Chapter 18

Question 1

The sex cell that is produced by testis and that is needed to fertilize an egg

Answer 1

Sperm

Question 2

The sex cell that is produced by the ovaries and that can be fertilized by sperm

Answer 2

Ovum/egg

Question 3

Male hormone that is made in the testes regulates the production of sperm and regulates a sexual development and reproductive function of males

Answer 3

testerone

Question 4

A flap of skin, known as foreskin, covers the glans penis at birth. The foreskin is sometimes removed; this operation is called….

Answer 4

Circumcision

Question 5

Female hormones produced in the ovary that regulates the sexual development and reproductive function of females

Answer 5

Estrogen/progestogen

Question 6

If a fertilized egg implants itself anywhere other than in the uterus a _______ pregnancy results. ________ pregnancies usually her in the Fallopian tube

Answer 6

Ectopic Pregnancy

Question 7

The process by which a sperm and an egg join to create a new human life occurs in the fallopian tube

Answer 7

Fertilization

Question 8

Sperm are produced insides the testis in these tightly coiled tubules

Answer 8

Seminiferous tubules

Question 9

A healthy, mature sperm can live _____ days

Answer 9

5 - 7

Question 10

The male reproductive organ that makes sperm and testosterone

Answer 10

Testicle/testis

Question 11

The male reproductive organ that removes urine from the body and can deliver sperm to the female reproductive system

Answer 11

Penis

Question 12

A fluid made up of sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive organs

Answer 12

Semen

Question 13

A tightly coiled tube where sperm mature and are stored

Answer 13

Epididymis

Question 14

3 glands that make up semen

Answer 14

Seminal vesicles
Prostate gland
Cowpeas gland

Question 15

A long tube that carries mature sperm; as sperm travels they mix with fluids made up by the seminal vesicles, the prostate gland and Cowper’s glands

Answer 15

Vas Deferens

Question 16

Are near the base of the bladder and produce thick, sugar secretion that nourish the sperm

Answer 16

Seminal vesicles

Question 17

A gland that encircles the urethra near the bladder and secretes a fluid that protects the sperm from the acidic vagina. It is also a common site for cancer in men.

Answer 17

Prostate gland

Question 18

How many sperm does it take to fertilize one egg?

Answer 18

1

Question 19

Glands found near the urethra and below the prostate that secrete a protective fluid that protects the sperm from the acidic male uretha

Answer 19

Cowpeas gland

Question 20

Reproductive infections that are transmitted by sexual activity

Answer 20

STDs

Question 21

A fungal infection that occurs in the male groin area. Males who are physically active and hot and humid locations are more likely to get _______ _______

Answer 21

Jock itch

Question 22

Male: The inability to fertilize an egg;
Female: The inability to release or carry and egg to be fertilized

Answer 22

Infertility

Question 23

The female reproductive organ that produces eggs in the hormones estrogen and progesterone

Answer 23

Ovary

Question 24

The female reproductive organ that connects the outside of the body to the uterus in that receives sperm during reproduction

Answer 24

Vagina

Question 25

The female reproductive organ that transports an egg from the ovary to the uterus

Answer 25

Fallopian tube's

Question 26

Common cancer in teenage males and requires regular testicular self-examinations

Answer 26

Testicular cancer

Question 27

Urine flows through this tube in the female and urine and semen flow through this tube in the male

Answer 27

Uretha

Question 28

Female reproductive organ that provides a place to support a developing human; also called the womb

Answer 28

Uterus

Question 29

A monthly series of hormone controlled changes that prepare the uterine lining for a pregnancy

Answer 29

Menstrual cycle

Question 30

Cramping caused by contractions or the uterine muscles; can be relieved by exercise and a warm bath

Answer 30

Menstrual cramps

Question 31

An annual exam where doctors examines the cells of the cervix for abnormal cells which could lead to cervical cancer

Answer 31

Pap smear

Question 32

Done each month by the individual woman for detection of breast cancer

Answer 32

BSE

Question 33

A medical test used to detect breast cancer – for woman 35 and older

Answer 33

Mammogram

Question 34

The reproductive process in which the penis is inserted into the vagina and through which a new human life may begin

Answer 34

Sexual intercourse

Question 35

At the base of the uterus, this muscle is between the uterus vagina

Answer 35

Cervix