Exam 31: The Reproductive Systems

Marilyn is a patient at the OB/GYN clinic where you work. After two years of trying, she has failed to become pregnant. She has had extensive testing, which did not turn up any abnormalities. However, she says, "I know there must be something wrong with me. My husband says it has to be my fault, because men never have fertility problems." How should you respond?

Which of the following gives rise to epithelial tissues only?

-Number 10 on the figure of the male reproductive system represents the ________.

-Number 2 on the figure represents the ________.

A parasitic protozoan causes ____.

-On the figure of the male reproductive system, number 12 identifies the ________.

A group of cells in the blastocyst that gives rise to an embryo is called the ________ _________.

The ____ period includes week 9 until delivery.

The ________ _________ carries sperm cells from an epididymis to the urethra in the pelvic cavity of the male.

Which of these is the rapid cell division of the zygote?

A mixture of sperm cells and fluids from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands forms ____.

-Number 3 on the figure of the male reproductive system is the ________.

Which form of contraception requires the male to withdraw before ejaculation?

The cells located between the seminiferous tubules that produce testosterone are the ________ cells.

The ______ test is performed shortly after a baby is born to determine how well the baby is breathing and how well the heart is working.

The female reproductive cycle is initiated when the pituitary gland releases ________.

The head of the sperm is covered with an enzyme-filled sac called a(n) ________, which helps the sperm penetrate an ovum at the time of fertilization.

Which of these structures of the female reproductive system produces progesterone and estrogen?

Which of these contains the female erectile tissue and is rich in sensory nerves?

The signs and symptoms of ____ are usually mild or indistinct until the disease has spread to other organs, making early detection difficult.