Reproductive System A&P II

What aspect of oogenesis occurs prior to birth?

Beginning of meiosis I

Choose the events that occur within a female fetus prior to birth

Beginning of prophase I in oogonia Formation of the primary oocytes Formation of the oogonia

Define menstrual cycle.

Events occurring monthly within the non-pregnant female uterus

What controls the female sex drive?

Hormones and psychological factors

After the onset of puberty, what occurs in the cortex of the ovary?

Some primary oocytes complete meiosis I to form secondary oocytes.

What are the main roles of testosterone in males?

Stimulates spermatogenesis Formation of external genitalia Development of secondary sex characteristics

In the ovarian cycle, the growth and development of follicles occurs during the

follicular phase

The functions of the reproductive system include ______.

gamete production development of offspring hormone production

Any precursor cell destined to become a gamete is known as a

germ cell

The development and function of the female reproductive system is dependent on ______.

hormonal and neural control

The gonads, the anterior pituitary, and the ___________ are involved in hormonal control of the reproductive system.

hypothalamus

During puberty, which of the following occur?

increased gonadotrophin spermatogenesis

The follicular phase of the ovarian cycle begins with menstruation and continues until

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.

ovulation

The secretion LH causes _____.

ovulation and corpus luteum formation

The region between the thighs bordered by the coccyx, pubic symphysis, and ischial tuberosities is known as the ______

perineum

The developing female gametes, as they progress through meiosis I, are called _______.

primary oocytes

Ovulation occurs when an ovary releases a(n)

secondary oocyte

The release of a _____ from an ovary is called ovulation.

secondary oocyte

During oogenesis, meiosis I produces two daughter cells: a large cell called a ______ and a smaller cell called a ______.

secondary oocyte, polar body

The penis serves to deposit __________ in the vagina.

semen

Meiosis produces ______ in humans.

sperm cells and oocytes

Order the phases of the menstrual cycle, starting with day 1 and ending with day 28.

1. Menses 2. Proliferative 3. Secretory

What is a primary oocyte?

A developing female gamete up through meiosis I

True or false: The perineum is an area of the body found in males, but not females.

FALSE Both males and females have a perineum which contains the orifices of the urinary, reproductive, and digestive systems.

True or false: In meiosis, four genetically identical daughter cells are produced.

False the cells are not identical

Define oogonia.

Female stem cells that give rise to oocytes

How/when is the first polar body formed?

It is formed from the first meiotic division of the oocyte.

Identify the phases of the menstrual cycle.

Menses Proliferative phase Secretory phase

Where are the seminal vesicles located?

Posterior to the urinary bladder

Identify changes that occur in the female during puberty

Sex drive development Menarche occurs Enlargement of reproductive tract Increased deposition of adipose tissue

True or False: The luteal phase of the ovarian cycle begins just after ovulation.

TRUE

Describe the fundus.

The large, rounded, superior part of the uterus

Choose the correct characteristics of mammary glands.

They are located within breasts. They are modified sweat glands. They are organs of milk production. Each consists of about 15-20 glandular lobes.

Indicate which of the following is NOT part of the male reproductive system.

Urethra Corpus luteum (correct) Scrotum Vas deferens

Which organs are part of the internal female genitalia?

Uterine tubes Uterus Ovaries Vagina

Which of the following is NOT involved in the secretion of male sex hormones?

anterior pituitary adrenal medulla (correct answer) testes hypothalamus

The clinical perineum is the region between what two structures in the female?

anus and vagina

For fertilization to occur, sexual intercourse must occur ______.

between five days before and one day after ovulation

Women undergo ______, a midlife change in hormone levels that results in irregular cycles.

climateric

What cell division occurs in the ovary after the onset of puberty?

completion of meiosis I

Which two body systems are responsible for normal male reproductive function?

endocrine and nervous

A incision of the clinical perineum is called an ___________ and is done between the vagina and the _________.

episiotomy, anus

The passageways that carry a developing embryo to the uterus are called the oviducts or

fallopian tubes

True or False: The process by which female gametes are formed in the ovary is referred to as ovulation.

false it is oogenesis

The ovaries, uterine tubes, the vagina are all considered female ______.

internal genitalia

The phase of the ovarian cycle that extends from ovulation to the start of menstruation is the _____ phase.

luteal

The hormone that causes ovulation, corpus luteum formation, and the secretion of androgens by theca interna cells is

lutenizing hormone (LH)

Which type of stimuli are involved in controlling male reproductive function?

neural and hormonal

The female gamete cells found within the ovarian follicles are called ______.

oocytes

Sexual excitement and plateau often culminate in the intense sensation referred to as

orgasm

At about day 14 of the ovarian cycle, a mature follicle will rupture and release an oocyte. This process is called

ovulation

Menarche and secondary sex characteristic development in the female occur during

puberty

The stage of life when individuals become capable for sexual reproduction is called

puberty

The production of gametes and hormones for the creation of new individuals is the responsibility of the

reproductive system

The saclike structure that contains the testes is called the

scrotum

Which of the following lists the order of the male reproductive tract structures?

testis epididymus ductus deferens ejaculatory duct urethra

What hormone is responsible for development of male reproductive anatomy, spermatogenesis, and the appearance of male characteristics?

testosterone

The duct that extends from the ovary to the uterus and conveys an egg to the uterus is the ______.

uterine tube

The female external genitalia are collectively called the _____.

vulva