Exam 31: The Reproductive Systems

Bulbourethral glands, also known as ________ glands, are inferior to the prostate gland and produce a mucus-like fluid that is secreted before ejaculation into the urethra.

For which disorder are Pap smears often effective in early detection?

A lower sperm count is a sign of which of the following disorders?

Which method of contraception contains low doses of estrogen or progesterone?

The pigmented area that surrounds the nipple is called the ________.

Which structure secretes an alkaline fluid rich in sugars and prostaglandins?

Which of the following is caused by bacteria?

Lee comes to the clinic with flu-like symptoms and general malaise. Upon testing, it is noted that he has a Pneumocystis carinii infection. You might expect the physician to order further tests to rule out which of the following conditions?

The hormone that stimulates the enlargement of mammary glands is ________.

Which of the following carries sperm cells from the epididymis to the urethra?

The ____ produces a milky, alkaline fluid and secretes this fluid into the urethra just before ejaculation to protect the sperm when they enter the acidic environment of the female vagina.

A total APGAR score below ____ indicates that the baby may need medical support such as oxygen.

The cells of the inner cell mass organize into layers called ________ ________ layers, from which all organs are formed.

At the beginning of spermatogenesis, cells are called ____ and contain 46 chromosomes.

A lump in the testes can be caused by ____.

Lack of ovulation is one cause of female ________.

Which of these gives rise to nervous tissue?

In the female cycle, it is the falling levels of estrogen and ________ that cause the uterine lining to break down and menses to start.

In which of the following disorders do the tissues of the uterine lining grow outside the uterus?

During fetal development, the ____ is located between the pulmonary trunk and the aorta.