reproduction Flashcards
male and female (26 cards)
What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?
To produce sperm and deliver it to the female reproductive system.
What is spermatogenesis?
The process of sperm cell development.
Where does spermatogenesis occur?
In the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
What hormone stimulates spermatogenesis?
Testosterone.
True or False: Sperm production begins at puberty.
True.
What is the lifespan of a sperm cell in the female reproductive tract?
Up to five days.
What are the three main parts of a sperm cell?
Head, midpiece, and tail.
What is the primary function of the female reproductive system?
To produce eggs and support the development of a fetus.
What is oogenesis?
The process of egg (ovum) development.
Where does oogenesis take place?
In the ovaries.
What hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen.
True or False: Females are born with all the eggs they will ever have.
True.
How many eggs are typically released during a menstrual cycle?
One.
What is the term for the release of an egg from the ovary?
Ovulation.
What is the typical number of sperm produced per day in a healthy male?
About 1,500 sperm per second.
Fill in the blank: The process of sperm maturation occurs in the __________.
Epididymis.
What is the role of the scrotum?
To regulate the temperature of the testes.
What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
To transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus.
True or False: Fertilization usually occurs in the uterus.
False.
What is the name of the structure that surrounds and protects the developing embryo?
Amniotic sac.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the male reproductive system? A) Prostate B) Uterus C) Seminal vesicle D) Testes
B) Uterus.
What is the male reproductive cell called?
Sperm.
What is the female reproductive cell called?
Ovum.
Fill in the blank: Men produce sperm throughout their life, while women have a finite number of __________.
Eggs.
