Reference no: EM133546164

Reproductive System

1. Name the male gonads and the female gonads and list their main functions.
2. How many chromosomes do sex cells have? How many do other body cells have?
3. What is meiosis?
4. Explain differences and similarities between meiosis and mitosis.
5. Explain major steps of meiosis. Explain when, how, and why crossing over takes place.
6. Name the primary sex organs of the male reproductive system and give their functions.
7. Name the secondary sex organs of the male reproductive system and give their functions.
8. Describe the role of the gubernaculum and the descent of the testicles.
9. Explain the functions of the seminiferous tubules and the interstitial cells in males.
10. Explain the function of the epididymis.
11. Explain the location/function of the ductus (vas) deferens.
12. Explain functions of the seminal vesicles.
13. Explain functions of the prostate gland.
14. Explain functions of bulbourethral glands.
15. Know which of the above structures are paired and which are unpaired.
16. Describe the composition of semen and the contributions of each major seminal gland.
17. Name the male external reproductive organs.
18. Describe the processes of erection, orgasm, emission and ejaculation as they pertain to the male reproductive organs.
19. Explain characteristics and actions of testosterone.
20. Define spermiogenesis and spermatogenesis.
21. How many sperm cells are produced from meiosis of 1 primary spermatocyte?
22. Explain the function of sustentacular cells.
23. List the main parts of a sperm cell and explain the function of each part.
24. Explain the function of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone in regards to male hormone secretion.
25. Explain characteristics and actions of testosterone.
26. Name the primary female sex organs and the secondary sex organs.
27. Explain the production of oocytes including the steps involved in the production of the follicles.
28. Describe the location of the ovaries, uterine/fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina and explain their functions.
29. Where does fertilization occur?
30. Describe the layers of the uterine wall.
31. Describe cervix, vulva, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and vestibule.
32. A surge of which hormone triggers ovulation?
33. Explain the function of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone in regard to female hormone secretion.
34. Explain functions of estrogens and progesterone.
35. Explain the menstrual cycle and ovulation.
36. Define endometriosis.
37. Describe menopause.
38. Detail characteristics of mammary glands.
39. Explain how various types of birth control work.
40. Be able to identify parts of the male and female reproductive system from pictures.