Animal Reproduction

____ are gamete-producing organs

Gonads; Testes and Ovaries

What purpose do gential ducts serve?

Involved with the transport of gametes and/or development of offspring

What are the gential ducts for a male?

Epididymis & ductus deferens

What are the gential ducts for a female?

Oviducts, uterus, and innermost portion of the vagina

What makes up the external genitalia for a male?

Scrotum and penis

What makes up the external genitalia for a female?

Vulva, clitoris, and vestible (outermost portion of the vagina)

What does GnRH stand for, where is it released, what hormone classification is it?

Gandotropin-releasing Hormone. It is released by the hypothalamus, and it is classified as a hypothalamic hormone.

What two gandotropic hormones (gandotropins) are released by the GnRH?

GnRH stimulates the anterior pitituary gland to release luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).