reproductive sys

Question 1

what are the gametes in females? males?

Answer 1

eggs and sperm

Question 2

spermatozoa ?

Answer 2

mature sperm

Question 3

3 segments of sperm?

Answer 3

head
middle piece
tail

Question 4

where is the acrosome cap and what does it do?

Answer 4

in the sperm head and it has digestive enzymes that help enter the eggs and share the 23 chromosomes

Question 5

which sperm part contain the mitochondria and why?

Answer 5

the middle part to fuel the flagellum for propulsion

Question 6

why do the unsuccessful sperm die?

Answer 6

due to the acidity in the vagina or the lack of energy to survive over 48h

Question 7

where does spermatogenesis take place?

Answer 7

in the testes

Question 8

what’s the produce male sex hormone ?

Answer 8

testes

Question 9

what are gonads?

Answer 9

the structure that produce the gametes

Question 10

where are sperm kept?

Answer 10

in the scrotum

Question 11

why are the testes outside the body ?

Answer 11

because less heat is better for sperm production

Question 12

seminiferous tubules?

Answer 12

lobules in the testes where spermatogenesis takes place

Question 13

where is spermatogonia initially produced?

Answer 13

in the seminiferous tubules

Question 14

how many times does the spermatogonia undergo change and what are they?

Answer 14

3 times
mitosis and 2 rounds of meiosis

Question 15

are spermatogonia haploid or diploid initially?

Answer 15

diploid

Question 16

two important types of cells in the testes ?

Answer 16

sertoli cells
interstitial cells

Question 17

where are Sertoli cells found? function?

Answer 17

in the seminiferous tubules
responsible for supporting, nourishing and regulating spermatogenic cells

Question 18

where are interstitial cells found? function?

Answer 18

between seminiferous tubules
responsible for recreating androgens ( male sex hormone)

Question 19

where is the epididymus? function?

Answer 19

exterior of the testes
immature sperm cells stores to mature

Question 20

function of vas defers?

Answer 20

temporary storage of sperm
passageway for sperm to the urethra

Question 21

what’s is semen or semi fluid?

Answer 21

medium that carry sperm

Question 22

what adds substances into the semen ?

Answer 22

testes - sperm
seminal vesicle - fructose
prostate gland - bicarbonate solution
coppers gland - lubricating fluid

Question 23

hormone in semen? and cause?

Answer 23

prostaglandin
cause uterine contractions in the female

Question 24

what does the penis mostly contain?

Answer 24

spongy erectile tissue

Question 25

what causes an erection?

Answer 25

the spongy erectile tissue in the penis filling up with blood

Question 26

what structure does the penis end with?

Answer 26

bell shaped region called glans penis

Question 27

what is foreskin?

Answer 27

layer of skin that covers the gland penis at birth

Question 28

what causes sperm to enter the urethra ?

Answer 28

continuous stimulation of the glans penisD

Question 29

what happens during an orgasm?

Answer 29

rhythmic muscular contraction that ejaculates the semen

Question 30

where does hormone regulation occur in males?

Answer 30

pituitary gland testes

Question 31

what regulates the testes?

Answer 31

hypothalamus > pituitary> testes

Question 32

main androgen in males?

Answer 32

testosterone

Question 33

differences that occur due to testosterone?

Answer 33

broad shoulders height more hair more muscle development larger larynx

Question 34

female gonads?

Answer 34

ovaries

Question 35

where r ovaries?

Answer 35

lower stomach

Question 36

function of ovaries?

Answer 36

contain and develop eggs before releasing them to the oviduct

Question 37

another name for the oviduct?

Answer 37

fallopian tubes

Question 38

what lines the uterus? and what's it responsible for?

Answer 38

endometrium responsible for the formation of placenta during pregancy

Question 39

what separates uterus form the vagina?

Answer 39

cervix

Question 40

3 uses of the vagina?

Answer 40

receive the penis exit the menstrual blood birth the baby

Question 41

vulva?

Answer 41

collection of the external structures in the female reproductive sys

Question 42

5 things that make up the vulva?

Answer 42

labia majora mons pubis Maria minora clitoris urethra

Question 43

labia majora?

Answer 43

paired skin folds exterior to the vaginal opening

Question 44

Mons pubis?

Answer 44

fatty prominence anterior to the vaginal opening

Question 45

labia minora?

Answer 45

paired skin folds on the sides to the vaginal opening

Question 46

clitoris?

Answer 46

cylindrical organ for sexual arousal and pleasure extends into the body

Question 47

urethra?

Answer 47

passage of urine located between the glans clitoris and vagina

Question 48

during sexual stimulation, which parts of the female reproductive system get engorged with blood?

Answer 48

labia minora vaginal wall clitoris

Question 49

examples of female arousal?

Answer 49

swelling of breasts erecting of nipples enlargement of labia majora expansion of the vagina lubrication from the glands beneath the labia minora

Question 50

what contracts during a female orgasm?

Answer 50

vagina, uterus and oviducts

Question 51

ovarian cycle?

Answer 51

the cycle in which eggs are matures and released

Question 52

uterine cycle?

Answer 52

the cycle in which the lining of the uterus is prepared, maintained and discarded

Question 53

what do ovaries contain?

Answer 53

follicles that have immature oocytes/eggs

Question 54

primary follicle

Answer 54

has primary oocyte and produce estrogen

Question 55

secondary follicule

Answer 55

primary oocyte is filled with follicular fluid increases the egg in size the egg releases estrogen and some progesterone

Question 56

tertiary follicule aka?

Answer 56

vesicular follicle and Graafian follicles

Question 57

tertiary follicule ?

Answer 57

the large size thanks to the follicular fluid causes the egg to balloon out the ovary's surface

Question 58

what happens when the primary oocyte undergo meiosis?

Answer 58

the diploid/primary oocyte becomes 2 haploid cells

Question 59

2 haploid cells in the female system?

Answer 59

secondary oocyte and polar body

Question 60

what's the polar body?

Answer 60

a small haploid cell that cannot be fertilized

Question 61

when does the follicular release the secondary oocyte?

Answer 61

in the tertiary follicular phase when entering an oviduct

Question 62

what develops into the corpus luteum?

Answer 62

the tertiary follicle

Question 63

what does the corpus luteum produce?

Answer 63

progesterone

Question 64

hoe long does the corpus lute live?

Answer 64

2 weeks

Question 65

2 pases in the ovarian cycle?

Answer 65

follicular and luteal phase