Exam 16: The Reproductive System

The hymen is a thin fold of mucosa that encloses the distal end of the vagina.

Match each description with the appropriate female reproductive structure: -External genitalia of a female

Circumcision for males removes the ________.

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum is a condition known as ________.

The cyclic changes that occur monthly in the ovary constitute the ovarian cycle.

Using Figure 16.1, identify the following: -The epididymis is indicated by ________.

During ejaculation, peristalsis moves sperm from the epididymis and ductus (vas) deferens into the urethra.

The hormone produced by the placenta that causes the pelvic ligaments and pubic symphysis to relax, widen, and become more flexible to ease birth passage is called ________.

The hormone that promotes a small number of primary follicles within the ovary to grow and mature each month is ________.

What hormone(s) stimulates the growth of the endometrium during the proliferative phase of the uterine (menstrual) cycle?

Which one of the following is NOT one of the secondary sex characteristics seen in young women?

The process that streamlines spermatids into sperm is known as ________.

Days 6-14 of the uterine (menstrual) cycle are known as the ________ phase. This phase concludes with ovulation.

Identify the cell or stage of production: A) urethra B) secondary oocyte C) ductus (vas) deferens D) spermatogonium E) oogonium F) scrotum G) spermiogenesis H) polar body I) sperm J) ovum K) oogenesis L) prostate M) Testis N) spermatid -Organ that produces testosterone and sperm

Describe the events of embryonic development from conception until the fetal stage, including development of the primary germ layers.

The seminal glands (vesicles) produce a milky fluid that activates sperm.

Using Figure 16.1, identify the following: -The testis is indicated by ________.

Parturition includes delivery of both the infant and the placenta.

Identify the cell or stage of production: A) urethra B) secondary oocyte C) ductus (vas) deferens D) spermatogonium E) oogonium F) scrotum G) spermiogenesis H) polar body I) sperm J) ovum K) oogenesis L) prostate M) Testis N) spermatid -Process that creates ova in females

Using Figure 16.2, identify the following: -The uterine (fallopian) tube is indicated by ________.