Exam 16: The Reproductive System

Ovulation usually occurs on or about day 14 of the uterine (menstrual) cycle.

Which portion of the sperm houses the nucleus and its DNA?

An erection results from blood filling the spongy erectile tissues of the penis.

Which ligament anchors the anterior portion of the uterus?

Which hormone is produced by the corpus luteum that helps maintain pregnancy?

Oocytes are viable for 48-72 hours once ovulated from the ovary.

The placenta is usually functioning to deliver nutrients and oxygen to, and remove waste from, the embryonic blood by the ________ week of pregnancy.

When a year has passed without menstruation, a woman has reached menarche.

Which of the following cells could be fertilized?

Which hormone causes pelvic ligaments and the pubic symphysis to relax, widen, and become more flexible during pregnancy?

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

Which hormone is necessary for the growth of endometrial glands which are important for the sustenance of a growing embryo until its implantation?

In a female, the labia minora are two outer, hair-covered folds of skin that enclose the delicate, hair-free folds called the labia majora.

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

The gonads, or primary sex organs, produce sex cells, also known as ________.

How many chromosomes do each sperm and each ovum have?

Match each description with the appropriate female reproductive structure: -Birth canal

What effect does follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) have on males?

Where does fertilization usually occur?

A fertilized egg, which represents the first cell of a new individual, is called a(n) ________.