PHYSIOLOGY REPRODUCTION
Growth and Aging Puberty ( GnRH) –in girls = menarche Average 12 y –In boys, later (harder to pinpoint a time) Menopause –Irregular menstrual periods and cessation Andropause –Similar drop in androgens
Spermatogenesis Seminiferous tubules Sertoli cells: androgen binding protein blood testes barrier etc. Leydig cells testosterone vs. DHT
The ampulla, fimbriae, and infundibulum are anatomical features of the A.Uterus B.Cervix C.Vagina D.Fallopian tubes
The epithelium cells that produce sperm cells are located in the testes within the A.Seminiferous tubules B.Vas deferens C.Corpus spongiosum D.Ampulla E.Prostate Gland
The chromosomes of a sperm cell are contained A.Within the flagellum B.Packed in the head of the cell C.Within the acrosome of the cell D.In the neck of the sperm cell
Secretions of the seminal vesicle A.Are alkaline B.Pass into the testes C.Are acidic D.Contain sperm cells
On average the process of ovulation occurs every A.2-3 days B days C days D.8-9 months
Development of the embryo takes place in the tissue layer of the uterus known as the A.Perimetrium B.Endometrium C.Myometrium D.Neurometrium
The general term given to male sex hormones is A.Estrogen B.Thymosins C.Androgens D.Prostaglandins E.Testosterones