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glucagon
causes cells to take sugar out of the blood
true
a cell must have receptors for a particular hormone for the hormone to affect it
endocrine
if it releases secretions directly into the blood it is considered:
all of these (blood , tissue, lining )
during menstruation, __ is discharged through the vagina
hypothalamus
it links the nervous system to the endocrine system
stimulate cells inside the ovaries to produce more estrogen
which is a function of FSH?
scrotum
the __ needs to be external because sperm need to be cooler than body temperature to develop properly.
seminiferous tubules
sperm develop inside the :
5;3
people using the rhythm method as contraception should avoid intercourse for at least ___ days before and after ovulation
23
how many chromosomes does each genetic material form into?
IVF
involves the process of combining sperm and egg in a laboratory dish
follicle to rupture
a burst of FSH and LH cause the:
urethra
the __ is the tube that carries semen and urine out
exocrine
if it releases secretions outside of the body, it is considered:
true
the cervix remains open for a few days while ovulation occurs
fallopian tube
if a sperm cell can meet the egg cell in the ___, the fertilization will take place here.
follicle
A(n) ___ is a cluster of cells surrounding a single egg, or ovum.
none of these
____ is/are the female reproductive organs.
pituitary
the master gland — it can indirectly control the actions of other endocrine glands
zygote, fertilization
a __ is formed during the process of __
the fertilization phase
__ is NOT a phase in the menstrual cycle.
pineal
helps control the cycle of sleep and wakefulness, by secreting the hormone melatonin
vas deferns
Before transportation, sperm are stored in the :
testes
__ are the male gonads
both of these (exo, endo)
the pancreas is considered:
uterus
where does the zygote implant to grow and mature for the next 9 months?
chemical messages
hormones can be thought of as:
uterine lining
after egg implantation, the __ will nourish and protect the embryo
bladder
__ is the muscular sac that stores urine until it is released
none of these
where are androgens secreted from?
all of these
epinephrine and norepinephrine can
corpus luteum; collapse
if the egg remains underutilized in the literal phase, the __ will:
luteal phase
the female reproductive system prepares for ovulation in the:
adrenal gland
the __ regulates metabolism and blood calcium.
all of these
hormones can affect many processes
all of these (deep voice and the other stuff i forgot)
testosterone will cause:
adrenal glands
corticosteroids
prostaglandins
these so-called local hormones generally affect only nearby cells and tissues
all of these
during the menstrual period, one can experience:
corticosteroids
anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc. are called:
b & c — testes and ovaries
where are progesterone and estrogen secreted from?
3-7
menstruation generally lasts between __ days
false
hormones are generally fast-acting, similar to the nervous system.
2
there are __ sex hormones in the human genome
about 300 million sperm
during sexual intercourse, about how many sperm enter the vagina?
cilia
__ push the egg down the fallopian tube towards the uterus
corpus luteum
once the egg is released, the follicle seals over, and this is called the:
fallopian tube
during ovulation, the egg is released int the:
400
in the life of a human female, about __ mature eggs are released
thyroid
the __ is a butterfly-shaped gland that wraps around the trachea
12
a human egg matures in about __ days
males
who contains higher levels of androgens?
fertilized
the menstrual cycle stops and embryonic development begins if the egg is:
all of these
the menstrual cycle involves the:
puberty
the reproductive system becomes fully functional during:
pancreas
the __ releases the digestive enzymes to help break down food
all of these
steroid hormones can:
produce eggs
the mai function of the female reproductive system is to:
true
recent alternative meat products use immortalized cells that are technically precancerous, and in some cases, fully cancerous
both of these
if it releases secretions directly into the digestive system, it is considered
epinephrine
someone experiencing anaphylaxis will often benefit from treatment with:
prostate
the __ is a walnut sized gland that surrounds a portion of the urethra and produces some of the fluid in semen
when the embryo is fully formed
when is fertilization fully complete?
none of these
the permanent stop of ovulation and mestruation is called
homeostasis
endocrine system feedback mechanisms help the body maintain:
glands
organs that produce and release a secretion are called
all of these are possible
how long does it take for a hormone to have its full effect on its target cells?
none of these
what gets released enabling the sperm to burrow into the outer layer of the egg?
sperm; seminal fluid
semen is a combination of [] and []
the embryo could be lost
if menstruation were to happen during the early stages of pregnancy, what could likely happen?
42 years
based on the length of the average number of eggs a female releases, the length of time that female will be able to reproduce is roughly:
steroid hormones
because they are lipids, __ can easily cross cell membranes
none of these
__ provides energy to the sperm
calcitonin
__ promotes calcium absorption into bones
during childhood
when is the thymus most important
vas deferns
the __ is a thin, muscular tube that transports sperm.
all of these (emotional instability, depression, anxiety)
which mental health conditions can arise from hormonal imbalances?
anabolic steroids
these are man-made versions of testosterone used to enhance performance
can occur naturally in plants and animals
a steroid can:
5
sperm can live for about _ days
Note 
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