Reproduction Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the primary male reproductive organ?
Testes
True or False: The primary function of the ovaries is to produce sperm.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the male reproductive structure that delivers sperm to the female reproductive system.
penis
What hormone is primarily responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone
Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for the production of eggs?
Ovaries
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the male reproductive system? A) Prostate B) Uterus C) Seminal vesicles
B) Uterus
What is the function of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
To transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus
True or False: The scrotum helps regulate the temperature of the testes.
True
What is the role of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
To house and nourish a developing fetus
Fill in the blank: Sperm are produced in the __________ of the testes.
seminiferous tubules
What is the name of the female reproductive cycle?
Menstrual cycle
Multiple Choice: Which hormone triggers ovulation? A) Estrogen B) Progesterone C) Luteinizing hormone
C) Luteinizing hormone
What is the main function of the prostate gland?
To produce seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm
True or False: The clitoris is part of the external female reproductive anatomy.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the site of fertilization in the female reproductive system.
fallopian tube
What are the two main types of cells found in the testes?
Sertoli cells and Leydig cells
Multiple Choice: Which structure connects the testes to the urethra? A) Epididymis B) Seminal vesicle C) Vas deferens
C) Vas deferens
What is the role of estrogen in the female reproductive system?
To regulate the menstrual cycle and promote the development of female secondary sexual characteristics
True or False: The cervix is the lower part of the uterus.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a muscular tube that connects the external female genitalia to the uterus.
vagina
What is spermatogenesis?
The process of sperm production in the testes
Multiple Choice: What is the typical duration of the menstrual cycle? A) 14 days B) 28 days C) 35 days
B) 28 days
What is the function of the seminal vesicles?
To produce a fluid that nourishes sperm and makes up a significant portion of semen
True or False: The corpus luteum is formed after ovulation.
True