Exam 23: Reproductive Systems

The structure that is shared between the male reproductive and urinary systems is the ________.

Cells that are located between the seminiferous tubules of the testis and whose function is to produce androgens are called ________.

The external genitalia of a woman refer to the reproductive structures that lie outside the opening to the vagina. They are also known as the ________.

The ________ is a cylindrical organ whose role in reproduction is to deliver the sperm to the female reproductive system.

Assume that a woman has a "normal" 28-day reproductive cycle. She is concerned about the times in which she may get pregnant. Her partner tells her that the only day she has to worry about in terms of getting pregnant is the day she ovulates. Explain to her why this is not the case.

A structure covered by the anterior labia minora that contains many nerve endings and functions in sexual arousal in females is called the ________.

A pregnant woman (first trimester) is concerned that she has been exposed to a chemical that blocks estrogen and progesterone receptors so that the body does not recognize these hormones. What is the most important reason she should be worried about this?

The organs that produce the gametes (egg or sperm) are called ________.

As men age, the prostate may enlarge but not become cancerous. This enlarged prostate may result in ________.

Using fertility awareness as a means of birth control requires a detailed understanding of the female reproductive cycle. Given what you know about the cycle, when exactly should a woman avoid sex to prevent pregnancy if she is relying on fertility awareness? Make sure to explain your answer. What are the challenges to this method of birth control?

What are the main differences in the formation of the egg and sperm in males and females?

The function of the ________ is sperm storage and maturation in males.

The functions of the corpus luteum include all of the following except ________.

Sperm are formed originally in the ________.

During a normal female reproductive cycle, the hormone produced only after ovulation is ________, made by the ________.

Speculate as to why the success rate of treatment is much higher for testicular and prostate cancers than for ovarian cancer.

The following table compares various methods of hormonal birth control for women. Fill in each blank with the appropriate information. In general, how do all these methods work to prevent pregnancy? Be detailed, and include all the relevant hormones.

The tubes that extend from the uterus and function to transport the immature egg from the ovary to the uterus are known as ________.

How many chromosomes are provided to a zygote from each gamete?

The secretions of the ________ contain fructose and prostaglandins.