Review Sheet



Review Sheet

Human Reproductive Systems

The following are the student objectives for the unit on the human reproductive systems. Upon completion of the unit, the student should be able to:

1. List the organizational structure of the human body.

2. List the eleven systems of the human body.

3. Define puberty. List some possible signs of puberty occurring. Describe the age levels when puberty usually occurs in females and males.

4. Name the chemicals produced and released by the glands of the endocrine system. Describe the functions of these chemicals. Name the part of the body into which these chemicals are released.

5. Name the gland termed the “master gland.” List three bodily activities controlled by the hormones released by this gland.

6. List three bodily activities controlled by the hormones released from the hypothalamus.

7. Name the hormone released by the adrenal gland. Describe how this chemical is related to the “fight-flight” response.

8. Define metabolism. Name the gland whose secretion controls metabolism.

9. Name the gland that secretes insulin. Describe how insulin controls blood sugar levels.

10. Describe the similarities of the female and male reproductive systems.

11. Describe the location of the testes. Describe the function of the scrotum. Define spermatogenesis. Name the hormone released by the testes. List two functions controlled by this hormone.

12. Describe the shape of and the function of the epididymis.

13. List the two parts of the male reproductive system connected by the vas deferens. Define semen.

14. Name the tube that carries semen and urine to the outside of the male body. Describe the location of the urethra. Define ejaculation.

15. Describe the location of the ovaries. Define ovulation. Name the two hormones released by the ovaries. List the two functions of these hormones.

16. Name the tubes connecting the ovaries to the uterus.

17. Describe the function of the uterus.

18. Name the organ often referred to as the “birth canal.”

19. Name the term given to the human ovulation cycle. Describe the stages of the human ovulation cycle. Describe how hormones control this cycle. Define menarche. Define menopause. List the factors that may affect this cycle.

20. Define fertilization. List the number of chromosomes found in a normal human cell. List the number of chromosome found in normal human sex cell. Describe what a gene is.

21. Differentiate between a dominant and a recessive trait. List examples of each. Name the time at which all traits are determined.

22. Describe how chromosomes determine the sex of a fertilized cell.

23. Describe the difference between fraternal and identical multiple births. Describe what occurs to cause co-joined (Siamese) twins.

24. Name four genetically linked disorders.

25. Name the causative agent in Down’s Syndrome. List possible effects of Down’s Syndrome.

26. Differentiate between a zygote and a blastocyst. Define implantation.

27. Describe the process in pregnancy testing. Name the substance that is tested in a pregnancy test. Name the hormone tested for in a pregnancy test.

28. List, in weeks, the length of a normal human pregnancy.

29. Describe the occurrences of the first trimester. Describe the function of the placenta, umbilical cord, and amniotic sac. Describe some of the changes taking place in the expectant mother. Differentiate between an embryo and a fetus.

30. Describe the fetal changes taking place in the second trimester. Describe the changes taking place in the expectant mother during this trimester.

31. Describe the fetal changes taking place in the third trimester. Describe the changes taking place in the expectant mother during this trimester.

32. Describe the steps taken during prenatal care. Differentiate between amniocentesis, ultrasound and chorionic villus sampling.

33. Describe what occurs during an ectopic pregnancy. Describe possible effects of an ectopic pregnancy.

34. Define miscarriage. Name the trimester in which this most often occurs. List some possible causes of miscarriages. List the percentage of pregnancies in which miscarriages occur.

35. List the high-risk pregnancies that may lead to toxemia.

36. Describe Rh factor. Describe Rh incompatibility and how this relates to problems during pregnancy. Name the Rh factor of most people.

37. List and describe what occurs during each stage of childbirth.

38. Describe the steps taken after a child is delivered.

39. Define contraception. List the issues related to contraceptive use.

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