Question 1

Which structure consists of a diploid chromosome number?

Accepted Answer

A) primary spermatocyte 
B) secondary oocyte 
C)  secondary spermatocyte 
D)  spermatid 
A) primary spermatocyte 
B) secondary oocyte 
C)  secondary spermatocyte 
D)  spermatid

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Prostaglandins are locally acting, chemical messengers derived from the plasma-membrane component called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prostaglandins are locally acting, chemical messengers derived...

Question 4

Which of these statements is NOT describing CRH?

Accepted Answer

A) It induces fetal cortisol production. 
B) It results in fetal lung development. 
C)  It causes uterine contractions. 
D)  It induces higher estrogen level. 
A) It induces fetal cortisol production. 
B) It results in fetal lung development. 
C)  It causes uterine contractions. 
D)  It induces higher estrogen level.

Question 5

In a sexually mature individual, pulses of GnRH are secreted once a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The presence of which hormone in the urine forms the basis of diagnostic pregnancy tests?

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen 
B) progesterone 
C)  prolactin 
D)  human chorionic gonadotropin 
A) estrogen 
B) progesterone 
C)  prolactin 
D)  human chorionic gonadotropin

Question 7

Where are the sperm cells stored for maturation?

Accepted Answer

A) prostate gland 
B) bulbourethral glands 
C)  epididymis 
D)  Leydig cells 
A) prostate gland 
B) bulbourethral glands 
C)  epididymis 
D)  Leydig cells

Question 8

Ovarian estrogen production decreases during climacteric.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During pregnancy, which of these hormones does NOT stimulate mammary gland development?

Accepted Answer

A) FSH 
B) progesterone 
C)  prolactin 
D)  estrogen 
A) FSH 
B) progesterone 
C)  prolactin 
D)  estrogen

Question 10

Match the items labelled a. through u. with the descriptions labelled 32. through 57. (Options may be used more than once or not at all, but there is only one correct response for each.)
-secretes estrogen but not progesterone

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the items labelled a. through u....

Question 11

Which of these statements does NOT pertain to suckling?

Accepted Answer

A) It induces milk secretion due to prolactin release. 
B) It induces milk ejection due to oxytocin release. 
C)  It stimulates LH and FSH secretion. 
D)  PRH is released by the hypothalamus. 
A) It induces milk secretion due to prolactin release. 
B) It induces milk ejection due to oxytocin release. 
C)  It stimulates LH and FSH secretion. 
D)  PRH is released by the hypothalamus.

Question 12

The placenta performs the functions of all of the following systems for the fetus EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) digestion. 
B) respiration. 
C)  circulation. 
D)  kidneys. 
A) digestion. 
B) respiration. 
C)  circulation. 
D)  kidneys.

Question 13

An undescended testis is known as a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An undescended testis is known as a(n)...

Question 14

Ovulation occurs with peak concentrations of which one of these hormones secreted into the blood?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Match the items labelled a. through u. with the descriptions labelled 32. through 57. (Options may be used more than once or not at all, but there is only one correct response for each.)
-secretes estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of gestation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the items labelled a. through u....

Question 16

Secretion of progesterone inhibits GnRH secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match the items labelled a. through u. with the descriptions labelled 32. through 57. (Options may be used more than once or not at all, but there is only one correct response for each.)
-secretes alkaline fluid to neutralize acidic vaginal secretions

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the items labelled a. through u....

Question 18

Which structure serves as a common passageway for two tracts in the male?

Accepted Answer

A) ductus deferens 
B) ejaculatory duct 
C)  ureter 
D)  urethra 
A) ductus deferens 
B) ejaculatory duct 
C)  ureter 
D)  urethra

Question 19

Match the chromosomal compositions, labelled a. through d., with the stages of developing sperm. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.contains a full set of 23 pairs of chromosomes
b.contains a full set of 23 pairs of doubled chromosomes
c.contains a half set of doubled chromosomes
d.contains a set of 23, single, unpaired chromosomes
-secondary oocyte

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the chromosomal compositions, labelled a. through...

Question 20

Which of these statements describes the corpus luteum?

Accepted Answer

A) It develops from the polar body after ovulation. 
B) It develops from the fertilized ovum through a process of division and differentiation. 
C)  It develops from the ruptured follicle after ovulation. 
D)  During pregnancy, it is stimulated by estrogen and progesterone secretion from the placenta. 
A) It develops from the polar body after ovulation. 
B) It develops from the fertilized ovum through a process of division and differentiation. 
C)  It develops from the ruptured follicle after ovulation. 
D)  During pregnancy, it is stimulated by estrogen and progesterone secretion from the placenta.

Which structure consists of a diploid chromosome number?

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

Prostaglandins are locally acting, chemical messengers derived from the plasma-membrane component called ____________________.

Which of these statements is NOT describing CRH?

In a sexually mature individual, pulses of GnRH are secreted once a day.

The presence of which hormone in the urine forms the basis of diagnostic pregnancy tests?

Where are the sperm cells stored for maturation?

Ovarian estrogen production decreases during climacteric.

During pregnancy, which of these hormones does NOT stimulate mammary gland development?

Match the items labelled a. through u. with the descriptions labelled 32. through 57. (Options may be used more than once or not at all, but there is only one correct response for each.) -secretes estrogen but not progesterone

Which of these statements does NOT pertain to suckling?

The placenta performs the functions of all of the following systems for the fetus EXCEPT

An undescended testis is known as a(n) ____________________.

Ovulation occurs with peak concentrations of which one of these hormones secreted into the blood?

Match the items labelled a. through u. with the descriptions labelled 32. through 57. (Options may be used more than once or not at all, but there is only one correct response for each.) -secretes estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of gestation

Secretion of progesterone inhibits GnRH secretion.

Match the items labelled a. through u. with the descriptions labelled 32. through 57. (Options may be used more than once or not at all, but there is only one correct response for each.) -secretes alkaline fluid to neutralize acidic vaginal secretions

Which structure serves as a common passageway for two tracts in the male?

Which of these statements describes the corpus luteum?

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Which structure consists of a diploid chromosome number?

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

Prostaglandins are locally acting, chemical messengers derived from the plasma-membrane component called ____________________.

Which of these statements is NOT describing CRH?

In a sexually mature individual, pulses of GnRH are secreted once a day.

The presence of which hormone in the urine forms the basis of diagnostic pregnancy tests?

Where are the sperm cells stored for maturation?

Ovarian estrogen production decreases during climacteric.

During pregnancy, which of these hormones does NOT stimulate mammary gland development?

Match the items labelled a. through u. with the descriptions labelled 32. through 57. (Options may be used more than once or not at all, but there is only one correct response for each.) -secretes estrogen but not progesterone

Which of these statements does NOT pertain to suckling?

The placenta performs the functions of all of the following systems for the fetus EXCEPT

An undescended testis is known as a(n) ____________________.

Ovulation occurs with peak concentrations of which one of these hormones secreted into the blood?

Match the items labelled a. through u. with the descriptions labelled 32. through 57. (Options may be used more than once or not at all, but there is only one correct response for each.) -secretes estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of gestation

Secretion of progesterone inhibits GnRH secretion.

Match the items labelled a. through u. with the descriptions labelled 32. through 57. (Options may be used more than once or not at all, but there is only one correct response for each.) -secretes alkaline fluid to neutralize acidic vaginal secretions

Which structure serves as a common passageway for two tracts in the male?

Which of these statements describes the corpus luteum?

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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