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The reproductive system contains the largest and smallest human cells. T/F
True. Ovum is the largest 120um, sperm is the smallest 5um.
The vagina has something in common with tomatoes: they’re both acidic. T/F
True. Tomatoes have pH of 4-4.7, Vagina has a pH of 4.5
Men have more gametes than women. T/F
True. Women has 300,000 at puberty and ovulate 300-400eggs before menopause. Men produces >500B sperm in a lifetime
If a female has her period, she cannot swim, run, etc? T/F
False
What ligament anchors the ovary to the pelvic wall?
Suspensory / Infundibulopelvic ligament
What ligament anchors the ovary to the uterine wall?
Ovarian ligament
Successful fertilization of the egg normally occurs in the ___________
Ampulla of the fallopian tube
After an egg is fertilized, it will implant in the ___________ for further development.
Endometrium
Each breast consists of how many mammary gland/s?
1
What hormone is involved in the development of the mammary glands and ducts, thus preparing the body for pregnancy?
Progesterone
Reproduction describes the production of eggs and sperm and the process leading to fertilization. T/F
True
These are major female sex organs that produce ova or eggs
Ovaries
It is the opening to the uterus.
Cervix
It is also called the Birth Canal
Vagina
The ovum is a tiny female sex cell that unites with male sperm to form a zygote or fertilized egg. T/F
True
