The Human Body: The Reproductive System Review

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What type of cell division occurs in non-reproductive cells?

  • Budding
  • Mitosis (correct)
  • Meiosis
  • Binary fission

How many chromosomes are contained in gametes?

  • 46
  • 48
  • 23 (correct)
  • 20

Which organ secretes fluid that is a component of semen?

  • Urethra
  • Prostate (correct)
  • Bladder
  • Vas Deferens

What is the function of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?

<p>To maintain proper temperature of the testes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Fallopian Tubes in the female reproductive system?

<p>Site of fertilization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is NOT a part of the male reproductive system?

<p>Bladder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ in the female reproductive system is responsible for the production and release of eggs?

<p>Ovaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cervix in the female reproductive system?

<p>Dilates for the delivery of baby (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In females, which hormone is primarily produced by the ovaries?

<p>Estrogen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the urethra in the male reproductive system?

<p>Allows urine and semen to exit the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the release of an egg from the ovary in females?

<p>Ovulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate duration of a typical menstrual cycle in females?

<p>~28 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?

<p>About halfway through the cycle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the egg released during ovulation is not fertilized?

<p>It breaks down and is released with the lining and blood of the uterus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct term for the first cells of a new organism, from fertilization to implantation?

<p>Zygote (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does an embryo transition into a fetus during development?

<p>After 8 weeks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?

<p>Facilitate diffusion of nutrients and gases between mother and child (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the egg implant if it gets fertilized by a sperm cell?

<p>Uterus lining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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