Question 1

Which of these blood hormone levels reaches its maximum during the luteal phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH 
B)  FSH 
C)  LH 
D)  Progesterone 
E)  Estradiol 
A)  GnRH 
B)  FSH 
C)  LH 
D)  Progesterone 
E)  Estradiol D

Question 2

The corpus luteum is a gland that

Accepted Answer

A)  forms from a mature follicle after ovulation. 
B)  secretes progesterone. 
C)  degenerates into a zygote if pregnancy does not occur. 
D)  releases the secondary oocyte. 
E)  Both "forms from a mature follicle after ovulation" and "secretes mainly progesterone" are correct. 
A)  forms from a mature follicle after ovulation. 
B)  secretes progesterone. 
C)  degenerates into a zygote if pregnancy does not occur. 
D)  releases the secondary oocyte. 
E)  Both "forms from a mature follicle after ovulation" and "secretes mainly progesterone" are correct. E

Question 3

Arrange the following events of the male sexual act in the correct sequence:
(1) Ejaculation
(2) Emission
(3) Erection

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  3, 1, 2 
C)  3, 2, 1 
D)  1, 3, 2 
E)  2, 3, 1 
A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  3, 1, 2 
C)  3, 2, 1 
D)  1, 3, 2 
E)  2, 3, 1 C

Question 4

In the adult ovary, more than 90% of the follicles are found as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary follicles 
B)  Secondary follicles 
C)  Tertiary follicles 
D)  Graafian follicles 
E)  Primordial follicles 
A)  Primary follicles 
B)  Secondary follicles 
C)  Tertiary follicles 
D)  Graafian follicles 
E)  Primordial follicles

Question 5

The secondary oocyte completes the second meiotic division when

Accepted Answer

A)  the mature follicle ruptures. 
B)  it is penetrated by a sperm cell. 
C)  it is implanted in the uterus. 
D)  it receives both estrogen and progesterone. 
E)  ovulation occurs. 
A)  the mature follicle ruptures. 
B)  it is penetrated by a sperm cell. 
C)  it is implanted in the uterus. 
D)  it receives both estrogen and progesterone. 
E)  ovulation occurs.

Question 6

Which function of the reproductive system is solely a function of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Production of reproductive hormones 
B)  Fertilization 
C)  Production of gametes 
D)  Development and nourishment of a new individual 
A)  Production of reproductive hormones 
B)  Fertilization 
C)  Production of gametes 
D)  Development and nourishment of a new individual

Question 7

Which of the following effects on the body CANNOT be attributed to testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enlargement of male genitalia 
B)  Growth of pubic, axillary, and facial hair 
C)  Hypertrophy of the larynx 
D)  Increased calcium excretion 
E)  Rapid bone growth 
A)  Enlargement of male genitalia 
B)  Growth of pubic, axillary, and facial hair 
C)  Hypertrophy of the larynx 
D)  Increased calcium excretion 
E)  Rapid bone growth

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an age-related change in the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in erectile dysfunction 
B)  Prostatic hypertrophy 
C)  Size and weight of testes decrease 
D)  Decline of sperm cell production until no more sperm cells are produced 
A)  Increase in erectile dysfunction 
B)  Prostatic hypertrophy 
C)  Size and weight of testes decrease 
D)  Decline of sperm cell production until no more sperm cells are produced

Question 9

Which of the following hormones is produced by the testis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone 
B)  Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) 
C)  Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
D)  Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
E)  Luteinizing hormone (LH) 
A)  Testosterone 
B)  Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) 
C)  Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
D)  Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
E)  Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 10

FSH can make the follicle cells more sensitive to LH by increasing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH production 
B)  GnRH receptors 
C)  LH receptors 
D)  theca cells 
E)  estrogen receptors 
A)  GnRH production 
B)  GnRH receptors 
C)  LH receptors 
D)  theca cells 
E)  estrogen receptors

Question 11

What is the role of NO (nitric oxide) in the male sexual act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dilation of blood vessels in the penis 
B)  Activation of a G protein 
C)  Secretion of mucus 
D)  Contraction of somatic muscles of the urogenital diaphragm 
A)  Dilation of blood vessels in the penis 
B)  Activation of a G protein 
C)  Secretion of mucus 
D)  Contraction of somatic muscles of the urogenital diaphragm

Question 12

The secretions produced by the prostate gland

Accepted Answer

A)  are acidic. 
B)  contain fructose. 
C)  contain mucus. 
D)  constitute about 30% of the semen. 
E)  constitute about 90% of the semen. 
A)  are acidic. 
B)  contain fructose. 
C)  contain mucus. 
D)  constitute about 30% of the semen. 
E)  constitute about 90% of the semen.

Question 13

Which of the following events occurs in an erection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vasoconstriction of arteries leading to erectile tissue of penis 
B)  Engorgement of erectile tissue of penis with blood 
C)  Dilation of venules leading from erectile tissue of penis 
D)  Relaxation of internal sphincter of urinary bladder 
E)  Decrease of blood flow to the penis 
A)  Vasoconstriction of arteries leading to erectile tissue of penis 
B)  Engorgement of erectile tissue of penis with blood 
C)  Dilation of venules leading from erectile tissue of penis 
D)  Relaxation of internal sphincter of urinary bladder 
E)  Decrease of blood flow to the penis

Question 14

If 5 reproductive cells divide by meiosis, the total number of gametes produced in a male would be ________. The total number of gametes produced in a female would be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  20; 5 
B)  20; 10 
C)  20; 20 
D)  10; 5 
A)  20; 5 
B)  20; 10 
C)  20; 20 
D)  10; 5

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about gametogenesis in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gametogenesis produces haploid cells. 
B)  When considering one parent cell, spermatogenesis produces 4 functional gametes and oogenesis produces 2 functional gametes. 
C)  Gametogenesis is continuous throughout an individual's lifetime. 
D)  Gametogenesis ceases to occur around middle age in both males and females. 
A)  Gametogenesis produces haploid cells. 
B)  When considering one parent cell, spermatogenesis produces 4 functional gametes and oogenesis produces 2 functional gametes. 
C)  Gametogenesis is continuous throughout an individual's lifetime. 
D)  Gametogenesis ceases to occur around middle age in both males and females.

Question 16

Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oocyte production 
B)  Reception of penis during intercourse 
C)  Site of fertilization 
D)  Production of estrogen 
E)  Female hormone secretion 
A)  Oocyte production 
B)  Reception of penis during intercourse 
C)  Site of fertilization 
D)  Production of estrogen 
E)  Female hormone secretion

Question 17

Sex cells are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gametes 
B)  spermatocytes 
C)  oogonia 
D)  zygotes 
E)  chromosomes 
A)  gametes 
B)  spermatocytes 
C)  oogonia 
D)  zygotes 
E)  chromosomes

Question 18

The onset of puberty in females typically occurs between the ages of ________ and occurs ________ that in males.

Accepted Answer

A)  14 and 18; earlier than 
B)  13 and 16; later than 
C)  11 and 16; earlier than 
D)  12 and 16; at the same time as 
A)  14 and 18; earlier than 
B)  13 and 16; later than 
C)  11 and 16; earlier than 
D)  12 and 16; at the same time as

Question 19

The hypothalamic hormone that regulates both male and female reproductive cycles is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH 
B)  ICSH 
C)  GnRH 
D)  LH 
E)  oxytocin 
A)  FSH 
B)  ICSH 
C)  GnRH 
D)  LH 
E)  oxytocin

Question 20

A lack of testosterone production before birth would

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibit normal development of male reproductive structures. 
B)  inhibit anterior pituitary secretions. 
C)  inhibit hypothalamus development. 
D)  inhibit FSH secretion from the anterior pituitary. 
E)  have no effect. 
A)  inhibit normal development of male reproductive structures. 
B)  inhibit anterior pituitary secretions. 
C)  inhibit hypothalamus development. 
D)  inhibit FSH secretion from the anterior pituitary. 
E)  have no effect.

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Which of these blood hormone levels reaches its maximum during the luteal phase?

The corpus luteum is a gland that

Arrange the following events of the male sexual act in the correct sequence: (1) Ejaculation (2) Emission (3) Erection

In the adult ovary, more than 90% of the follicles are found as ________.

The secondary oocyte completes the second meiotic division when

Which function of the reproductive system is solely a function of the female reproductive system?

Which of the following effects on the body CANNOT be attributed to testosterone?

Which of the following is NOT an age-related change in the male reproductive system?

Which of the following hormones is produced by the testis?

FSH can make the follicle cells more sensitive to LH by increasing ________.

What is the role of NO (nitric oxide) in the male sexual act?

The secretions produced by the prostate gland

Which of the following events occurs in an erection?

If 5 reproductive cells divide by meiosis, the total number of gametes produced in a male would be ________. The total number of gametes produced in a female would be ________.

Which of the following statements is true about gametogenesis in humans?

Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

Sex cells are called ________.

The onset of puberty in females typically occurs between the ages of ________ and occurs ________ that in males.

The hypothalamic hormone that regulates both male and female reproductive cycles is ________.

A lack of testosterone production before birth would

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