Reproductive System

Question 1

The _____ have hormonal function and produce androgens (male hormones including testosterone).

Answer 1

Testes

Question 2

The _____ produce sperm cells.

Answer 2

Testes

Question 3

The ______ is a structure connecting the testes to the vas deferens.

Answer 3

Epididymis

Question 4

The function of the ______ is to store sperm cells and allow the to mature.

Answer 4

Epididymis

Question 5

The _____ is a tube that connects the epididymis and the ejaculatory duct in preparation for ejaculation.

Answer 5

Vas Deferens

Question 6

The ovum is fertilized by sperm cells and implanted in the _____.

Answer 6

Endometrium

Question 7

The _____ is the innermost lining of the uterus.

Answer 7

Endometrium

Question 8

The _______ is shed via the cervix and out the vagina in what is called menses.

Answer 8

Endometrial Lining

Question 9

The ______ produce female hormones and also produce egg cells.

Answer 9

Ovaries

Question 10

Egg cells are released from the ovary and travel through the ______.

Answer 10

Fallopian tube

Question 11

The egg can be fertilized up to ____ hours after release from the follicle.

Answer 11

24

Question 12

If there is sexual intercourse, the sperm cell most commonly fertilizes the egg in a region of the Fallopian tube call the _____.

Answer 12

Ampulla

Question 13

This hormone is responsible for the release of Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone from the anterior pituitary.

Answer 13

GnRH (gonatropin releasing hormone)

Question 14

Which part of the brain is GnRH released?

Answer 14

Hypothalamus

Question 15

FSH and LH are released from which part of the brain?

Answer 15

Anterior Pituitary

Question 16

This hormone stimulates the maturation of germ cells (sex cells) in both males and females.

Answer 16

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Question 17

In females, this hormone triggers the release of the the ovum.

Answer 17

Luteinizing Hormone

Question 18

In males, this hormone stimulates the leading cell to produce testosterone.

Answer 18

Luteinizing Hormone

Question 19

This hormone develops female secondary sex characteristics, accelerates metabolism, and stimulates endometrial growth.

Answer 19

Estrogen

Question 20

This is a female steroid hormone that promotes and maintains pregnancy and plays a role in the menstrual cycle and embryogenesis.

Answer 20

Progesterone

Question 21

This hormone is a steroid that develops male secondary sex characteristics and promotes libido in males and females, and also promotes body hair growth.

Answer 21

Testosterone

Question 22

In regards to the ovarian cycle, the menstrual cycle can be divided into a _____ phase and a ______ phase.

Answer 22

Follicular phase and a luteal phase.

Question 23

In the uterine cycle, there is menses, a ______ phase and ______ phase.

Answer 23

Proliferation phase and a secretory phase.

Question 24

A normal menstrual cycle is about ____ days.

Answer 24

28 days

Question 25

Ovulation occurs around day ____.

Answer 25

14

Question 26

Ovulation occurs as a result of this hormone surging.

Answer 26

Luteinizing Hormone

Question 27

During the follicular phase, the ovarian follicle increases in size and secretes ____ as a result of increased levels of FSH.

Answer 27

Estrogen

Question 28

During the follicular phase, ____ has an inhibitory action on FSH and LH.

Answer 28

Estrogen

Question 29

Near mid-cycle, this hormone surges and causes ovulation.

Answer 29

Luteinizing Hormone

Question 30

GnRH is released by what?

Answer 30

Hypothalamus

Question 31

What secrete Prolactine Inhibitor Factor?

Answer 31

Hypothalamus

Question 32

What secretes Prolactine?

Answer 32

Pituitary Gland

Question 33

Progesterone is secretes by what?

Answer 33

Ovaries