Smartbook reproductive system

Indicate the three male accessory glands. bulbourethral gland ductus deferens prostate seminal vesicle seminiferous tubule

bulbourethral gland prostate seminal vesicle

Which layer of the uterus undergoes regular, recurring changes during the menstrual cycle? perimetrium myometrium endometrium

endometrium

All of the following are accessory glands of the male reproductive system except the ______. seminal vesicles prostate gland bulbourethral glands epididymis

epididymis

Which contraceptive method prevents pregnancy by interfering with ovulation? morning-after-pill IUD condom contraceptive jelly

morning-after-pill

Sperm are produced by the ______ sex organs and transported to the outside of the body by the actions of ______ sex organs. primary; accessory secondary; primary secondary; accessory

primary; accessory

At puberty, FSH levels increase and the ovaries enlarge. Throughout a woman's reproductive years, primordial follicles mature into ______ follicles. primary mature

primary

space that contains openings for the vagina and urethra

vestibule

A woman in mid life is in the period of ______ after menstruation has ceased for a year. oligomenorrhea menarche menopause perimenopause

menopause

The period of life in which follicles no longer mature, the concentration of estrogens decreases, and female reproductive organs shrink is called?

menopause

Throughout a woman's reproductive years, primordial follicles first mature into ______. primary follicles mature follicles the corpus luteum secondary oocytes

primary follicles

What is ovulation? process of releasing cells from the follicles process of a sperm and oocyte merging process of follicular maturation process of development of an oocyte

process of releasing cells from the follicles

Which birth control method requires abstinence from sexual intercourse two days before and one day after ovulation? mechanical barrier injectable contraception rhythm method coitus interruptus

rhythm method

The male external reproductive organs are the penis and the sac-like structure called the?

scrotum

Indicate which of the following structures are male external reproductive organs. prostate gland seminal vesicles scrotum penis bulbourethral glands

scrotum penis

The external accessory organs of the male reproductive system are the ______. seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands penis and prostate gland scrotum and penis testis and ductus deferens

scrotum and penis

Which two cells are released from the mature antral follicle during ovulation? primary oocyte secondary oocyte second polar body first polar body

secondary oocyte first polar body

The process of meiosis produces ______ genetically ______ cells. four; identical four; different two; identical two; different

four; different

What type of contraceptive is medroxyprogesterone acetate? chemical barrier intrauterine device injectable contraceptive combined oral contraceptive

injectable contraceptive

Most androgens are produced by the _______ cells of the testes, but the adrenal _______ also synthesizes small amounts.

interstitial cortex

Indicate the birth control method that delivers estrogen-like and progesterone-like hormones to prevent pregnancy. chemical barrier contraceptives combined hormone contraceptives mechanical barrier contraceptives intrauterine devices

combined hormone contraceptives

A method designed to avoid fertilization of an oocyte or to prevent implantation of a blastocyst containing the embryo is called?

contraception

Successful birth control, or __________ , requires a method such as barriers or hormone supplements, designed to avoid fertilization or implantation after sexual intercourse.

contraception

Indicate the four statements that describe a vasectomy. It changes hormonal concentrations and sex drive. After a vasectomy, sperm cells are excluded from the semen. It is one of the most reliable forms of contraception. It is an operation that produces few side effects. It involves removing a section of the vas deferens and tying the cut ends.

After a vasectomy, sperm cells are excluded from the semen. It is one of the most reliable forms of contraception. It is an operation that produces few side effects. It involves removing a section of the vas deferens and tying the cut ends.

Why is the term sexually transmitted infection replacing the term sexually transmitted disease? Because a person may transmit the pathogen to others but not develop the symptoms of the disease. Because it is only called an infection when the symptoms are obvious. Because there are now vaccines available to prevent most sexually transmitted infections.

Because a person may transmit the pathogen to others but not develop the symptoms of the disease.

Name the hormone that stimulates maturation of follicles within the ovaries. estrogen LH FSH hCG

FSH

The hormone that stimulates the maturation of ovarian follicles is?

FSH

How does an intrauterine device (IUD) prevent pregnancy? It inhibits endometrial growth so implantation does not occur. It prevents maturation and ovulation of a follicle and oocyte. It blocks sperm from entering the vagina.

It inhibits endometrial growth so implantation does not occur.

Indicate which of the following statements are true about the injectable contraception method medroxyprogesterone acetate. It prevents maturation and release of a secondary oocyte (ovulation). It may take 10-18 months after the last injection for the effects to wear off. It protects against pregnancy for about 1-2 weeks. It makes the uterine lining less hospitable for a developing embryo.

It prevents maturation and release of a secondary oocyte (ovulation). It may take 10-18 months after the last injection for the effects to wear off. It makes the uterine lining less hospitable for a developing embryo.

Which three statements are true about erection of the penis? Nitric oxide increases blood flow into erectile tissue. The increasing pressure of arterial blood in erectile tissue compresses the veins. It is mediated by sympathetic nerve impulses. The reflex is mediated by the pons of the brainstem. The penis swells and elongates.

Nitric oxide increases blood flow into erectile tissue. The increasing pressure of arterial blood in erectile tissue compresses the veins. The penis swells and elongates.

Although mammary glands in males and females are similar, the development of mammary glands is different in males and females. Why? Ovarian hormones stimulate development of mammary glands in females. The pituitary gland stimulates growth of adipose tissue in females. Testicular hormones inhibit development of mammary glands in males.

Ovarian hormones stimulate development of mammary glands in females.

Undifferentiated diploid spermatogenic cells are called ________.

Spermatogonia

What is the definition of contraception? The formation of a fertilized egg, or zygote. The prevention of pregnancy. The sloughing off of the endometrium.

The prevention of pregnancy.

What is the definition of contraception? The sloughing off of the endometrium. The formation of a fertilized egg, or zygote. The prevention of pregnancy.

The prevention of pregnancy.

As a method of birth control, what is involved with coitus interruptus? Taking hormone supplements to prevent implantation. Withdrawal of the penis prior to ejaculation. Abstinence from sexual intercourse around the time of ovulation. A barrier that prevents sperm from entering the uterus.

Withdrawal of the penis prior to ejaculation.

The uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, and external genitalia are examples of a female's ______ sex organs. primary accessory tertiary

accessory

The uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, and external genitalia are examples of a female's ______ sex organs. primary accessory tertiary

accessory

Select the correct sequence of components of mammary glands through which milk is secreted. alveolar gland → alveolar duct → lactiferous duct → nipple alveolar gland → lactiferous duct → alveolar duct →nipple lactiferous duct → alveolar duct → alveolar gland →nipple alveolar duct → alveolar gland → lactiferous duct → nipple

alveolar gland → alveolar duct → lactiferous duct → nipple

Indicate which organs secrete hormones that control male reproductive functions. anterior pituitary gland testes adrenal gland thyroid gland hypothalamus

anterior pituitary gland testes hypothalamus

Produces feelings of pleasure during sexual stimulation due to abundant sensory nerve endings in glans

clitoris

The birth control method that consists of the removal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation is called ______. the diaphragm the rhythm method coitus interruptus

coitus interruptus

Indicate two names used to describe the birth control method that consists of the removal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation. rhythm method coitus interruptus vasectomy withdrawal method

coitus interruptus withdrawal method

Which is an example of a mechanical barrier birth control method? cream or jelly intrauterine device (IUD) oral pills condoms

condoms

What is an example of a chemical barrier contraceptive? hormonal pill condom intrauterine device cream, foam, or jelly

cream, foam, or jelly

The female reproductive system produces and maintains the female sex cells, called?

eggs

During sexual stimulation, parasympathetic impulses release nitric oxide (NO) that dilates arteries of the penis causing accumulation of blood; the penis swells and elongates, producing an _________ .

erection

True or false: During prophase I, homologous chromosomes exchange segments of DNA in a process called fertilization.

false

True or false: Only females have mammary glands.

false

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) induces the anterior pituitary to secrete the two gonadotropins: ______ and ______. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) luteinizing hormone (LH) androgens testosterone estrogens

follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) luteinizing hormone (LH)

The products of the process of meiosis are ______. four identical daughter cells two identical daughter cells two genetically unique daughter cells four genetically unique daughter cells

four genetically unique daughter cells

The nipple is located near the tip of each breast at about the level of the ______ and it is surrounded by a circular area of pigmented skin called ______. midaxillary line; vestibule second intercostal space; ampulla fourth intercostal space; areola

fourth intercostal space; areola

The root word that means origin is ______.

genesis

Homologous chromosomes exchange segments of DNA in a process called crossing-over. What does this process produce? genetically unique (different) sister chromatids cells that are clones genetically identical sister chromatids

genetically unique (different) sister chromatids

At puberty, the ______ begins secreting increasing amounts of GnRH, which stimulate the ______ to release FSH and LH, which act on the ______ to promote female sex cell maturation and sex hormone release. hypothalamus; anterior pituitary gland; ovaries anterior pituitary gland; hypothalamus; ovaries uterus; ovaries; anterior pituitary gland hypothalamus; anterior pituitary gland; uterus

hypothalamus; anterior pituitary gland; ovaries

Which organs control maturation of female gametes, development of secondary sex characteristics, and changes in the monthly reproductive cycle? hypothalamus; anterior pituitary gland; ovaries thymus; thyroid gland; adrenal gland parathyroid gland; pancreas; ovaries posterior pituitary gland; uterus; adrenal gland

hypothalamus; anterior pituitary gland; ovaries

Which organs control maturation of female gametes, development of secondary sex characteristics, and changes in the monthly reproductive cycle? posterior pituitary gland; uterus; adrenal gland thymus; thyroid gland; adrenal gland hypothalamus; anterior pituitary gland; ovaries parathyroid gland; pancreas; ovaries

hypothalamus; anterior pituitary gland; ovaries

Encloses and protects other external reproductive organs

labia majora

forms margins of vestibule protect openings of vagina and urethra

labia minora

ist three components of the vulva. labia minora cervix labia majora myometrium clitoris

labia minora labia majora clitoris

The mammary glands are composed of 15-20 ______, which each drain into ______ that open to the outside at the nipple. lobes; lactiferous ducts lobes; alveolar ducts alveolar glands; lactiferous ducts alveolar glands; alveolar ducts

lobes; lactiferous ducts

Organs of the female reproductive system that secrete milk following pregnancy are called _______ glands.

mammary

Male and female condoms are types of ______ contraception. chemical barrier combined hormonal surgical mechanical barrier

mechanical barrier

The process of ______ results in the formation of haploid cells with one set of genetic instructions carried on 23 chromosomes, while the process of ______ results in the formation of diploid cells with two sets of 23 chromosomes. mitosis; meiosis meiosis; mitosis

meiosis; mitosis

The process in which egg cells (oocytes) are developed is called?

oogenesis

What is the name of the process that results in formation of the female gametes by meiosis? fertilization oogenesis spermatogenesis oogonia

oogenesis

What does the root word -genesis mean? origin eminence against push forward

origin

In the female reproductive system, the pair of solid, ovoid structures that are located in the lateral wall of the pelvic cavity are the ______. labia minora uterine tubes ovaries labia majora

ovaries

Which paired oval-shaped female reproductive organs lie in shallow depressions in the lateral walls of the pelvic cavity? uterine tubes clitoris ovaries uterus

ovaries

produces female sex hormones

ovary

Which of the following is not a function of the female reproductive system? produce FSH and LH provide a favorable environment for a developing offspring produce estrogen and progesterone produce and maintain the female sex cells

produce FSH and LH

A couple abstains from intercourse for several days a month, around the time of ovulation. What is the name of the contraception method? hormonal method coitus interruptus rhythm method barrier method

rhythm method

Sex cells produced by the male gonads are called ______. cells of Leydig Sertoli cells sperm oocytes

sperm

The male reproductive structures function to produce ________ cells and introduce them into the vagina.

sperm

Name the undifferentiated spermatogenic cells with 23 pairs of chromosomes, found in the periphery of the seminiferous tubules. spermatozoa spermatids spermatogonia primary spermatocytes

spermatogonia

Two endocrine organs (hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland) and a male reproductive organ ___________, secrete hormones that maintain sperm cell production and oversee the development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics.

testes

Indicate which organs secrete hormones that control male reproductive functions. thyroid gland adrenal gland testes anterior pituitary gland hypothalamus

testes anterior pituitary gland hypothalamus

Which two endocrine organs produce androgens? adrenal cortex and anterior pituitary gland anterior pituitary gland and hypothalamus testes and adrenal cortex testes and hypothalamus

testes and adrenal cortex

List three female accessory sex organs. the uterus the penis the uterine tubes the ovaries the vagina

the uterus the uterine tubes the vagina

The pathway through which the secondary oocyte to travels from the ovary to the uterus is called the _______ tube.

uterine

conveys secondary oocyte toward uterus; site of fertilization.

uterine tube

protects and sustains embryo during pregnancy

uterus

If used correctly, combined hormone contraceptives prevent pregnancy nearly 100% of the time. How do they work? They deliver estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy. They physically block the sperm from entering the uterus. They contain a chemical that kills sperm entering the vagina or uterus. They prevent implantation by causing inflammation of uterine tissues.

They deliver estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy.

Which two statements describe chemical barrier contraceptives? They include creams, foams, and jellies. They create an unfavorable environment in the vagina for sperm cells. The include hormones in pill form. They have a high failure rate when used combined with a condom.

They include creams, foams, and jellies. They create an unfavorable environment in the vagina for sperm c

Which three organs secrete hormones that control the maturation of oocytes and the development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics? anterior pituitary gland posterior pituitary gland uterus ovary hypothalamus

anterior pituitary gland ovary hypothalamus

The female reproductive cycle is characterized by regular, recurring changes in the endometrium that usually begin ______ and continue until ______. at birth; around age forty around age thirteen; around the early fifties around age twenty; around the early fifties during embryonic development; around age forty

around age thirteen; around the early fifties

The term sexually transmitted ______ is replacing the term sexually transmitted ______ because a person can be infected with a pathogen and transmit the pathogen to others but not develop the symptoms of the disease. disease; infection infection; disease

infection; disease

Sperm are the sex cells of which gender? females males

males

A morning-after-pill prevents pregnancy by interfering with ______. implantation meiosis ovulation sperm entry into the uterine tube

ovulation

The process of ______ that occurs about day 14 of the ovarian cycle includes the rupturing of the mature follicle and the release of its oocyte and surrounding cells. meiosis selection ovulation

ovulation

Which event occurs on about day 14 of the ovarian cycle? metaphase II menstruation ovulation emission

ovulation

From the spinal cord, ______ impulses cause ______ of the arteries and subsequent ______ of the veins. Consequently, blood accumulates in the erectile tissue and produces an erection. parasympathetic; dilation; constriction sympathetic; dilation; constriction sympathetic; constriction; dilation parasympathetic; constriction; dilation

parasympathetic; dilation; constriction

In the female, the internal accessory reproductive organs are a pair of uterine tubes, a(n) ______ and an ________

uterus vagina

All of the following are components of the vulva except the ______. vagina labia majora clitoris labia minora

vagina

conveys uterine secretions to outside of body receives erect penis during sexual intercourse provides open channel for offspring during birth process

vagina