chapter 16 Hackett
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