Mature sperm are stored in the ___ for 40-60 days. If they are not used during this time they will
be reabsorbed. - Answers epididymis
What structure of the female reproductive anatomy is homologous to the scrotum of males? -
Answers labia majora
The SRY gene on the Y chromosome codes for the protein _____, which initiates the
development of the testes. - Answers testes determining factor (TDF)
At 8-9 weeks, ____ is secreted to develop the mesonephric ducts into the male anatomy. -
Answers testosterone
Give the proper order for the path of a sperm from its initial development to the ductus (vas)
deferens. - Answers seminiferous tubules, rete testes, efferent ductules, epididymis, ductus
deferens
During the emission stage of male orgasm, _____ signals stimulate peristalsis to propel sperm
through the ducts. - Answers sympathetic
The absence of ____ is the main factor that controls the development of the female gonads. -
Answers androgen hormones (testosterone)
What structure acts to regulate temperature in the scrotum by relaxing to suspend the testes
further from the body? - Answers Cremaster muscle
Spermatogonia undergo mitosis to give rise to Type A and Type B daughter cells. What happens
to the Type B daughter cells? - Answers They are destined to become sperm
What are the steps of spermatogenesis in the correct order? - Answers Type B daughter cell,
growth, primary spermatocyte, meiosis I, secondary spermatocyte, meiosis II, spermatids
The bulbourethral gland produces ? - Answers clear slippery secretion that neutralizes acidity of
leftover urine in the male urethra
After leaving the ductus (vas) deferens, sperm travels through the last three structures in what
order? - Answers ampulla, ejaculatory duct, urethra
What occurs during spermiogenesis (the production of tailed sperm)? - Answers mitochondria
multiply and accumulate high numbers in the sperm
The main outcome of meiosis is: - Answers the production of haploid gametes that are
genetically different from one another
What is the main hormone that stimulates milk production for breast feeding? - Answers
prolactin