Question 1

Figure 19-1 Components of the Female Reproductive System
Use Figure 19-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label F represents which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  urinary bladder 
B)  clitoris 
C)  labium minus 
D)  labium majus 
E)  greater vestibular gland 
A)  urinary bladder 
B)  clitoris 
C)  labium minus 
D)  labium majus 
E)  greater vestibular gland E

Question 2

What may be the most likely reason for the existence of polar bodies?

Accepted Answer

A)  They act as a back-up in case the secondary oocyte becomes non-viable. 
B)  They may be fertilized and produce a viable twin. 
C)  They provide a structure for half of the chromosomes after cellular division. 
D)  They add a hormonal stimulus necessary to trigger ovulation. 
E)  They are important additional sources of estrogen. 
A)  They act as a back-up in case the secondary oocyte becomes non-viable. 
B)  They may be fertilized and produce a viable twin. 
C)  They provide a structure for half of the chromosomes after cellular division. 
D)  They add a hormonal stimulus necessary to trigger ovulation. 
E)  They are important additional sources of estrogen. C

Question 3

Contraction of the cremaster muscle

Accepted Answer

A)  causes the characteristic wrinkling of the surface of the scrotum. 
B)  produces an erection. 
C)  propels sperm through the urethra. 
D)  moves sperm through the ductus deferens. 
E)  moves the testes closer to the body cavity. 
A)  causes the characteristic wrinkling of the surface of the scrotum. 
B)  produces an erection. 
C)  propels sperm through the urethra. 
D)  moves sperm through the ductus deferens. 
E)  moves the testes closer to the body cavity. A

Question 4

Female orgasm is accompanied by peristaltic contractions of the uterine and vaginal walls and by rhythmic contractions of which of the following muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal oblique and erector spinae 
B)  ischiocavernosus and internal oblique 
C)  erector spinae and ischiocavernosus 
D)  ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus 
E)  bulbospongiosus and internal oblique 
A)  internal oblique and erector spinae 
B)  ischiocavernosus and internal oblique 
C)  erector spinae and ischiocavernosus 
D)  ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus 
E)  bulbospongiosus and internal oblique

Question 5

As in males, ________ from the hypothalamus regulates reproductive function in females; however, its levels change throughout the ovarian cycle.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

To become active, motile, and fully functional, sperm cells must undergo the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  emission. 
B)  capacitation. 
C)  mitosis. 
D)  meiosis I. 
E)  fertilization. 
A)  emission. 
B)  capacitation. 
C)  mitosis. 
D)  meiosis I. 
E)  fertilization.

Question 7

Regarding hormones and body temperature, which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body temperature does not fluctuate during the monthly hormonal fluctuations. 
B)  During the luteal phase, when estrogen is the dominant hormone, the resting body temperature is 0.3°C lower than it is during the follicular phase. 
C)  During the follicular phase, when estrogen is the dominant hormone, the resting body temperature is 0.5°C higher than it is during the luteal phase. 
D)  During the follicular phase, when estrogen is the dominant hormone, the resting body temperature is 0.3°C lower than it is during the luteal phase. 
E)  During the luteal phase, when progesterone is the dominant hormone, the resting body temperature is 0.8°C higher than it is during the follicular phase. 
A)  Body temperature does not fluctuate during the monthly hormonal fluctuations. 
B)  During the luteal phase, when estrogen is the dominant hormone, the resting body temperature is 0.3°C lower than it is during the follicular phase. 
C)  During the follicular phase, when estrogen is the dominant hormone, the resting body temperature is 0.5°C higher than it is during the luteal phase. 
D)  During the follicular phase, when estrogen is the dominant hormone, the resting body temperature is 0.3°C lower than it is during the luteal phase. 
E)  During the luteal phase, when progesterone is the dominant hormone, the resting body temperature is 0.8°C higher than it is during the follicular phase.

Question 8

The increase in FSH that occurs by day 5 of the ovarian cycle triggers

Accepted Answer

A)  formation of a tertiary follicle. 
B)  menstruation. 
C)  ovulation. 
D)  menopause. 
E)  pregnancy. 
A)  formation of a tertiary follicle. 
B)  menstruation. 
C)  ovulation. 
D)  menopause. 
E)  pregnancy.

Question 9

Figure 19-1 Components of the Female Reproductive System
Use Figure 19-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label K represents which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  urinary bladder 
B)  rectum 
C)  anus 
D)  urethra 
E)  sigmoid colon 
A)  urinary bladder 
B)  rectum 
C)  anus 
D)  urethra 
E)  sigmoid colon

Question 10

During the male climacteric,

Accepted Answer

A)  sperm production ceases. 
B)  the penis shrinks. 
C)  FSH and LH levels rise. 
D)  sexual activity increases. 
E)  circulating testosterone levels increase. 
A)  sperm production ceases. 
B)  the penis shrinks. 
C)  FSH and LH levels rise. 
D)  sexual activity increases. 
E)  circulating testosterone levels increase.

Question 11

Part of the support network surrounding developing sperm cells are nourishing cells called

Accepted Answer

A)  interstitial cells. 
B)  nurse cells. 
C)  seminiferous cells. 
D)  spermatogonia. 
E)  spermatozoa. 
A)  interstitial cells. 
B)  nurse cells. 
C)  seminiferous cells. 
D)  spermatogonia. 
E)  spermatozoa.

Question 12

The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle continues until rising ________ levels mark the arrival of the secretory phase.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

As tertiary follicles develop, FSH levels decline due to the negative feedback effects of which hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  LH 
B)  progesterone 
C)  GnRH 
D)  inhibin 
E)  estrogen 
A)  LH 
B)  progesterone 
C)  GnRH 
D)  inhibin 
E)  estrogen

Question 14

Capacitation

Accepted Answer

A)  is stimulated by a substance secreted by the epididymis. 
B)  immobilizes sperm. 
C)  is responsible for the physical maturation of sperm. 
D)  occurs only within the male reproductive tract. 
E)  depends on secretions of the seminal glands. 
A)  is stimulated by a substance secreted by the epididymis. 
B)  immobilizes sperm. 
C)  is responsible for the physical maturation of sperm. 
D)  occurs only within the male reproductive tract. 
E)  depends on secretions of the seminal glands.

Question 15

The subsidence, known as detumescence in the male, is mediated by the

Accepted Answer

A)  central nervous system. 
B)  central and sympathetic nervous systems. 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
D)  central and parasympathetic nervous systems. 
E)  sympathetic nervous system. 
A)  central nervous system. 
B)  central and sympathetic nervous systems. 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
D)  central and parasympathetic nervous systems. 
E)  sympathetic nervous system.

Question 16

The muscle beneath the dermis of the skin of the scrotum is the

Accepted Answer

A)  cremaster muscle. 
B)  myometrium. 
C)  dartos muscle. 
D)  detrusor muscle. 
E)  external os. 
A)  cremaster muscle. 
B)  myometrium. 
C)  dartos muscle. 
D)  detrusor muscle. 
E)  external os.

Question 17

Figure 19-1 Components of the Female Reproductive System
Use Figure 19-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label M represents which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  urethra 
B)  fornix 
C)  vagina 
D)  cervix 
E)  fimbriae 
A)  urethra 
B)  fornix 
C)  vagina 
D)  cervix 
E)  fimbriae

Question 18

The anterior surface of the flaccid (non-erect) penis contains two cylindrical columns of erectile tissues called (the)

Accepted Answer

A)  glans penis. 
B)  prepuce. 
C)  corpus spongiosum. 
D)  corpora cavernosa. 
E)  penile urethra. 
A)  glans penis. 
B)  prepuce. 
C)  corpus spongiosum. 
D)  corpora cavernosa. 
E)  penile urethra.

Question 19

The elastic epithelial fold of variable size, which partially blocks the entrance to the vagina, is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  fornix. 
B)  clitoris. 
C)  vestibule. 
D)  hymen. 
E)  labia minora. 
A)  fornix. 
B)  clitoris. 
C)  vestibule. 
D)  hymen. 
E)  labia minora.

Question 20

The small, paired glands at the base of the penis that produce a lubricating secretion are the

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal vesicles. 
B)  prostate glands. 
C)  preputial glands. 
D)  Bartholin's glands. 
E)  bulbourethral glands. 
A)  seminal vesicles. 
B)  prostate glands. 
C)  preputial glands. 
D)  Bartholin's glands. 
E)  bulbourethral glands.

Figure 19-1 Components of the Female Reproductive System Use Figure 19-1 to identify the labeled part. -Label F represents which of the following structures?

What may be the most likely reason for the existence of polar bodies?

Contraction of the cremaster muscle

Female orgasm is accompanied by peristaltic contractions of the uterine and vaginal walls and by rhythmic contractions of which of the following muscles?

As in males, ________ from the hypothalamus regulates reproductive function in females; however, its levels change throughout the ovarian cycle.

To become active, motile, and fully functional, sperm cells must undergo the process of

Regarding hormones and body temperature, which statement is true?

The increase in FSH that occurs by day 5 of the ovarian cycle triggers

Figure 19-1 Components of the Female Reproductive System Use Figure 19-1 to identify the labeled part. -Label K represents which of the following structures?

During the male climacteric,

Part of the support network surrounding developing sperm cells are nourishing cells called

The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle continues until rising ________ levels mark the arrival of the secretory phase.

As tertiary follicles develop, FSH levels decline due to the negative feedback effects of which hormone?

Capacitation

The subsidence, known as detumescence in the male, is mediated by the

The muscle beneath the dermis of the skin of the scrotum is the

Figure 19-1 Components of the Female Reproductive System Use Figure 19-1 to identify the labeled part. -Label M represents which of the following structures?

The anterior surface of the flaccid (non-erect) penis contains two cylindrical columns of erectile tissues called (the)

The elastic epithelial fold of variable size, which partially blocks the entrance to the vagina, is called the

The small, paired glands at the base of the penis that produce a lubricating secretion are the

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Figure 19-1 Components of the Female Reproductive System Use Figure 19-1 to identify the labeled part. -Label F represents which of the following structures?

What may be the most likely reason for the existence of polar bodies?

Contraction of the cremaster muscle

Female orgasm is accompanied by peristaltic contractions of the uterine and vaginal walls and by rhythmic contractions of which of the following muscles?

As in males, ________ from the hypothalamus regulates reproductive function in females; however, its levels change throughout the ovarian cycle.

To become active, motile, and fully functional, sperm cells must undergo the process of

Regarding hormones and body temperature, which statement is true?

The increase in FSH that occurs by day 5 of the ovarian cycle triggers

Figure 19-1 Components of the Female Reproductive System Use Figure 19-1 to identify the labeled part. -Label K represents which of the following structures?

During the male climacteric,

Part of the support network surrounding developing sperm cells are nourishing cells called

The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle continues until rising ________ levels mark the arrival of the secretory phase.

As tertiary follicles develop, FSH levels decline due to the negative feedback effects of which hormone?

Capacitation

The subsidence, known as detumescence in the male, is mediated by the

The muscle beneath the dermis of the skin of the scrotum is the

Figure 19-1 Components of the Female Reproductive System Use Figure 19-1 to identify the labeled part. -Label M represents which of the following structures?

The anterior surface of the flaccid (non-erect) penis contains two cylindrical columns of erectile tissues called (the)

The elastic epithelial fold of variable size, which partially blocks the entrance to the vagina, is called the

The small, paired glands at the base of the penis that produce a lubricating secretion are the

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

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