Reproductive

What are the primary sex organs in males called?

Testes

What is the main function of the testes?

Produce male gametes (sperm) and secrete hormones.

What is the term for the male gametes produced by the testes?

Sperm

Which duct transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct?

Vas deferens.

What does the epididymis do for sperm?

Holds and matures sperm until ejaculation.

What are the three sections of the male urethra?

Prostatic urethra, membranous urethra, and spongy urethra.

What is the function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?

Secretes a milky fluid that activates sperm.

What are the structures that produce semen?

Seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands.

What is the purpose of the alkalinity of semen?

Neutralizes the acidity in the vagina to protect sperm.

What does testosterone stimulate?

Development of reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics.

What is oogenesis?

Egg formation.

What does the term ovulation refer to?

The release of a mature egg from the follicle.

What hormone is primarily responsible for inducing ovulation?

Luteinizing Hormone (LH).

What are the phases of the menstrual cycle?

Menstrual phase, proliferative phase, and secretory phase.

What structure is responsible for carrying oocyte to the uterus?

Uterine tubes (Fallopian tubes).

What is the outermost part of the female reproductive system called?

Vulva.

What is the primary role of the endometrium?

To thicken for implantation of a fertilized egg.

What is a common condition that affects the prostate in older males?

Prostate cancer.

How long does it typically take for an oocyte to travel from the ovary to the uterus?

Three to four days.

What happens to the follicle after it ruptures if fertilization does not occur?

It becomes a corpus luteum and eventually degenerates.

What substance nourishes sperm in the seminal vesicles?

Fructose.

What is the role of the labia in the female external genitalia?

Protection and covering of the vaginal opening.