Question 1

What structure contains enzymes needed by a sperm to penetrate an oocyte?

Accepted Answer

A)  acrosome 
B)  gubernaculum 
C)  sustentacular cells 
D)  androgen-binding protein 
A)  acrosome 
B)  gubernaculum 
C)  sustentacular cells 
D)  androgen-binding protein

Question 2

Match the term with its definition or description.
-corona radiata

Accepted Answer

A) follicular cells located on one side of the mature follicle 
B) dense fibrous connective tissue covering 
C) a chamber within the mature follicle 
D) dense outer portion of the ovary proper 
E) the innermost cells of the cumulus mass 
A) follicular cells located on one side of the mature follicle 
B) dense fibrous connective tissue covering 
C) a chamber within the mature follicle 
D) dense outer portion of the ovary proper 
E) the innermost cells of the cumulus mass

Question 3

Normally, menstruation occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  blood levels of estrogen increase and progesterone levels decrease rapidly. 
B)  blood levels of estrogen and progesterone increase rapidly. 
C)  blood levels of FSH decrease rapidly. 
D)  the corpus luteum secretes estrogen. 
E)  blood levels of both female hormones decrease rapidly. 
A)  blood levels of estrogen increase and progesterone levels decrease rapidly. 
B)  blood levels of estrogen and progesterone increase rapidly. 
C)  blood levels of FSH decrease rapidly. 
D)  the corpus luteum secretes estrogen. 
E)  blood levels of both female hormones decrease rapidly.

Question 4

The corpus luteum is a gland that

Accepted Answer

A)  forms from a mature follicle after ovulation. 
B)  secretes progesterone. 
C)  degenerates into a zygote if pregnancy does not occur. 
D)  releases the secondary oocyte. 
E)  forms from a mature follicle after ovulation and secretes mainly progesterone. 
A)  forms from a mature follicle after ovulation. 
B)  secretes progesterone. 
C)  degenerates into a zygote if pregnancy does not occur. 
D)  releases the secondary oocyte. 
E)  forms from a mature follicle after ovulation and secretes mainly progesterone.

Question 5

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-vestibule

Accepted Answer

A) longitudinal skin folds that border the vestibule 
B) small erectile structure homologous to the penis 
C) a fold formed by the anterior fusion of the labia minora 
D) two hair-covered folds of skin lateral to the labia minora 
E) both the vagina and urethra open into this space 
A) longitudinal skin folds that border the vestibule 
B) small erectile structure homologous to the penis 
C) a fold formed by the anterior fusion of the labia minora 
D) two hair-covered folds of skin lateral to the labia minora 
E) both the vagina and urethra open into this space

Question 6

-The diagram illustrates the ovary and ovulation. What does "B" 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 7

Which of the following events occurs in an erection?

Accepted Answer

A)  vasoconstriction of arteries leading to erectile tissue of penis 
B)  engorgement of erectile tissue of penis with blood 
C)  dilation of venules leading from erectile tissue of penis 
D)  relaxation of internal sphincter of urinary bladder 
E)  decrease of blood flow to the penis 
A)  vasoconstriction of arteries leading to erectile tissue of penis 
B)  engorgement of erectile tissue of penis with blood 
C)  dilation of venules leading from erectile tissue of penis 
D)  relaxation of internal sphincter of urinary bladder 
E)  decrease of blood flow to the penis

Question 8

Which of the following events in the male sex act occurs last and results in ejaculation?

Accepted Answer

A)  peristaltic contractions of the ductus deferens 
B)  contractions of skeletal muscle at the base of the penis 
C)  constriction of the internal sphincter of the urinary bladder 
D)  release of secretions from the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland 
E)  semen accumulates in the prostatic urethra 
A)  peristaltic contractions of the ductus deferens 
B)  contractions of skeletal muscle at the base of the penis 
C)  constriction of the internal sphincter of the urinary bladder 
D)  release of secretions from the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland 
E)  semen accumulates in the prostatic urethra

Question 9

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-ovarian ligament

Accepted Answer

A) attaches the ovary to the superior margin of the uterus 
B) extends from the uterus through the inguinal canal to the external genitalia 
C) spreads out on both sides of the uterus; is attached to the ovaries and oviducts 
D) extends from the mesovarium to the body wall 
E) attaches the ovaries to the broad ligament 
A) attaches the ovary to the superior margin of the uterus 
B) extends from the uterus through the inguinal canal to the external genitalia 
C) spreads out on both sides of the uterus; is attached to the ovaries and oviducts 
D) extends from the mesovarium to the body wall 
E) attaches the ovaries to the broad ligament

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which function of the reproductive system is solely a function of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  production of reproductive hormones 
B)  fertilization 
C)  production of gametes 
D)  development and nourishment of a new individual 
A)  production of reproductive hormones 
B)  fertilization 
C)  production of gametes 
D)  development and nourishment of a new individual

Question 12

The menstrual cycle can be divided into three continuous phases. Starting from the first day of the cycle, their consecutive order is

Accepted Answer

A)  menses, proliferative, secretory. 
B)  menses, secretory, proliferative. 
C)  secretory, menses, proliferative. 
D)  proliferative, menses, secretory. 
E)  secretory, proliferative, menses. 
A)  menses, proliferative, secretory. 
B)  menses, secretory, proliferative. 
C)  secretory, menses, proliferative. 
D)  proliferative, menses, secretory. 
E)  secretory, proliferative, menses.

Question 13

Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

Accepted Answer

A)  oocyte production 
B)  reception of penis during intercourse 
C)  site of fertilization 
D)  production of estrogen 
E)  female hormone secretion 
A)  oocyte production 
B)  reception of penis during intercourse 
C)  site of fertilization 
D)  production of estrogen 
E)  female hormone secretion

Question 14

Assume a couple has just completed intercourse and sperm have been deposited in the woman's reproductive tract. Trace the pathway of the sperm through the female reproductive tract to the point where fertilization will most likely occur. (1) cervix
(2) fallopian tubes
(3) cavity of uterus
(4) vagina

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  4, 1, 3, 2 
C)  4, 3, 1, 2 
D)  4, 3, 2, 1 
E)  1, 3, 2, 4 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  4, 1, 3, 2 
C)  4, 3, 1, 2 
D)  4, 3, 2, 1 
E)  1, 3, 2, 4

Question 15

-The diagram illustrates the ovary and ovulation. What does "A" 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 16

Which of the following follicular stages is the last to appear?

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus albicans 
B)  corpus luteum 
C)  primary follicle 
D)  mature follicle 
E)  Graafian follicle 
A)  corpus albicans 
B)  corpus luteum 
C)  primary follicle 
D)  mature follicle 
E)  Graafian follicle

Question 17

The secretory sacs of the mammary glands are known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  follicles. 
B)  alveoli. 
C)  lactiferous ducts. 
D)  areolar glands. 
E)  vesicles. 
A)  follicles. 
B)  alveoli. 
C)  lactiferous ducts. 
D)  areolar glands. 
E)  vesicles.

Question 18

Which of the listed events occurs last?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH secretion is stimulated. 
B)  FSH/LH positive-feedback loops produce a series of FSH/LH surges. 
C)  Ovulation occurs. 
D)  Estrogen produced by theca interna cells increases. 
E)  FSH and LH levels increase. 
A)  GnRH secretion is stimulated. 
B)  FSH/LH positive-feedback loops produce a series of FSH/LH surges. 
C)  Ovulation occurs. 
D)  Estrogen produced by theca interna cells increases. 
E)  FSH and LH levels increase.

Question 19

The hormone hCG is necessary to

Accepted Answer

A)  form the corpus luteum. 
B)  cause the endometrium to proliferate. 
C)  stimulate primary oocytes to divide. 
D)  keep the corpus luteum from degenerating. 
E)  destroy the corpus luteum. 
A)  form the corpus luteum. 
B)  cause the endometrium to proliferate. 
C)  stimulate primary oocytes to divide. 
D)  keep the corpus luteum from degenerating. 
E)  destroy the corpus luteum.

Question 20

Shortly after ovulation,

Accepted Answer

A)  the granulosa cells become corpus luteum cells. 
B)  estrogen increases but progesterone decreases. 
C)  the level of LH rises even more than before ovulation. 
D)  GnRH receptors upregulate. 
E)  corpus luteum degenerates. 
A)  the granulosa cells become corpus luteum cells. 
B)  estrogen increases but progesterone decreases. 
C)  the level of LH rises even more than before ovulation. 
D)  GnRH receptors upregulate. 
E)  corpus luteum degenerates.

Exam 28: Reproductive System

What structure contains enzymes needed by a sperm to penetrate an oocyte?

Match the term with its definition or description. -corona radiata

Normally, menstruation occurs when

The corpus luteum is a gland that

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -vestibule

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

Which of the following events occurs in an erection?

Which of the following events in the male sex act occurs last and results in ejaculation?

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -ovarian ligament

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

Which function of the reproductive system is solely a function of the female reproductive system?

The menstrual cycle can be divided into three continuous phases. Starting from the first day of the cycle, their consecutive order is

Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

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

Which of the following follicular stages is the last to appear?

The secretory sacs of the mammary glands are known as the

Which of the listed events occurs last?

The hormone hCG is necessary to

Shortly after ovulation,

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