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The male reproductive tract (tubes) is derived from __________ Embryonic kidney

ID: 91623 • Letter: T

Question

The male reproductive tract (tubes) is derived from __________ Embryonic kidney tubules Mesonephric ducts Wolffian ducts All of the above Only a & c What is the function of the ovarian follicle? Produce female sex hormones estrogen & progesterone. Protect developing oocyte (female gametes) Nurture or care for developing oogonia All of the above Only b & c Which of the following vocabulary words apply to the male reproductive system? Menstruation Erection Ejaculation Capacitation Ovulation implantation 1, 3, 5 1, 3, 4, 6 2, 4, 5, 6 2, 4, 5 All of the above Place the following structures in the correct order that a sperm cell would encounter on its journey INTO & THROUGH a female reproductive tract in search of an egg? External os Oviduct Ampulla Ductus deferens Epididymis Uterus vaginal fornix Urethra 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 2, 4, 6, 8, 1, 3, 5, 7 3, 7, 1, 8, 2, 5, 4, 6 2, 5, 7, 1, 4, 8, 6, 3 3, 6, 8, 4, 1, 7, 5, 2 Which of these statements regarding the Reproductive System is/are FALSE? Females of our species "hide" ovulation - meaning there is no external advertisement of it. Males of our species, like other male mammals, have an actual penis bone that is used to create an erect, rigid copulatory organ. The menstrual cycle usually provides the sex cell and the internal environmental conditions necessary to facilitate successful reproduction (makes the egg & readies the uterus for pregnancy). All of the above None of the above

Explanation / Answer

26) Wolffian duct is just another name for Mesonephric duct. The Wolffian or Mesonephric duct develops from a portion of the pronephric duct. The pronephric duct constitutes the embryonic kidney tubules. The mesonephric duct is the remaining portion of the pronephric duct after the degeneration the the pronephros. This duct is responsible for forming the tube of the epididymis, the vas deferns and the ejaculatory duct. Thus options a,b and c are correct. So the final correct option is (d) i.e. All of the above.