Ch 19

Question 1

What is the place where sperm mature?

Answer 1

Epididymis

Question 2

What is the site of testosterone production?

Answer 2

Testes

Question 3

What is the usual site of fertilization?

Answer 3

Fallopian tubes

Question 4

What is the primary female reproductive organ?

Answer 4

Ovaries

Question 5

Which hormone triggers ovulation?

Answer 5

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 6

In the breast, which structure produces milk?

Answer 6

Mammary glands

Question 7

Which method of birth control prevents follicle maturation and ovulation?

Answer 7

Hormonal contraceptives

Question 8

What are common symptoms of diseases associated with sexually transmitted infections?

Answer 8

Pain during urination, unusual discharge, and sores

Question 9

Which hormone prepares the uterus for pregnancy?

Answer 9

Progesterone

Question 10

What are the general functions of the male reproductive system?

Answer 10

Produce sperm, deliver sperm to the female reproductive system, and produce and release male sex hormones.

Question 11

What are the general functions of the female reproductive system?

Answer 11

To produce and release eggs, to facilitate fertilization, and to nurture a developing fetus during pregnancy. It also plays a crucial role in producing and maintaining sex hormones.

Question 12

How do scrotal muscles help maintain temperature homeostasis of the testes?

Answer 12

The cremaster muscle is responsible for raising or lowering the testes within the scrotum which brings the testes closer to the body, warming them. The dartos muscle is responsible for reducing the testes surface area and minimizing heat loss. By contracting and relaxing, these muscles ensure the testes maintain a slightly cooler temperature than the body, which is essential for the testes’ jobs like sperm production.