Reproductive System Bio 132 (2022)

How many chromosomes does a human sperm cell (haploid cell) contain?

23 Chromosomes

How many chromosomes does a human sperm cell (diploid cell) contain?

46 Chromosomes

Which is the correct function of FSH in women?

Causes maturation of the follicle

What happens when FSH levels rise?

Causes maturation of the follicle (FSH triggers maturation of the egg in the ovary)

What happens when progesterone levels fall?

Causes menstruation to begin (The decrease of progesterone causes the shedding of the endometrium, resulting in menstruation)

What is the correct function of LH in women?

Causes ovulation

What is the name of the structure that is formed from the follicular cells after ovulation?

Corpus luteum

Which structure continues to produce progesterone in estrogen to maintain the lining of the uterus during the luteal phase?

Corpus luteum

Which is the correct function of progesterone?

Maintains in thickens the lining of the uterus

What happens on day zero of the menstrual cycle?

Menstruation

What happens on day 14 of the menstrual cycle (on average)?

Ovulation

Where does fertilization happen?

Uterine tube