Reproductive System

When contractions begin during pregnancy, hormones are released to increase the rate of contractions. This is an example of

• positive feedback

• negative feedback

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the main reproductive organ in females? What hormone does it secrete?

• Testes: Estrogen

• Testes: Testosterone

• Ovaries: Estrogen

• Ovaries: Testosterone

What is the main reproductive organ in males? What hormone does it secrete?

• Testes: Estrogen

• Testes: Testosterone

• Ovaries: Estrogen

• Ovaries: Testosterone

The combining of a sperm cell and an egg cell creates

• Zygote

• Umbilial cord

• uterus

• embryo

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is designed to cushion and protect the growing fetus?

• fallopian tubes

• amniotic fluid

• overaries

• placenta

How many months does it typically take for a fetus to fully develop?

• 9 months

• 7 months

• 10 months

• one year

What is used to regulate many bodily processes?

• Endocrine System,

• hormones

• blood vessels

• homeostasis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What gland controls all of the other glands?

• Pituitary gland

• Adreanal gland

• Pineal gland

• pancreas

 LH and FSH are produced only in the ovaries.

• True

• False

The hormone, testosterone, is produced by the testes.

• True

• False