Sexed Flashcards
(61 cards)
What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?
To produce sperm and deliver it to the female reproductive system.
What are the main components of the female reproductive system?
Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and external genitalia.
True or False: The testes are responsible for producing testosterone.
True.
Fill in the blank: The female reproductive cycle is regulated by hormones such as estrogen and ______.
progesterone.
What is the role of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?
To produce fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
Which structure is responsible for the maturation of sperm?
Epididymis.
What is ovulation?
The release of an egg from a female’s ovary.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the male reproductive system? A) Penis B) Uterus C) Seminal vesicle D) Scrotum
B) Uterus.
What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
To transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
True or False: Sperm production occurs continuously throughout a male’s life.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the site of fertilization in the female reproductive system.
fallopian tube.
What is the function of the uterus?
To house and nourish a developing fetus.
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures produces eggs? A) Ovaries B) Testes C) Seminal vesicles D) Prostate gland
A) Ovaries.
What is the role of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
To connect the uterus to the vagina and regulate the passage of sperm and menstrual fluid.
True or False: The scrotum helps regulate the temperature of the testes.
True.
Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for delivering sperm during ejaculation?
Urethra.
Multiple Choice: The primary reproductive organ in females is A) Ovary B) Uterus C) Vagina D) Fallopian tube
A) Ovary.
What is the menstrual cycle?
A monthly cycle of hormonal changes that prepare the female body for potential pregnancy.
True or False: The uterus is lined with a tissue called the endometrium.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the external part of the female genitalia.
vulva.
What is fertilization?
The fusion of a sperm cell with an egg cell.
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
B) Secrete fluid that nourishes sperm.
What is the term for the stiff and hard body of the penis?
Erection
An erection occurs when spongy tissue surrounding the penis engorges with blood.