Open Question
Fill in the blanks: At the end of meiosis, each cell has ________ chromosomes and they are genetically ________ from the original cell.
27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
- Multiple ChoiceThe __________ develop into the female duct system.
- Multiple Choice__________ acts upon the __________ to encourage the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
- Multiple ChoiceIn response to warmth, the scrotum __________.
- Multiple ChoiceIn order, list the structures sperm will pass through from the testes to the external urethral orifice.
- Multiple ChoiceThe primary sex organ(s) of the male is/are the __________.
- Open QuestionTrace the pathway of a sperm from the male testes to the uterine tube of a female.
- Multiple ChoiceMeiosis results in __________.
- Open Question
Match the specific phase of meiosis with the correct description.
________Prophase I
________Metaphase I
________Anaphase I
________ Telophase I
________Prophase II
________Metaphase II
________Anaphase II
________ Telophase II
a. Homologous chromosomes arrive at opposite poles.
b. Homologous chromosomes line up.
c. Chromosomes line up at the equator.
d. Independent assortment occurs.
e. Separated sister chromatids arrive at opposite poles.
f. Sister chromatids remain condensed.
g. Crossing over occurs.
h. Sister chromatids pull apart.
- Multiple Choice__________ stimulates the anterior pituitary to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
- Multiple ChoiceThe main component of semen is sperm.
- Open Question
Sustentacular cells in the testes are nicknamed 'nurse cells.' Explain why the nickname is appropriate.
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following structures makes up most of the male urethral length?
- Open QuestionWhy are the male gonads not found in the abdominal cavity? Where are they found?
- Open Question
Match the component of the glandular secretions with the correct accessory sex gland. A gland may match with more than one component.
________Seminal vesicle
________Prostate
________Bulbourethral gland
a. Citrate
b. Fructose
c. Prostaglandins
d. Coagulating enzyme
e. Mucus
f. Proteolytic enzymes