Question 1

The prostate gland

Accepted Answer

A)  secretes an alkaline solution that neutralizes the acidic vaginal secretions 
B)  secretes mucus for lubrication 
C)  provides a site for final maturation for fertility and motility for the spermatozoa 
D)  contains portions of the ductus deferens 
E)  supplies fructose utilized by the sperm for energy 
A)  secretes an alkaline solution that neutralizes the acidic vaginal secretions 
B)  secretes mucus for lubrication 
C)  provides a site for final maturation for fertility and motility for the spermatozoa 
D)  contains portions of the ductus deferens 
E)  supplies fructose utilized by the sperm for energy A

Question 2

Parasympathetic stimulation of the uterine muscle is involved in the process of parturition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Sperm are able to penetrate the zona pellucida only after binding with specific receptor sites on the surface of this layer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Normal functioning of the reproductive system is not aimed toward homeostasis and is not necessary for survival of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The human testis contains many Leydig cells (interstitial cells) at various stages of differentiation, some of which have only half the normal number of chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Testosterone

Accepted Answer

A)  is responsible for the male secondary sexual characteristics 
B)  stimulates spermatogenesis 
C)  acts in negative-feedback fashion on the anterior pituitary and hypothalamus 
D)  secretion is stimulated by LH 
E)  all of these 
A)  is responsible for the male secondary sexual characteristics 
B)  stimulates spermatogenesis 
C)  acts in negative-feedback fashion on the anterior pituitary and hypothalamus 
D)  secretion is stimulated by LH 
E)  all of these

Question 7

Spermatogenesis

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs in the epididymis 
B)  begins with a spermatozoan 
C)  is controlled by both testosterone and FSH 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  occurs in the epididymis 
B)  begins with a spermatozoan 
C)  is controlled by both testosterone and FSH 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 8

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst is destined to become the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Human chorionic gonadotropin

Accepted Answer

A)  is secreted from the corpus luteum 
B)  in the urine is the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests 
C)  stimulates placental secretion of estrogen and progesterone 
D)  is secreted from the myometrium 
E)  none of these 
A)  is secreted from the corpus luteum 
B)  in the urine is the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests 
C)  stimulates placental secretion of estrogen and progesterone 
D)  is secreted from the myometrium 
E)  none of these

Question 10

The ductus deferens passes through the inguinal canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Prostaglandins

Accepted Answer

A)  are produced by most body tissues 
B)  are derivatives of arachidonic acid 
C)  act locally within or near their site of production 
D)  promote sperm transport by stimulating smooth muscle contractions 
E)  all of these 
A)  are produced by most body tissues 
B)  are derivatives of arachidonic acid 
C)  act locally within or near their site of production 
D)  promote sperm transport by stimulating smooth muscle contractions 
E)  all of these

Question 12

The fimbriae are the dilated portion of the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ovulation occurs with peak concentrations of ____ secreted into the blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  FSH 
C)  LH 
D)  progesterone 
E)  prostaglandins 
A)  estrogen 
B)  FSH 
C)  LH 
D)  progesterone 
E)  prostaglandins

Question 14

During pregnancy, mammary gland development is stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  prolactin 
D)  all of these 
E)  PRL 
A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  prolactin 
D)  all of these 
E)  PRL

Question 15

Mucus secretions from the male provide the primary lubricant for intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Erection can occur only upon stimulation of the mechanoreceptors in the glans penis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Development and maintenance of the male body configuration results from the general protein anabolic effect of testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Complete each of the following statments.
The ____________________ cells, or cells of Leydig, produce testosterone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete each of the following statments.
The ____________________...

Question 19

The vagina is the site of fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The testes are located outside of the abdominal cavity in the scrotal sac, and this

Accepted Answer

A)  permits spermatogenesis 
B)  protect the gonads against injury 
C)  permits testosterone secretion 
D)  maintains the testes at a higher than normal body temperature for normal testicular function 
E)  permits capacitation of sperm 
A)  permits spermatogenesis 
B)  protect the gonads against injury 
C)  permits testosterone secretion 
D)  maintains the testes at a higher than normal body temperature for normal testicular function 
E)  permits capacitation of sperm

Exam 20: A--The Reproductive System

The prostate gland

Parasympathetic stimulation of the uterine muscle is involved in the process of parturition.

Sperm are able to penetrate the zona pellucida only after binding with specific receptor sites on the surface of this layer.

Normal functioning of the reproductive system is not aimed toward homeostasis and is not necessary for survival of the individual.

The human testis contains many Leydig cells (interstitial cells) at various stages of differentiation, some of which have only half the normal number of chromosomes.

Testosterone

Spermatogenesis

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst is destined to become the fetus.

Human chorionic gonadotropin

The ductus deferens passes through the inguinal canal.

Prostaglandins

The fimbriae are the dilated portion of the uterus.

Ovulation occurs with peak concentrations of ____ secreted into the blood.

During pregnancy, mammary gland development is stimulated by

Mucus secretions from the male provide the primary lubricant for intercourse.

Erection can occur only upon stimulation of the mechanoreceptors in the glans penis.

Development and maintenance of the male body configuration results from the general protein anabolic effect of testosterone.

Complete each of the following statments. The ____________________ cells, or cells of Leydig, produce testosterone.

The vagina is the site of fertilization.

The testes are located outside of the abdominal cavity in the scrotal sac, and this

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

A--The Central Nervous System

B--The Central Nervous System

A--The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

B--The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

A--Muscle Physiology

B--Muscle Physiology

A--Cardiac Physiology

B--Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

A--The Respiratory System

B--The Respiratory System

A--The Urinary System

B--The Urinary System

A--Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

B--Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

A--The Digestive System

B--The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

A--Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

B--Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

A--The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

B--The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

B--The Reproductive System

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