Question 1

Testosterone promotes closure of the epiphyseal plate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the descriptions, labelled a. through e., with the items listed.
a.special milk produced during the first five days postpartum
b.evacuated from the uterus as "afterbirth"
c.super-rich endometrial tissue at the implantation site
d.the two-cell layered trophoblastic tissue that forms the fetal portion of the placenta
e.the intervening membrane between the developing oocyte and surrounding granulosa cells
-chorion

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the descriptions, labelled a. through e.,...

Question 3

Which of these statements does NOT describe the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A) It secretes human chorionic gonadotropin, estrogen, and progesterone. 
B) It serves the functions of the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems for the fetus. 
C)  It contains a mixture of both maternal and fetal blood. 
D)  It is fully formed in four weeks. 
A) It secretes human chorionic gonadotropin, estrogen, and progesterone. 
B) It serves the functions of the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems for the fetus. 
C)  It contains a mixture of both maternal and fetal blood. 
D)  It is fully formed in four weeks.

Question 4

Which of these statements correctly describes oogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A) The first meiotic division occurs just prior to ovulation, and the second meiotic division is triggered by fertilization. 
B) It is triggered by release of estrogen. 
C)  Oogonia proliferate mitotically throughout the reproductive life of a female. 
D)  It begins after a baby girl is born. 
A) The first meiotic division occurs just prior to ovulation, and the second meiotic division is triggered by fertilization. 
B) It is triggered by release of estrogen. 
C)  Oogonia proliferate mitotically throughout the reproductive life of a female. 
D)  It begins after a baby girl is born.

Question 5

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst is destined to become the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT apply to spermatogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A) FSH is required for spermatid remodelling. 
B) LH is required for spermatid remodelling. 
C)  Testosterone is essential for mitosis of the spermatogonia. 
D)  Testosterone is required for meiosis of the germ cells. 
A) FSH is required for spermatid remodelling. 
B) LH is required for spermatid remodelling. 
C)  Testosterone is essential for mitosis of the spermatogonia. 
D)  Testosterone is required for meiosis of the germ cells.

Question 7

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac is known as cryptorchidism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Following ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed into the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Following ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed...

Question 9

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.)
-portion of blastocyst responsible for accomplishing implantation

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Spermatogonia line the lumen of the seminiferous tubule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of these statements does NOT describe human chorionic gonadotropin?

Accepted Answer

A) It is secreted by the placenta. 
B) It maintains the corpus luteum of pregnancy. 
C)  It is secreted by the corpus luteum of pregnancy. 
D)  Its presence in the urine is the basis of diagnostic pregnancy tests. 
A) It is secreted by the placenta. 
B) It maintains the corpus luteum of pregnancy. 
C)  It is secreted by the corpus luteum of pregnancy. 
D)  Its presence in the urine is the basis of diagnostic pregnancy tests.

Question 12

Vasectomy invariably results in a decrease in testosterone secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the descriptions, labelled a. through e., with the items listed.
a.special milk produced during the first five days postpartum
b.evacuated from the uterus as "afterbirth"
c.super-rich endometrial tissue at the implantation site
d.the two-cell layered trophoblastic tissue that forms the fetal portion of the placenta
e.the intervening membrane between the developing oocyte and surrounding granulosa cells
-zona pellucida

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the descriptions, labelled a. through e.,...

Question 14

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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
-stimulates duct development in the breasts

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Erection can occur only upon stimulation of the mechanoreceptors in the glans penis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Suckling stimulates oxytocin and prolactin secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The fimbriae are the dilated portion of the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which layer of the uterus is shed each month with menstruation?

Accepted Answer

A) stratum functionalis of the endometrium 
B) myometrium 
C)  perimetrium 
D)  stratum basalis of the endometrium 
A) stratum functionalis of the endometrium 
B) myometrium 
C)  perimetrium 
D)  stratum basalis of the endometrium

Testosterone promotes closure of the epiphyseal plate.

Which of these statements does NOT describe the placenta?

Which of these statements correctly describes oogenesis?

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst is destined to become the fetus.

Which of the following does NOT apply to spermatogenesis?

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac is known as cryptorchidism.

Following ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed into the ____________________.

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.) -portion of blastocyst responsible for accomplishing implantation

Spermatogonia line the lumen of the seminiferous tubule.

Which of these statements does NOT describe human chorionic gonadotropin?

Vasectomy invariably results in a decrease in testosterone secretion.

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

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 -stimulates duct development in the breasts

Erection can occur only upon stimulation of the mechanoreceptors in the glans penis.

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

Suckling stimulates oxytocin and prolactin secretion.

The fimbriae are the dilated portion of the uterus.

Which layer of the uterus is shed each month with menstruation?

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Testosterone promotes closure of the epiphyseal plate.

Which of these statements does NOT describe the placenta?

Which of these statements correctly describes oogenesis?

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst is destined to become the fetus.

Which of the following does NOT apply to spermatogenesis?

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac is known as cryptorchidism.

Following ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed into the ____________________.

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.) -portion of blastocyst responsible for accomplishing implantation

Spermatogonia line the lumen of the seminiferous tubule.

Which of these statements does NOT describe human chorionic gonadotropin?

Vasectomy invariably results in a decrease in testosterone secretion.

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

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 -stimulates duct development in the breasts

Erection can occur only upon stimulation of the mechanoreceptors in the glans penis.

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

Suckling stimulates oxytocin and prolactin secretion.

The fimbriae are the dilated portion of the uterus.

Which layer of the uterus is shed each month with menstruation?

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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