Biology 050 – Chapter 21 Inquiry into Life
Reproductive System Assignment
Date. Dec .
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Label the diagram of the male reproductive system
was deferens
semina' yesicle
prostrate gland
corpus cavernosum
urethra
epidiaymis
testis bulboureinral
Sperm Cells are the male gametes.
Sperm cells are produced in the _____________during
testes the
process of spermatogenesis .
1. Within the head is the ____ _______
nucleus
2. Sperm cells get their energy to swim from
the found in the
. midpiece
3. Explain the structure of the tail of a sperm
cell.
_______
the tail is a long , whip-like structure made of
microtubules .
4. Sperm maturity takes approximately
______
64-72 days
___________________________.
5. Explain why the testes are located on the outside of the male
body. ___ ______________
It is because the
sperm production requires a
temperature slightly
lower than the
body temperature. It being outside helps maintain
the optimal temp for spermatogenesis
From testes to the urethral opening, give the pathway a sperm
cell takes.
1. Which structure is responsible for the production of
sperm?
A) Epididymis
B) Vas deferens
C) Seminal vesicles
D) Seminiferous tubules
2. What is the function of the epididymis?
A) Produces testosterone
B) Stores and matures sperm
C) Secretes seminal fluid
D) Produces semen
3. Which hormone is primarily responsible for the
development of male secondary sexual characteristics?
A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone
C) Testosterone
D) FSH
4. The vas deferens connects the epididymis to the:
A) Urethra
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B) Seminal vesicle
C) Prostate gland
D) Bulbourethral gland
5. Which gland produces a thick, alkaline fluid that
nourishes sperm and forms part of semen?
A) Prostate gland
B) Bulbourethral gland
C) Seminal vesicle
D) Pituitary gland
6. What is the function of the prostate gland?
A) Produces testosterone
B) Stores sperm
C) Adds a slightly acidic fluid to semen
D) Stimulates ejaculation
7. Which of the following structures is not directly involved
in the transport of sperm?
A) Vas deferens
B) Urethra
C) Epididymis
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D) Seminal vesicle
8. What role do the bulbourethral glands (Cowper’s glands)
play in reproduction?
A) Produce sperm
B) Nourish sperm
C) Secrete a pre-ejaculate fluid to neutralize the urethra
D) Trigger ejaculation
9. Sperm production is regulated by which hormone(s)?
A) LH and testosterone
B) FSH and LH
C) FSH and estrogen
D) Progesterone only
Female Reproductive System
Label the diagram below of the female reproductive system.
Fimbriae
opary
uter us
cervix
pagina
cell
egg
primarynide
Ovum
corpus
luteum
List the hormones produced in the ovary. (1 mark)
1. Which organ produces eggs in the female reproductive
system?
A) Uterus
B) Vagina
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C) Ovaries
D) Fallopian tubes
2. What is the function of the fallopian tubes (oviducts)?
A) Site of menstruation
B) Site of fertilization
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C) Production of estrogen
D) Passageway for urine
3. Which hormone is primarily responsible for the
development of female secondary sexual characteristics?
A) Progesterone
B) Testosterone
C) Estrogen
D) LH
4. What is the function of the uterus?
A) Fertilization of egg
B) Maturation of eggs
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C) Nourishment and development of the embryo
D) Production of estrogen
5. The inner lining of the uterus that thickens and sheds
during the menstrual cycle is called the:
A) Endometrium
B) Myometrium
C) Perimetrium
D) Cervix
6. What role does progesterone play in the menstrual cycle?
A) Stimulates ovulation
B) Causes menstruation
C) Maintains the endometrial lining
D) Stimulates follicle development
7. Where does implantation of a fertilized egg normally
occur?
A) Vagina
B) Cervix
C) Fallopian tube
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D) Uterus
8. What is it called when implantation does NOT happen in
the above location?
ectopic pregnancy
8. What structure connects the uterus to the outside of the
body?
A) Cervix
B) Urethra
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C) Vagina
D) Oviduct
9. What hormone causes ovulation during the menstrual
cycle?
A) FSH
B) Estrogen
C) LH
D) Progesterone
10. The follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) promotes:
A) Ovulation
B) Thickening of the endometrium
C) Maturation of an ovarian follicle
D) Release of progesterone
Menopause
1. What is menopause?
A) The start of menstruation
B) The period of pregnancy
C) The permanent end of menstruation and fertility
D) A temporary pause in ovulation
2. Around what age does menopause typically occur?
A) 20–30 years
B) 30–40 years
C) 45–55 years
D) 60–70 years
3. Which hormone levels drop significantly during
menopause?
A) Insulin and adrenaline
B) Testosterone and LH
C) Estrogen and progesterone
D) Cortisol and prolactin
What causes this?
5. What term describes the transition period leading up to
menopause?
A) Ovulation
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B) Postmenopause
C) Perimenopause
D) Menarche
7. What long-term health risk increases after menopause due
to lower estrogen levels?
A) Diabetes
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B) Osteoporosis
C) Asthma
D) Appendicitis
Why? balancing bone
maintain bone density by
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Estrogen helps
formation and breakdown
8. How is menopause confirmed medically?
A) Positive pregnancy test
B) One year without menstruation
C) Increased estrogen levels
D) Weekly ovulation
9. Can a woman experiencing menopausal symptoms get
pregnant? Why or why not.
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no the,
ovulation stops so ho eggs are released
for fertilization.
Fertilization and Implantation
1. Where does fertilization occur?
Fallopian Tube
2. After fertilization is the zygote haploid or diploid?
Diploid
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3. How many chromosomes does a normal human zygote
contain?
A) 23
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B) 46
C) 92
D) 12
5. What is the function of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)?
A) Triggers ovulation
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B) Maintains the corpus luteum
C) Stimulates menstruation
D) Causes implantation
6. Where does implantation of the blastocyst occur?
A) Cervix
B) Fallopian tube
C) Endometrium
D) Ovary
6. How long after fertilization does implantation usually occur?
A) 1 day
B) 2–3 days
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D) 14–16 days
7. What hormone prevents the endometrium from breaking down during early pregnancy?
A) FSH
B) LH
C) Progesterone
D) Testosterone
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