Reproductive System

    Reproductive System
    After ejaculation, sperm travel through the structures of the female reproductive tract in which order?
    Sperm eventually reach the fallopian tube after gaining entry to the uterus via the cervix. The urethra is not part of the female reproductive tract.
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    Reproductive System
    In which of the following lists are the structures of the male reproductive tract listed in correct order from testes to urethra?
    Seminiferous tubules are in the testes so should be before the epididymis and vas deferens; ejaculatory ducts must be after the vas deferens.
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    Reproductive System
    One of the following is NOT a secondary sex characteristic. Which one?
    Secondary sex characteristics are those that develop after puberty, that is, not present at birth.
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    Reproductive System
    Which one of the following is true about the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?
    The secretion alluded to is glycogen secreted by endometrial glands of the uterus. It begins at ovulation and continues while the corpus luteum is active.
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    Where does fertilisation of the ovum normally occur?
    The sperm meet the ovum in the ampulla of the fallopian tube (=uterine tube) where fertilisation takes place, facilitated by the secretions of the peg cells.
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    Reproductive System
    The hormone progesterone is released by which structure?
    If progesterone was produced by any of the other structures, then men would have it too.
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    What term is applied to the second 2 weeks of the menstrual (uterine) cycle?
    The secretory phase begins at ovulation and continues while corpus luteum is intact. The endometrial glands of the uterus secrete glycogen – a nutrition source for embryo. (The second phase of the ovarian cycle is called the luteal phase.)
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    Reproductive System
    “External urethral meatus” is another name for?
    The external urethral meatus, also known as the external urethral orifice, is the opening or meatus of the urethra. It is the point where urine exits the urethra in males.
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    Reproductive System
    What does gonadotrophin-releasing hormone stimulate?
    GnRH stimulates the ant pit to release FSH and LH.
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    Reproductive System
    In the male reproductive tract, where are sperm produced? In the:
    In the seminiferous tubules; stem cells called spermatogonia undergo meiosis to become sperm cells.
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