DM3.1 The Reproductive System: Introduction & Objectives

Which organ produces sperm and testosterone in the male reproductive system?

• Prostate gland

• Seminal vesicles

• Testes

• Epididymis

Match each hormonal event with its effect during the menstrual cycle.

• Signals the end of the follicular phase

• Progesterone surge

• Maintains steady follicle development

• FSH plateau

• Leads to thickening of the endometrial lining

• LH surge

• Triggers ovulation

• Oestrogen drop

Which statement best describes the endometrium during the menstrual cycle?

• Always constant thickness

• Thickens under progesterone

• Thins under LH hormone

• Thickens under testosterone

A blockage in the vas deferens would most directly affect which process?

• Sperm maturation

• Sperm transport

• Seminal fluid pH

• Testosterone synthesis

On the male sagittal diagram (right), which labelled region most closely corresponds to the prostate?

• Label A above bladder

• Label B within penis

• Label C surrounding urethra below bladder

• Label E scrotal sac

The role of the prostate gland in reproductive function is to (a)   .

• It stores mature sperm before ejacu
• It produces seminal fluid that supp
• It initiates testosterone synthesis
• It transports sperm from scrotum to

Which structure primarily produces ova and secretes reproductive hormones?

• Uterus with endometrium lining

• Ovaries in the pelvic cavity

• Cervix at uterine outlet

• Vagina as birth canal

For a typical cycle, the most accurate pairing is (a)   .

• Follicular phase—progesterone predo
• Luteal phase—oestrogen predominates
• Follicular phase—oestrogen rises wi
• Menstrual flow—LH predominates stro

A common symptom of PCOS that directly affects fertility is most likely (a)   .

• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Pelvic inflammatory pain
• Enlarged prostate gland
• Cervical mucus thickening

A hallmark symptom of endometriosis that may affect daily functioning is which of the following?

• Severe dysmenorrhoea

• Nocturia frequency

• Galactorrhoea discharge

• Painless amenorrhoea