Question 1

Match the term with the best description.
-intercourse

Accepted Answer

A) must occur 5 days before to 1 day after ovulation if fertilization is to occur 
B) release of secondary oocyte 
C) sperm cell unites with secondary oocyte 
D) structure formed when genetic material combines 
E) formation of spermatozoa 
A) must occur 5 days before to 1 day after ovulation if fertilization is to occur 
B) release of secondary oocyte 
C) sperm cell unites with secondary oocyte 
D) structure formed when genetic material combines 
E) formation of spermatozoa

Question 2

What is the role of NO (nitric oxide) in the male sex act?

Accepted Answer

A)  dilation of blood vessels in the penis 
B)  activation of a G protein 
C)  secretion of mucous 
D)  contraction of somatic muscles of the urogenital diaphragm 
A)  dilation of blood vessels in the penis 
B)  activation of a G protein 
C)  secretion of mucous 
D)  contraction of somatic muscles of the urogenital diaphragm

Question 3

The opening in the abdominal wall through which the testes descend is the

Accepted Answer

A)  spermatic cord. 
B)  gubernaculum. 
C)  inguinal canal. 
D)  process vaginalis. 
E)  perineal opening. 
A)  spermatic cord. 
B)  gubernaculum. 
C)  inguinal canal. 
D)  process vaginalis. 
E)  perineal opening.

Question 4

In an ectopic pregnancy,

Accepted Answer

A)  no fertilization occurs. 
B)  implantation does not occur in the uterus. 
C)  a fetus never develops. 
D)  no placenta forms. 
E)  implantation occurs in the uterus. 
A)  no fertilization occurs. 
B)  implantation does not occur in the uterus. 
C)  a fetus never develops. 
D)  no placenta forms. 
E)  implantation occurs in the uterus.

Question 5

The accessory glands located near the membranous urethra are the

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal vesicles. 
B)  inguinal glands. 
C)  bulbourethral glands. 
D)  seminal receptacles. 
E)  penal glands. 
A)  seminal vesicles. 
B)  inguinal glands. 
C)  bulbourethral glands. 
D)  seminal receptacles. 
E)  penal glands.

Question 6

Puberty in a female is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  adipose tissue deposition in the breasts and around the hips. 
B)  increased muscle mass, especially in the hips. 
C)  growth of facial hair. 
D)  closure of the uterine tubes. 
E)  growth of chest hair. 
A)  adipose tissue deposition in the breasts and around the hips. 
B)  increased muscle mass, especially in the hips. 
C)  growth of facial hair. 
D)  closure of the uterine tubes. 
E)  growth of chest hair.

Question 7

Which of the following events happens after ovulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progesterone production by follicles declines. 
B)  A negative feedback effect on GnRH. 
C)  LH and FSH levels continue to increase. 
D)  GnRH receptors upregulate. 
E)  A positive feedback effect on GnRH. 
A)  Progesterone production by follicles declines. 
B)  A negative feedback effect on GnRH. 
C)  LH and FSH levels continue to increase. 
D)  GnRH receptors upregulate. 
E)  A positive feedback effect on GnRH.

Question 8

Arrange the following events in the correct sequence: (1) ejaculation
(2) emission
(3) erection

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  3, 1, 2 
C)  3, 2, 1 
D)  1, 3, 2 
E)  2, 3, 1 
A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  3, 1, 2 
C)  3, 2, 1 
D)  1, 3, 2 
E)  2, 3, 1

Question 9

The ovary is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue called the

Accepted Answer

A)  mesovarium. 
B)  tunica albuginea. 
C)  peritoneum. 
D)  medulla. 
E)  tunica alba. 
A)  mesovarium. 
B)  tunica albuginea. 
C)  peritoneum. 
D)  medulla. 
E)  tunica alba.

Question 10

Both the vagina and the urethra open into a space called the

Accepted Answer

A)  urogenital sinus. 
B)  pudendal cleft. 
C)  vestibule. 
D)  prepuce. 
E)  mons pubis. 
A)  urogenital sinus. 
B)  pudendal cleft. 
C)  vestibule. 
D)  prepuce. 
E)  mons pubis.

Question 11

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)  clitoris - erectile tissue 
B)  labia minora - unite anteriorly to form the prepuce 
C)  vestibular glands - maintain moistness of vestibule 
D)  mons pubis - vaginal orifice 
E)  pudendal cleft - space between labia majora 
A)  clitoris - erectile tissue 
B)  labia minora - unite anteriorly to form the prepuce 
C)  vestibular glands - maintain moistness of vestibule 
D)  mons pubis - vaginal orifice 
E)  pudendal cleft - space between labia majora

Question 12

Spermatozoa may remain viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

Accepted Answer

A)  24 hours. 
B)  48 hours. 
C)  72 hours. 
D)  96 hours. 
E)  144 hours. 
A)  24 hours. 
B)  48 hours. 
C)  72 hours. 
D)  96 hours. 
E)  144 hours.

Question 13

-The diagram illustrates the ovary and ovulation. What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  zygote 
B)  secondary oocyte 
C)  daughter cell 
D)  oogonia 
E)  primary oocyte 
A)  zygote 
B)  secondary oocyte 
C)  daughter cell 
D)  oogonia 
E)  primary oocyte

Question 14

The blood-testis barrier

Accepted Answer

A)  feeds sustentacular cells. 
B)  keeps blood from engorging the testis. 
C)  is formed by the primary spermatocytes. 
D)  isolates sperm cells from the immune system. 
E)  nourishes the developing spermatozoa. 
A)  feeds sustentacular cells. 
B)  keeps blood from engorging the testis. 
C)  is formed by the primary spermatocytes. 
D)  isolates sperm cells from the immune system. 
E)  nourishes the developing spermatozoa.

Question 15

Which of the following is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)  prepuce - skin that covers the glans penis 
B)  corpora cavernosa - forms the foreskin 
C)  glans penis - contains external urethral opening 
D)  corpus spongiosum - expands to form the glans penis 
E)  membranous urethra - between prostatic and spongy urethra 
A)  prepuce - skin that covers the glans penis 
B)  corpora cavernosa - forms the foreskin 
C)  glans penis - contains external urethral opening 
D)  corpus spongiosum - expands to form the glans penis 
E)  membranous urethra - between prostatic and spongy urethra

Question 16

-This is a picture of a spermatozoon. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria 
B)  acrosome 
C)  tail 
D)  centriole 
E)  nucleus 
A)  mitochondria 
B)  acrosome 
C)  tail 
D)  centriole 
E)  nucleus

Question 17

Match the hormone with the correct function.
-progesterone

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates development of male sex organs 
B) stimulates interstitial cells to produce testosterone 
C) initiates development of primary follicles 
D) causes hypertrophy of endometrium 
E) stimulates synthesis of progesterone receptors 
A) stimulates development of male sex organs 
B) stimulates interstitial cells to produce testosterone 
C) initiates development of primary follicles 
D) causes hypertrophy of endometrium 
E) stimulates synthesis of progesterone receptors

Question 18

During the female sex act,

Accepted Answer

A)  the clitoris becomes engorged with blood. 
B)  vaginal mucoid secretions are reduced. 
C)  vaginal, uterine, and perineal muscles relax. 
D)  an orgasm always occurs to insure fertilization. 
E)  an orgasm always occurs. 
A)  the clitoris becomes engorged with blood. 
B)  vaginal mucoid secretions are reduced. 
C)  vaginal, uterine, and perineal muscles relax. 
D)  an orgasm always occurs to insure fertilization. 
E)  an orgasm always occurs.

Question 19

Follicles in the ovary that are never ovulated

Accepted Answer

A)  undergo atresia. 
B)  become the corpus albicans. 
C)  form secondary follicles. 
D)  undergo and complete meiosis in the ovary. 
E)  proliferate. 
A)  undergo atresia. 
B)  become the corpus albicans. 
C)  form secondary follicles. 
D)  undergo and complete meiosis in the ovary. 
E)  proliferate.

Question 20

Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

Accepted Answer

A)  manual stimulation of the penis. 
B)  contraction of smooth muscle. 
C)  impulses from the cerebellum. 
D)  increased blood levels of testosterone. 
E)  increased levels of LH and FSH. 
A)  manual stimulation of the penis. 
B)  contraction of smooth muscle. 
C)  impulses from the cerebellum. 
D)  increased blood levels of testosterone. 
E)  increased levels of LH and FSH.

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Match the term with the best description. -intercourse

What is the role of NO (nitric oxide) in the male sex act?

The opening in the abdominal wall through which the testes descend is the

In an ectopic pregnancy,

The accessory glands located near the membranous urethra are the

Puberty in a female is characterized by

Which of the following events happens after ovulation?

Arrange the following events in the correct sequence: (1) ejaculation (2) emission (3) erection

The ovary is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue called the

Both the vagina and the urethra open into a space called the

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

Spermatozoa may remain viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

-The diagram illustrates the ovary and ovulation. What does "D" represent?

The blood-testis barrier

Which of the following is mismatched?

-This is a picture of a spermatozoon. What does "B" represent?

Match the hormone with the correct function. -progesterone

During the female sex act,

Follicles in the ovary that are never ovulated

Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

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