Question 1

A 56-year-old female is in menopause. She has ovarian failure. Which of the following also occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased FSH 
B)  Increased estrogen 
C)  Decreased GnRH 
D)  Decreased LH 
A)  Increased FSH 
B)  Increased estrogen 
C)  Decreased GnRH 
D)  Decreased LH

Question 2

The usual site of fertilization is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus. 
B)  fimbriae. 
C)  ampulla of the fallopian tubes. 
D)  os of the fallopian tubes. 
A)  uterus. 
B)  fimbriae. 
C)  ampulla of the fallopian tubes. 
D)  os of the fallopian tubes.

Question 3

A 25-year-old female has a menstrual cycle of 28 days' duration. What day of the cycle will ovulation occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 
B)  21 
C)  25 
D)  28 
A)  14 
B)  21 
C)  25 
D)  28

Question 4

Cells of the ____ have receptors for gonadotropins.

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus 
B)  breast 
C)  ovary 
D)  vagina 
A)  uterus 
B)  breast 
C)  ovary 
D)  vagina

Question 5

The major hormonal determinant of sexual differentiation in utero is:

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  growth hormone. 
D)  testosterone. 
A)  estrogen. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  growth hormone. 
D)  testosterone.

Question 6

During the menstrual cycle, ovulation occurs after:

Accepted Answer

A)  the gradual decrease in estrogen levels. 
B)  a sharp rise in luteinizing hormone (LH). 
C)  a surge in progesterone. 
D)  the release of activin. 
A)  the gradual decrease in estrogen levels. 
B)  a sharp rise in luteinizing hormone (LH). 
C)  a surge in progesterone. 
D)  the release of activin.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a characteristic associated with declining ovarian function with age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vasomotor flush 
B)  Decline in bone mass 
C)  Decreased risk of coronary disease 
D)  Atrophy of the uterus 
A)  Vasomotor flush 
B)  Decline in bone mass 
C)  Decreased risk of coronary disease 
D)  Atrophy of the uterus

Question 8

Which of the following is a normal characteristic of aging and the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changes in libido not related to health status 
B)  Increased tissue responsiveness to testosterone 
C)  Testicular hypertrophy 
D)  Prolonged refractory time after ejaculation 
A)  Changes in libido not related to health status 
B)  Increased tissue responsiveness to testosterone 
C)  Testicular hypertrophy 
D)  Prolonged refractory time after ejaculation

Question 9

Which of the following structures secretes glucose-rich fluid into the semen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seminal vesicles 
B)  Ejaculatory duct 
C)  Prostate gland 
D)  Cowper gland 
A)  Seminal vesicles 
B)  Ejaculatory duct 
C)  Prostate gland 
D)  Cowper gland

Question 10

The most potent of the following estrogens is:

Accepted Answer

A)  estradiol. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  estrone. 
D)  estriol. 
A)  estradiol. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  estrone. 
D)  estriol.

Question 11

The duct that carries the ovum from the ovary to the uterus is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  isthmus. 
B)  ductus deferens. 
C)  endocervical canal. 
D)  fallopian tube. 
A)  isthmus. 
B)  ductus deferens. 
C)  endocervical canal. 
D)  fallopian tube.

Question 12

Which paired glands lie posterior to the urinary bladder in the male?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seminal vesicles 
B)  Prostate glands 
C)  Cowper glands 
D)  Parabladder glands 
A)  Seminal vesicles 
B)  Prostate glands 
C)  Cowper glands 
D)  Parabladder glands

Question 13

Endometrial thickening during the proliferative phase is stimulated by increased levels of:

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  FSH and LH. 
D)  inhibin. 
A)  estrogen. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  FSH and LH. 
D)  inhibin.

Question 14

Spermatogenesis occurs in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis. 
B)  inguinal canals. 
C)  seminiferous tubules. 
D)  vas deferens. 
A)  epididymis. 
B)  inguinal canals. 
C)  seminiferous tubules. 
D)  vas deferens.

Question 15

Progesterone is often referred to as "the hormone of pregnancy." Which of the following phrases describes its action during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulates lactation 
B)  Increases ciliary action in the fallopian tubes 
C)  Thins the endometrium 
D)  Prevents smooth muscle contraction of the uterus 
A)  Stimulates lactation 
B)  Increases ciliary action in the fallopian tubes 
C)  Thins the endometrium 
D)  Prevents smooth muscle contraction of the uterus

Question 16

The _____ is lined with columnar epithelial cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  perimetrium 
B)  endocervical canal 
C)  myometrium 
D)  vagina 
A)  perimetrium 
B)  endocervical canal 
C)  myometrium 
D)  vagina

Question 17

The thick middle layer of the uterine wall is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  epithelial layer. 
B)  endometrium. 
C)  myometrium. 
D)  perimetrium. 
A)  epithelial layer. 
B)  endometrium. 
C)  myometrium. 
D)  perimetrium.

Exam 31: Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

A 56-year-old female is in menopause. She has ovarian failure. Which of the following also occurs?

The usual site of fertilization is the:

A 25-year-old female has a menstrual cycle of 28 days' duration. What day of the cycle will ovulation occur?

Cells of the ____ have receptors for gonadotropins.

The major hormonal determinant of sexual differentiation in utero is:

During the menstrual cycle, ovulation occurs after:

Which of the following is not a characteristic associated with declining ovarian function with age?

Which of the following is a normal characteristic of aging and the male reproductive system?

Which of the following structures secretes glucose-rich fluid into the semen?

The most potent of the following estrogens is:

The duct that carries the ovum from the ovary to the uterus is called the:

Which paired glands lie posterior to the urinary bladder in the male?

Endometrial thickening during the proliferative phase is stimulated by increased levels of:

Spermatogenesis occurs in the:

Progesterone is often referred to as "the hormone of pregnancy." Which of the following phrases describes its action during pregnancy?

The _____ is lined with columnar epithelial cells.

The thick middle layer of the uterine wall is the:

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