Question 1

Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal vesicles - provide nutrients for sperm 
B)  prostate - lubricates the penis during intercourse 
C)  bulbourethral glands - produce a thin, sweet fluid 
D)  testes - produce most of the semen 
E)  prostate - contributes most of the fluid 
A)  seminal vesicles - provide nutrients for sperm 
B)  prostate - lubricates the penis during intercourse 
C)  bulbourethral glands - produce a thin, sweet fluid 
D)  testes - produce most of the semen 
E)  prostate - contributes most of the fluid

Question 2

Which of the following effects on the body can NOT be attributed to testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  enlargement of male genitalia 
B)  growth of pubic, axillary, and facial hair 
C)  hypertrophy of the larynx 
D)  increased calcium excretion 
E)  rapid bone growth 
A)  enlargement of male genitalia 
B)  growth of pubic, axillary, and facial hair 
C)  hypertrophy of the larynx 
D)  increased calcium excretion 
E)  rapid bone growth

Question 3

The ovum is viable for _____ hours following ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  12 
C)  24 
D)  36 
E)  48 
A)  8 
B)  12 
C)  24 
D)  36 
E)  48

Question 4

Optimum temperature for sperm production is 3 degrees cooler than body temperature. In which of the following locations would the testes produce the most sperm?

Accepted Answer

A)  scrotal sac 
B)  pelvic cavity 
C)  abdominal cavity 
D)  vas deferens 
E)  inguinal canal 
A)  scrotal sac 
B)  pelvic cavity 
C)  abdominal cavity 
D)  vas deferens 
E)  inguinal canal

Question 5

A lack of testosterone production before birth would

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibit normal development of male reproductive structures. 
B)  inhibit anterior pituitary secretions. 
C)  inhibit hypothalamus development. 
D)  inhibit FSH secretion from the anterior pituitary. 
E)  have no effect. 
A)  inhibit normal development of male reproductive structures. 
B)  inhibit anterior pituitary secretions. 
C)  inhibit hypothalamus development. 
D)  inhibit FSH secretion from the anterior pituitary. 
E)  have no effect.

Question 6

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-prepuce

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 7

As a secondary follicle enlarges,

Accepted Answer

A)  the granulosa cells are replaced with fluid. 
B)  the secondary oocyte divides by mitosis. 
C)  a theca or capsule is formed around it. 
D)  the zona pellucida becomes thinner. 
E)  the fluid within it is reduced. 
A)  the granulosa cells are replaced with fluid. 
B)  the secondary oocyte divides by mitosis. 
C)  a theca or capsule is formed around it. 
D)  the zona pellucida becomes thinner. 
E)  the fluid within it is reduced.

Question 8

The interstitial cells or Leydig cells

Accepted Answer

A)  produce sperm. 
B)  form the wall of the rete testis. 
C)  cover the testis with a white tunic. 
D)  secrete seminal fluid. 
E)  secrete testosterone. 
A)  produce sperm. 
B)  form the wall of the rete testis. 
C)  cover the testis with a white tunic. 
D)  secrete seminal fluid. 
E)  secrete testosterone.

Question 9

What are the female gametes?

Accepted Answer

A)  oocytes 
B)  ovaries 
C)  sperm 
D)  uterus 
A)  oocytes 
B)  ovaries 
C)  sperm 
D)  uterus

Question 10

A Pap test is used to detect

Accepted Answer

A)  pregnancy. 
B)  the time of ovulation. 
C)  cervical cancer. 
D)  a prolapsed uterus. 
E)  ovarian cancer. 
A)  pregnancy. 
B)  the time of ovulation. 
C)  cervical cancer. 
D)  a prolapsed uterus. 
E)  ovarian cancer.

Question 11

Once GnRH is released from the hypothalamus and enters the hypothalamohypophysial portal system,

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone is released from the anterior pituitary. 
B)  the interstitial cells produce inhibin. 
C)  estrogen production increases. 
D)  FSH and LH secretion will occur. 
E)  it will inhibit FSH and LH secretion. 
A)  testosterone is released from the anterior pituitary. 
B)  the interstitial cells produce inhibin. 
C)  estrogen production increases. 
D)  FSH and LH secretion will occur. 
E)  it will inhibit FSH and LH secretion.

Question 12

Which of the following statements concerning the female mammary glands is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are modified sweat glands. 
B)  They are the organs of milk production. 
C)  They may contain large amounts of adipose tissue. 
D)  They are attached to the pectoralis major muscle by Cooper ligaments. 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  They are modified sweat glands. 
B)  They are the organs of milk production. 
C)  They may contain large amounts of adipose tissue. 
D)  They are attached to the pectoralis major muscle by Cooper ligaments. 
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 13

Menarche refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  monthly ovulation. 
B)  enlargement of the breasts. 
C)  an increase in the sexual drive. 
D)  the first episode of menstrual bleeding. 
E)  the end of the menstrual cycle. 
A)  monthly ovulation. 
B)  enlargement of the breasts. 
C)  an increase in the sexual drive. 
D)  the first episode of menstrual bleeding. 
E)  the end of the menstrual cycle.

Question 14

Which of the following statements concerning testosterone is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It prevents hair loss in pattern baldness. 
B)  It promotes atrophy of the larynx. 
C)  It can lead to an increase in muscle mass. 
D)  It causes the skin and hair to soften. 
E)  It decreases metabolic rate in males. 
A)  It prevents hair loss in pattern baldness. 
B)  It promotes atrophy of the larynx. 
C)  It can lead to an increase in muscle mass. 
D)  It causes the skin and hair to soften. 
E)  It decreases metabolic rate in males.

Question 15

The location of the testes and epididymides in the scrotum

Accepted Answer

A)  allows more room for other organs in the abdominal cavity. 
B)  keeps these organs close to the penis. 
C)  provides a temperature that is suitable for normal sperm development. 
D)  keeps them isolated from the accessory glands of the system. 
E)  helps to protect them. 
A)  allows more room for other organs in the abdominal cavity. 
B)  keeps these organs close to the penis. 
C)  provides a temperature that is suitable for normal sperm development. 
D)  keeps them isolated from the accessory glands of the system. 
E)  helps to protect them.

Question 16

-What does "D" on the diagram represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina 
B)  cervix 
C)  uterus 
D)  ovary 
E)  uterine tube 
A)  vagina 
B)  cervix 
C)  uterus 
D)  ovary 
E)  uterine tube

Question 17

Which of the following events in the menstrual cycle occur at the same time?

Accepted Answer

A)  maximal LH secretion and menstruation (menstrual flow) 
B)  early follicular development in the ovaries and maximum thickening of the uterus 
C)  ovulation and menstruation (menstrual flow) 
D)  uterine wall begins to thicken and increased estrogen production by the follicles 
E)  proliferation and secretion 
A)  maximal LH secretion and menstruation (menstrual flow) 
B)  early follicular development in the ovaries and maximum thickening of the uterus 
C)  ovulation and menstruation (menstrual flow) 
D)  uterine wall begins to thicken and increased estrogen production by the follicles 
E)  proliferation and secretion

Question 18

The contraceptive method that not only prevents fertilization but also provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases is

Accepted Answer

A)  the condom. 
B)  oral contraceptives. 
C)  spermicidal agents. 
D)  coitus interruptus. 
E)  the diaphragm. 
A)  the condom. 
B)  oral contraceptives. 
C)  spermicidal agents. 
D)  coitus interruptus. 
E)  the diaphragm.

Question 19

-What does "D" represent on the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal vesicle 
B)  ejaculatory duct 
C)  ureter 
D)  testis 
E)  prostate gland 
A)  seminal vesicle 
B)  ejaculatory duct 
C)  ureter 
D)  testis 
E)  prostate gland

Question 20

The layer of the uterine wall that is shed during menstruation is the

Accepted Answer

A)  perimetrium. 
B)  myometrium. 
C)  hymen. 
D)  endometrium. 
E)  vasometrium. 
A)  perimetrium. 
B)  myometrium. 
C)  hymen. 
D)  endometrium. 
E)  vasometrium.

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

Which of the following effects on the body can NOT be attributed to testosterone?

The ovum is viable for _____ hours following ovulation.

Optimum temperature for sperm production is 3 degrees cooler than body temperature. In which of the following locations would the testes produce the most sperm?

A lack of testosterone production before birth would

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -prepuce

As a secondary follicle enlarges,

The interstitial cells or Leydig cells

What are the female gametes?

A Pap test is used to detect

Once GnRH is released from the hypothalamus and enters the hypothalamohypophysial portal system,

Which of the following statements concerning the female mammary glands is true?

Menarche refers to

Which of the following statements concerning testosterone is true?

The location of the testes and epididymides in the scrotum

-What does "D" on the diagram represent?

Which of the following events in the menstrual cycle occur at the same time?

The contraceptive method that not only prevents fertilization but also provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases is

-What does "D" represent on the diagram?

The layer of the uterine wall that is shed during menstruation is the

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