Biology 2402 reproductive systems

The clinical perineum is the region between what two structures in the female? Select all that apply.

Anus Vagina

What aspect of oogenesis occurs prior to birth?

Beginning of meiosis I

Choose the events that occur within a female fetus prior to birth. Select all that apply.

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

Define menstrual cycle.

Events occurring monthly within the non-pregnant female uterus

During puberty, which of the following occur? Select all that apply.

Increased gonadotropins Spermatogenesis

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

Nervous Endocrine

Which type of stimuli are involved in controlling male reproductive function? Select all that apply.

Neural Hormonal

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? Select all that apply.

Stimulates spermatogenesis Formation of external genitalia Development of secondary sex characteristics

Choose the correct characteristics of mammary glands. Select all that apply.

They are modified sweat glands. They are located within breasts. They are organs of milk production.

The superior broad part of the uterus is called the

fundus

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

germ

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

hormonal and neural control

The functions of the reproductive system include ______. Select all that apply.

hormone production gamete production development of offspring

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

hypothalamus

The cessation of menstruation that occurs at midlife is called ______.

menopause

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

ovulation

For fertilization to occur, sexual intercourse must occur between five days before and one day after

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 _____. Select all that apply.

ovulation corpus luteum formation

The erectile organ that serves to deposit semen in the vagina is the

penis

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

perineum

The cell circled in this figure is a(n) ______.

polar body

The cell circled in this figure is an example of a

polar body

The structure circled in the figure is a ______ follicle.

primary

The cell circled in this figure is a(n) ______

primary oocyte

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

primary oocytes

An egg cell between meiosis I and fertilization is a(n)

secondary oocyte

The cell circled in this figure is a(n) ______.

secondary oocyte

The egg cell between meiosis I and fertilization is the ______.

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, first polar body

Ovulation occurs when an ovary releases a(n) _______ oocyte.

secondary or mature

A typical ejaculation results in the discharge of 2-5 mL of the fluid called

semen

The fluid expelled during male orgasm is called

semen

The penis serves to deposit ______ in the vagina.

semen

The structure marked in this figure is a

seminal vesicle

Meiosis produces ______ in humans.

sperm cells and oocytes

Name the phase in which the follicles develop.

Follicular phase

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

Adrenal medulla

What is a primary oocyte?

A developing female gamete up through meiosis I

What is a germ cell?

A gamete or any precursor cell destined to become a gamete

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

Completion of meiosis I

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

Corpus luteum

Identify changes that occur in the female during puberty. Select all that apply.

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

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

False

Define oogonia.

Female stem cells that give rise to oocytes

Which term refers to the small, nonviable daughter cell that results from meiosis I?

First polar body

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. Select all that apply.

Menses Secretory phase Proliferative phase

The structure in the figure is a _______ follicle

secondary

Where are the seminal vesicles located?

Posterior to the urinary bladder

Which of the following structures are part of male reproductive anatomy? Select all that apply.

Prostate gland Testes Seminal vesicles Epididymis

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

Testis, epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra

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

Testosterone

Describe the vulva.

The female external genitalia

Describe the fundus.

The large, rounded, superior part of the uterus

Which organs are part of the internal female genitalia? Select all that apply.

Uterus Ovaries Uterine tubes Vagina

Which organs are part of the internal female genitalia? Select all that apply.

Uterus Vagina Ovaries Uterine tubes

For fertilization to occur, sexual intercourse must occur ______.

between five days before and one day after ovulation

The labeled structure that is an oocyte is letter _____.

c

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

climacteric

The structure in the figure is a

corpus albicans

The structure indicated by the thick black arrow is a

corpus luteum

A incision of the clinical perineum is called a(n) ______ and is done between the vagina and the _________ .

episiotomy, anus

True or False: Female reproduction is under the control of the nervous system but not the endocrine system.

false

True or False: The cell circled in this figure is a(n) primordial follicle.

false

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

false

True or false: The female sex drive is dependent solely on hormonal factors.

false

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

false

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 _________ hormone.

luteinizing

Organs of milk production located within breasts are called

mammary glands

The structure circled in the figure is a ______ follicle

mature or graafian

The structure indicated in the figure is a ______ follicle.

secondary

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

menses proliferative phase secretory phase

The series of monthly changes that occur within the female uterus are referred to as the ______.

menstrual cycle

The small round structure indicated in the figure is a(n) ______.

oocyte

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

oocytes

The production of the female gametes by the process of meiosis is called ______.

oogenesis

The ovarian stem cells that give rise to oocytes are called ______.

oogonia

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

orgasm or climax

The structure indicated in the figure is the

ovary

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

proliferative

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 _______ system.

reproductive

The pouch of skin, muscle, and fibrous connective tissue that contains the testes is called the _____.

scrotum

The saclike structure that contains the testes is called the

scrotum

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

true

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

uterine tube

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

uterine tubes

The structure indicated in the figure of female reproductive organs is the ______.

vagina

The female external genitalia are collectively called the _____.

vulva