Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of the seminal vesicles?

Accepted Answer

A) to supply fructose, which serves as the primary energy source for ejaculated sperm 
B) to secrete prostaglandins 
C)  to secrete fibrinogen 
D)  to secrete an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidic vaginal secretions 
A) to supply fructose, which serves as the primary energy source for ejaculated sperm 
B) to secrete prostaglandins 
C)  to secrete fibrinogen 
D)  to secrete an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidic vaginal secretions D

Question 2

The endometrium is composed primarily of smooth muscle that thickens under the influence of estrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of these events does NOT occur during the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) A new ovarian follicular phase begins. 
B) Estrogen and progesterone levels reach their highest concentration. 
C)  The uterine vessels constrict in response to release of a uterine prostaglandin. 
D)  Corpus luteum degenerates. 
A) A new ovarian follicular phase begins. 
B) Estrogen and progesterone levels reach their highest concentration. 
C)  The uterine vessels constrict in response to release of a uterine prostaglandin. 
D)  Corpus luteum degenerates. B

Question 4

The single gene within the Y chromosome that is responsible for sex determination is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

sex-determ

Question 5

Which of these statements does NOT describe the trophoblast?

Accepted Answer

A) It is destined to become the fetus. 
B) It is responsible for accomplishing implantation. 
C)  It is destined to become the fetal portion of the placenta. 
D)  It is the outermost layer of blastocyst. 
A) It is destined to become the fetus. 
B) It is responsible for accomplishing implantation. 
C)  It is destined to become the fetal portion of the placenta. 
D)  It is the outermost layer of blastocyst.

Question 6

The prostate gland provides fructose to be utilized by the sperm for energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During spermatogenesis, one spermatogonium containing 46 chromosomes yields __________________

Accepted Answer

A) 16 spermatozoa, each containing 23 chromosomes. 
B) 1 spermatozoon containing 23 chromosomes and a polar body containing the other 23 chromosomes. 
C)  2 spermatozoa, each containing 23 chromosomes. 
D)  1 spermatozoon containing 46 chromosomes. 
A) 16 spermatozoa, each containing 23 chromosomes. 
B) 1 spermatozoon containing 23 chromosomes and a polar body containing the other 23 chromosomes. 
C)  2 spermatozoa, each containing 23 chromosomes. 
D)  1 spermatozoon containing 46 chromosomes.

Question 8

A reduction in the secretion of what hormone may serve as the trigger for the onset of puberty?

Accepted Answer

A) inhibin 
B) melatonin 
C)  adrenal androgen 
D)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone 
A) inhibin 
B) melatonin 
C)  adrenal androgen 
D)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Question 9

The corpus luteum develops from old follicular cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

At puberty, the hypothalamus becomes more sensitive to feedback inhibition by testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of these statements does NOT describe human chorionic gonadotropin?

Accepted Answer

A) It is secreted by the corpus albicans. 
B) It is secreted by the developing placenta. 
C)  It reaches its highest level within the first two months of gestation. 
D)  It can be used for pregnancy testing. 
A) It is secreted by the corpus albicans. 
B) It is secreted by the developing placenta. 
C)  It reaches its highest level within the first two months of gestation. 
D)  It can be used for pregnancy testing.

Question 13

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.estrogen
b.progesterone
c.both estrogen and progesterone
-inhibits uterine contractility

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the hormones, labelled a. through c.,...

Question 14

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.estrogen
b.progesterone
c.both estrogen and progesterone
-responsible for developing and maintaining female secondary sexual characteristics

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the hormones, labelled a. through c.,...

Question 15

What is the source of estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) ovarian follicle of pregnancy 
B) placenta 
C)  corpus luteum of pregnancy 
D)  anterior pituitary 
A) ovarian follicle of pregnancy 
B) placenta 
C)  corpus luteum of pregnancy 
D)  anterior pituitary

Question 16

The reproductive tract includes a system of ducts plus ____________________, which secrete into these passageways.

Accepted Answer

accessory

Question 17

Developing follicles that fail to reach maturity to ovulate undergo atresia and form scar tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

During spermatogenesis, what do the first and second meiotic divisions yield?

Accepted Answer

A) primary spermatocytes and secondary spermatocytes 
B) secondary spermatocytes and spermatids 
C)  spermatids and spermatozoa 
D)  spermatogonia and primary spermatocytes 
A) primary spermatocytes and secondary spermatocytes 
B) secondary spermatocytes and spermatids 
C)  spermatids and spermatozoa 
D)  spermatogonia and primary spermatocytes

Question 19

Which of these statements pertains to FSH?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates antrum formation in developing ovarian follicles. 
B) It is produced by developing ovarian follicles. 
C)  It is sometimes referred to as ICSH in males. 
D)  It is secreted only in females. 
A) It is an anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates antrum formation in developing ovarian follicles. 
B) It is produced by developing ovarian follicles. 
C)  It is sometimes referred to as ICSH in males. 
D)  It is secreted only in females.

Question 20

Which of these statements refers to Wolffian ducts?

Accepted Answer

A) They develop into the female reproductive tract under the influence of extrogen. 
B) They develop into the male reproductive tract under the influence of testosterone. 
C)  They develop into male external genitalia under the influence of dihydrotestosterone. 
D)  They develop into female external genitalia. 
A) They develop into the female reproductive tract under the influence of extrogen. 
B) They develop into the male reproductive tract under the influence of testosterone. 
C)  They develop into male external genitalia under the influence of dihydrotestosterone. 
D)  They develop into female external genitalia.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the seminal vesicles?

The endometrium is composed primarily of smooth muscle that thickens under the influence of estrogen.

Which of these events does NOT occur during the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle?

The single gene within the Y chromosome that is responsible for sex determination is the ____________________.

Which of these statements does NOT describe the trophoblast?

The prostate gland provides fructose to be utilized by the sperm for energy.

During spermatogenesis, one spermatogonium containing 46 chromosomes yields __________________

A reduction in the secretion of what hormone may serve as the trigger for the onset of puberty?

The corpus luteum develops from old follicular cells.

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 .

At puberty, the hypothalamus becomes more sensitive to feedback inhibition by testosterone.

Which of these statements does NOT describe human chorionic gonadotropin?

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.estrogen b.progesterone c.both estrogen and progesterone -inhibits uterine contractility

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.estrogen b.progesterone c.both estrogen and progesterone -responsible for developing and maintaining female secondary sexual characteristics

What is the source of estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy?

The reproductive tract includes a system of ducts plus ____________________, which secrete into these passageways.

Developing follicles that fail to reach maturity to ovulate undergo atresia and form scar tissue.

During spermatogenesis, what do the first and second meiotic divisions yield?

Which of these statements pertains to FSH?

Which of these statements refers to Wolffian ducts?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the seminal vesicles?

The endometrium is composed primarily of smooth muscle that thickens under the influence of estrogen.

Which of these events does NOT occur during the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle?

The single gene within the Y chromosome that is responsible for sex determination is the ____________________.

Which of these statements does NOT describe the trophoblast?

The prostate gland provides fructose to be utilized by the sperm for energy.

During spermatogenesis, one spermatogonium containing 46 chromosomes yields __________________

A reduction in the secretion of what hormone may serve as the trigger for the onset of puberty?

The corpus luteum develops from old follicular cells.

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 __________________.

At puberty, the hypothalamus becomes more sensitive to feedback inhibition by testosterone.

Which of these statements does NOT describe human chorionic gonadotropin?

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.estrogen b.progesterone c.both estrogen and progesterone -inhibits uterine contractility

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.estrogen b.progesterone c.both estrogen and progesterone -responsible for developing and maintaining female secondary sexual characteristics

What is the source of estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy?

The reproductive tract includes a system of ducts plus ____________________, which secrete into these passageways.

Developing follicles that fail to reach maturity to ovulate undergo atresia and form scar tissue.

During spermatogenesis, what do the first and second meiotic divisions yield?

Which of these statements pertains to FSH?

Which of these statements refers to Wolffian ducts?

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

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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 .