Exam 16: The Reproductive System

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst forms a large fluid-filled sphere.

The fluid-filled sac surrounding the fetus is the ________.

Between 2 and 5 mL of sperm are released during each ejaculation event.

For fertilization to be accomplished, sperm release enzymes to break down the corona radiata from their ________.

Describe the effects of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) on the testes.

What is the effect of oxytocin during parturition?

From fertilization to week 8 of pregnancy, the conceptus is called ________.

The ducts or tubes responsible for receiving the ovulated oocyte and providing the site for fertilization are the ________.

The ejaculatory duct passes through the prostate gland.