1 List the structures that sperm passes through from production to leaving the human body.
2 If the testes are removed, what effects will it have on males? Explain.
3 Sperm is continuously produced. Where is it temporarily stored?
4 If the scrotum is located inside the abdominal cavity, how would this affect male reproduction? Explain.
5 After a vasectomy, will semen still be produced? Explain.
6 What issues with semen can affect the chances of sperm meeting the egg?
7 Does the size of the penis affect sperm transport? Explain.
8 List the structures that the egg passes through from production to leaving the human body.
9 What is the difference between female hormones and estrogen?
10 Eggs do not have structures for movement. How do eggs move from the ovary to the fallopian tube?
11 How does the uterus assist in childbirth?
12 How does the female vagina prevent bacterial infections? How does this mechanism affect sperm transport?
13 What reasons could prevent the testes from producing sperm?
14 The surface of the egg is covered with follicle cells. How does sperm penetrate this barrier to reach the egg?
15 What reasons could prevent the ovary from releasing eggs?
16 How are primary and secondary sexual characteristics defined?
17 What is the difference between the corpus luteum and a follicle?
18 If the egg is not fertilized, what happens to the corpus luteum?
19 The corpus luteum secretes hormones to maintain the thickness of the uterine lining. If the corpus luteum degenerates, what changes might occur in the female body?
20 How can a woman determine if she is pregnant? List all the necessary steps.
21 How do sperm swim?
22 What reasons might prevent sperm that have entered the vagina from reaching the fallopian tube and fertilizing the egg?
23 On which days of the menstrual cycle is fertilization most likely to occur? Explain.
24 How can a woman calculate the days when fertilization is most likely?
25 How does the mother protect the fetus?
26 Both the placenta and alveoli are involved in material exchange. Compare their structural similarities.
27 Compared to eggs, what advantages does using a placenta to nurture offspring have?
28 Why do pregnant women need to maintain good health?
29 Based on current knowledge, what strategies are available for contraception?