UT jan 16 2025

• What is the function of the pituitary gland?

  Produces hormones that stimulate growth
• Which hormone is produced by the pituitary gland?

  Oxytocin
• Where is the pituitary gland located?

  At the base of the brain
• What hormones does the thyroid gland produce?

  Thyroid Stimulating Hormone and Thyroid hormone
• What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?

  Regulates body metabolism
• Where is the thyroid gland located?

  In front of the neck and below the voice box
• What does the parathyroid gland control?

  Calcium levels in the body
• What hormone does the parathyroid gland produce?

  Parathyroid hormone
• Where is the parathyroid gland located?

  In the neck
• What is the function of the thymus gland?

  Produces hormones for T cell production
• What hormone does the thymus produce?

  Thymosin
• Where is the thymus located?

  In front of the heart
• What hormones do the adrenal glands produce?

  Adrenaline and others
• What is the primary function of the adrenal glands?

  Affects metabolism and stress reaction
• Where are the adrenal glands located?

  On top of the kidneys
• What is the function of the pancreas?

  Regulates blood sugar levels
• Which hormones does the pancreas produce?

  Insulin and Glucagon
• Where is the pancreas located?

  Behind the stomach
• What is the function of the testes?

  Controls maturation of sperm
• What hormone do the testes produce?

  Testosterone
• Where are the testes located?

  In the scrotum
• What is the function of the ovaries?

  Influences female sexual characteristics
• Which hormones do the ovaries produce?

  Estrogen and Progesterone
• Where are the ovaries located?

  In the pelvic area
• What hormone does the pineal gland produce?

  Melatonin
• Where is the pineal gland located?

  In the brain
• What are the external structures of the male reproductive system?

  • Penis
  • Scrotum
  • Testis
  • Epididymis
• What are the internal structures of the male reproductive system?

  • Vas deferens
  • Ejaculatory duct
  • Urethra
  • Seminal Vesicle
  • Prostate gland
  • Cowper's gland
• What is the function of the vas deferens?

  Transports mature sperm to the urethra
• What does the ejaculatory duct do?

  Forms from vas deferens and seminal vesicles
• What is the role of the urethra?

  Carries urine from the bladder
• What does the seminal vesicle produce?

  A sugar-rich fluid for sperm energy
• What is the function of the prostate gland?

  Contributes fluid to the ejaculate
• What does Cowper's gland produce?

  A clear, slippery fluid for lubrication
• What are the internal structures of the female reproductive system?

  • Fallopian tube
  • Ovary
  • Uterus
  • Cervix
  • Vagina
• What is the function of the ovary in the female reproductive system?

  Site of oogenesis and hormone production
• What is the role of the fallopian tube?

  Passage from ovary to uterus
• What does the endometrium do?

  Nourishes the embryo and sheds during menstruation
• What is the function of the uterus?

  Site of egg implantation and embryo development
• What is the role of the cervix?

  Muscular opening of the uterus