Reproductive System Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system?
To produce sperm and testosterone.
True or False: The ovaries are responsible for producing eggs and hormones in females.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the muscular tube that connects the uterus to the outside of the body in females.
vagina
What organ in the male reproductive system is responsible for storing sperm?
Epididymis.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the female reproductive system? A) Uterus B) Prostate C) Ovaries D) Fallopian Tubes
B) Prostate.
What is the function of the prostate gland?
To produce fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
True or False: The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
True.
What are the two main functions of the ovaries?
To produce eggs and hormones (estrogen and progesterone).
Fill in the blank: The _______ are the tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
vas deferens
Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics? A) Estrogen B) Testosterone C) Progesterone D) Luteinizing hormone
B) Testosterone.
What structure provides a site for fertilization in the female reproductive system?
Fallopian tubes.
True or False: The scrotum helps regulate the temperature of the testes.
True.
What is the main role of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
To house and nourish a developing fetus.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a gland that produces a fluid that helps to neutralize the acidity of the urethra and female vagina.
bulbourethral gland
Multiple Choice: Which of the following organs is responsible for the production of sperm? A) Ovaries B) Testes C) Uterus D) Prostate
B) Testes.
What is the function of the seminal vesicles?
To produce a sugary fluid that nourishes sperm and forms a significant portion of semen.
True or False: The menstrual cycle is regulated by hormones produced by the ovaries and pituitary gland.
True.
What is the primary role of the endometrium?
To provide a suitable lining for the implantation of a fertilized egg.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the external part of the female genitalia.
vulva
Multiple Choice: Which organ is involved in both the urinary and reproductive systems in males? A) Testes B) Prostate C) Urethra D) Seminal vesicles
C) Urethra.
What is the term for the process of sperm production?
Spermatogenesis.
True or False: The LH hormone triggers ovulation in females.
True.
What is the role of the follicle in the female reproductive system?
To mature an egg and produce hormones.
