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What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?

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To produce and deliver sperm.

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What are the main components of the female reproductive system?

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Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina.

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True or False: The testes are located inside the abdominal cavity.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the site of fertilization in the female reproductive system.

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Fallopian tube.

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What hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?

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Testosterone.

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What is the function of the ovaries?

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To produce eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

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Multiple Choice: Which structure is responsible for sperm maturation?

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Epididymis.

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What is the role of the prostate gland?

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To produce fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.

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True or False: The uterus is where the fetus develops during pregnancy.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

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Vas deferens.

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What is ovulation?

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The release of an egg from the ovary.

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Multiple Choice: Which hormone triggers ovulation?

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Luteinizing hormone (LH).

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What is a follicle?

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A fluid-filled sac in the ovary that contains an immature egg.

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True or False: The scrotum helps regulate the temperature of the testes.

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True.

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What are the three layers of the uterine wall?

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Endometrium, myometrium, and perimetrium.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the male reproductive organ that delivers sperm.

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Penis.

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What is the role of the cervix?

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To act as a barrier between the vagina and the uterus.

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Multiple Choice: Which structure produces the majority of the fluid in semen?

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Seminal vesicles.

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What is the menstrual cycle?

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The monthly series of changes in the female reproductive system that prepares the body for pregnancy.

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True or False: The labia majora are part of the external female genitalia.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the connective tissue that supports the female reproductive organs.

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Pelvic floor.

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What is spermatogenesis?

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The process of sperm production in the testes.

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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily produced by the corpus luteum?

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Progesterone.

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What is the function of the fimbriae?

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To help guide the egg from the ovary into the fallopian tube.

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True or False: The endometrium is shed during menstruation.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the male gland that surrounds the urethra.
Prostate.
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What is the role of estrogen in the female reproductive system?
To regulate the menstrual cycle and promote secondary sexual characteristics.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the male reproductive anatomy?
Ovaries.
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What is the primary purpose of the fallopian tubes?
To transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus.
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True or False: Sperm can live for several days inside the female reproductive tract.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the outermost layer of the uterus.
Perimetrium.
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What is the function of the clitoris?
To provide sexual pleasure.
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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?
Estrogen.
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What is the role of the urethra in the male reproductive system?
To carry urine and semen out of the body.
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True or False: The vagina is the birth canal.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the muscular layer of the uterus.
Myometrium.
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What is the function of the seminal vesicles?
To produce a sugar-rich fluid that nourishes sperm.
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the male anatomy is responsible for the production of sperm?
Testes.
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What is the function of the endometrium?
To provide a lining for a fertilized egg to implant.
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True or False: The vagina has a self-cleaning mechanism.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the structure that connects the ovary to the uterus.
Fallopian tube.
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What is the average length of the menstrual cycle?
28 days.
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Multiple Choice: Which structure is involved in the production of testosterone?
Leydig cells.
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What is the role of the LH hormone in males?
To stimulate testosterone production.
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True or False: The vagina is acidic, which helps prevent infections.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ provides a pathway for sperm to exit the body.
Urethra.
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What is the primary purpose of the male accessory glands?
To produce fluids that protect and nourish sperm.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the female reproductive system?
Production of sperm.
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What is the function of the corpus luteum?
To produce hormones after ovulation.
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True or False: Fertilization typically occurs in the uterus.
False.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the part of the female reproductive system that connects to the external environment.
Vagina.
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What is the primary function of the placenta during pregnancy?
To provide nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus.
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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is responsible for thickening the endometrium?
Progesterone.
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What is the function of the bulbourethral glands?
To produce a pre-ejaculate fluid that lubricates the urethra.
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True or False: The ovary releases multiple eggs during each menstrual cycle.
False.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a pouch of skin that contains the testes.
Scrotum.
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What is the role of the endometrium during pregnancy?
To provide a suitable environment for the implanted embryo.
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the female anatomy is involved in childbirth?
Uterus.
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What is the function of the menstrual cycle?
To prepare the female body for potential pregnancy.
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True or False: The testes produce both sperm and hormones.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the structure that surrounds the urethra in males.
Prostate gland.
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What are the two main types of cells found in the testes?
Spermatogenic cells and Leydig cells.
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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is responsible for the development of the ovarian follicles?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
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What is the primary function of the fimbriae?
To help capture the egg released from the ovary.
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True or False: The hymen is a protective membrane found at the vaginal opening.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the structure that connects the testis to the epididymis.
Rete testis.
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What is the role of the amniotic sac during pregnancy?
To protect and cushion the developing fetus.
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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily involved in the regulation of the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen.
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What is the function of the placenta?
To facilitate nutrient and gas exchange between mother and fetus.
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True or False: The prostate gland is responsible for producing sperm.
False.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the external part of the female genitalia.
Vulva.
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What is the primary role of the uterus?
To house and nourish a developing fetus.
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Multiple Choice: Which structure secretes hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle?
Ovaries.
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What is an ectopic pregnancy?
A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus, often in a fallopian tube.
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True or False: The menstrual cycle can be affected by stress and lifestyle.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the part of the male anatomy that stores sperm.
Epididymis.
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What are the consequences of a low sperm count?
Reduced fertility and difficulty in achieving pregnancy.
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the female reproductive system is involved in egg storage?
Ovaries.
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What is the primary purpose of the male urethra?
To transport urine and semen out of the body.
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True or False: The female reproductive system is responsible for producing eggs and hormones.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ allows for the passage of sperm from the female to the male during intercourse.
Vagina.
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What is the role of the corpus albicans?
To regulate hormone levels after the corpus luteum degenerates.
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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland to stimulate ovulation?
Luteinizing hormone (LH).
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What is the primary function of the testicles?
To produce sperm and hormones.
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True or False: The uterus has the ability to expand significantly during pregnancy.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
Cervix.
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What is the primary role of the fallopian tubes?
To transport the egg and facilitate fertilization.
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Multiple Choice: Which structure is responsible for the production of seminal fluid?
Seminal vesicles.
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What is the average lifespan of a sperm cell?
3 to 5 days.
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True or False: The ovary produces hormones and eggs.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the area where the sperm and egg meet for fertilization.
Fallopian tube.
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What is the function of the myometrium?
To contract during childbirth and menstrual cycles.
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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is crucial for the maintenance of pregnancy?
Progesterone.
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What is the primary function of the endometrium?
To provide a suitable environment for implantation of the embryo.
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True or False: The testes are responsible for producing both sperm and hormones.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the male reproductive structure that delivers sperm to the female.
Penis.
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What is the role of the vagina in the reproductive system?
To serve as the birth canal and receive the penis during intercourse.
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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the growth of ovarian follicles?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

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