WGU D313 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Reproductive
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What is another term for male gametes?
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spermatozoa
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Which part of the sperm contains lysosomal enzymes that air the process of fertilzation?
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acrosomal cap ||
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Where in the testes does spermatogenesis occur?
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seminiferous tubules ||
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Which hormone sends negative feedback to the anterior pituitary to inhibit further release of
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FSH?
inhibin
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What describes the process of releasing testosterone?
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LH binds to its receptors on the Leydig cells and stimulates testosterone release
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Which component of the male reproductive system can enlarge and constrict the urethra?
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prostate
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Which function is performed by the scrotum?
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it protects the testes and sperm from the warmer environment of the body
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Which follicle contains a cell that is completed meiosis I and is in meiosis II?
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graafian follicle ||
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Which part of the female genitalia arises from the same cells as the glans penis?
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clitoris
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Which hormone shows two peaks during the menstrual cycle?
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estrogen
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Which part of the external female genitalia encircles the clitoris?
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superior and anterior portions of labia minora
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Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by increased progesterone and is key for
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maintaining a thick stratum functionalis? || || || ||
luteal phase ||
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Which statements apply to interstitial cells?
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they secrete androgen
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they are found in the connective tissue surrounding seminiferous tubules
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What is the function of the acrosome cap of sperm?
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contains enzymes that help in fertilization
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Which hormone is secreted by Sertoli cells?
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androgen-binding protein ||
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Which hormones are secreted in response to the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone?
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follicle-stimulating hormone ||
luteinizing hormone ||
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Which hormone is produced by Sertoli cells?
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inhibin
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What is considered a male secondary sexual characteristic?
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increase in bone density || || ||
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Which structure produces the gonadotropin releasing hormone?
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hypothalamus
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What is the function of the male reproductive epididymis?
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the sperm becomes functionally motile here
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Which structure runs through the prostate gland?
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urethra
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Which gland secrete the most volume of semen?
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seminal vesicles ||
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How does the scrotum protect spermatogenesis?
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it maintains temperature to 2 deg below normal body temperature
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