Question 1

Which one of the following structures degenerates if a fertilized egg does not embed in the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  ovary 
B)  oviduct 
C)  zona pellucida 
D)  corpus luteum 
E)  secondary oocyte 
A)  ovary 
B)  oviduct 
C)  zona pellucida 
D)  corpus luteum 
E)  secondary oocyte

Question 2

Unlike most animals, humans engage in sexual intercourse for pleasure as much or more than for the purpose of reproduction. The process of intercourse is characterized by several phases designed to heighten the arousal, excitement, and/or pleasure associated with contact with a partner. If a man or woman was not easily aroused, or even could not be, is sperm transfer to a woman possible, and in turn, is it possible for fertilization to occur?

Accepted Answer

It is possible, but intercourse would be

Question 3

Which one of the following stages in the figure above occurs due to a surge of LH midway through the ovarian cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 4

The seminal vesicles produce which one of the following to serve as the energy source to fuel sperm motility?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  fructose 
C)  glutamine 
D)  prostaglandin 
E)  glucose 
A)  fat 
B)  fructose 
C)  glutamine 
D)  prostaglandin 
E)  glucose

Question 5

The human papilloma virus (HPV) causes

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea. 
B)  vaginal yeast infections. 
C)  genital herpes. 
D)  syphilis. 
E)  genital warts. 
A)  gonorrhea. 
B)  vaginal yeast infections. 
C)  genital herpes. 
D)  syphilis. 
E)  genital warts.

Question 6

When the oocyte is released from the ovary, it is transported to the uterus through the

Accepted Answer

A)  fimbriae. 
B)  flagella. 
C)  oviduct. 
D)  ductus deferens. 
E)  endometrium. 
A)  fimbriae. 
B)  flagella. 
C)  oviduct. 
D)  ductus deferens. 
E)  endometrium.

Question 7

The regular pattern by which oocytes grow, mature, and are released from the ovary is known as the ________ cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The regular pattern by which oocytes grow,...

Question 8

The process by which females are sterilized surgically is called ________.

Accepted Answer

tubal ligation or hy

Question 9

An extensive bacterial infection of the female reproductive tract is known as ________, which is the most common cause of female infertility.

Accepted Answer

pelvic inf

Question 10

Since the pH of the female vagina is not suitable for the survival of sperm, secretions from the ________ gland of the male are a necessary component of semen to raise the pH.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Since the pH of the female vagina...

Question 11

In which one of the following locations does fertilization usually occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  oviduct 
B)  ovary 
C)  uterus 
D)  cervix 
E)  vagina 
A)  oviduct 
B)  ovary 
C)  uterus 
D)  cervix 
E)  vagina

Question 12

Using the figure above, match each organ (A-F) to its description.
-gland that secretes an alkaline fluid as part of the semen

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Using the figure above, match...

Question 13

Ovulation occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  during the middle of the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle. 
B)  at dawn on each day following FHS and LH release by the pituitary gland. 
C)  during the secretory stage of the menstrual cycle. 
D)  at the beginning of menses. 
E)  after the formation of the corpus luteum. 
A)  during the middle of the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle. 
B)  at dawn on each day following FHS and LH release by the pituitary gland. 
C)  during the secretory stage of the menstrual cycle. 
D)  at the beginning of menses. 
E)  after the formation of the corpus luteum.

Question 14

Synthesis of new sperm cells occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  ductus deferens. 
B)  urethra. 
C)  prostate gland. 
D)  epididymis. 
E)  seminiferous tubules. 
A)  ductus deferens. 
B)  urethra. 
C)  prostate gland. 
D)  epididymis. 
E)  seminiferous tubules.

Question 15

Using the figure above, match each organ (A-F) to its description.
-site that receives sperm from seminiferous tubules; sperm develop the ability to swim here

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Using the figure above, match...

Question 16

A fertilized egg must embed in which one of the following organs for pregnancy to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina 
B)  uterus 
C)  ovaries 
D)  myometrium 
E)  oviduct 
A)  vagina 
B)  uterus 
C)  ovaries 
D)  myometrium 
E)  oviduct

Question 17

Using the figure above, identify the organs of the female reproductive system.
-The vagina is indicated by letter ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Using the figure above, identify...

Question 18

Match each hormone to its function.
-causes the endometrium to thicken in preparation for implantation

Accepted Answer

A) progesterone 
B) GnRH 
C) estrogen, progesterone 
D) prolactin 
E) LH 
A) progesterone 
B) GnRH 
C) estrogen, progesterone 
D) prolactin 
E) LH

Question 19

A condition in females that occurs when endometrial tissue moves through the oviducts and adheres to the ovaries or other organs in the abdominal cavity is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A condition in females that occurs when...

Question 20

External genitalia of the male reproductive system include the

Accepted Answer

A)  ejaculatory duct. 
B)  urethra and scrotum. 
C)  penis and scrotum. 
D)  penis. 
E)  penis, urethra, and ejaculatory duct. 
A)  ejaculatory duct. 
B)  urethra and scrotum. 
C)  penis and scrotum. 
D)  penis. 
E)  penis, urethra, and ejaculatory duct.

Exam 16: Reproductive Systems

Which one of the following structures degenerates if a fertilized egg does not embed in the uterus?

Which one of the following stages in the figure above occurs due to a surge of LH midway through the ovarian cycle?

The seminal vesicles produce which one of the following to serve as the energy source to fuel sperm motility?

The human papilloma virus (HPV) causes

When the oocyte is released from the ovary, it is transported to the uterus through the

The regular pattern by which oocytes grow, mature, and are released from the ovary is known as the ________ cycle.

The process by which females are sterilized surgically is called ________.

An extensive bacterial infection of the female reproductive tract is known as ________, which is the most common cause of female infertility.

Since the pH of the female vagina is not suitable for the survival of sperm, secretions from the ________ gland of the male are a necessary component of semen to raise the pH.

In which one of the following locations does fertilization usually occur?

Using the figure above, match each organ (A-F) to its description. -gland that secretes an alkaline fluid as part of the semen

Ovulation occurs

Synthesis of new sperm cells occurs in the

Using the figure above, match each organ (A-F) to its description. -site that receives sperm from seminiferous tubules; sperm develop the ability to swim here

A fertilized egg must embed in which one of the following organs for pregnancy to occur?

Using the figure above, identify the organs of the female reproductive system. -The vagina is indicated by letter ________.

Match each hormone to its function. -causes the endometrium to thicken in preparation for implantation

A condition in females that occurs when endometrial tissue moves through the oviducts and adheres to the ovaries or other organs in the abdominal cavity is ________.

External genitalia of the male reproductive system include the

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