Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning the uterus is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The inferior portion is the cervix. 
B)  The isthmus separates the body and the fundus. 
C)  The fundus forms the major portion of this organ. 
D)  The uterine wall is composed of four layers. 
E)  The cervical canal is in the superior portion of the uterus. 
A)  The inferior portion is the cervix. 
B)  The isthmus separates the body and the fundus. 
C)  The fundus forms the major portion of this organ. 
D)  The uterine wall is composed of four layers. 
E)  The cervical canal is in the superior portion of the uterus.

Question 2

Which of the following events happens after ovulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progesterone production by follicles declines. 
B)  A negative feedback effect on GnRH. 
C)  LH and FSH levels continue to increase. 
D)  GnRH receptors upregulate. 
E)  A positive feedback effect on GnRH. 
A)  Progesterone production by follicles declines. 
B)  A negative feedback effect on GnRH. 
C)  LH and FSH levels continue to increase. 
D)  GnRH receptors upregulate. 
E)  A positive feedback effect on GnRH.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a function of the reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The interstitial cells or Leydig cells

Accepted Answer

A)  produce sperm cells. 
B)  form the wall of the rete testis. 
C)  cover the testis with a white tunic. 
D)  secrete seminal fluid. 
E)  secrete testosterone. 
A)  produce sperm cells. 
B)  form the wall of the rete testis. 
C)  cover the testis with a white tunic. 
D)  secrete seminal fluid. 
E)  secrete testosterone.

Question 5

Which of the following structures is located within the perineum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dartos muscle 
B)  Seminal vesicles 
C)  Femoral triangle 
D)  Urogenital triangle 
E)  Navel 
A)  Dartos muscle 
B)  Seminal vesicles 
C)  Femoral triangle 
D)  Urogenital triangle 
E)  Navel

Question 6

In a mature follicle, the oocyte lies in a mass of follicular cells called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  theca interna 
B)  zona pellucida 
C)  granulosa 
D)  cumulus mass 
E)  theca externa 
A)  theca interna 
B)  zona pellucida 
C)  granulosa 
D)  cumulus mass 
E)  theca externa

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Dryness of the vagina 
B)  Decreased estrogen and progesterone production 
C)  Cessation of the menses 
D)  Decreased incidence of breast cancer 
A)  Dryness of the vagina 
B)  Decreased estrogen and progesterone production 
C)  Cessation of the menses 
D)  Decreased incidence of breast cancer

Question 8

Which of the following is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ductus deferens - vas deferens 
B)  Epididymis - site of sperm maturation 
C)  Spermatic cord - passes through inguinal canal 
D)  Stereocilia - forms sperm cell tails 
E)  Midpiece - mitochondria 
A)  Ductus deferens - vas deferens 
B)  Epididymis - site of sperm maturation 
C)  Spermatic cord - passes through inguinal canal 
D)  Stereocilia - forms sperm cell tails 
E)  Midpiece - mitochondria

Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning the uterine tube is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The outer layer of the tube is formed by the ampulla. 
B)  The oocyte is moved along the tube by peristaltic contractions of the muscular layer. 
C)  The opening of the uterine tube is the mesosalpinx. 
D)  The portion of the uterine tube closest to the uterus is the infundibulum. 
E)  Fimbria are associated with the lining of the tube. 
A)  The outer layer of the tube is formed by the ampulla. 
B)  The oocyte is moved along the tube by peristaltic contractions of the muscular layer. 
C)  The opening of the uterine tube is the mesosalpinx. 
D)  The portion of the uterine tube closest to the uterus is the infundibulum. 
E)  Fimbria are associated with the lining of the tube.

Question 10

If the ________ were blocked due to scarring or surgical procedure, the fertilization of the ________ would be prevented.

Accepted Answer

A)  uterine tube; secondary oocyte 
B)  uterine tube; ovum 
C)  uterus; primary oocyte 
D)  uterus; ovum 
A)  uterine tube; secondary oocyte 
B)  uterine tube; ovum 
C)  uterus; primary oocyte 
D)  uterus; ovum

Question 11

Both the vagina and the urethra open into a space called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  urogenital sinus 
B)  pudendal cleft 
C)  vestibule 
D)  prepuce 
E)  mons pubis 
A)  urogenital sinus 
B)  pudendal cleft 
C)  vestibule 
D)  prepuce 
E)  mons pubis

Question 12

Fertilization usually occurs in the ________, while fetal development occurs in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus; vagina 
B)  uterine tube; uterus 
C)  uterine tube; fimbriae 
D)  vagina; uterus 
E)  ovary; uterus 
A)  uterus; vagina 
B)  uterine tube; uterus 
C)  uterine tube; fimbriae 
D)  vagina; uterus 
E)  ovary; uterus

Question 13

The exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids that may result in new gene combinations on the chromosomes is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  crossing over 
B)  synapsis 
C)  duplication 
D)  reduction division 
E)  random assortment 
A)  crossing over 
B)  synapsis 
C)  duplication 
D)  reduction division 
E)  random assortment

Question 14

Which of the following portions of the vulva is most superior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clitoris 
B)  Mons pubis 
C)  Vestibule 
D)  Labia majora 
E)  Labia minora 
A)  Clitoris 
B)  Mons pubis 
C)  Vestibule 
D)  Labia majora 
E)  Labia minora

Question 15

Menarche refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  monthly ovulation. 
B)  enlargement of the breasts. 
C)  an increase in the sexual drive. 
D)  the first episode of menstrual bleeding. 
E)  the end of the menstrual cycle. 
A)  monthly ovulation. 
B)  enlargement of the breasts. 
C)  an increase in the sexual drive. 
D)  the first episode of menstrual bleeding. 
E)  the end of the menstrual cycle.

Question 16

The follicular phase of the ovarian cycle is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  ovulation. 
B)  rapid development of ovarian follicles. 
C)  formation of the corpus luteum. 
D)  high progesterone levels. 
E)  maturation of and secretion by uterine glands. 
A)  ovulation. 
B)  rapid development of ovarian follicles. 
C)  formation of the corpus luteum. 
D)  high progesterone levels. 
E)  maturation of and secretion by uterine glands.

Question 17

Sexual drive in females

Accepted Answer

A)  is dependent on hormones. 
B)  can be affected by psychological factors. 
C)  is influenced by androgens that affect the hypothalamus. 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  is dependent on hormones. 
B)  can be affected by psychological factors. 
C)  is influenced by androgens that affect the hypothalamus. 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 18

Only cells of the testes or ovaries undergo meiosis, which produces four haploid (n) cells with 23 chromosomes each.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The final products of the two meiotic divisions are four haploid daughter cells from an original diploid cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following events in the menstrual cycle occur at the same time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximal LH secretion and menstruation (menstrual flow) 
B)  Early follicular development in the ovaries and maximum thickening of the uterus 
C)  Ovulation and menstruation (menstrual flow) 
D)  Uterine wall begins to thicken and increased estrogen production by the follicles 
E)  Proliferation and secretion 
A)  Maximal LH secretion and menstruation (menstrual flow) 
B)  Early follicular development in the ovaries and maximum thickening of the uterus 
C)  Ovulation and menstruation (menstrual flow) 
D)  Uterine wall begins to thicken and increased estrogen production by the follicles 
E)  Proliferation and secretion

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Which of the following statements concerning the uterus is true?

Which of the following events happens after ovulation?

Which of the following is not a function of the reproductive system?

The interstitial cells or Leydig cells

Which of the following structures is located within the perineum?

In a mature follicle, the oocyte lies in a mass of follicular cells called the ________.

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

Which of the following is mismatched?

Which of the following statements concerning the uterine tube is true?

If the ________ were blocked due to scarring or surgical procedure, the fertilization of the ________ would be prevented.

Both the vagina and the urethra open into a space called the ________.

Fertilization usually occurs in the ________, while fetal development occurs in the ________.

The exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids that may result in new gene combinations on the chromosomes is called ________.

Which of the following portions of the vulva is most superior?

Menarche refers to

The follicular phase of the ovarian cycle is characterized by

Sexual drive in females

Only cells of the testes or ovaries undergo meiosis, which produces four haploid (n) cells with 23 chromosomes each.

The final products of the two meiotic divisions are four haploid daughter cells from an original diploid cell.

Which of the following events in the menstrual cycle occur at the same time?

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If the were blocked due to scarring or surgical procedure, the fertilization of the would be prevented.

Fertilization usually occurs in the , while fetal development occurs in the .