Question 1

Hot flashes during the climacteric are thought to be the result of decreased _____ levels.

Accepted Answer

A) LH 
B) FSH 
C) estrogen and progesterone 
D) progesterone 
E) oxytocin 
A) LH 
B) FSH 
C) estrogen and progesterone 
D) progesterone 
E) oxytocin

Question 2

The ductus deferens

Accepted Answer

A) stores sperm until ejaculation. 
B) travels through the bladder. 
C) ascends the abdominal cavity along the posterior side of the kidney. 
D) passes through the inguinal canal and enters the pelvic cavity. 
E) passes just beneath the skin to the penis. 
A) stores sperm until ejaculation. 
B) travels through the bladder. 
C) ascends the abdominal cavity along the posterior side of the kidney. 
D) passes through the inguinal canal and enters the pelvic cavity. 
E) passes just beneath the skin to the penis.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

Menstrual cramps are most commonly caused by

Accepted Answer

A) increased FSH levels. 
B) increased estrogen secretion by the ovary. 
C) increased prostaglandin secretions. 
D) increased HCG hormone release. 
E) a decreased inflammatory response in the endometrium. 
A) increased FSH levels. 
B) increased estrogen secretion by the ovary. 
C) increased prostaglandin secretions. 
D) increased HCG hormone release. 
E) a decreased inflammatory response in the endometrium.

Question 6

FSH can make the follicle cells more sensitive to LH by increasing

Accepted Answer

A) GnRH production. 
B) GnRH receptors. 
C) LH receptors. 
D) theca cells. 
E) estrogen receptors. 
A) GnRH production. 
B) GnRH receptors. 
C) LH receptors. 
D) theca cells. 
E) estrogen receptors.

Question 7

Sexual drive in females

Accepted Answer

A) is dependent on hormones. 
B) can be affected by psychological factors. 
C) is influenced by androgens that affect the hypothalamus. 
D) is dependent on hormones,can be affected by psychological factors,and is influenced by androgens that affect the hypothalamus. 
E) None of these choices is correct. 
A) is dependent on hormones. 
B) can be affected by psychological factors. 
C) is influenced by androgens that affect the hypothalamus. 
D) is dependent on hormones,can be affected by psychological factors,and is influenced by androgens that affect the hypothalamus. 
E) None of these choices is correct.

Question 8

Smooth muscle contractions help to propel sperm in the

Accepted Answer

A) rete testis. 
B) ductus deferens. 
C) seminal receptacle. 
D) seminiferous tubule. 
E) ejaculatory duct. 
A) rete testis. 
B) ductus deferens. 
C) seminal receptacle. 
D) seminiferous tubule. 
E) ejaculatory duct.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

Which of the following cell types is diploid?

Accepted Answer

A) spermatid 
B) mature sperm 
C) primary spermatocyte 
D) secondary spermatocyte 
E) spermatozoa 
A) spermatid 
B) mature sperm 
C) primary spermatocyte 
D) secondary spermatocyte 
E) spermatozoa

Question 12

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 13

Which of the following substances found in sustentacular cells may be the active hormones that promote sperm cell formation?

Accepted Answer

A) IgA and IgG 
B) sustentaculum and gubernaculum 
C) dihydrotestosterone and estrogen 
D) androgen-binding protein and testosterone 
E) estrogen and progesterone 
A) IgA and IgG 
B) sustentaculum and gubernaculum 
C) dihydrotestosterone and estrogen 
D) androgen-binding protein and testosterone 
E) estrogen and progesterone

Question 14

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 15

The ovaries and uterus are held in position within the pelvis by bands of tissue called

Accepted Answer

A) follicles. 
B) muscles. 
C) endometrium. 
D) ligaments. 
E) tendons. 
A) follicles. 
B) muscles. 
C) endometrium. 
D) ligaments. 
E) tendons.

Question 16

The release of the secondary oocyte from the ovary is called

Accepted Answer

A) ovulation. 
B) fertilization. 
C) sporulation. 
D) implantation. 
E) oocyte release. 
A) ovulation. 
B) fertilization. 
C) sporulation. 
D) implantation. 
E) oocyte release.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

Contraction of the cremaster and dartos muscles

Accepted Answer

A) causes the epididymis to shrink. 
B) increases during exercise. 
C) pull the testes closer to the body. 
D) is responsible for ejaculation. 
E) causes the penis to become erect. 
A) causes the epididymis to shrink. 
B) increases during exercise. 
C) pull the testes closer to the body. 
D) is responsible for ejaculation. 
E) causes the penis to become erect.

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Hot flashes during the climacteric are thought to be the result of decreased _____ levels.

The ductus deferens

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

The accessory glands located near the membranous urethra are the

Menstrual cramps are most commonly caused by

FSH can make the follicle cells more sensitive to LH by increasing

Sexual drive in females

Smooth muscle contractions help to propel sperm in the

The secretory sacs of the mammary glands are known as the

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

Which of the following cell types is diploid?

Which of the following statements concerning testosterone is true?

Which of the following substances found in sustentacular cells may be the active hormones that promote sperm cell formation?

The location of the testes and epididymides in the scrotum

The ovaries and uterus are held in position within the pelvis by bands of tissue called

The release of the secondary oocyte from the ovary is called

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

The hormone hCG is necessary to

During the female sex act,

Contraction of the cremaster and dartos muscles

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