BSC 216 ua HICKS - Final Exam (summer
session) Study Guide
Urine is transported from kidney to the urinary bladder by the: - ANSWER ureters
The functional units of the kidneys are: - ANSWER nephrons
In which kidney region are the renal pyramids located? - ANSWER medulla
What are the three main regions of the kidney? - ANSWER cortex/medulla/pelivs
The cells of the macula densa and the juxtaglomerular (JG) cells form the: - ANSWER
juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA)
Where does sperm production occur within the testis? - ANSWER seminf. Tubules
The process of male gamete, or sperm cell, development is known as: - ANSWER
spermatogenesis
What stem cell begins the process of spermatogenesis? - ANSWER spermatogonium
Which muscle causes the wrinkling of the scrotum in order to preserve heat? - ANSWER
, dartos
Which hormone regulates spermatogenesis? - ANSWER testosterone
What is the main female gonad? - ANSWER ovary
After ovulation but before fertilization, the oocyte is in which stage of meiosis? -
ANSWER meiosis II
What portion of the uterus is composed of smooth muscle and contracts rhythmically
during orgasm and childbirth? - ANSWER myometrium
When menstruation has ceased for at least one year, what has occurred? - ANSWER
menopause
At the onset of puberty, GnRH stimulates the ____ to produce LH and FSH. - ANSWER ant
pit.
Where does fertilization usually occur? - ANSWER oviduct (fallopian tube)
After fertilization, a zygote rapidly divides to produce small, genetically identical cells
known as: - ANSWER blastomeres
session) Study Guide
Urine is transported from kidney to the urinary bladder by the: - ANSWER ureters
The functional units of the kidneys are: - ANSWER nephrons
In which kidney region are the renal pyramids located? - ANSWER medulla
What are the three main regions of the kidney? - ANSWER cortex/medulla/pelivs
The cells of the macula densa and the juxtaglomerular (JG) cells form the: - ANSWER
juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA)
Where does sperm production occur within the testis? - ANSWER seminf. Tubules
The process of male gamete, or sperm cell, development is known as: - ANSWER
spermatogenesis
What stem cell begins the process of spermatogenesis? - ANSWER spermatogonium
Which muscle causes the wrinkling of the scrotum in order to preserve heat? - ANSWER
, dartos
Which hormone regulates spermatogenesis? - ANSWER testosterone
What is the main female gonad? - ANSWER ovary
After ovulation but before fertilization, the oocyte is in which stage of meiosis? -
ANSWER meiosis II
What portion of the uterus is composed of smooth muscle and contracts rhythmically
during orgasm and childbirth? - ANSWER myometrium
When menstruation has ceased for at least one year, what has occurred? - ANSWER
menopause
At the onset of puberty, GnRH stimulates the ____ to produce LH and FSH. - ANSWER ant
pit.
Where does fertilization usually occur? - ANSWER oviduct (fallopian tube)
After fertilization, a zygote rapidly divides to produce small, genetically identical cells
known as: - ANSWER blastomeres
