Question 1

Erection of the penis occurs when

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A) the pubic bones move together. 
B) the bulbourethral muscles contract. 
C) lymphatic fluid accumulates in the glans penis. 
D) penile erectile tissue becomes engorged with blood. 
E) smooth muscle contraction occurs in ductus deferens. 
A) the pubic bones move together. 
B) the bulbourethral muscles contract. 
C) lymphatic fluid accumulates in the glans penis. 
D) penile erectile tissue becomes engorged with blood. 
E) smooth muscle contraction occurs in ductus deferens.

Question 2

The forceful expulsion of semen from the urethra caused by contraction of smooth muscle in the urethra and skeletal muscle surrounding the base of the penis is called

Accepted Answer

A) ejaculation. 
B) neutralization. 
C) physiological contracture. 
D) emission. 
E) orgasm. 
A) ejaculation. 
B) neutralization. 
C) physiological contracture. 
D) emission. 
E) orgasm.

Question 3

The major factor controlling the onset of puberty in males is

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A) a decrease in GnRH levels. 
B) the production of testosterone by the testes. 
C) the ability of the pituitary to secrete FSH and LH. 
D) the hypothalamus becoming less sensitive to the inhibitory effects of androgens. 
E) None of these choices is correct. 
A) a decrease in GnRH levels. 
B) the production of testosterone by the testes. 
C) the ability of the pituitary to secrete FSH and LH. 
D) the hypothalamus becoming less sensitive to the inhibitory effects of androgens. 
E) None of these choices is correct.

Question 4

Which of the following hormones is produced by the testis?

Accepted Answer

A) testosterone 
B) interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) 
C) gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
D) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
E) luteinizing hormone (LH) 
A) testosterone 
B) interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) 
C) gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
D) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
E) luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 5

Implantation

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A) occurs prior to fertilization. 
B) normally occurs in the uterus. 
C) assists sperm motility in the uterus. 
D) occurs in the vagina. 
E) occurs in the cervix. 
A) occurs prior to fertilization. 
B) normally occurs in the uterus. 
C) assists sperm motility in the uterus. 
D) occurs in the vagina. 
E) occurs in the cervix.

Question 6

In males,both urine and male reproductive fluids travel through the

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A) ureter. 
B) urethra. 
C) epididymis. 
D) spermatic cord. 
E) ductus deferens. 
A) ureter. 
B) urethra. 
C) epididymis. 
D) spermatic cord. 
E) ductus deferens.

Question 7

The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by

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A) ovulation. 
B) rapid development of ovarian follicles. 
C) formation of the corpus luteum. 
D) high progesterone levels. 
E) maturation of and secretion by uterine glands. 
A) ovulation. 
B) rapid development of ovarian follicles. 
C) formation of the corpus luteum. 
D) high progesterone levels. 
E) maturation of and secretion by uterine glands.

Question 8

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 9

As a secondary follicle enlarges,

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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 10

Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

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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.

Question 11

The blood-testis barrier

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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 12

During the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle,you would normally expect

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A) that the endometrium is just beginning development. 
B) to find a follicle that is ready to ovulate. 
C) the highest levels of progesterone that occur during the menstrual cycle. 
D) the spiral glands to first appear. 
E) the lowest levels of progesterone. 
A) that the endometrium is just beginning development. 
B) to find a follicle that is ready to ovulate. 
C) the highest levels of progesterone that occur during the menstrual cycle. 
D) the spiral glands to first appear. 
E) the lowest levels of progesterone.

Question 13

The ovary is attached to the superior margin of the uterus by the

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A) mesovarium. 
B) broad ligament. 
C) ovarian ligament. 
D) suspensory ligament. 
E) round ligament. 
A) mesovarium. 
B) broad ligament. 
C) ovarian ligament. 
D) suspensory ligament. 
E) round ligament.

Question 14

Which of the following is mismatched?

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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 15

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.

Question 16

Fertilization can only occur

Accepted Answer

A) if orgasms occur in both the male and female. 
B) when a sperm cell penetrates a secondary oocyte. 
C) when there is no menstrual flow. 
D) after oxytocin is released from the hypothalamus. 
E) on day 14 of the cycle. 
A) if orgasms occur in both the male and female. 
B) when a sperm cell penetrates a secondary oocyte. 
C) when there is no menstrual flow. 
D) after oxytocin is released from the hypothalamus. 
E) on day 14 of the cycle.

Question 17

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 18

Arrange the following events in correct sequence: (1)inflation and rigidity of erectile tissue
(2)arteries supplying blood to erectile tissue dilate
(3)blood fills erectile tissue sinusoids and compresses veins

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

A primary oocyte with a single layer of granulosa cells is most appropriately called

Accepted Answer

A) a primordial follicle. 
B) a secondary follicle. 
C) a mature follicle. 
D) the corpus luteum. 
E) a graafian follicle. 
A) a primordial follicle. 
B) a secondary follicle. 
C) a mature follicle. 
D) the corpus luteum. 
E) a graafian follicle.

Question 20

The duct from the seminal vesicle joins the ductus deferens to form the

Accepted Answer

A) prostatic urethra. 
B) epididymis. 
C) sperm cord. 
D) ejaculatory duct. 
E) spongy urethra. 
A) prostatic urethra. 
B) epididymis. 
C) sperm cord. 
D) ejaculatory duct. 
E) spongy urethra.

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Erection of the penis occurs when

The forceful expulsion of semen from the urethra caused by contraction of smooth muscle in the urethra and skeletal muscle surrounding the base of the penis is called

The major factor controlling the onset of puberty in males is

Which of the following hormones is produced by the testis?

Implantation

In males,both urine and male reproductive fluids travel through the

The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by

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

As a secondary follicle enlarges,

Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

The blood-testis barrier

During the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle,you would normally expect

The ovary is attached to the superior margin of the uterus by the

Which of the following is mismatched?

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

Fertilization can only occur

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

Arrange the following events in correct sequence: (1)inflation and rigidity of erectile tissue (2)arteries supplying blood to erectile tissue dilate (3)blood fills erectile tissue sinusoids and compresses veins

A primary oocyte with a single layer of granulosa cells is most appropriately called

The duct from the seminal vesicle joins the ductus deferens to form the

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