Puberty

The 3 functions of the MALE reproductive system:

• produce sex hormones, produce eggs, provide nourishing environment for the baby
  
• produce sex hormones, produce/store sperm. deliver sperm to female reproductive system
• produce hormones, urination, cleansing of reproductive organs

The 3 functions of the FEMALE reproductive system:

• produce sex hormones, produce eggs, provide nourishing environment for baby
• produce sex hormones, produce/store sperm. deliver sperm to female reproductive system
• produce hormones, urination, cleansing of reproductive organs

What part of the body regulates communication between hormones and reproductive organs?

• ovaries and testes

• eggs and sperm

• pancreas

• brain

• phalanges

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What are the gonads called for females?

• ovaries

• testes

• eggs

• sperm

• fallopian tubes

What are the gonads called for males?

• ovaries

• testes

• eggs

• sperm

• prostate

What are the gametes called for females?

• ovaries

• testes

• eggs

• sperm

• fallopian tubes

What are the gametes called for males?

• ovaries

• testes

• eggs

• sperm

• fallopian tubes

What hormone is produced by the hypothalamus? ​

• Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone

  (GRH)

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone

  (FSH)

• Luteinizing hormone

  (LH)

• testosterone

• estrogen

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What hormone is produced by the pituitary? ​

• Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone

  (GRH)

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone

  (FSH)

• testosterone

• estrogen

• progesterone

How does the level of testosterone change over time?

• It steadily increases throughout life.

• It steadily decreases throughout life.

• It decreases in childhood then increases during puberty.

• It is high in childhood, then decreases during puberty.