Gametogenesis
This form of cell division is exclusively used to increase the germ cell pool
Meiosis
The path of sperm through the male reproductive tract begins here
the testis
When external temperatures rise, the _____ relaxes and testicular temperature falls.
dartos muscle
From what structure does the corpus luteum originate?
dominant follicle
Meiosis ends with how many daughter cells
4
The inner-most layer of the uterus is the
endometrium
These cells surround the seminiferous tubule and secrete testosterone
Leydig cells
Estrogen is produced by
granulosa cells
Mature spermatozoa have how many chromosomes
46
Ideally, fertilization takes place in the
uterine tubes
The male climacteric is characterized by diminished levels of
testosterone
The first phase of the uterine cycle
Menstrual phase
Oogonia undergo mitosis when?
before birth
This part of the male reproductive tract delivers sperm to the ductus deferens
Epididymis
Sperm maturation and storage occurs in
Epididymis
This hormone promotes growth of the endometrial lining during the Proliferative Phase
estrogen
During oogenesis, meiosis I produces 1 secondary oocyte and 1 ___
polar body
This accessory organ of the male reproductive tract secretes anti-bacterial agents
prostate
These cells are responsible for germ cell development and phagocytosis of apoptotic germ cells
Sertoli cells
Rebuilding of the uterine lining that's directed by progesterone is call the ____ phase
Secretory Phase