- Compare meiosis with mitosis in terms of number
of divisions, number of cells produced, number of
chromosomes in each cell, and purpose of the cells
produced. - An ovum is released by a mature ovarian follicle,
but the subsequent corpus luteum does not secrete
progesterone. If the ovum is fertilized, is implanta-
tion possible? Is a full-term pregnancy possible?
Explain your answers. - A sexually transmitted disease such as gonorrhea is
usually symptomatic for men, but quite often
women do not have symptoms. Explain the conse-
quences of this, and to whom those consequences
apply. - Some textbooks or articles speak of the genitouri-
nary system or the urogenital system. Is this termi-
nology correct for everyone? For anyone? If it is
correct for some, describe what the two systems
share anatomically.- The reproductive system may seem a bit isolated
from other body systems in that its purpose is to
create new life, not just maintain existing life. But
there are significant relationships between the
reproductive system and other body systems.
Name three organ systems that the reproductive
system especially depends upon, and briefly explain
that dependence. Then name two systems whose
anatomy or physiology is influenced by the hor-
mones of the reproductive system, and describe
these influences.
The Reproductive Systems 473FOR FURTHER THOUGHT