Exam 16: The Reproductive System

Which gland produces thick, clear mucus that cleanses the penile urethra of acidic urine?

Match each description with the appropriate male reproductive structure: -Sac of skin that holds the testes outside the body

Parturition occurs approximately ________ days after a woman's last menstrual cycle

The round ligaments and uterosacral ligaments anchor the uterus anteriorly and posteriorly, respectively.

Sperm are formed in tightly coiled tubes called seminiferous tubules that are found within each ________.

What is the effect of oxytocin during parturition?

Which of the following cells undergoes meiosis to produce four sperm?

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

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

The acrosome helps a sperm penetrate the follicle cells that surround the egg.

The innermost layer of the uterus is called the myometrium.

Trace the pathway of sperm through the duct system during ejaculation.

Using Figure 16.2, identify the following: -The myometrium of the uterus is indicated by ________.

Which of the following is responsible for secondary sex characteristics in females?

Match each description with the appropriate male reproductive structure: -Gland that encircles the prostatic urethra

During the secretory phase of the uterine (menstrual) cycle, progesterone causes endometrial glands to grow and secrete nutrients into the uterine cavity.

An embryo is known as a fetus by the ________ week of pregnancy.

The process by which a mature egg is ejected from the ovary is called ________.

The portion of the male urethra that is surrounded by the prostate is called the membranous urethra.

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