Reproductive System

Question 1

What is the pathway of sperm delivery in the male reproductive system?

Answer 1

Epididymis, Ductus Deferens, Ejaculatory Duct, and the Urethra

Question 2

How do sperm travel from the seminiferous tubules to the epididymis?

Answer 2

Sperm travel from the seminiferous tubules to the epididymis via straight tubules, rete testis and efferent ductules.

Question 3

What is the process of sperm cell formation called?

Answer 3

Spermatogenesis

Question 4

Which structure in the male reproductive propels live sperm from their storage sites to the urethra?

Answer 4

Ductus Deferens (Vas Deferens)

Question 5

In which stage of meiosis do primary spermatocytes undergo division to form secondary spermatocytes?

Answer 5

Meiosis I

Question 6

What changes occur in spermatids during spermiogenesis to become sperm cells?

Answer 6

Spermatids develop an acrosome and a flagellum to become sperm cells.

Question 7

What structures are part of the internal genitalia of the female reproductive system?

Answer 7

Ovaries, Fallopian Tube, Uterus, and Vagina

Question 8

What is the female organ of copulation?

Answer 8

Vagina

Question 9

What is the process called when an oocyte is released from the ovary?

Answer 9

Ovulation

Question 10

What are the spaces formed by the uterus?

Answer 10

Uterine Cavity and Cervical Canal

Question 11

What are the two sets of muscles that helps maintain a constant intrascrotal temperature?

Answer 11

Dartos Muscle and Cremaster

Question 12

What are the stages of spermatogenesis that leads to the formation of sperm?

Answer 12

Mitosis of spermatogonia, Meiosis, Spermiogenesis

Question 13

What is the phase of the menstrual cycle that occurs between the end of the menstruation and ovulation?

Answer 13

Proliferate Phase

Question 14

What is the primary hormone related to pregnancy?

Answer 14

Progesterone

Question 15

What is the term for the first menstrual bleeding that marks the beginning of puberty?

Answer 15

Menarche

Question 16

Which gland empty their secretions into ducts during ejaculation?

Answer 16

Accessory glands (Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands)

Question 17

What type of cell division is specialized for sexual reproduction?

Answer 17

Meiosis

Question 18

What structure surrounds the urethra and expands to form the glans and bulb of the penis?

Answer 18

Corpus spongiosum

Question 19

What is the function of the urethra in male reproductive system?

Answer 19

Urethra transports semen from the ejaculatory ducts to the outside of the body during ejaculation

Question 20

Which organ in the female reproductive system produces egg cells for fertilizations?

Answer 20

Ovaries

Question 21

What are the ligaments that holds the ovaries in place on each side of the uterus?

Answer 21

Suspensory Ligament, Ovarian Ligament, and Broad Ligament

Question 22

What glands produce mucous in the female reproductive system?

Answer 22

Vestibular Glands

Question 23

What are the glands that provide lubrication and support to the vagina?

Answer 23

Skene glands and Bartholin Glands

Question 24

It is the paired organ located in between the bladder and rectum in female reproductive system?

Answer 24

Uterus

Question 25

Which gland encircles part of the urethra inferior to the bladder and empties its secretion into the prostatic urethra?

Answer 25

Prostate gland

Question 26

What are the anatomical secretions of the uterus?

Answer 26

Fundus, Body, Isthmus, Cervix

Question 27

Which part of the uterus is typically cut during a C-section or cesarian delivery?

Answer 27

Isthmus

Question 28

What is the lowest part of the uterus?

Answer 28

Cervix

Question 29

What is the site where immature sperm cell are stored, mature, and develop the capacity to bind with an egg cell during fertilization?

Answer 29

Epididymis

Question 30

In which stage of meiosis do secondary spermatocytes undergo to produce spermatids?

Answer 30

Meiosis II

Question 31

Which part of the sperm contains the DNA and has an acrosome that helps the sperm penetrate the egg?

Answer 31

Head

Question 32

What are the two types of openings of the cervix?

Answer 32

Internal and External Cervical Opening

Question 33

Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for receiving the egg cells during ovulation?

Answer 33

Uterine Tubes or also known as Fallopian Tubes

Question 34

What is the wildest, and longest part of the uterine tube?

Answer 34

Ampulla

Question 35

Which tissue layer of the uterus is responsible for contractions during labor

Answer 35

Myometrium

Question 36

What accessory gland in the male reproductive system releases a fluid that form semen?

Answer 36

Seminal vesicles

Question 37

What are the mucous glands that empty into the spongy urethra in the male reproductive system?

Answer 37

Bulbourethral glands

Question 38

Which hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and influence the gonads?

Answer 38

LH and FSH

Question 39

What are the two types of stimulation that can initiate the sexual act in males?

Answer 39

Psychic or Tactile Stimulation

Question 40

What is the term for the developing human from fertilization until 8 weeks of development?

Answer 40

Embryo

Question 41

Why does menstruation begins at the end of the menstrual cycle?

Answer 41

Because of a decrease in progesterone and estrogen levels from the previous cycle

Question 42

What is the average length of a female menstrual cycle

Answer 42

28 days

Question 43

What hormone influences the female sex drive?

Answer 43

Androgens

Question 44

What is the term for the cessation of menstrual cycle?

Answer 44

Menopause

Question 45

What is the time called between the beginning of irregular menstrual cycle and menopause?

Answer 45

Perimenopause

Question 46

What do secondary spermatocytes produce after undergoing meiosis II?

Answer 46

Spermatids

Question 47

What procedure is called in which ductus deferens is cut and ligated

Answer 47

Vasectomy

Question 48

What is the sac that contains the testes?

Answer 48

Scrotum