Question 1

Endometrial thickening during the proliferative phase is stimulated by increased levels of:

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  FSH. 
D)  inhibin. 
A)  estrogen. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  FSH. 
D)  inhibin.

Question 2

A normal characteristic of aging and the male reproductive system includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in libido are not related to health status. 
B)  tissue responsiveness to testosterone is increased. 
C)  testicles will experience hypertrophy. 
D)  refractory time after ejaculation is prolonged. 
A)  changes in libido are not related to health status. 
B)  tissue responsiveness to testosterone is increased. 
C)  testicles will experience hypertrophy. 
D)  refractory time after ejaculation is prolonged.

Question 3

Which hormone stimulates the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activin 
B)  Inhibin 
C)  LH 
D)  Follistatin 
A)  Activin 
B)  Inhibin 
C)  LH 
D)  Follistatin

Question 4

A 56-year-old female is in menopause.She has ovarian failure.While checking the lab results, which of the following will the nurse find?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased FSH 
B)  Increased estrogen 
C)  Decreased GnRH 
D)  Decreased LH 
A)  Increased FSH 
B)  Increased estrogen 
C)  Decreased GnRH 
D)  Decreased LH

Question 5

The area of the penis with the most nerve endings is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  foreskin. 
B)  glans. 
C)  corpora cavernosa. 
D)  corpus spongiosum. 
A)  foreskin. 
B)  glans. 
C)  corpora cavernosa. 
D)  corpus spongiosum.

Question 6

The female erectile organ that secretes smegma is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  introitus. 
B)  Bartholin glands. 
C)  clitoris. 
D)  labia minora. 
A)  introitus. 
B)  Bartholin glands. 
C)  clitoris. 
D)  labia minora.

Question 7

Progesterone is referred to as "the hormone of pregnancy" because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates lactation. 
B)  increases ciliary action in the fallopian tubes. 
C)  thins the endometrium. 
D)  prevents smooth muscle contraction of the uterus. 
A)  stimulates lactation. 
B)  increases ciliary action in the fallopian tubes. 
C)  thins the endometrium. 
D)  prevents smooth muscle contraction of the uterus.

Question 8

Which term is used to describe the duct that carries the ovum from the ovary to the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Isthmus 
B)  Corpus 
C)  Endocervical canal 
D)  Fallopian tube 
A)  Isthmus 
B)  Corpus 
C)  Endocervical canal 
D)  Fallopian tube

Question 9

Menstruation is followed by the _____ phase of the menstrual cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  follicular 
B)  luteal 
C)  secretory 
D)  ischemic 
A)  follicular 
B)  luteal 
C)  secretory 
D)  ischemic

Question 10

Spinnbarkeit mucus is present during which stage of the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follicular 
B)  Ovulation 
C)  Luteal 
D)  Menstrual 
A)  Follicular 
B)  Ovulation 
C)  Luteal 
D)  Menstrual

Question 11

Which body structure contains the openings to the vagina and urinary meatus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vestibule 
B)  Mons pubis 
C)  Introitus 
D)  Perineal body 
A)  Vestibule 
B)  Mons pubis 
C)  Introitus 
D)  Perineal body

Question 12

The nurse is discussing information about menopause with an older woman.Which characteristics are associated with declining ovarian function with age? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  Vasomotor flush 
B)  Decline in bone mass 
C)  Decreased risk of coronary disease 
D)  Atrophy of the uterus 
E)  Dysfunctional uterine bleeding 
A)  Vasomotor flush 
B)  Decline in bone mass 
C)  Decreased risk of coronary disease 
D)  Atrophy of the uterus 
E)  Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Question 13

When estrogen and progesterone levels drop, the endometrium enters the _____ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  proliferative 
B)  luteal 
C)  menstrual 
D)  recovery 
A)  proliferative 
B)  luteal 
C)  menstrual 
D)  recovery

Question 14

Spermatogenesis occurs in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis. 
B)  inguinal canals. 
C)  seminiferous tubules. 
D)  vas deferens. 
A)  epididymis. 
B)  inguinal canals. 
C)  seminiferous tubules. 
D)  vas deferens.

Exam 32: Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Endometrial thickening during the proliferative phase is stimulated by increased levels of:

A normal characteristic of aging and the male reproductive system includes:

Which hormone stimulates the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)?

A 56-year-old female is in menopause.She has ovarian failure.While checking the lab results, which of the following will the nurse find?

The area of the penis with the most nerve endings is the:

The female erectile organ that secretes smegma is called the:

Progesterone is referred to as "the hormone of pregnancy" because it:

Which term is used to describe the duct that carries the ovum from the ovary to the uterus?

Menstruation is followed by the _____ phase of the menstrual cycle.

Spinnbarkeit mucus is present during which stage of the menstrual cycle?

Which body structure contains the openings to the vagina and urinary meatus?

The nurse is discussing information about menopause with an older woman.Which characteristics are associated with declining ovarian function with age? (select all that apply)

When estrogen and progesterone levels drop, the endometrium enters the _____ phase.

Spermatogenesis occurs in the:

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense

Stress and Disease

Biology, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Hematologic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

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