bio finals formatives - unit 8

Stimulates sperm production in testes.

What is the role of FSH in males?

pituitary gland

Which gland produces FSH and LH?

testes produce testosterone

Which organ produces testosterone in males?

Triggers development of male secondary sexual characteristics.

What role does testosterone play in puberty?

Produce sperm and testosterone.

What is the primary function of the testes?

Location where sperm matures

What is the function of the epididymis?

Give sperm fructose for 'energy'

What is the function of the seminal vesicles?

Endometrial lining growth

Which process does estrogen stimulate in the uterus?

Ovaries

Estrogen is primarily produced in which location?

Maintains lining to support a fertilized egg.

How does progesterone affect the endometrium during a normal period?

Corpus luteum formed from the empty follicle.

What produces progesterone after ovulation?

Development of mature ovarian follicles.

What does FSH stimulate in ovarian follicles?

Release of the mature egg (ovulation).

What does LH stimulate in the ovaries?

uterus

Muscular organ supporting fetus during pregnancy

fallopian tubes

Site of fertilization; connects ovaries to the uterus

cervix

Connects vagina to the uterus

vagina

Pathway for menstrual fluid exit

ovaries

Produces eggs for reproduction

Control of motor functions (walking, talking, typing)

What is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

Filters air (nose hairs, spit)

What is the function of the nose/mouth in the respiratory system?

Endocrine System

Which organ system secretes hormones?

Muscular System

Which organ system stimulates muscles to contract and interprets information from sensory units?

Skeletal System

Which organ system provides a framework and support for soft tissues and produces blood cells in marrow?

Urinary System

Which organ system removes liquid wastes from blood and transports them to the outside of the body?

digestive

What system breaks food into nutrients that can be used by the body?

somatic

Controls talking, laughing, and having a conversion with someone

somatic

Generally involves skeletal muscles

somatic

Controls the process of typing with the muscles in your hand

somatic

Controls walking

autonomic

Controls the beating of the heart

autonomic

Generally involves cardiac and smooth muscles

autonomic

Controls the diaphragm moving unconsciously while you breathe

autonomic

Controls the increase in heart rate when you are stressed

White blood cells

Part of the blood that helps fight infections.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart.

Veins

Blood vessels that return oxygen-depleted blood from the body back to the heart.

Circulatory System

What body system transports oxygen, nutrients, and heat to body tissues?

the skin, hair, and nails

The integumentary system is made up of

cell, tissue, organ, organ system

What is the level of organization in the body? (small --> big)

rectum

What organ is NOT part of the urinary system?

holds urine

What is the function of the bladder?

filters blood and makes urine

What is the function of the kidneys?