Male/Female Reproductive System

Question 1

What are the Function of the Reproductive System?

Answer 1

• Produce Important Hormones

- Both Reproductive System Works Together to Produce an Off-Spring

Question 2

What are the *External Organs in the Male Reproductive System? What are the Functions?

Answer 2

• Scrotum: (Pouch of Skin) Holds the Testes
• Testes: Testicles; Produce the Sperm and Testosterone
• Penis: Push the Urine and Serum Outside the Body; Ejects Sperm

Question 3

What are the *External Organs in the Female Reproductive System? What are the Functions?

Answer 3

• Mons Pubis
• Labia Majora: Tissues and Skin that Protects the Organs
• Labia Minora: Skijn Between the Labia Majora
• Clitoris: Homologous to the Male Penis
• Urethral Meatus: Opening in the Urethra; Urine Movement
• Vaginal Orifice: Opening of the Vagina
• Bartholin’s Glands: Secrete Mucus
• Perineum: Area Between the Anus and the Vagina

Question 4

Fertilization

Answer 4

• During Pregnancy

- A Sperm Cell Unites with an Ovum

Question 5

What is a Fetus?

Answer 5

• Unborn Off-Spring

Question 6

What is the Menstrual Cycle?

Answer 6

• Monthly Cycle of the Ovaries in the Uterine Lining

- Periods or Bleeding

Question 7

Test

Answer 7

• Male and Female Hormone Therapy :Testosterone, FSH, Estrogen, Progesterone, Lutinizing hormone (LH), Estradiol,HCG
• Semen Analysis
• Biopsy-Cervices or prostrate
• Pap Smear-detect abnormal cells in the cervix
• Viral studies

Question 8

What are the *Internal Organs in the Male Reproductive System? What are the Functions?

Answer 8

• Epididymis: Spermatids Become Mature Sperm Cells
• Vas Deferens: Carries Sperm Cells to Urethra
• Accessory Sex Glands

Question 9

What are the *Internal Organs in the Female Reproductive System? What are the Functions?

Answer 9

• Ovaries: Produce Sex Hormones and Ova
• Fallopian Tubes: Oviduct; Tube Runs From Uterus to Ovary
• Uterus: Receives and Sustains a Developing Embryo
• Cervix: Lower Portion that Extends to the Vagina
• Vagina: Secretion; Erects Penis; Opening Channel for Off-Spring

Question 10

Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

Answer 10

1) Menstrual: Mucous Membrane that Lines the Uterus (5 Days)
2) Preovulatory: , the Secondary follicles secrete estrogen; a dominant follicle appears and becomes the mature follicle
3) Ovulation: Causes the Ovary to Expel the Mature Follicle (Day 14)
4) Postvulatory: , the Mature Follicle Starts to Break Down and Forms the Corpus Luteum (Day 15-18)