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REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, IMMUNE SYSTEM STUDY GUIDE, (1) LE DIGESTION SYSTEM, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PASS GUARANTEED 100% Female Gonads - Answer Ovaries are the primary reproductive organs of the female; they produce eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Male Gonads - Answer Testes are the male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm. Female Gamete - Answer Egg or Ova/Ovum is the female reproductive cell. Male Gamete - Answer Sperm is the male reproductive cell. Fertilization - Answer Fusion of an egg and sperm cell; occurs in the fallopian tube. Fallopian Tubes - Answer Where fertilization takes place; also known as the oviduct; located above the ovaries. Single Follicle - Answer Matures every 28 days as part of the menstrual cycle. @2025 Exam Material 2 Puberty - Answer Developmental stage when a person becomes capable of reproduction. Menarche - Answer The first menstrual period that marks the onset of reproductive capability in females. Corpus Luteum Stage - Answer Corpus luteum secretes progesterone. It helps maintain uterine lining and prevents further ovulation if ovum is fertilized. Lasts about 14 days. Gestational Period - Answer Pregnancy period lasting 40 weeks. Mammary Glands - Answer Glands located in breast tissue that secrete milk after childbirth. Ectopic Pregnancy - Answer Pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus, often in the fallopian tubes, and is not viable. Uterus - Answer Hollow, muscular organ where the fertilized egg implants. Cervix - Answer Narrow opening to the uterus that dilates during childbirth to allow the baby to be born. Vagina - Answer Muscular, elastic passageway extending from the uterus to the outside of the body; where sperm is deposited. Vulva - Answer External female genitalia including the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal opening.

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REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, IMMUNE
SYSTEM STUDY GUIDE, (1) LE
DIGESTION SYSTEM,
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PASS GUARANTEED 100%


Female Gonads - Answer ✅Ovaries are the primary reproductive organs of the female; they
produce eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.



Male Gonads - Answer ✅Testes are the male reproductive organs responsible for producing
sperm.



Female Gamete - Answer ✅Egg or Ova/Ovum is the female reproductive cell.



Male Gamete - Answer ✅Sperm is the male reproductive cell.



Fertilization - Answer ✅Fusion of an egg and sperm cell; occurs in the fallopian tube.



Fallopian Tubes - Answer ✅Where fertilization takes place; also known as the oviduct; located
above the ovaries.



Single Follicle - Answer ✅Matures every 28 days as part of the menstrual cycle.

@2025 Exam Material 1

,Puberty - Answer ✅Developmental stage when a person becomes capable of reproduction.



Menarche - Answer ✅The first menstrual period that marks the onset of reproductive capability
in females.



Corpus Luteum Stage - Answer ✅Corpus luteum secretes progesterone. It helps maintain
uterine lining and prevents further ovulation if ovum is fertilized. Lasts about 14 days.



Gestational Period - Answer ✅Pregnancy period lasting 40 weeks.



Mammary Glands - Answer ✅Glands located in breast tissue that secrete milk after childbirth.



Ectopic Pregnancy - Answer ✅Pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus, often in the
fallopian tubes, and is not viable.



Uterus - Answer ✅Hollow, muscular organ where the fertilized egg implants.



Cervix - Answer ✅Narrow opening to the uterus that dilates during childbirth to allow the baby
to be born.



Vagina - Answer ✅Muscular, elastic passageway extending from the uterus to the outside of the
body; where sperm is deposited.



Vulva - Answer ✅External female genitalia including the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal
opening.




@2025 Exam Material 2

,Labia Majora - Answer ✅Folds of skin outside the vagina that surround the vaginal opening.



Perineum - Answer ✅The area between the anus and the vagina.



Clitoris - Answer ✅Female erectile tissue



Episiotomy - Answer ✅Surgical incision to aid childbirth



Menstrual Cycle - Answer ✅Ovulation and menstruation process



Follicle Stage - Answer ✅Pituitary gland produces FSH for egg maturation



Ovulation Stage - Answer ✅LH triggers egg release; estrogen and FSH present



Menstruation Stage - Answer ✅Uterine lining sheds off



Pap Smear - Answer ✅Detects cervical cancer in females



Menopause - Answer ✅End of reproductive years; no more periods



Estrogen and Progesterone - Answer ✅Hormones in oral contraceptives



Infertility - Answer ✅Inability to conceive a child



Testosterone - Answer ✅Hormone responsible for male characteristics

@2025 Exam Material 3

, Testes - Answer ✅Male reproductive glands



Sperm - Answer ✅Male reproductive cell



Scrotum - Answer ✅External sac holding the testes



Epididymis - Answer ✅Structure storing and maturing sperm



Vas Deferens - Answer ✅Tube carrying sperm to the ejaculatory duct; Cut during vasectomy for
sterility



Cryptorchidism - Answer ✅Condition of undescended testicles



Seminal Vesicles - Answer ✅Organs providing nutrients and protection to sperm



Penis - Answer ✅Male organ for reproduction and urination



Prepuce - Answer ✅Foreskin covering the penis; Removed in circumcision



Circumcision - Answer ✅Surgical removal of the foreskin



Ejaculatory Duct - Answer ✅Tube where semen enters the male urethra



Prostate Gland - Answer ✅Produces fluid aiding sperm mobility; near bladder and urethra


@2025 Exam Material 4

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