15 Questions
Which hormones are involved in regulating the reproductive system?
Gonadotropins (Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone)
What are the major glands involved in hormonal production for the reproductive system?
Hypothalamus, pituitary and the gonads
Which of the following are the primary sex organs in the reproductive system?
Testes in males and ovaries in females
What is the function of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) in the reproductive system?
Regulate the secretion of gonadotropins
What is the dual function of gonads in both sexes?
Production of germ cells (gametogenesis) and secretion of sex hormones
Which of the following is the primary sex organ in females?
Ovaries
What is the primary function of gonads in both sexes?
Production of gametes
Which gland is primarily responsible for the production of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)?
Hypothalamus
What is the major role of the secondary sex organs in males?
Transportation of sperm
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the occurrence of menstruation in post pubertal females?
Progesterone
What is the primary function of gonadotropins in the reproductive system?
Secretion of sex hormones
Which hormone is responsible for the orderly and sequential secretion of gonadotropins in post pubertal females?
Estrogen
What is the role of the secondary sex organs in females?
Assisting in reproduction
Which glands are involved in hormonal production for the reproductive system?
Hypothalamus, pituitary, and gonads
What is the dual function of gonads in males and females?
Production of germ cells and secretion of sex hormones
Test your knowledge of the normal physiological functioning of the reproductive system, including the role of hormones, primary and secondary sex organs, and the process of gamete production.
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