Question 1

What is the active hormone in target tissues of testosterone such as the penis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone 
B)  FSH 
C)  ICSH 
D)  Dihydrotestosterone 
A)  Testosterone 
B)  FSH 
C)  ICSH 
D)  Dihydrotestosterone

Question 2

Which of the following hormones would decrease if an adult male were castrated (testes removed)?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH 
B)  FSH 
C)  LH 
D)  Testosterone 
E)  ADH 
A)  GnRH 
B)  FSH 
C)  LH 
D)  Testosterone 
E)  ADH

Question 3

Which of the following substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mucus and fibrinogen 
B)  Fructose and mucus 
C)  Fibrinolysin and clotting factors 
D)  Prostaglandins and sperm cells 
E)  Acid and mucus 
A)  Mucus and fibrinogen 
B)  Fructose and mucus 
C)  Fibrinolysin and clotting factors 
D)  Prostaglandins and sperm cells 
E)  Acid and mucus

Question 4

Which of the following is produced in the ovary and then leaves the ovary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone 
B)  Corpus luteum 
C)  Secondary oocyte 
D)  FSH 
E)  Menstrual blood 
A)  Testosterone 
B)  Corpus luteum 
C)  Secondary oocyte 
D)  FSH 
E)  Menstrual blood

Question 5

Damage to the ________ would greatly reduce the amount of nutrient molecules provided to sperm cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal vesicles 
B)  bulbourethral glands 
C)  prostate gland 
D)  membranous urethra 
A)  seminal vesicles 
B)  bulbourethral glands 
C)  prostate gland 
D)  membranous urethra

Question 6

The duct from the seminal vesicle joins the ductus deferens to form the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prostatic urethra 
B)  epididymis 
C)  sperm cord 
D)  ejaculatory duct 
E)  spongy urethra 
A)  prostatic urethra 
B)  epididymis 
C)  sperm cord 
D)  ejaculatory duct 
E)  spongy urethra

Question 7

The ovaries and uterus are held in position within the pelvis by bands of tissue called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  follicles 
B)  muscles 
C)  endometrium 
D)  ligaments 
E)  tendons 
A)  follicles 
B)  muscles 
C)  endometrium 
D)  ligaments 
E)  tendons

Question 8

Smooth muscle contractions help to propel sperm cells in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rete testis 
B)  ductus deferens 
C)  seminal receptacle 
D)  seminiferous tubule 
E)  ejaculatory duct 
A)  rete testis 
B)  ductus deferens 
C)  seminal receptacle 
D)  seminiferous tubule 
E)  ejaculatory duct

Question 9

Why would an enlarged prostate interfere with urination?

Accepted Answer

A)  It inhibits urine production. 
B)  It develops calcified deposits that block the urethra. 
C)  It produces thicker prostatic secretions that block the urethra. 
D)  It inhibits the micturition reflex. 
E)  It compresses the urethra. 
A)  It inhibits urine production. 
B)  It develops calcified deposits that block the urethra. 
C)  It produces thicker prostatic secretions that block the urethra. 
D)  It inhibits the micturition reflex. 
E)  It compresses the urethra.

Question 10

The secretory sacs of the mammary glands are known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  follicles 
B)  alveoli 
C)  lactiferous ducts 
D)  areolar glands 
E)  vesicles 
A)  follicles 
B)  alveoli 
C)  lactiferous ducts 
D)  areolar glands 
E)  vesicles

Question 11

As a secondary follicle enlarges,

Accepted Answer

A)  the granulosa cells are replaced with fluid. 
B)  the secondary oocyte divides by mitosis. 
C)  a theca or capsule is formed around it. 
D)  the zona pellucida becomes thinner. 
E)  the fluid within it is reduced. 
A)  the granulosa cells are replaced with fluid. 
B)  the secondary oocyte divides by mitosis. 
C)  a theca or capsule is formed around it. 
D)  the zona pellucida becomes thinner. 
E)  the fluid within it is reduced.

Question 12

Which of the listed events occurs last?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH secretion is stimulated. 
B)  FSH/LH positive-feedback loops produce a series of FSH/LH surges. 
C)  Ovulation occurs. 
D)  Estrogen produced by theca interna cells increases. 
E)  FSH and LH levels increase. 
A)  GnRH secretion is stimulated. 
B)  FSH/LH positive-feedback loops produce a series of FSH/LH surges. 
C)  Ovulation occurs. 
D)  Estrogen produced by theca interna cells increases. 
E)  FSH and LH levels increase.

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding the blood-testis barrier?

Accepted Answer

A)  It prevents antibodies in the blood from getting to the reproductive cells. 
B)  It prevents heat loss from the testes. 
C)  It prevents blood from getting to the testes. 
D)  It maintains testis temperature at 35°C. 
E)  It maintains testis temperature at 37°C. 
A)  It prevents antibodies in the blood from getting to the reproductive cells. 
B)  It prevents heat loss from the testes. 
C)  It prevents blood from getting to the testes. 
D)  It maintains testis temperature at 35°C. 
E)  It maintains testis temperature at 37°C.

Question 14

Which portion of the sperm cell is most involved with penetration of the oocyte?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nucleus 
B)  Acrosome 
C)  Midpiece 
D)  Tail 
E)  Centriole 
A)  Nucleus 
B)  Acrosome 
C)  Midpiece 
D)  Tail 
E)  Centriole

Question 15

"Zygote" is the term used to describe the

Accepted Answer

A)  Graafian oocyte. 
B)  primary oocyte. 
C)  secondary oocyte. 
D)  fertilized oocyte. 
E)  sperm cell just before fertilization. 
A)  Graafian oocyte. 
B)  primary oocyte. 
C)  secondary oocyte. 
D)  fertilized oocyte. 
E)  sperm cell just before fertilization.

Question 16

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prepuce 
B)  crus penis 
C)  glans penis 
D)  corpora cavernosa 
E)  bulb of penis 
A)  prepuce 
B)  crus penis 
C)  glans penis 
D)  corpora cavernosa 
E)  bulb of penis

Question 17

Erection of the penis occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  the pubic bones move together. 
B)  the bulbourethral muscles contract. 
C)  lymphatic fluid accumulates in the glans penis. 
D)  penile erectile tissue becomes engorged with blood. 
E)  smooth muscle contraction occurs in ductus deferens. 
A)  the pubic bones move together. 
B)  the bulbourethral muscles contract. 
C)  lymphatic fluid accumulates in the glans penis. 
D)  penile erectile tissue becomes engorged with blood. 
E)  smooth muscle contraction occurs in ductus deferens.

Question 18

Which of the following follicular stages is the last to appear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corpus albicans 
B)  Corpus luteum 
C)  Primary follicle 
D)  Mature follicle 
E)  Graafian follicle 
A)  Corpus albicans 
B)  Corpus luteum 
C)  Primary follicle 
D)  Mature follicle 
E)  Graafian follicle

Question 19

The spongy urethra is surrounded by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus cavernosum 
B)  prostate gland 
C)  corpus spongiosum 
D)  bulbourethral glands 
A)  corpus cavernosum 
B)  prostate gland 
C)  corpus spongiosum 
D)  bulbourethral glands

Question 20

The oocyte is viable for ________ hours following ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  12 
C)  24 
D)  36 
E)  48 
A)  8 
B)  12 
C)  24 
D)  36 
E)  48

Exam 28: Reproductive System

What is the active hormone in target tissues of testosterone such as the penis?

Which of the following hormones would decrease if an adult male were castrated (testes removed)?

Which of the following substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

Which of the following is produced in the ovary and then leaves the ovary?

Damage to the ________ would greatly reduce the amount of nutrient molecules provided to sperm cells.

The duct from the seminal vesicle joins the ductus deferens to form the ________.

The ovaries and uterus are held in position within the pelvis by bands of tissue called ________.

Smooth muscle contractions help to propel sperm cells in the ________.

Why would an enlarged prostate interfere with urination?

The secretory sacs of the mammary glands are known as the ________.

As a secondary follicle enlarges,

Which of the listed events occurs last?

Which of the following is true regarding the blood-testis barrier?

Which portion of the sperm cell is most involved with penetration of the oocyte?

"Zygote" is the term used to describe the

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the ________.

Erection of the penis occurs when

Which of the following follicular stages is the last to appear?

The spongy urethra is surrounded by the ________.

The oocyte is viable for ________ hours following ovulation.

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