Exam 23: Reproductive Systems

The scrotum contains the testes, the epididymis, and part of the ductus deferens.

The function of the acrosomes of the sperm is digestion.

Chemically, testosterone is a steroid and because of its function, it can be called an anabolic steroid.

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -The female gametes

Amenorrhea is a term used to describe painful periods.

Most cases of erectile dysfunction have a psychological cause.

The proliferative phase is always longer than the secretory phase.

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -Another term for the female external genitalia

Testes will not function properly in the abdominal cavity because the body temperature is too high.

A mature ovum in its sac is sometimes called a(n)

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -The absence of normal menstruation

Salpingitis is the inflammation of the oviducts, and oophoritis is the inflammation of the ovaries.

Sexually transmitted diseases and venereal diseases refer to the same types of diseases.

The sperm precursor cell or stem cell is called the

Explain the process of spermatogenesis.

The corpus spongiosum and cavernosum are erectile tissues in the penis.

Progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum.

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -Condition that occurs when there is a failure to achieve an erection of the penis adequate to permit sexual intercourse

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -An abnormally low ability to reproduce

Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -Condition that occurs when the testes do not descend from the abdominal cavity to the scrotum