Reproduction Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?
To produce and deliver sperm.
What is the female reproductive system primarily responsible for?
To produce eggs and support fertilization and fetal development.
True or False: Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell unites with an egg cell.
True.
Fill in the blank: The process by which sperm are produced in males is called __________.
spermatogenesis.
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone.
What structure in the female reproductive system is responsible for housing a developing fetus?
The uterus.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the male reproductive system? A) Testes B) Ovaries C) Prostate D) Seminal vesicles
B) Ovaries.
What are the two main types of reproduction?
Asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction.
True or False: In humans, meiosis occurs in the formation of sperm and eggs.
True.
Fill in the blank: The female gamete is called an __________.
ovum.
What is the term for the monthly cycle of changes in the female reproductive system?
Menstrual cycle.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction? A) Budding B) Fertilization C) Pollination D) Copulation
A) Budding.
What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?
To provide nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus and remove waste products.
True or False: All animals reproduce sexually.
False.
Fill in the blank: The process of an egg being released from the ovary is known as __________.
ovulation.
What is the function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
To store and mature sperm.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone triggers ovulation? A) Estrogen B) Progesterone C) Luteinizing hormone D) Follicle-stimulating hormone
C) Luteinizing hormone.
What is fertilization?
The union of a sperm cell and an egg cell.
True or False: In sexual reproduction, offspring are genetically identical to their parents.
False.
Fill in the blank: The male and female reproductive cells are called __________ and __________, respectively.
sperm; ova.
What is the purpose of the amniotic sac during pregnancy?
To protect the developing fetus and provide a cushion.
Multiple Choice: Which structure produces the female hormones? A) Testes B) Uterus C) Ovaries D) Prostate
C) Ovaries.
What is the role of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
To transport sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.
True or False: The zygote is the first cell formed after fertilization.
True.
