Human Body Systems - Ch8

The endocrine system releases a chemical called _______ into the body.

• hormones

• blood

• sugars

When an egg is mature, it is released from the ovary during a process called

• fallopian tube

• ovulation

• fertilization

In a female's body, an egg develops in the ovaries and is released about once a month during ____.

• pregnancy

• the menstrual cycle

• homeostasis

Which period of life makes up the stage called infancy?

• birth to age 2

• birth to age 10

• ages 2 to about 12

Sperm are produced (made) in the

• bladder

• testes

• urethra

Where does a fertilized egg develop after it leaves the fallopian tube?

• in the ovary

• in the uterus

• in the vagina

Eggs are produced (made) in the

• ovaries

• fallopian tubes

• uterus

Eggs are usually fertilized in the

• uterus

• fallopian tube

• ovary

The scrotum is part of the

• menstrual cylce

• female reproductive system

• male reproductive system

During pregnancy, nutrients from the mother pass to the developing embryo through a membrane called the

• vagina

• placenta

• amniotic sac