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(Reproduction)
What is the main function of the male and female reproductive systems?
To create gametes (sperm and ova) for sexual reproduction.
Which system is responsible for producing sperm and ova for reproduction?
The male and female reproductive systems.
What hormones are responsible for secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone in males; estrogen and progesterone in females.
Which hormones contribute to secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone.
What additional function does the female reproductive system have besides producing gametes?
It carries and provides nutrients to the growing fetus.
Which reproductive system functions to nourish and support a developing fetus?
The female reproductive system.
What is the function of the vas deferens?
It conveys sperm from the epididymis to the prostate.
Which structure transports sperm from the epididymis to the prostate?
The vas deferens.
What is the function of the prostate gland?
It nourishes sperm and contributes 30% of semen volume.
Which gland produces 30% of semen and nourishes sperm?
The prostate gland.
What does the seminal vesicle contribute to semen?
Fructose for energy, making up 60% of semen.
Which structure provides fructose for sperm energy?
The seminal vesicle.
What is the function of the bulbourethral glands?
They secrete alkaline fluid to neutralize urethral acidity (pre-ejaculate).
, Which gland produces a pre-ejaculate fluid to neutralize the urethra?
The bulbourethral glands.
What are the contents of the spermatic cord?
Testicular artery, pampiniform plexus of veins, nerves, and cremaster muscle.
What muscles regulate the position of the testes?
The dartos muscle (scrotum) and cremaster muscle.
Which muscles elevate the testes in response to cold and arousal?
The dartos and crew muscles.
Where is sperm and testosterone produced?
In the testis
Which organ is responsible for sperm and testosterone production?
The testes.
What is the function of the epididymis?
It is the site of sperm maturation.
Where do sperm mature?
In the epididymis.
How much semen is in an average male ejaculate?
2-5 mL.
How many sperm are found in each mL of semen?
Approximately 100 million.
What are the two main functions of the ovaries?
Ovum development and hormone (estrogen/progesterone) production.
Which organ produces ova and female hormones?
The ovaries.
Where does fertilization occur?
In the fallopian tubes.
What happens in fertilization?
The egg meets the sperm in the fallopian tubes
What is the main function of the uterus?
It serves as the site of implantation of embryos and protects/holds the developing fetus.
Where does embryo implantation occur?
In the uterus.
What happens to the inner lining of the uterus during menstruation?
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS AND
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(Reproduction)
What is the main function of the male and female reproductive systems?
To create gametes (sperm and ova) for sexual reproduction.
Which system is responsible for producing sperm and ova for reproduction?
The male and female reproductive systems.
What hormones are responsible for secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone in males; estrogen and progesterone in females.
Which hormones contribute to secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone.
What additional function does the female reproductive system have besides producing gametes?
It carries and provides nutrients to the growing fetus.
Which reproductive system functions to nourish and support a developing fetus?
The female reproductive system.
What is the function of the vas deferens?
It conveys sperm from the epididymis to the prostate.
Which structure transports sperm from the epididymis to the prostate?
The vas deferens.
What is the function of the prostate gland?
It nourishes sperm and contributes 30% of semen volume.
Which gland produces 30% of semen and nourishes sperm?
The prostate gland.
What does the seminal vesicle contribute to semen?
Fructose for energy, making up 60% of semen.
Which structure provides fructose for sperm energy?
The seminal vesicle.
What is the function of the bulbourethral glands?
They secrete alkaline fluid to neutralize urethral acidity (pre-ejaculate).
, Which gland produces a pre-ejaculate fluid to neutralize the urethra?
The bulbourethral glands.
What are the contents of the spermatic cord?
Testicular artery, pampiniform plexus of veins, nerves, and cremaster muscle.
What muscles regulate the position of the testes?
The dartos muscle (scrotum) and cremaster muscle.
Which muscles elevate the testes in response to cold and arousal?
The dartos and crew muscles.
Where is sperm and testosterone produced?
In the testis
Which organ is responsible for sperm and testosterone production?
The testes.
What is the function of the epididymis?
It is the site of sperm maturation.
Where do sperm mature?
In the epididymis.
How much semen is in an average male ejaculate?
2-5 mL.
How many sperm are found in each mL of semen?
Approximately 100 million.
What are the two main functions of the ovaries?
Ovum development and hormone (estrogen/progesterone) production.
Which organ produces ova and female hormones?
The ovaries.
Where does fertilization occur?
In the fallopian tubes.
What happens in fertilization?
The egg meets the sperm in the fallopian tubes
What is the main function of the uterus?
It serves as the site of implantation of embryos and protects/holds the developing fetus.
Where does embryo implantation occur?
In the uterus.
What happens to the inner lining of the uterus during menstruation?
