Sexed Flashcards

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What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?

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To produce sperm and deliver it to the female reproductive system.

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What are the main components of the female reproductive system?

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Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and external genitalia.

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True or False: The testes are responsible for producing testosterone.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The female reproductive cycle is regulated by hormones such as estrogen and ______.

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progesterone.

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What is the role of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?

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To produce fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.

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Which structure is responsible for the maturation of sperm?

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Epididymis.

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What is ovulation?

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The release of an egg from a female’s ovary.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the male reproductive system? A) Penis B) Uterus C) Seminal vesicle D) Scrotum

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B) Uterus.

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What is the function of the fallopian tubes?

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To transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.

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True or False: Sperm production occurs continuously throughout a male’s life.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the site of fertilization in the female reproductive system.

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fallopian tube.

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What is the function of the uterus?

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To house and nourish a developing fetus.

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Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?

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Testosterone.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures produces eggs? A) Ovaries B) Testes C) Seminal vesicles D) Prostate gland

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A) Ovaries.

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What is the role of the cervix in the female reproductive system?

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To connect the uterus to the vagina and regulate the passage of sperm and menstrual fluid.

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True or False: The scrotum helps regulate the temperature of the testes.

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True.

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Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for delivering sperm during ejaculation?

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Urethra.

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Multiple Choice: The primary reproductive organ in females is A) Ovary B) Uterus C) Vagina D) Fallopian tube

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A) Ovary.

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What is the menstrual cycle?

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A monthly cycle of hormonal changes that prepare the female body for potential pregnancy.

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True or False: The uterus is lined with a tissue called the endometrium.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the external part of the female genitalia.

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vulva.

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What is fertilization?

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The fusion of a sperm cell with an egg cell.

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Multiple Choice: The main function of the seminal vesicles is to A) Produce sperm B) Secrete fluid that nourishes sperm C) Store sperm D) Help in erection

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B) Secrete fluid that nourishes sperm.

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What is the term for the stiff and hard body of the penis?

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Erection

An erection occurs when spongy tissue surrounding the penis engorges with blood.

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What is the name of the tube that carries semen from the reproductive system?
Urethra ## Footnote The urethra also carries urine.
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What are the two small glands located near the bladder that produce fluid for semen?
Cowper's glands ## Footnote These glands contribute to the composition of semen.
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What type of fluid nourishes sperm cells?
Sugary fluid from the seminal vesicle ## Footnote This fluid is important for sperm viability.
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What is the most common site of cancer in the male reproductive system?
Prostate ## Footnote Prostate cancer is prevalent among men.
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What are the oval-shaped glands that produce sperm called?
Testes ## Footnote The testes are responsible for sperm production.
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What is the name of the large coiled tube where sperm is stored after production?
Epididymis ## Footnote The epididymis is crucial for sperm maturation.
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Fill in the blank: Sperm are produced in the small _______ of the testes.
Seminiferous tubules ## Footnote These tubules are the site of spermatogenesis.
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What is the term for the fluid ejaculated from the penis during orgasm?
Semen ## Footnote Semen consists of sperm and fluid from various glands.
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What is the name of the tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra?
Vas deferens ## Footnote The vas deferens is a key component of the male reproductive system.
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How many types of STIs are there
4 - Viral, Bacterial, Parasitic, Fungal
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Name 3 contraceptive birth control products
Vaginal ring, contraceptive pill, injectable
36
What is the primary function of the female reproductive system?
To produce ova (eggs) and facilitate fertilization and development of offspring.
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True or False: The ovaries are responsible for the production of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
True
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Fill in the blank: The female reproductive system includes the __________, which is the site of fertilization.
fallopian tubes
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What are the two main hormones produced by the ovaries?
Estrogen and progesterone.
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What is the role of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
To provide a nurturing environment for a fertilized egg to develop into a fetus.
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Multiple Choice: Which structure is responsible for egg production?
Ovaries
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True or False: The menstrual cycle typically lasts about 28 days.
True
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What is ovulation?
The release of a mature egg from the ovary.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the tube that carries sperm to the egg during fertilization.
fallopian tube
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What is the function of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
To act as a barrier to the uterus and to allow the passage of sperm and menstrual fluid.
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True or False: The primary role of the vagina is to serve as the birth canal.
True
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Fill in the blank: The __________ hormone triggers ovulation.
luteinizing
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Multiple Choice: What is the main purpose of the endometrium?
To provide a suitable environment for implantation of a fertilized egg.
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True or False: The female reproductive system is only active during the reproductive years.
False
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What are the primary external structures of the female reproductive system called?
Vulva.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the area where sperm meets the egg.
ampulla
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What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?
To provide nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus and remove waste products.
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What is the primary hormone responsible for female puberty changes?
Estrogen
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True or False: During puberty, girls typically experience an increase in body fat distribution.
True
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What are two common physical changes that occur during female puberty?
Breast development and growth spurts
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a change associated with female puberty? A) Voice deepening B) Menstruation C) Growth of pubic hair D) Increased oil production
A) Voice deepening
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What is the primary hormone responsible for changes in male puberty?
Testosterone
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True or False: During puberty, males will experience an increase in muscle mass.
True
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Fill in the blank: The voice of males typically __________ during puberty.
deepens
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What physical change occurs in the male reproductive system during puberty?
The testes begin to produce sperm.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a common change during male puberty? A) Growth of body hair B) Increase in height C) Decrease in testosterone levels D) Development of acne
C) Decrease in testosterone levels