WorksheetsMammalian Reproduction
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Key roles of inhibin in males?
Stimulates the release of testosterone
Inhibits the release of FSH (regulates FSH levels)
Promotes sperm production
Increases the size of the testes
Key roles of FSH in males?
Stimulates Sertoli cells
Inhibits testosterone production
Promotes muscle growth
Enhances red blood cell production
Key roles of LH in males?
Stimulates testosterone production
Inhibits estrogen production
Promotes sperm maturation
Regulates blood sugar levels
Key roles of LH in females?
Triggers ovulation
Stimulates milk production
Increases estrogen levels
Regulates blood sugar levels
Relaxin is produced where?
Placenta and ovaries
Liver and kidneys
Pancreas and spleen
Heart and lungs
The name of 3 is?
cervix
femur
humerus
tibia
What is GnRH in males & females?
A hormone secreted in the hypothalamus of the brain that triggers the release of LH and FSH
A neurotransmitter that regulates mood and behavior
A protein involved in muscle growth and repair
An enzyme that aids in digestion
The name of B is?
ovarian follicles
testicular tubules
seminal vesicles
corpus luteum
LH stands for?
Luteinising hormone
Lactate hormone
Lymphatic hormone
Leptin hormone
Key roles of testosterone in males?
Developing male reproductive tissue
Regulating body temperature
Enhancing muscle flexibility
Increasing hair growth on the face
The name of 4 is?
uterus (+ uterine wall lined with endometrium)
ovary
fallopian tube
cervix
Key roles of progesterone in females?
Prepares endometrium for implantation of fertilised egg
Stimulates secretion of milk
Triggers pregnancy (regulates menstrual cycle)
Increases testosterone levels
Key roles of FSH in females?
Growth and maturation of follicles
Stimulate testosterone production
Inhibit ovulation
Regulate blood sugar levels
Key roles of inhibin in females?
Stimulates the release of FSH
Stops the release of FSH (regulates timing of ovulation)
Increases estrogen production
Promotes follicle development
Key roles of prolactin in females?
Stimulates milk production
Increases testosterone levels
Enhances bone density
Promotes hair growth
What phase is occurring at X?
Ovulation = release of mature egg from ovary
Follicular phase = maturation of follicles
Luteal phase = preparation for potential pregnancy
Menstrual phase = shedding of the uterine lining
What are Sertoli cells?
Cells found in the ovaries that help in egg production
Cells found in the testes that help in sperm production and maturation
Cells that produce hormones in the adrenal glands
Cells that support the immune system in the lymph nodes
Key roles of relaxin in females?
Loosens and relaxes muscles to prepare body to stretch for pregnancy
Increases bone density during pregnancy
Stimulates hair growth during pregnancy
Regulates blood sugar levels during pregnancy
Key roles of hCG in females?
Promotes progesterone production by maintaining corpus luteum
Key hormone present in pregnancy tests
Stimulates ovulation in females
Inhibits the production of estrogen
The name of A is?
corpus luteum
endometrium
myometrium
placenta
