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Reproductive System Worksheets
C14 analyse the functional inter-relationships of the structures of the male reproductive system
C15 analyse the functional inter-relationships of the structures of the female reproductive system
1. identify and give functions for each of the following:
Letter on
Structure
Function
Diagram
Not shown scrotum
on diagram
urethra
epididymis
ductus (vas)
deferens
prostate gland
Cowper’s glands
seminal vesicles
Not labeled
on diagram
penis
Testes (testicle)
Not shown
on diagram
seminiferous
tubules
interstitial cells
(between the seminiferous tubules)
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2. describe the path of sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the urethral opening.
3. list the components seminal fluid (as contributed by the Cowper’s glands, prostate gland, and seminal
vesicles), and describe the functions of each component
Gland
Component of Seminal
Function
Fluid
Cowper’s
(Bulbourethral)
Prostate
Seminal Vesicles
4. identify the tail (flagellum), midpiece, head, and acrosome of a mature sperm and state their
functions
Letter on
Structure
Function
diagram
Tail (flagellum)
Midpiece
Head
Acrosome
5. describe the functions of testosterone.
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6. describe the homeostatic
regulation of testosterone levels by
the hypothalamus, anterior
pituitary, and testes and complete
the flow chart below.
7. identify and give functions for each of the following – you will not have to use all the letters on the
diagram
Letter on
Structure
Function
Diagram
ovaries
follicles
corpus luteum
oviducts (fallopian
tubes)
uterus
Not shown
endometrium
cervix
vagina
clitoris
Where is it?
What does it do?
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8. describe the functions of estrogen
9. describe the sequence of events in the ovarian cycle, with reference the follicular phase, ovulation,
and the luteal phase
OVARIAN CYCLE: REMEMBER: DAY 1 is the FIRST day of woman’s period.
Stage
Day (s)
What are the hypothalamus and
What is happening in the ovary and what
a.pituitary doing?
is it producing?
Follicular 1 
phase
Ovulation
Luteal
Phase
10. describe the sequence of events in the uterine cycle, with reference to menstruation, the proliferative
phase, and the secretory phase
UTERINE CYCLE:
Stage
Day (s)
What are the hypothalamus and
What is happening in the uterus and
a.pituitary doing?
what is it producing?
Menstruation
1
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Proliferative
Phase
Secretory
Phase (assume
NO
PREGNANCY)
11. describe the control of the
ovarian and uterine
cycles by hormones
including gonadotropinreleasing hormone
(GnRH), folliclestimulating hormone
(FSH), luteinizing
hormone (LH), estrogen,
and progesterone and
complete the flow chart to
the right.
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12. describe the hormonal changes that occur as a result of implantation, including production of human
chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) to maintain the corpus luteum and increased production of
progesterone by the corpus luteum
13. describe a positive feedback mechanism involving oxytocin