Exam 16: Reproductive Systems

Which one of the following sexually transmitted diseases can be cured by the use of antibiotics?

Using the figure above, identify the organs of the female reproductive system. -The organ that releases female gametes is indicated by letter ________.

If pregnancy occurs, a layer of tissue associated with the embryo secretes the hormone ________, which maintains the activity of the corpus luteum in the ovaries of the mother.

At the beginning of each ovarian cycle, which one of the following hormones causes the development of a primary oocyte?

FSH causes granulosa cells to divide and secrete a sugary coating of glycoproteins around the oocyte.

Match each hormone to its function. -stimulates release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary gland

Of the 3 phases of the menstrual cycle, menstrual, proliferative, and secretory, ovulation occurs during the ________ stage of the menstrual cycle.

The inner lining of the uterus is termed the myometrium.

Using the figure above, identify the organs of the female reproductive system. -The oviduct is indicated by letter ________.

Endometrial tissue sometimes migrates out of the uterus and attaches to other abdominal organs.

The head of a sperm is covered by the ________, which contains enzymes that help penetrate the layers of cells surrounding the egg.

Following ovulation, rising levels of estrogen

During ejaculation, smooth muscle in the ejaculatory duct, seminal vesicles, epididymis, prostate, and bulbourethral glands are stimulated by

FSH in males targets ________ cells, which indirectly enhances sperm formation.

The opening of the uterus is referred to as the

Which one of the following sexually transmitted diseases is caused by bacteria?

Match each hormone to its function. -stimulates lactation

LH is released by the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate Sertoli cells to produce sperm.

The only completely effective method of birth control is ________.

Trichomoniasis is a bacterial infection that is sexually transmitted; chronic infection often results in blindness, damage to the nervous system, and eventually death.