143 Questions
Where are sperm cells stored and matured?
Epididymis
Which male reproductive organ is responsible for producing sperm cells?
Testes
What is the function of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
Transport sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
What is the role of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?
Hold the testes outside the body at an optimal temperature
Which part of the male reproductive system is crucial for maintaining sperm at a temperature lower than the body's core temperature?
Scrotum
What is the primary function of seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?
Produce fluid that nourishes and protects sperm
What is the function of Cowper's Gland (Bulbourethral Gland) in males?
Produce a mucus-like fluid to lubricate the urethra
Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?
In the fallopian tubes
In which organ does sperm production primarily occur?
Testes
Which organ in the male reproductive system is responsible for delivering sperm into the female reproductive tract during sexual intercourse?
Penis
What is the role of testosterone in the male reproductive system?
Hormone responsible for sperm production
What is the primary hormone that drives female puberty?
Estrogen
What is the function of the vas deferens in male reproduction?
Transport sperm to urethra for ejaculation
Which part of the male reproductive system serves a dual purpose of expelling semen and urine?
Urethra
Which part of the sperm cell contains enzymes essential for penetrating the egg cell during fertilization?
Acrosome
What is the function of the endometrium in the female reproductive system?
House and protect the embryo and fetus during pregnancy
When does spermatogenesis occur within the male reproductive system?
Testes
What does testosterone primarily stimulate during male puberty?
Growth of male sex organs
What hormone is responsible for stimulating the development of the follicle in the ovaries?
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
During which phase of the menstrual cycle do LH levels peak, triggering ovulation?
Ovulatory phase
What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle if fertilization does not occur?
Leads to shedding of endometrial lining
What process involves the fusion of the nuclei of the ovum and sperm cell, resulting in a diploid zygote?
Fertilization
What is formed when a solid ball of cells known as the morula develops into a hollow, fluid-filled ball of cells?
Blastocyst
Where does implantation occur during pregnancy?
Uterus
Which structure forms from the outer layers of the blastocyst and contributes to placenta formation?
Chorion
What is the term used to refer to the developing organism after 12 weeks of gestation?
Fetus
What occurs on day 14 of the menstrual cycle?
Ovulation
What is the function of LH (Luteinizing Hormone) during the menstrual cycle?
Triggers ovulation
What is the primary function of the acrosome in a sperm cell?
Contains enzymes for penetrating the egg's outer layers
Which hormone is responsible for the thickening of the endometrium in the uterus during the menstrual cycle?
Progesterone
What is the chromosome composition of a mature sperm cell?
22 autosomes and one sex chromosome
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
Day 14
What is the role of FSH in oogenesis?
Initiates meiosis in a follicle cell
Which structure houses 22 autosomes and one sex chromosome in an ovum?
Nucleus
What marks the end of the luteal phase in the menstrual cycle?
Corpus luteum stops producing progesterone
Where do sperm cells mature and are stored after being produced in the testes?
Epididymis
Which male reproductive organ is responsible for producing sperm cells and the hormone testosterone?
Testes
What is the primary function of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?
Maintaining optimal temperature for sperm production
Which part of the male reproductive system is crucial for maintaining the sperm at a temperature slightly lower than the body's core temperature?
Testes
What is the function of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
Transporting sperm to the urethra
Which part of the male reproductive system expels semen during ejaculation?
Urethra
What role do seminal vesicles play in the male reproductive system?
Producing a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm
In which part of the male reproductive system are sperm cells produced?
Testes
What is the primary role of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
Transporting sperm to the urethra
What is the function of the urethra in the male reproductive system?
Expelling semen and urine
What is the role of the acrosome in a sperm cell?
Containing enzymes for penetrating the egg
Which hormone stimulates the thickening of the endometrium in the uterus during the menstrual cycle?
Progesterone
What is the primary function of the corpus luteum in the menstrual cycle?
Producing progesterone
During which phase of the ovarian cycle does ovulation occur?
Ovulation Phase
What is the chromosome composition of a mature ovum?
23 autosomes and one sex chromosome (X or Y)
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating one of the ovarian follicles each menstrual cycle?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
What is the primary role of testosterone during male puberty?
Promoting the development of male secondary sexual characteristics
What is the main function of Cowper's Gland (Bulbourethral Gland) in males?
Produce a lubricating fluid to facilitate sperm passage
Which male hormone plays crucial roles in developing secondary sexual characteristics and stimulating sperm maturation?
Testosterone
What is the primary function of the prostate gland in males?
Produce alkaline fluid to neutralize vaginal acidity
Where are egg cells primarily produced in females?
Ovaries
What role does the acrosome play in a sperm cell?
Contain enzymes for penetrating the egg cell
What is the primary function of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
Transport sperm from testes to urethra
Which male puberty change is primarily driven by testosterone?
Voice deepening
What hormone is responsible for the thickening of the endometrium in the uterus during the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen
During copulation, where are sperm cells released close to through ejaculation?
Vagina
What is the process called when the blastocyst embeds itself into the endometrium?
Implantation
Which hormone is produced by the corpus luteum post-ovulation to prepare the endometrium for pregnancy?
Progesterone
What structure forms from the outer layers of the blastocyst and contributes to placenta formation?
Chorion
Where does fertilization occur high up in the female reproductive system?
Fallopian Tubes
Which hormone triggers ovulation and the formation of the corpus luteum around day 14 of the menstrual cycle?
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
What is the term for the process where zygote divides by mitosis while moving towards the uterus?
Mitotic Division
After implantation, which part of the blastocyst develops into extra-embryonic membranes?
Chorion
What process involves continuous mitotic division forming a solid ball of cells known as morula, then developing into a fluid-filled ball of cells termed blastocyst?
Cleavage
Where do sperm cells mature and are stored after being produced in the male reproductive system?
Epididymis
What is the main function of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
Transporting sperm to the urethra
What is the role of seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?
Produce fluid to nourish and protect sperm
Which structure in the male reproductive system ensures the testes remain at an optimal temperature for sperm production?
Scrotum
What is the function of testosterone in the male reproductive system?
Developing secondary sexual characteristics and stimulating sperm maturation
What is the primary function of the Cowper's Gland (Bulbourethral Gland) in males?
Neutralizing acidic urine in the urethra
Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for transporting egg cells from the ovaries to the uterus?
Fallopian Tubes
What is the primary function of the endometrium in the female reproductive system?
Site of implantation and placenta formation
Which male puberty change is primarily driven by testosterone?
Muscular development
Where does fertilization occur within the female reproductive system?
Fallopian Tubes
Where does the process of spermatogenesis take place?
Epididymis
What is the primary role of testosterone in spermatogenesis?
Generating haploid sperm cells
Which structure in a sperm cell is primarily responsible for supplying energy required for motility?
Middle portion (neck)
During oogenesis, what happens to the three of the four haploid cells produced during meiosis?
They degenerate and are absorbed by the body
What regulates the cyclical development of follicles in the ovaries during oogenesis?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
What hormone is responsible for the development of the follicle in the ovaries during the menstrual cycle?
Oestrogen
During which phase of the menstrual cycle do progesterone levels initially decrease after ovulation?
Luteal phase
What is the primary role of LH (Luteinizing Hormone) in the menstrual cycle?
Triggering ovulation
What marks the end of the gestation period in human pregnancy?
Birth
Where does implantation of the blastocyst occur during human pregnancy?
Uterus
What is the primary purpose of the acrosome in a sperm cell?
To penetrate the egg cell
What is the function of the Cowper's Gland (Bulbourethral Gland) in males?
To neutralize acidic urine in the urethra
What is the structure in females that serves as the birth canal and passage for menstrual blood?
Vagina
Which male secondary sexual characteristic is not primarily influenced by testosterone?
Testicle enlargement
What is the primary role of LH (Luteinizing Hormone) in males?
Stimulating testosterone production
Where does sperm cell production primarily occur within the male reproductive system?
Testes
Which female hormone is responsible for the growth and development of breasts and widening of hips during puberty?
Estrogen
What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes in females?
Transporting egg cells to the uterus
Where do sperm cells mature and are stored after being produced in the testes?
Epididymis
Which male reproductive organ is crucial for maintaining the sperm at a temperature slightly lower than the body's core temperature?
Scrotum
What is the primary function of the seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?
Produce semen
Which structure in the male reproductive system serves a dual purpose of expelling semen and urine?
Urethra
What is the primary role of testosterone during male puberty?
Development of secondary sexual characteristics
Which male hormone plays crucial roles in developing secondary sexual characteristics and stimulating sperm maturation?
Testosterone
What role does the acrosome play in a sperm cell?
Triggers egg fertilization
What is the primary function of the prostate gland in males?
Produce seminal fluid
Which part of a sperm cell is primarily responsible for supplying energy required for motility?
Mitochondria
Where does the process of spermatogenesis take place?
Testes
What effect does Progesterone have on the endometrium in the menstrual cycle?
It thickens the endometrium for pregnancy
What is the primary role of the chorion during pregnancy?
Forming the placenta
What characterizes the zygote during fertilization?
It has a diploid chromosome number
Where does a blastocyst embed itself during pregnancy?
Uterine wall
During which stage of gestation is the developing entity referred to as a fetus?
Around 8 weeks
What is the main function of LH in the menstrual cycle?
Triggering ovulation
What is the primary purpose of FSH in follicle development?
Promoting follicle growth
Which hormone plays a key role in preparing the endometrium for pregnancy post-ovulation?
Progesterone
What contributes to placenta formation during pregnancy?
Chorionic villi extension
What causes progesterone levels to decrease if fertilization does not occur?
Endometrial shedding
What is the role of testosterone in spermatogenesis?
Driving the division of diploid germinal epithelial cells through meiosis
Which hormone is involved in stimulating one of the follicles in the ovaries to enlarge during oogenesis?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
What is the primary function of the corpus luteum during the menstrual cycle?
Secreting progesterone
In spermatogenesis, what is the end result of meiotic division?
Formation of four haploid spermatids
What is the function of acrosome in a sperm cell?
Containing enzymes for egg penetration
Which structure primarily provides essential nutrients for the developing egg cell?
Cytoplasm
Which hormone leads to the thickening of the endometrium as the follicle develops?
Oestrogen
Where does implantation occur in pregnancy?
Uterus
Where are sperm cells primarily produced in the male reproductive system?
Epididymis
What is the primary role of the chorionic villi in pregnancy?
Contribute to placenta formation
Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for delivering sperm into the urethra?
Epididymis
What is the name of the solid ball of cells that forms post-fertilization?
Morula
What hormone plays a crucial role in the functioning of the male reproductive system?
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
During which phase of gestation is the developing entity referred to as a fetus?
Weeks 13-28
Which part of the male reproductive system serves to expel both semen and urine?
Urethra
What is the primary function of the Seminal Vesicles in the male reproductive system?
Produce fluid that nourishes and protects sperm
What is the primary function of the Cowper's Gland (Bulbourethral Gland) in males?
Neutralizing acidic urine in the urethra
Which part of a sperm cell is primarily responsible for supplying energy required for motility?
Tail
What is the primary role of the penis in the male reproductive system?
Delivering sperm into the female reproductive tract
Which hormone primarily drives female puberty?
Estrogen
Where does implantation occur during pregnancy?
Uterus
What is the primary function of the Graafian follicle during the ovarian cycle?
Releases an egg cell during ovulation
Which cell undergoes meiosis directly to produce mature ovum during oogenesis?
Primary oocyte
What is the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in females during the menstrual cycle?
Regulates growth and development of ovarian follicles
What is the primary function of the acrosome in a sperm cell?
Facilitates penetration of the egg during fertilization
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the corpus luteum secrete progesterone to prepare for potential embryo implantation?
Luteal Phase (Days 15-22)
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