Question 1

Complete each of the following statments.
A surge in ____________________ secretion from the anterior pituitary triggers ovulation.

Accepted Answer

luteinizin

Question 2

The secretory phase of the uterine cycle lasts from menstruation to ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The secondary oocyte normally has a diploid chromosome number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Although discovered in the semen, prostaglandins are ubiquitous, locally-acting chemical messengers that exert widespread effects throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One primary spermatocyte containing ____ chromosomes yields ____ spermatozoa containing ____ chromosomes, whereas one primary oocyte containing ____ chromosomes yields ____ ova (ovum) containing ____ chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  46; 2; 23; 46; 2; 23 
B)  46; 4; 23; 46; 1; 23 
C)  46; 4; 23; 46; 4; 23 
D)  23; 1; 23; 23; 1; 23 
E)  none of these 
A)  46; 2; 23; 46; 2; 23 
B)  46; 4; 23; 46; 1; 23 
C)  46; 4; 23; 46; 4; 23 
D)  23; 1; 23; 23; 1; 23 
E)  none of these

Question 6

Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first meiotic division occurs just prior to ovulation, and the second meiotic division is triggered by fertilization. 
B)  Oogenesis is triggered by release of LH. 
C)  Oogonia proliferate mitotically throughout the reproductive life of a female. 
D)  The first meiotic division occurs just prior to ovulation, the second meiotic division is triggered by fertilization, and oogenesis is triggered by release of LH. 
E)  All of these. 
A)  The first meiotic division occurs just prior to ovulation, and the second meiotic division is triggered by fertilization. 
B)  Oogenesis is triggered by release of LH. 
C)  Oogonia proliferate mitotically throughout the reproductive life of a female. 
D)  The first meiotic division occurs just prior to ovulation, the second meiotic division is triggered by fertilization, and oogenesis is triggered by release of LH. 
E)  All of these.

Question 7

Complete each of the following statments.
The embryonic ____________________ gives rise to the glans penis in males and the clitoris in females.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What hormone(s) is/are secreted from the corpus luteum?

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH 
B)  estrogen 
C)  progesterone 
D)  all of these 
E)  estrogen and progesterone 
A)  FSH 
B)  estrogen 
C)  progesterone 
D)  all of these 
E)  estrogen and progesterone

Question 9

Parasympathetic stimulation is required for erection, whereas sympathetic stimulation is necessary for ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Oxytocin is formed in the hypothalamus and secreted from the posterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The delivery of the placenta is the third stage of labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The embryonic genital tubercle develops into the ____ in males and the ____ in females.

Accepted Answer

A)  scrotum; labia majora 
B)  glans penis; clitoris 
C)  penis; labia minora 
D)  Wolffian ducts; Müllerian ducts 
E)  penis; vagina 
A)  scrotum; labia majora 
B)  glans penis; clitoris 
C)  penis; labia minora 
D)  Wolffian ducts; Müllerian ducts 
E)  penis; vagina

Question 13

The endometrium is the layer of smooth muscles of the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

There is a limited lifetime supply of primary oocytes, which are present at the birth of a baby girl.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The blastocoele is a fluid-filled cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: A--The Reproductive System

Complete each of the following statments. A surge in ____________________ secretion from the anterior pituitary triggers ovulation.

The secretory phase of the uterine cycle lasts from menstruation to ovulation.

The secondary oocyte normally has a diploid chromosome number.

Although discovered in the semen, prostaglandins are ubiquitous, locally-acting chemical messengers that exert widespread effects throughout the body.

One primary spermatocyte containing ____ chromosomes yields ____ spermatozoa containing ____ chromosomes, whereas one primary oocyte containing ____ chromosomes yields ____ ova (ovum) containing ____ chromosomes.

Which statement is correct?

Complete each of the following statments. The embryonic ____________________ gives rise to the glans penis in males and the clitoris in females.

What hormone(s) is/are secreted from the corpus luteum?

Parasympathetic stimulation is required for erection, whereas sympathetic stimulation is necessary for ejaculation.

Oxytocin is formed in the hypothalamus and secreted from the posterior pituitary gland.

The delivery of the placenta is the third stage of labor.

The embryonic genital tubercle develops into the ____ in males and the ____ in females.

The endometrium is the layer of smooth muscles of the uterus.

There is a limited lifetime supply of primary oocytes, which are present at the birth of a baby girl.

The blastocoele is a fluid-filled cavity.

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

Filters

One primary spermatocyte containing chromosomes yields spermatozoa containing chromosomes, whereas one primary oocyte containing chromosomes yields ova (ovum) containing chromosomes.

The embryonic genital tubercle develops into the in males and the in females.