biology 34

causes cells to take sugar out of the blood

a cell must have receptors for a particular hormone for the hormone to affect it

if it releases secretions directly into the blood it is considered:

during menstruation, __ is discharged through the vagina

it links the nervous system to the endocrine system

which is a function of FSH?

the __ needs to be external because sperm need to be cooler than body temperature to develop properly.

sperm develop inside the :

people using the rhythm method as contraception should avoid intercourse for at least ___ days before and after ovulation

how many chromosomes does each genetic material form into?

involves the process of combining sperm and egg in a laboratory dish

a burst of FSH and LH cause the:

the __ is the tube that carries semen and urine out

if it releases secretions outside of the body, it is considered:

the cervix remains open for a few days while ovulation occurs

if a sperm cell can meet the egg cell in the ___, the fertilization will take place here.

A(n) ___ is a cluster of cells surrounding a single egg, or ovum.

____ is/are the female reproductive organs.

the master gland — it can indirectly control the actions of other endocrine glands

a __ is formed during the process of __

__ is NOT a phase in the menstrual cycle.

helps control the cycle of sleep and wakefulness, by secreting the hormone melatonin

Before transportation, sperm are stored in the :

__ are the male gonads

the pancreas is considered:

where does the zygote implant to grow and mature for the next 9 months?

hormones can be thought of as:

after egg implantation, the __ will nourish and protect the embryo

__ is the muscular sac that stores urine until it is released

where are androgens secreted from?

epinephrine and norepinephrine can

if the egg remains underutilized in the literal phase, the __ will:

the female reproductive system prepares for ovulation in the:

the __ regulates metabolism and blood calcium.

hormones can affect many processes

testosterone will cause:

corticosteroids

these so-called local hormones generally affect only nearby cells and tissues

during the menstrual period, one can experience:

anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc. are called:

where are progesterone and estrogen secreted from?

menstruation generally lasts between __ days

hormones are generally fast-acting, similar to the nervous system.

there are __ sex hormones in the human genome

during sexual intercourse, about how many sperm enter the vagina?

__ push the egg down the fallopian tube towards the uterus

once the egg is released, the follicle seals over, and this is called the:

during ovulation, the egg is released int the:

in the life of a human female, about __ mature eggs are released

the __ is a butterfly-shaped gland that wraps around the trachea

a human egg matures in about __ days

who contains higher levels of androgens?

the menstrual cycle stops and embryonic development begins if the egg is:

the menstrual cycle involves the:

the reproductive system becomes fully functional during:

the __ releases the digestive enzymes to help break down food

steroid hormones can:

the mai function of the female reproductive system is to:

recent alternative meat products use immortalized cells that are technically precancerous, and in some cases, fully cancerous

if it releases secretions directly into the digestive system, it is considered

someone experiencing anaphylaxis will often benefit from treatment with:

the __ is a walnut sized gland that surrounds a portion of the urethra and produces some of the fluid in semen

when is fertilization fully complete?

the permanent stop of ovulation and mestruation is called

endocrine system feedback mechanisms help the body maintain:

organs that produce and release a secretion are called

how long does it take for a hormone to have its full effect on its target cells?

what gets released enabling the sperm to burrow into the outer layer of the egg?

semen is a combination of [] and []

if menstruation were to happen during the early stages of pregnancy, what could likely happen?

based on the length of the average number of eggs a female releases, the length of time that female will be able to reproduce is roughly:

because they are lipids, __ can easily cross cell membranes

__ provides energy to the sperm

__ promotes calcium absorption into bones

when is the thymus most important

the __ is a thin, muscular tube that transports sperm.

which mental health conditions can arise from hormonal imbalances?

these are man-made versions of testosterone used to enhance performance

a steroid can:

sperm can live for about _ days