Question 1

An important function of the placenta is to serve as an anatomical barrier against maternal immune cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The placenta provides a site for maternal and fetal blood to thoroughly mix to allow O2 and nutrients to be delivered to the fetus, and CO2 and other waste products to be removed from the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How do birth control pills act as contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

A) by preventing development of the endometrium into a suitable site for implantation 
B) by preventing ovulation and inhibiting GnRH and thus FSH and LH secretion 
C)  by killing sperm 
D)  by increasing muscular contractions in the female reproductive tract so that ovulated eggs are flushed out before they have a chance to be fertilized 
A) by preventing development of the endometrium into a suitable site for implantation 
B) by preventing ovulation and inhibiting GnRH and thus FSH and LH secretion 
C)  by killing sperm 
D)  by increasing muscular contractions in the female reproductive tract so that ovulated eggs are flushed out before they have a chance to be fertilized

Question 4

The genital swellings develop into the ____________________ in males and the ____________________ in females.

Accepted Answer

scrotum; l

Question 5

Describe regulation of spermatogenesis.

Accepted Answer

Spermatogenesis is the process by which

Question 6

Which of the following female structures has tissue composition similar to the penis?

Accepted Answer

A) cervical canal 
B) clitoris 
C)  fallopian tube 
D)  labia majora 
A) cervical canal 
B) clitoris 
C)  fallopian tube 
D)  labia majora

Question 7

The glycogen stored in the endometrial glands is broken down by the trophoblast to provide nourishment during the early stages of the developing embryo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Development and maintenance of the male body configuration results from the general protein anabolic effect of testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The second meiotic division occurs within the ovary before ovulation takes place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The four phases of the sexual cycle in both sexes (in order) are ____________________, ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________ phases.

Accepted Answer

excitement

Question 11

RU-486 is a progesterone antagonist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of these statements describes the seminal vesicles?

Accepted Answer

A) They store sperm prior to ejaculation. 
B) They supply fructose to be utilized by the sperm for energy. 
C)  They secrete FSH. 
D)  They play a primary role in lubricating the urethra. 
A) They store sperm prior to ejaculation. 
B) They supply fructose to be utilized by the sperm for energy. 
C)  They secrete FSH. 
D)  They play a primary role in lubricating the urethra.

Question 13

The embryonic ____________________ gives rise to the glans penis in males and the clitoris in females.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The embryonic ____________________ gives rise to the...

Question 14

Which of these statements does NOT describe the proliferative phase of the menstrual (uterine) cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) occurs when the ovarian cycle is in the follicular phase 
B) lasts from menstruation to ovulation 
C)  occurs when the endometrium is shedding 
D)  occurs under the influence of estrogen 
A) occurs when the ovarian cycle is in the follicular phase 
B) lasts from menstruation to ovulation 
C)  occurs when the endometrium is shedding 
D)  occurs under the influence of estrogen

Question 15

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
-spermatozoon

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which factor is responsible for differentiating the embryonic gonads into testes?

Accepted Answer

A) the sex-determining region of the X chromosome 
B) the sex-determining region of the Y chromosome 
C)  autosomal chromosomes 
D)  male gonadal-determining factor 
A) the sex-determining region of the X chromosome 
B) the sex-determining region of the Y chromosome 
C)  autosomal chromosomes 
D)  male gonadal-determining factor

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.)
-site of fertilization

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

What is the proper sequence of the menstrual (uterine) cycle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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 last seven months of gestation

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following does NOT occur during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle 
B) the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle 
C)  estrogen secretion 
D)  progesterone secretion 
A) the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle 
B) the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle 
C)  estrogen secretion 
D)  progesterone secretion

An important function of the placenta is to serve as an anatomical barrier against maternal immune cells.

The placenta provides a site for maternal and fetal blood to thoroughly mix to allow O₂ and nutrients to be delivered to the fetus, and CO₂ and other waste products to be removed from the fetus.

How do birth control pills act as contraceptives?

The genital swellings develop into the in males and the in females.

Describe regulation of spermatogenesis.

Which of the following female structures has tissue composition similar to the penis?

The glycogen stored in the endometrial glands is broken down by the trophoblast to provide nourishment during the early stages of the developing embryo.

Development and maintenance of the male body configuration results from the general protein anabolic effect of testosterone.

The second meiotic division occurs within the ovary before ovulation takes place.

The four phases of the sexual cycle in both sexes (in order) are , , , and phases.

RU-486 is a progesterone antagonist.

Which of these statements describes the seminal vesicles?

The embryonic ____________________ gives rise to the glans penis in males and the clitoris in females.

Which of these statements does NOT describe the proliferative phase of the menstrual (uterine) cycle?

Which factor is responsible for differentiating the embryonic gonads into testes?

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.) -site of fertilization

What is the proper sequence of the menstrual (uterine) cycle?

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 last seven months of gestation

Which of the following does NOT occur during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?

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An important function of the placenta is to serve as an anatomical barrier against maternal immune cells.

The placenta provides a site for maternal and fetal blood to thoroughly mix to allow O2 and nutrients to be delivered to the fetus, and CO2 and other waste products to be removed from the fetus.

How do birth control pills act as contraceptives?

The genital swellings develop into the ____________________ in males and the ____________________ in females.

Describe regulation of spermatogenesis.

Which of the following female structures has tissue composition similar to the penis?

The glycogen stored in the endometrial glands is broken down by the trophoblast to provide nourishment during the early stages of the developing embryo.

Development and maintenance of the male body configuration results from the general protein anabolic effect of testosterone.

The second meiotic division occurs within the ovary before ovulation takes place.

The four phases of the sexual cycle in both sexes (in order) are ____________________, ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________ phases.

RU-486 is a progesterone antagonist.

Which of these statements describes the seminal vesicles?

The embryonic ____________________ gives rise to the glans penis in males and the clitoris in females.

Which of these statements does NOT describe the proliferative phase of the menstrual (uterine) cycle?

Which factor is responsible for differentiating the embryonic gonads into testes?

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.) -site of fertilization

What is the proper sequence of the menstrual (uterine) cycle?

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 last seven months of gestation

Which of the following does NOT occur during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?

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 placenta provides a site for maternal and fetal blood to thoroughly mix to allow O₂ and nutrients to be delivered to the fetus, and CO₂ and other waste products to be removed from the fetus.

The genital swellings develop into the in males and the in females.

The four phases of the sexual cycle in both sexes (in order) are , , , and phases.