The Reproductive System - Chapter 22, Part 1

What is the term used in science for sex cells?

• Somatic cells

• Gametes

• Chromosomes

• Neurons

How many chromosomes do human somatic cells have?

• 30

• 23

• 46

• 11

What is the primary function of the testes?

• Produce eggs

• Produce sperm and male sex hormones

• Store mature sperm

• Regulate body temperature

What is the term for the process where chromosomes fail to separate properly during meiosis?

• Crossing over

• Non-disjunction

• Gamete formation

• Mitosis

Which sexually transmitted infection is known for being the most prevalent and often silent?

• Gonorrhea

• Genital herpes

• HIV

• Chlamydia