Exam 18: The Reproductive System: Replacement and Repair

One of the most important procedures to detect breast cancer at an early, more treatable stage is regular ________.

List and briefly explain the function of hormones controlling female reproduction.

________ is painful menstruation.

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac is called ________.

The exact cause of PMS is not determined but may be due to irregular levels of estrogen or ___________

________ is the expulsion of semen (sperm and assorted chemicals) from the urethra.

________ cancer is the most common malignancy among women and the leading cause of death between ages 40-55.

The prepuce is a small erectile structure in women.

After ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed into the hormone-secreting structure called the ________.

The final stage of labor is the _____________ stage.

An egg may be fertilized by more than one sperm.

A common blood test called prostate-specific antigen, (PSA) can help detect ________ cancer.