reproductive system medterm review

What is the primary function of reproduction?

organisms create new organisms of the same kind

Which hormone regulates sperm production and male secondary sex characteristics?

testosterone

Why is the scrotum located outside the male body cavity?

holds testes, keeps them 1-5°C cooler than the rest of the body for sperm production

What is the function of the epididymis?

where sperm are stored & matured

Which female reproductive hormones regulate secondary sex characteristics?

estrogen & progesterone

How many eggs does a female typically release during her lifetime?

400

What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes?

tubes that lead to the uterus, transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus, facilitate fertilization

Which structure connects the cervix to the outside of the body?

vagina

What is the function of the vas deferens?

coiled sperm ducts that attach to each epididymis & carry sperm from the testes to the urethra

How long is a typical female menstrual cycle?

28 days

What is a follicle?

clusters of cells that surround a single egg & help it to mature

Which statement about female eggs is correct?

females are born with all the eggs they will ever have

What is the primary function of the uterus?

where the embryo grows & develops into a fetus

Which male reproductive structure has evolved specifically to transport sperm into the female reproductive tract?

penis

What is ovulation?

release of an egg from the ovary into the fallopian tube