Question 1

Normally, sperm exits from the testis by passing through the epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The placenta secretes hCG, which causes the ovaries to maintain cyclic follicular development (ovulations) during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not a function of the Sertoli cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  secreting seminiferous tubule fluid 
B)  phagocytizing cytoplasm extruded from developing sperm and destroying defective sperm 
C)  secreting melatonin 
D)  secreting inhibin 
E)  providing nourishment for developing sperm 
A)  secreting seminiferous tubule fluid 
B)  phagocytizing cytoplasm extruded from developing sperm and destroying defective sperm 
C)  secreting melatonin 
D)  secreting inhibin 
E)  providing nourishment for developing sperm

Question 4

Which of the following is the proper sequence of phases in the sexual response cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  plateau, excitement, orgasmic, resolution 
B)  excitement, plateau, orgasmic, resolution 
C)  plateau, orgasmic, excitement, resolution 
D)  resolution, plateau, orgasmic, excitement 
E)  excitement, orgasmic, resolution, plateau 
A)  plateau, excitement, orgasmic, resolution 
B)  excitement, plateau, orgasmic, resolution 
C)  plateau, orgasmic, excitement, resolution 
D)  resolution, plateau, orgasmic, excitement 
E)  excitement, orgasmic, resolution, plateau

Question 5

GnRH is secreted from the ____ and stimulates ____ secretion.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary; FSH 
B)  anterior pituitary; ADH 
C)  posterior pituitary; FSH 
D)  posterior pituitary; LH 
E)  testis; testosterone 
A)  anterior pituitary; FSH 
B)  anterior pituitary; ADH 
C)  posterior pituitary; FSH 
D)  posterior pituitary; LH 
E)  testis; testosterone

Question 6

The IUD prevents ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Complete each of the following statments.
The entire process of movement of the sperm and sex gland secretions out of the male reproductive tract is called ____________________; emptying of semen into the urethra is known as ____________________; forceful ejection of sperm from the penis is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

ejaculatio

Question 8

Testosterone promotes closure of the epiphyseal plate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Inhibin is produced by the Sertoli cells and selectively inhibits the secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Complete each of the following statments.
The externally visible portions of the reproductive system are referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The significance of the scrotal location of the testes is that it provides a warmer temperature for sperm production to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is the proper sequence of the menstrual (uterine) cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  menstrual phase, secretory phase, proliferative phase, ovulation 
B)  menstrual phase, proliferative phase, ovulation, secretory phase 
C)  proliferative phase, menstrual phase, ovulation, progestational phase 
D)  ovulation, menstrual phase, proliferative phase, progestational phase 
E)  ovulation, proliferative phase, secretory phase, menstrual phase 
A)  menstrual phase, secretory phase, proliferative phase, ovulation 
B)  menstrual phase, proliferative phase, ovulation, secretory phase 
C)  proliferative phase, menstrual phase, ovulation, progestational phase 
D)  ovulation, menstrual phase, proliferative phase, progestational phase 
E)  ovulation, proliferative phase, secretory phase, menstrual phase

Question 13

Oxytocin is a powerful stimulant of uterine muscle contractility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Complete each of the following statments.
A(n) ____________________ is the cutting and tying off of the ductus deferens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete each of the following statments.
A(n) ____________________...

Question 15

An XY combination of sex chromosomes is a genetic male.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following stimulates uterine contractions?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin from the posterior pituitary 
B)  prostaglandin from the decidua 
C)  progesterone from the placenta 
D)  oxytocin from the posterior pituitary and prostaglandin from the decidua 
E)  all of these 
A)  oxytocin from the posterior pituitary 
B)  prostaglandin from the decidua 
C)  progesterone from the placenta 
D)  oxytocin from the posterior pituitary and prostaglandin from the decidua 
E)  all of these

Question 17

Both males and females produce testosterone and estrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Sperm cells are stored for maturation in the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary 
B)  ductus deferens 
C)  epididymis 
D)  Leydig cells 
E)  urethra 
A)  anterior pituitary 
B)  ductus deferens 
C)  epididymis 
D)  Leydig cells 
E)  urethra

Question 19

Complete each of the following statments.
In both sexes, the primary reproductive organs produce the reproductive cells, or ____________________, which are ____________________ in the female and ____________________ in the male; they also secrete the sex hormones, which are ____________________ and ____________________ in the female and ____________________ in the male.

Accepted Answer

gametes, ova (eggs,

Question 20

If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum has a life span of about two weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: A--The Reproductive System

Normally, sperm exits from the testis by passing through the epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra.

The placenta secretes hCG, which causes the ovaries to maintain cyclic follicular development (ovulations) during pregnancy.

Which of the following is not a function of the Sertoli cells?

Which of the following is the proper sequence of phases in the sexual response cycle?

GnRH is secreted from the ____ and stimulates ____ secretion.

The IUD prevents ovulation.

Testosterone promotes closure of the epiphyseal plate.

Inhibin is produced by the Sertoli cells and selectively inhibits the secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary gland.

Complete each of the following statments. The externally visible portions of the reproductive system are referred to as ____________________.

The significance of the scrotal location of the testes is that it provides a warmer temperature for sperm production to occur.

Which of the following is the proper sequence of the menstrual (uterine) cycle?

Oxytocin is a powerful stimulant of uterine muscle contractility.

Complete each of the following statments. A(n) ____________________ is the cutting and tying off of the ductus deferens.

An XY combination of sex chromosomes is a genetic male.

Which of the following stimulates uterine contractions?

Both males and females produce testosterone and estrogen.

Sperm cells are stored for maturation in the

If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum has a life span of about two weeks.

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

GnRH is secreted from the and stimulates secretion.