Exam 26: The Reproductive Systems

Tight junctions between sustentacular (Sertoli) cells prevent an immune response against developing spermatozoa.

The liquid portion of semen is secreted by accessory sex glands. Name and describe the glands and state the contents and functions of their secretions.

Follicle stimulating hormone released from the anterior pituitary targets the ovarian follicles and causes the release of estrogen.

An example of an induced abortion is a miscarriage.

Place the following ducts in the correct order, from the site of sperm production to the point of exit from the body. 1. ductus (vas) deferens 2) straight tubules 3) prostatic urethra 4) ductus epididymis 5) ejaculatory duct 6) efferent ducts 7) spongy (penile) urethra 8) rete testis 9) membranous (intermediate) urethra

The blood-testis barrier:

A side effect of menopause is hot flashes, heavy sweating which coincide with the release of which hormone?

When taken in combination, mifepristone and misopostol reduces the likelihood of implantation of a fertilized egg by blocking progesterone receptors in the uterus.

What is the structure indicated in the figure?

The cremaster muscle is a bundle of smooth muscle fibers.

Which molecule is released from the acrosome of a mature sperm to help the sperm penetrate the membrane of a secondary oocyte?

Which of the following is NOT a structure of the male reproductive tract?

Breast self-examination, mammography, and ultrasound are all important techniques in the detection of breast cancer.

Which phase of the female reproductive cycle is characterized by a discharge of the endometrium after ovarian progesterone levels decline?

During ovulation, a secondary oocyte is released around day 14 of the reproductive cycle.