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Alberta Biology 30: Reproduction & Development
Questions and Answers
What is the composition of semen? -Answer sperm, sugar (fructose), basic mucus,


prostaglandins


Name the glands that contribute to the composition of semen. -Answer testes, seminal


vesicles, prostate gland, Cowper's gland


Which gland contributes a cellular component of semen? -Answer only the testes


What is spermatogenesis? What are the products? -Answer production of sperm in

response


to FSH; meiosis that occurs in the sem. tubules; produces four equal sized daughter cells


What is the function of the Sertoli cells? -Answer nourish/protect the sperm; have FSH


receptors; make inhibin (prevents spermatogenesis during childhood) *not curricular*


Name the three parts of sperm and their functions. -Answer head = contains acrosome

with


digestive enzymes to help penetrate the egg & 23 chromosomes


midpiece = contain mitochondria to power the flagellum


tail = aka flagellum; moves sperm

, What is the function of the ovaries? -Answer produces an egg within the follicles in

response


to FSH; site of ovulation in response to LH


What is the function of the fallopian tubes? -Answer carry ovum towards uterus; normal

site


of fertilization; cut & tied during tubal ligation


What is the function of the uterus? -Answer implantation of zygote in the endometrium


What is the function of the cervix? -Answer muscular ring; hold developing fetus in uterus;


dilates during birth


What is the function of the vagina? -Answer muscular, elastic canal; used for intercourse,


birth and menstruation


What is the difference between primary and secondary sex characteristics? -

Answer primary


= direct role in reproduction (gonads)


secondary = features that distinguish the two sexes; develop at puberty


What is the process of creating a zygote called? How many chromosomes does it have? -


Answer fertilization; 46 chromosomes


What kinds of sex chromosomes can a sperm contribute? An egg? -Answer sperm = X or Y

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