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1. The corpus luteum will degenerate into a corpus albicans if fertilization doe

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Question

1. The corpus luteum will

degenerate into a corpus albicans if fertilization does not occur.

remain active if fertilization occurs.

produce luteinizing hormone to stimulate the uterus to enter the secretory phase.

A&B

e. A,B, & C

2. The function of the epididymis is ______________.

produce sperm

testosterone secretion

sperm maturation

spermatid storage

provide nutrition to sperm

a.

degenerate into a corpus albicans if fertilization does not occur.

b.

remain active if fertilization occurs.

c.

produce luteinizing hormone to stimulate the uterus to enter the secretory phase.

d.

A&B

e. A,B, & C

2. The function of the epididymis is ______________.

a.

produce sperm

b.

testosterone secretion

c.

sperm maturation

d.

spermatid storage

e.

provide nutrition to sperm

Explanation / Answer

1)d

Both a and b

Corpus albicans is formed when corpus luteum degenerates.corpus albicans is formed by luteolysis.when fertilization does not occus corpus luteum degenerates.

Corpus luteum is involved in maintaining pregnancy.It remains active if fertilization occurs.it releases progesterone which is responsible for maintaining the uterus .

2)The function of epididymis is

C sperm maturation

Sperm maturation takes place in epididymis it also stores the sperm .Epididymis store sperm for 2-3months.The mature sperm are stored at the cauda epididymis.