Question 1

Fertilization of the ovum by sperm usually occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A) vagina 
B) cervix 
C) uterus 
D) uterine tubes 
E) ovaries 
A) vagina 
B) cervix 
C) uterus 
D) uterine tubes 
E) ovaries

Question 2

Sperm cells can survive up to ___ hours in the female reproductive tract.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 24 
C) 36 
D) 48 
E) 52 
A) 10 
B) 24 
C) 36 
D) 48 
E) 52

Question 3

Type 2 herpes simplex virus (HSV-2)causes

Accepted Answer

A) neurosyphilis 
B) pelvic inflammatory disease 
C) cold sores 
D) genital warts 
E) genital herpes 
A) neurosyphilis 
B) pelvic inflammatory disease 
C) cold sores 
D) genital warts 
E) genital herpes

Question 4

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)stimulates testosterone production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The average length of the menstrual cycle is

Accepted Answer

A) 14 days 
B) 18 days 
C) 24 days 
D) 28 days 
E) 32 days 
A) 14 days 
B) 18 days 
C) 24 days 
D) 28 days 
E) 32 days

Question 6

The region between the labia minora is called the perineum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During spermatogenesis, the cells formed by meiosis II are called

Accepted Answer

A) spermatids 
B) spermatozoa 
C) primary spermatocytes 
D) secondary spermatocytes 
E) spermatogonia 
A) spermatids 
B) spermatozoa 
C) primary spermatocytes 
D) secondary spermatocytes 
E) spermatogonia

Question 8

The dome-shaped portion of the uterus found superior to the uterine tubes is called the

Accepted Answer

A) fornix 
B) fimbria 
C) fundus 
D) infundibulum 
E) cervix 
A) fornix 
B) fimbria 
C) fundus 
D) infundibulum 
E) cervix

Question 9

All the following hormones are released by the corpus luteum EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) progesterone 
B) estrogens 
C) relaxin 
D) chorionic gonadotropin 
E) inhibin 
A) progesterone 
B) estrogens 
C) relaxin 
D) chorionic gonadotropin 
E) inhibin

Question 10

The graph shown below depicts the hormonal changes that occur during the female reproductive cycle. Day one on this graph represents the onset of menses. Based on what you know about the events induced by the hormones shown in the graph, on what day would you predict that ovulation would occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Day 1 
B) Day 6 
C) Day 12 
D) Day 14 
E) Day 26 
A) Day 1 
B) Day 6 
C) Day 12 
D) Day 14 
E) Day 26

Question 11

The average volume of semen in a typical human ejaculation is

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2 mL 
B) 1.5 to 3 mL 
C) 2.5 to 5 mL 
D) 4.5 to 8 mL 
E) 8 to 10 mL 
A) 1 to 2 mL 
B) 1.5 to 3 mL 
C) 2.5 to 5 mL 
D) 4.5 to 8 mL 
E) 8 to 10 mL

Question 12

The steps in sperm maturation that result in the acquisition of motility and the ability to fertilize a secondary oocyte occur in the

Accepted Answer

A) seminiferous tubules 
B) straight tubules 
C) epididymis 
D) rete testes 
E) vas deferens 
A) seminiferous tubules 
B) straight tubules 
C) epididymis 
D) rete testes 
E) vas deferens

Question 13

The process that results in release of the structure labeled C in the diagram is called _____ and is stimulated by a surge in secretion of a hormone called_____.

Accepted Answer

A) ovulation, progesterone 
B) ovulation, LH 
C) ovulation, FSH 
D) oogenesis, hCG 
E) oogenesis, LH 
A) ovulation, progesterone 
B) ovulation, LH 
C) ovulation, FSH 
D) oogenesis, hCG 
E) oogenesis, LH

Question 14

Gametes differ from all other body cells because they are diploid cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are true about testosterone EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) it is an anabolic steroid. 
B) it stimulates libido. 
C) it stimulates FSH release from the anterior pituitary gland. 
D) it is responsible for the secondary sex characteristics of males. 
E) its feedback inhibits the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus. 
A) it is an anabolic steroid. 
B) it stimulates libido. 
C) it stimulates FSH release from the anterior pituitary gland. 
D) it is responsible for the secondary sex characteristics of males. 
E) its feedback inhibits the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus.

Question 16

Oogenesis begins before birth, while spermatogenesis does not occur until puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Menstruation is directly caused by a decrease in the ovarian secretion of

Accepted Answer

A) progesterone and estrogens 
B) testosterone and progesterone 
C) progesterone only 
D) estrogens only 
E) LH 
A) progesterone and estrogens 
B) testosterone and progesterone 
C) progesterone only 
D) estrogens only 
E) LH

Question 18

The graph shown below depicts the hormonal changes that occur during a typical female reproductive cycle. Day one on this graph represents the onset of menses. Which of the following answer selections lists the correct labeling for the hormones shown on the graph?

Accepted Answer

A) A = FSH, B = LH, C = Estrogens, D = Progesterone 
B) A = FSH, B = Estrogens, C = LH, D = Progesterone 
C) A = LH, B = FSH, C = Estrogens, D = Progesterone 
D) A = FSH, B = Progesterone, C = LH, D = Estrogens 
E) A = Relaxin, B = Inhibin, C = Estrogens, D = Progesterone 
A) A = FSH, B = LH, C = Estrogens, D = Progesterone 
B) A = FSH, B = Estrogens, C = LH, D = Progesterone 
C) A = LH, B = FSH, C = Estrogens, D = Progesterone 
D) A = FSH, B = Progesterone, C = LH, D = Estrogens 
E) A = Relaxin, B = Inhibin, C = Estrogens, D = Progesterone

Question 19

All of the following are structures of the mammary glands EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

A) infundibulum 
B) alveoli 
C) suspensory ligaments 
D) areola 
E) lobules 
A) infundibulum 
B) alveoli 
C) suspensory ligaments 
D) areola 
E) lobules

Question 20

Infertility in human males commonly occurs when the sperm count falls below

Accepted Answer

A) 50 million sperm/mL 
B) 40 million sperm/mL 
C) 30 million sperm/mL 
D) 20 million sperm/mL 
E) 10 million sperm/mL 
A) 50 million sperm/mL 
B) 40 million sperm/mL 
C) 30 million sperm/mL 
D) 20 million sperm/mL 
E) 10 million sperm/mL

Exam 23: The Reproductive Systems

Fertilization of the ovum by sperm usually occurs in the

Sperm cells can survive up to ___ hours in the female reproductive tract.

Type 2 herpes simplex virus (HSV-2)causes

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)stimulates testosterone production.

The average length of the menstrual cycle is

The region between the labia minora is called the perineum.

During spermatogenesis, the cells formed by meiosis II are called

The dome-shaped portion of the uterus found superior to the uterine tubes is called the

All the following hormones are released by the corpus luteum EXCEPT

The graph shown below depicts the hormonal changes that occur during the female reproductive cycle. Day one on this graph represents the onset of menses. Based on what you know about the events induced by the hormones shown in the graph, on what day would you predict that ovulation would occur?

The average volume of semen in a typical human ejaculation is

The steps in sperm maturation that result in the acquisition of motility and the ability to fertilize a secondary oocyte occur in the

The process that results in release of the structure labeled C in the diagram is called _____ and is stimulated by a surge in secretion of a hormone called_____.

Gametes differ from all other body cells because they are diploid cells.

All of the following are true about testosterone EXCEPT

Oogenesis begins before birth, while spermatogenesis does not occur until puberty.

Menstruation is directly caused by a decrease in the ovarian secretion of

The graph shown below depicts the hormonal changes that occur during a typical female reproductive cycle. Day one on this graph represents the onset of menses. Which of the following answer selections lists the correct labeling for the hormones shown on the graph?

All of the following are structures of the mammary glands EXCEPT the

Infertility in human males commonly occurs when the sperm count falls below

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