Question 1

When comparing oogenesis and spermatogenesis, which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both oogenesis and spermatogenesis produce four functional gametes. 
B)  Oogenesis and spermatogenesis produce haploid gametes. 
C)  The products of oogenesis and spermatogenesis have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. 
D)  Oogenesis and spermatogenesis begin in the gonads (ovaries and testes). 
A)  Both oogenesis and spermatogenesis produce four functional gametes. 
B)  Oogenesis and spermatogenesis produce haploid gametes. 
C)  The products of oogenesis and spermatogenesis have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. 
D)  Oogenesis and spermatogenesis begin in the gonads (ovaries and testes).

Question 2

The LH surge initiates ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  menses 
B)  ovulation 
C)  fertilization 
D)  the second trimester of pregnancy 
E)  follicle development 
A)  menses 
B)  ovulation 
C)  fertilization 
D)  the second trimester of pregnancy 
E)  follicle development

Question 3

During the secretory phase of the uterine cycle, you would normally expect

Accepted Answer

A)  that the endometrium is just beginning development. 
B)  to find a follicle that is ready to ovulate. 
C)  the highest levels of progesterone that occur during the menstrual cycle. 
D)  the spiral glands to first appear. 
E)  the lowest levels of progesterone. 
A)  that the endometrium is just beginning development. 
B)  to find a follicle that is ready to ovulate. 
C)  the highest levels of progesterone that occur during the menstrual cycle. 
D)  the spiral glands to first appear. 
E)  the lowest levels of progesterone.

Question 4

At the end of meiosis I, there are ________, whereas at the end of meiosis II, there is/are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  two diploid cells; one diploid cell 
B)  two diploid cells; one haploid cell 
C)  two diploid cells; four haploid cells 
D)  two haploid cells; four haploid cells 
E)  two haploid cells; one diploid cell 
A)  two diploid cells; one diploid cell 
B)  two diploid cells; one haploid cell 
C)  two diploid cells; four haploid cells 
D)  two haploid cells; four haploid cells 
E)  two haploid cells; one diploid cell

Question 5

Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

Accepted Answer

A)  manual stimulation of the penis. 
B)  contraction of smooth muscle. 
C)  impulses from the cerebellum. 
D)  increased blood levels of testosterone. 
E)  increased levels of LH and FSH. 
A)  manual stimulation of the penis. 
B)  contraction of smooth muscle. 
C)  impulses from the cerebellum. 
D)  increased blood levels of testosterone. 
E)  increased levels of LH and FSH.

Question 6

Meiosis I is a reduction division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following cell types is diploid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spermatid 
B)  Sperm cell 
C)  Primary spermatocyte 
D)  Secondary spermatocyte 
A)  Spermatid 
B)  Sperm cell 
C)  Primary spermatocyte 
D)  Secondary spermatocyte

Question 8

The ductus deferens

Accepted Answer

A)  stores sperm cells until ejaculation. 
B)  travels through the bladder. 
C)  ascends the abdominal cavity along the posterior side of the kidney. 
D)  passes through the inguinal canal and enters the pelvic cavity. 
E)  passes just beneath the skin to the penis. 
A)  stores sperm cells until ejaculation. 
B)  travels through the bladder. 
C)  ascends the abdominal cavity along the posterior side of the kidney. 
D)  passes through the inguinal canal and enters the pelvic cavity. 
E)  passes just beneath the skin to the penis.

Question 9

What are the female gametes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oocytes 
B)  Ovaries 
C)  Sperm cells 
D)  Uterus 
A)  Oocytes 
B)  Ovaries 
C)  Sperm cells 
D)  Uterus

Question 10

Which process converts a spermatid to a mature sperm cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spermatogenesis 
B)  Cryptorchidism 
C)  Gubernaculum 
D)  Spermiogenesis 
A)  Spermatogenesis 
B)  Cryptorchidism 
C)  Gubernaculum 
D)  Spermiogenesis

Question 11

Which of the following male reproductive structures is mismatched with its description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prepuce - skin that covers the glans penis 
B)  Corpora cavernosa - forms the foreskin 
C)  Glans penis - contains external urethral opening 
D)  Corpus spongiosum - expands to form the glans penis 
E)  Membranous urethra - between prostatic and spongy urethra 
A)  Prepuce - skin that covers the glans penis 
B)  Corpora cavernosa - forms the foreskin 
C)  Glans penis - contains external urethral opening 
D)  Corpus spongiosum - expands to form the glans penis 
E)  Membranous urethra - between prostatic and spongy urethra

Question 12

A typical ejaculation results in the discharge of 2 to 5 mL of the fluid called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  semen 
B)  sperm cells 
C)  seminal vesicle secretions 
D)  mucus 
E)  prostatic secretions 
A)  semen 
B)  sperm cells 
C)  seminal vesicle secretions 
D)  mucus 
E)  prostatic secretions

Question 13

A Pap test is used to detect ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pregnancy 
B)  the time of ovulation 
C)  cervical cancer 
D)  a prolapsed uterus 
E)  ovarian cancer 
A)  pregnancy 
B)  the time of ovulation 
C)  cervical cancer 
D)  a prolapsed uterus 
E)  ovarian cancer

Question 14

The androgens produced by the theca interna cells are converted to estrogen by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus luteal cells 
B)  FSH 
C)  granulosa cells 
D)  GnRH 
E)  primary oocyte 
A)  corpus luteal cells 
B)  FSH 
C)  granulosa cells 
D)  GnRH 
E)  primary oocyte

Question 15

Which stage of meiosis is an ovulated cell in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prophase I 
B)  Metaphase I 
C)  Telophase I 
D)  Telophase II 
E)  Metaphase II 
A)  Prophase I 
B)  Metaphase I 
C)  Telophase I 
D)  Telophase II 
E)  Metaphase II

Question 16

The placenta produces both

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen and progesterone. 
B)  progesterone and prolactin. 
C)  prolactin and FSH. 
D)  androgens and estrogens. 
E)  oxytocin and prolactin. 
A)  estrogen and progesterone. 
B)  progesterone and prolactin. 
C)  prolactin and FSH. 
D)  androgens and estrogens. 
E)  oxytocin and prolactin.

Question 17

Shortly after ovulation,

Accepted Answer

A)  the granulosa cells become corpus luteum cells. 
B)  estrogen increases but progesterone decreases. 
C)  the level of LH rises even more than before ovulation. 
D)  GnRH receptors upregulate. 
E)  corpus luteum degenerates. 
A)  the granulosa cells become corpus luteum cells. 
B)  estrogen increases but progesterone decreases. 
C)  the level of LH rises even more than before ovulation. 
D)  GnRH receptors upregulate. 
E)  corpus luteum degenerates.

Question 18

Assume a couple has just completed intercourse, and sperm cells have been deposited in the woman's reproductive tract. Trace the pathway of the sperm cells through the female reproductive tract to the point where fertilization will most likely occur.
(1) Cervix
(2) Uterine tube
(3) Cavity of uterus
(4) Vagina

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  4, 1, 3, 2 
C)  4, 3, 1, 2 
D)  4, 3, 2, 1 
E)  1, 3, 2, 4 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  4, 1, 3, 2 
C)  4, 3, 1, 2 
D)  4, 3, 2, 1 
E)  1, 3, 2, 4

Question 19

Hot flashes during perimenopause are thought to be the result of decreased ________ levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  LH 
B)  FSH 
C)  estrogen and progesterone 
D)  progesterone 
E)  oxytocin 
A)  LH 
B)  FSH 
C)  estrogen and progesterone 
D)  progesterone 
E)  oxytocin

Question 20

In an ectopic pregnancy,

Accepted Answer

A)  no fertilization occurs. 
B)  implantation does not occur in the uterus. 
C)  a fetus never develops. 
D)  no placenta forms. 
E)  implantation occurs in the uterus. 
A)  no fertilization occurs. 
B)  implantation does not occur in the uterus. 
C)  a fetus never develops. 
D)  no placenta forms. 
E)  implantation occurs in the uterus.

Exam 28: Reproductive System

When comparing oogenesis and spermatogenesis, which of the following is not true?

The LH surge initiates ________.

During the secretory phase of the uterine cycle, you would normally expect

At the end of meiosis I, there are ________, whereas at the end of meiosis II, there is/are ________.

Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

Meiosis I is a reduction division.

Which of the following cell types is diploid?

The ductus deferens

What are the female gametes?

Which process converts a spermatid to a mature sperm cell?

Which of the following male reproductive structures is mismatched with its description?

A typical ejaculation results in the discharge of 2 to 5 mL of the fluid called ________.

A Pap test is used to detect ________.

The androgens produced by the theca interna cells are converted to estrogen by ________.

Which stage of meiosis is an ovulated cell in?

The placenta produces both

Shortly after ovulation,

Hot flashes during perimenopause are thought to be the result of decreased ________ levels.

In an ectopic pregnancy,

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