chapter 16 Hackett

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fertilization of an egg by a sperm occurs in the

fallopian tubes

the sperm cell and ovum unite to form a zygote in the

fallopian tubes

in males, FSH stimulates cells in the testes to produce testosterone

false

menstruation is the process of releasing a mature ovum into the fallopian tubes

false

a tear in the abdominal wall that allows part of the intestine to push through

is an inguinal hernia

irritability, weight gain, fatigue, and depression experienced one to two weeks before menstruation are symptoms of

premenstrual syndrome

female sex hormones are produces by the

ovaries

the outer region of the adrenal glands is called the

adrenal cortex

the risk of toxic shock syndrome is reduced by

changing tampons often

a reproductive disorder in which uterine tissue migrates and grows in the ovaries or fallopian tubes is called

endometriosis

the adrenal medulla secretes the hormones

epinephrine and norepinephrine

performing testicular self-exams is a good way to detect prostate cancer early

false

prostate cancer is most common in males between the ages of 14 and 40?

false

the vas deferens is the passageway through which both semen and urine leave the male body

false

which does no maintain the health of our endocrine system

getting 5 hours of sleep every night

once an ovum is released from an ovary,

it enters the fallopian tubes

antidiuretic hormone, or ADH, is secreted by what

posterior lobe

which can cause sterility

sexually transmitted diseases

which is a rare bacterial infection that affects the immune system and the liver

toxic shock syndrome

an inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestines pushes through a tear in the abdominal wall

true

circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis

true

environmental hazards, hormonal imbalances, and STDs can cause sterility

true

hormones are chemical substances that regulate many of the body's functions

true

the uterus protects and nourishes a developing fetus

true

which part of the pituitary gland produces growth hormones

anterior

FSH and LH are two hormones produced by the what

anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

the scrotum protects sperm by keeping the testes slightly below body temperature

true


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