The Reproductive System

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What are the functions of the male reproductive system? A. production of semen and urine B. production of gametes and hormones C. production of progesterone and estrogen D. production of urine and hormones
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B. production of gametes and hormones
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In which structure do sperm cells develop? A. epididymis B. scrotum C. testes D. vas deferens
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A. epididymis
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What is the purpose of the vas deferens? A. to store, develop, and transport sperm cells from the testes B. to release the sperm from the penis C. to produce seminal fluids to give sperm motility D. to transport the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
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D. to transport the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
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Which organ produces estrogen and progesterone? A. testes B. ovaries C. uterus D. epididymis
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B. ovaries
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What day is considered to be the first day of a female's reproductive cycle? A. When hormone levels are low and the uterus lining is shed. B. When hormone levels are high and the uterus lining is shed. C. When hormone levels are low and the ovary releases an egg. D. When hormone levels are high and the ovary releases an egg.
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A. When hormone levels are low and the uterus lining is shed.
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In which structure of the female reproductive system are eggs produced? A. cervix B. fallopian tube C. ovary D. uterus
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C. ovary
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Which organs are responsible for producing fluid to give sperm nourishment and motility? A. vas deferens B. testes C. seminal vesicles D. prostate glands
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C. seminal vesicles
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Which hormone is responsible for the development of the male secondary sex characteristics? A. estrogen B. progestin C. progesterone D. testosterone
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D. testosterone
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Which best describes the uterus? A. It is a muscular organ where a developing offspring grows. B. It is the external part of the female genital organs. C. It is the birth canal of the female reproductive system. D. It is the organ in the female that carries the egg to the uterus.
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A. It is a muscular organ where a developing offspring grows.
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Hormones perform important functions within the reproductive system. During puberty, a number of changes occur in the body. Which hormone is responsible for the development of these characteristics in the female? A. estrogen B. progestin C. progesterone D. testosterone
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A. estrogen
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A sperm fertilized an egg. Which two structures will the fertilized egg contact? A. ovary and fallopian tubes B. fallopian tubes and uterus C. uterus and cervix D. cervix and ovary
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B. fallopian tubes and uterus
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Which best describes the ovary? A. It produces progesterone. B. It does not influence breast development. C. It produces testosterone. D. It is the location for egg fertilization.
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A. It produces progesterone.
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Which organ is the male copulatory organ? A. vas deferens B. testes C. scrotum D. penis
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D. penis
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Which is the path of sperm from the testes to the urethra? A. urethra > prostate gland > seminal vesicles > vas deferens > epididymis B. epididymis > seminal vesicles > vas deferens > prostate gland > urethra C. epididymis > vas deferens > seminal vesicles > prostate gland > urethra D. vas deferens > epididymis > seminal vesicles > prostate gland > urethra
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C. epididymis > vas deferens > seminal vesicles > prostate gland > urethra
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How is the male reproductive system different from other body systems? A. It isn't necessary to vital signs. B. It monitors other body systems, and adjusts if necessary. C. It transports items from one system to another. D. It is the only system that produces hormones in the male.
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A. It isn't necessary to vital signs.