
- Bulbourethral glands secrete mucus-like substances, contributing less than 5% to seminal fluid.
Female Reproductive System
- Ovaries are the essential reproductive organs, producing eggs (oogenesis).
- A woman develops between 350 to 500 mature follicles throughout her life.
- Ovaries secrete estrogen and progesterone alongside egg production.
- Ovum movement through uterine tubes is assisted by fluid secretion.
Female Anatomy and Cycle
- Clitoris, composed of erectile tissue, is located behind the labia minora.
- Menstrual cycle phases include menses, proliferative, and secretory, excluding menopause.
- Ectopic pregnancy refers to fetal development outside the uterus.
Hormonal Regulation
- The anterior pituitary secretes FSH and LH, influencing the female reproductive cycle.
- Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation.
- Birth control pills containing estrogen can suppress FSH hormone levels.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential and accessory organs of the reproductive system, with a focus on both male and female anatomy. It explores the functions of gonads, the roles of hormones like testosterone, and the contributions of various glands to reproductive processes. Test your understanding of how these systems work together to ensure reproduction.
