Reproductive system

The production of sperm, or spermatogenesis, occurs in the

- seminiferous tubules.

By definition, menstruation begins on what day of the nonpregnant uterine cycle?

1

Which of the following tests is used to detect cervical cancer? PAP test Bacterial test Blood serum test x-ray

PAP test

Select all correct descriptions of orgasm in women.

Women can have multiple orgasms without a refractory period between. Women have no refractory period after orgasm. Blood flow to the genitals increases during sexual arousal and orgasm.

What event occurs during ovulation?

a secondary oocyte is released from the ovary

During the majority of male human fetal development, the testes are in the

abdominal cavity

Select all events that occur during the follicular phase (first half) of the ovarian cycle.

blood estrogen increases ovarian follicles develop GnRH from the hypothalamus increases

The narrow end of the uterus, which leads into the vagina, is called the-------.

cervix

Human sperm must develop at a temperature that is _____ body temperature. cooler than warmer than the same as

cooler than

The inner lining of the uterus is called the .

endometrium

During menstruation, the source of the blood and tissue (menses) that flows from the vagina is the

endometrium.

The tightly coiled duct found just outside each testis, where sperm mature, is the ______. epididymis prostate gland vas deferens ureter

epididymis

Eggs are transported to the uterus by the------- tubes

fallopian

Finger-like projections that assist in gathering released eggs into the oviducts after ovulation are called the

fimbriae

Each structure within an ovary that contains an oocyte is called a corpus luteum. follicle. lobule. polar body.

follicle.

Place the phases of the ovarian cycle in the correct sequence with the first phase to occur at the top of the list.

follicular phase ovulation luteal phase

The first stage of the ovarian cycle is the

follicular phase.

Which layer of the uterus is shed each month during the female menstrual cycle?

functional layer of the endometrium

Which hormone is produced by the placenta?

human chorionic gonadotropin

Present prior to being ruptured by sexual intercourse or other activity, the ring of tissue that partially encloses the vagina is the

hymen

Which of these treatment options are used to treat cervical cancer? homeopathic therapy hysterectomy, usually only if cancer has progressed beyond scope of other treatments chemotherapy to stop the spread radiation to stop the spread

hysterectomy, usually only if cancer has progressed beyond scope of other treatments chemotherapy to stop the spread radiation to stop the spread

Select the best definition of contraceptives.

medications and devices that reduce the chance of pregnancy

The period in a woman's life during which the ovarian cycle ceases is called

menopause

Each ovarian follicles contains an immature egg, called a(n) .

oocyt

Each epididymis is normally located

outside each testis.

The cycle during which a follicle matures in the ovary is called the------ cycle

ovarian

The cycle during which a follicle matures from a primary to a secondary to a vesicular follicle is called the

ovarian cycle.

The female gonad in humans that produces eggs and female sex hormones is the .

overies

The process by which an oocyte bursts from an ovary and usually enters an oviduct (Fallopian tube) is called

ovulation

The male organ of sexual intercourse is called the--------

penis

Which of these components of the male reproductive system are directly involved in conducting sperm from testes to the female vagina? penis bulbourethral glands urethra vasa deferentia seminal vesicles

penis urethra vasa deferentia

The periodic shedding of blood and tissue from the endometrium in humans is called-----

period

The skin that covers the glans penis is called--------.

prepuce

List the following events of oogenesis and fertilization, assuming fertilization does occur, in the correct sequence beginning with the first event to occur at the top.

primary completion haploid completion

Oogenesis begins with which of these structures?

primary oocyte

Select all functions performed by both the male and female reproductive system in humans. protect and nourish the developing fetus produce sex hormones nourish the offspring with milk produce gametes

produce sex hormones produce gametes

Arrange these stages in the development of a sperm cell according to the order in which they appear, with the earliest developmental stage on top.

spermatogonium primary secondary spermatid

Arrange these structures of the human male reproductive tract according to the order in which sperm pass through them, with the structure that produces sperm at the top.

testies epididyymis vas deferance ejaculatory duct urethra

The main hormone in males that is essential for the normal development and functioning of the sex organs is--------

testosterone

Which hormone is responsible for the production of male secondary characteristics?

testosterone

Select all correct descriptions of human gametes or sex cells.

the egg is much larger than the sperm they include sperm and eggs they fuse to form a zygote

Sperm traveling through the ejaculatory duct will pass directly into which structure? vas deferens urethra epididymis ureter

urethra

Following unprotected sexual intercourse, an oocyte of a human female is usually fertilized in the

uterine tube.

The female reproductive organ that has a thick muscular wall and is about the size and shape of an inverted pear is the .

uterus

After sperm leave the epididymis, what structure do they enter next? vas deferens seminal vesicle urethra prostate

vas deferens

The fusion of a haploid sperm and a haploid egg forms a diploid cell called a(n)----- .

zygote