GH 125 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What are hormones? - ANSWER Chemical messengers that regulate reproductive
functions.
What is the function of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GNRH)? - ANSWER
Stimulates the production of FSH and LH.
What is the function of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)? - ANSWER Develops ovarian
follicles and stimulates spermatogenesis.
What is the function of Luteinizing Hormone (LH)? - ANSWER Stimulates testosterone
production and ovulation.
Where is testosterone produced? - ANSWER In the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
Where is progesterone produced? - ANSWER In the corpus luteum.
Where is estrogen produced? - ANSWER In the granulosa cells.
What are secondary sexual characteristics in males? - ANSWER Pubic hair, facial hair,
deepening of voice.
What are secondary sexual characteristics in females? - ANSWER Breast development,
widening of hips, pubic hair.
What is the perineum? - ANSWER The area between the anus and scrotum/vulva.
What are gonads? - ANSWER The primary reproductive organs (ovaries/testes).
What are gametes? - ANSWER Sex cells (sperm/ovum) that fuse during fertilization.
What are self-breast and self-testicular exams? - ANSWER Monthly exams to check for
abnormalities.
What is the function of the testes? - ANSWER To produce, store, and introduce mature
sperm into the female reproductive tract.
When do the testes descend into the scrotal sac? - ANSWER About two months before
birth.
What is the function of the epididymis? - ANSWER To store and transport sperm.
What is the function of the vas deferens? - ANSWER To transport sperm.
What is the function of the ejaculatory duct? - ANSWER To carry sperm to the urethra.
, What is the function of the urethra? - ANSWER To serve as a passageway for sperm and
urine.
What is the function of the seminal vesicle? - ANSWER To secrete fluid rich in sugar that
nourishes sperm.
What is the function of the Cowper gland? - ANSWER To produce a fluid that neutralizes
acidic urine and lubricates the urethra.
What is the function of the prostate gland? - ANSWER To secrete a thin milky fluid that
nourishes and thins semen.
Scrotum - ANSWER Sac that keeps testes cooler than body
Penis - ANSWER Encloses urethra, carries urine outside body
Acrosome - ANSWER Cap-like structure with enzymes for ovum breakdown
Semen - ANSWER Mixture of sperm and gland secretions
Spermatogenesis - ANSWER Process of producing sperm
Sperm travel - ANSWER Testes, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
Uterus - ANSWER Receives fertilized egg, protects fetus
Fallopian Tubes - ANSWER Carries ovum to ureters
Cervix - ANSWER Lower portion of uterus, protects and nourishes embryo
Ovaries - ANSWER Contain 23 egg chromosomes, develop follicles
Vagina - ANSWER Muscular tube connecting cervix to outside of body
Lesser Vestibular gland - ANSWER N/A
Greater Vestibular gland - ANSWER N/A
Breast - ANSWER Mammary glands for milk production
Mons Pubis - ANSWER Fatty tissue over pubic bone
Clitoris - ANSWER Causes arousal and prepares vagina for intercourse
External Urinary Meatus - ANSWER Opening for urine to exit body
Labia Minora - ANSWER Protects vaginal and urethral openings
Hymen - ANSWER N/A
Openings of Vestibular gland ducts - ANSWER N/A
Orifice of vagina - ANSWER Opening of vagina
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What are hormones? - ANSWER Chemical messengers that regulate reproductive
functions.
What is the function of Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GNRH)? - ANSWER
Stimulates the production of FSH and LH.
What is the function of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)? - ANSWER Develops ovarian
follicles and stimulates spermatogenesis.
What is the function of Luteinizing Hormone (LH)? - ANSWER Stimulates testosterone
production and ovulation.
Where is testosterone produced? - ANSWER In the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
Where is progesterone produced? - ANSWER In the corpus luteum.
Where is estrogen produced? - ANSWER In the granulosa cells.
What are secondary sexual characteristics in males? - ANSWER Pubic hair, facial hair,
deepening of voice.
What are secondary sexual characteristics in females? - ANSWER Breast development,
widening of hips, pubic hair.
What is the perineum? - ANSWER The area between the anus and scrotum/vulva.
What are gonads? - ANSWER The primary reproductive organs (ovaries/testes).
What are gametes? - ANSWER Sex cells (sperm/ovum) that fuse during fertilization.
What are self-breast and self-testicular exams? - ANSWER Monthly exams to check for
abnormalities.
What is the function of the testes? - ANSWER To produce, store, and introduce mature
sperm into the female reproductive tract.
When do the testes descend into the scrotal sac? - ANSWER About two months before
birth.
What is the function of the epididymis? - ANSWER To store and transport sperm.
What is the function of the vas deferens? - ANSWER To transport sperm.
What is the function of the ejaculatory duct? - ANSWER To carry sperm to the urethra.
, What is the function of the urethra? - ANSWER To serve as a passageway for sperm and
urine.
What is the function of the seminal vesicle? - ANSWER To secrete fluid rich in sugar that
nourishes sperm.
What is the function of the Cowper gland? - ANSWER To produce a fluid that neutralizes
acidic urine and lubricates the urethra.
What is the function of the prostate gland? - ANSWER To secrete a thin milky fluid that
nourishes and thins semen.
Scrotum - ANSWER Sac that keeps testes cooler than body
Penis - ANSWER Encloses urethra, carries urine outside body
Acrosome - ANSWER Cap-like structure with enzymes for ovum breakdown
Semen - ANSWER Mixture of sperm and gland secretions
Spermatogenesis - ANSWER Process of producing sperm
Sperm travel - ANSWER Testes, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
Uterus - ANSWER Receives fertilized egg, protects fetus
Fallopian Tubes - ANSWER Carries ovum to ureters
Cervix - ANSWER Lower portion of uterus, protects and nourishes embryo
Ovaries - ANSWER Contain 23 egg chromosomes, develop follicles
Vagina - ANSWER Muscular tube connecting cervix to outside of body
Lesser Vestibular gland - ANSWER N/A
Greater Vestibular gland - ANSWER N/A
Breast - ANSWER Mammary glands for milk production
Mons Pubis - ANSWER Fatty tissue over pubic bone
Clitoris - ANSWER Causes arousal and prepares vagina for intercourse
External Urinary Meatus - ANSWER Opening for urine to exit body
Labia Minora - ANSWER Protects vaginal and urethral openings
Hymen - ANSWER N/A
Openings of Vestibular gland ducts - ANSWER N/A
Orifice of vagina - ANSWER Opening of vagina
