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

The mature egg cell goes into the fallopian tube where it waits for a sperm cell. Thus, the fallopian tube serves as the site of fertilization.

• True

• False

It is the primary sex hormone in males that gives rise to secondary male characteristics such as deeper voice, facial hair, and muscle development.

• estrogen

• progesterone

• testosterone

• inhibin

It is the hormone secreted by the ovaries and responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics in females such as the widening of hips and development of breasts.

• estrogen

• progesterone

• testosterone

• inhibin

What is the periodic shedding of tissues and blood from the inner lining of the

uterus?

• menopause

• ovulation

• pregnancy

• menstruation

What is the function of A & B?

• A - transport gametes (eggs)

  B - Produce eggs

• A - produce eggs

  B - transport gametes (eggs)

• A - transport gametes (sperm)

  B - produce sperm

• A - produce sperm

  B - transport gametes (sperm)

The beginning of menstrual cycle

• menarch

• menopause

• menstruation

• menstrual cycle

When the menstrual cycle permanently stops, it is known as

• Puberty

• Menopause

• Gestation

• Menstruation

Which structure allows nutrients to pass to the embryo and takes wastes away from the embryo?

• Placenta

• Ovary

• Testes

• Fallopian tubes

The process of fertilization commonly begins in the uterus.

• True

• False