Question

male reproductive system – overview/assignment 40 points
15 open - ended questions - use notes

1. what is the main function of the testes in the male reproductive system?
2. how do the seminiferous tubules contribute to sperm production?
3. describe the path sperm take from the testes to the urethra.
4. what role does the epididymis play in sperm development?
5. explain the function of the vas deferens.
6. how do the seminal vesicles and prostate gland assist in reproduction?
7. what is semen and what does it contain?
8. why is the urethra important in the male reproductive system?
9. what purpose does the penis serve during reproduction?
10. how does the flagellum help a sperm cell?
11. why is it important that sperm contain only half of the father’s chromosomes?
12. how long can sperm survive inside the female reproductive tract?
13. describe how sperm move through the reproductive tract to reach the ovum.
14. where does fertilization usually occur, and why?
15. how do different structures of the male reproductive system work together for fertilization?

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Explanation:

The questions are about the male reproductive system, which falls under the subfield of Biology (a part of Natural Science). For example, question 1 asks about the testes' function, which is a biological topic related to human anatomy and physiology.

Answer:

The subfield is Biology (under Natural Science).