Reproductive Flashcard - Retake

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What hormone is secreted by the Leydig cells of the testes and causes the development of secondary sex characteristics in males?

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Testosterone

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Which hormone is responsible for controlling the menstrual cycle and stimulating the growth of eggs in the ovaries?

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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What is the site of fertilization in the female reproductive system?

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Fallopian tube

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True or False: The mitochondrion of the sperm cell provides the energy needed by the sperm to swim through the female reproductive system.

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True

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True or False: The fertilized egg, also known as a zygote, implants itself in the uterus where it will grow and develop.

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True

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What is the primary function of estrogen in the female reproductive system?

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Estrogen regulates the menstrual cycle and is involved in the development of female secondary sexual characteristics.

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What role does progesterone play in the menstrual cycle?

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Progesterone prepares the uterus for a potential pregnancy after ovulation.

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What is the function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

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The ovaries produce eggs (ova) and secrete hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

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What is the role of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the male reproductive system?

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LH stimulates the production of testosterone from the Leydig cells.

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What is the process called when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg?

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Fertilization.