Reproductive Systems

What is the primary male reproductive organ?

• penis

• prostate

• testes

• ovaries

Which female reproductive organ is responsible for producing eggs?

• fallopian tube

• ovary

• uterus

• cervix

What is the average length of the menstrual cycle?

• 21 days

• 35 days

• 28 days

• 42 days

Where does sperm production occur in the male reproductive system?

• Epididymis

• Testes

• Bladder

• Prostate

What is the process called when a sperm fertilizes an egg?

• Spermation

• Fertilization

• Eggception

• Conception

What is the medical term for the union of a sperm and an egg?

• Fetus

• Embryo

• Zygote

• Gestation

What is the function of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?

• Secrete hormones for egg development

• Store sperm for fertilization

• Produce estrogen for menstrual cycle regulation

• Transport eggs and provide site for fertilization

What is the name of the structure that connects the testes to the urethra in males?

• Vas deferens

• Seminal vesicle

• Epididymis

• Ureter

A dogfish shark contains 24 chromosomes in each of its muscle cells. How many chromosomes are normally in each of its gametes?

• 6

• 12

• 24

• 48

Which structure is correctly paired with its function?

• a. testis - produces nutrients for the offspring

• b. placenta - allows nutrients to diffuse from the mother to the embryo

• c. uterus - produces testosterone used in egg production

• d. ovary - provides a place for the internal development of the embryo