Question 1

If gametes were diploid like somatic cells, how many chromosomes would the zygote contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  twice the diploid number, and with every succeeding generation, the chromosome number would continue to double and normal development could not occur 
B)  half the diploid number with no change in development 
C)  triple the diploid number, and with every succeeding generation, the chromosome number would continue to triple and normal development would not occur 
D)  There is no relationship between gametes and somatic cells. 
A)  twice the diploid number, and with every succeeding generation, the chromosome number would continue to double and normal development could not occur 
B)  half the diploid number with no change in development 
C)  triple the diploid number, and with every succeeding generation, the chromosome number would continue to triple and normal development would not occur 
D)  There is no relationship between gametes and somatic cells. A

Question 2

The most important risk for testicular cancer in young males is .

Accepted Answer

A)  sexually transmitted infections 
B)  undescended testes 
C)  a diet high in fat 
D)  smoking 
A)  sexually transmitted infections 
B)  undescended testes 
C)  a diet high in fat 
D)  smoking B

Question 3

Figure 27.1Using Figure 27.1, match the following:
-Early spermatids.

Accepted Answer

E

Question 4

Figure 27.2Using Figure 27.2, match the following:
-Location of nucleus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 27.2Using Figure 27.2, match...

Question 5

The hypothalamic- pituitary- gonadal axis .

Accepted Answer

A)  involves posterior pituitary release of regulating hormones 
B)  involves a positive feedback loop control of spermatogenesis 
C)  is the tight relationship between the cortex and the control of testicular function 
D)  involves FSH and LH release 
A)  involves posterior pituitary release of regulating hormones 
B)  involves a positive feedback loop control of spermatogenesis 
C)  is the tight relationship between the cortex and the control of testicular function 
D)  involves FSH and LH release

Question 6

Effects of estrogen include .

Accepted Answer

A)  growth of the larynx 
B)  deepening of the voice 
C)  increased oiliness of the skin 
D)  growth of the breasts at puberty 
A)  growth of the larynx 
B)  deepening of the voice 
C)  increased oiliness of the skin 
D)  growth of the breasts at puberty

Question 7

Spermiogenesis involves the .

Accepted Answer

A)  sequence of events in the rete testis 
B)  formation of a functional sperm by the stripping away of superfluous cytoplasm 
C)  formation of four haploid cells from a spermatogonium 
D)  movement of sperm in the female genital tract 
A)  sequence of events in the rete testis 
B)  formation of a functional sperm by the stripping away of superfluous cytoplasm 
C)  formation of four haploid cells from a spermatogonium 
D)  movement of sperm in the female genital tract

Question 8

Figure 27.1Using Figure 27.1, match the following:
-What is the purpose of the male bulbourethral gland?

Accepted Answer

Because it releases its conten

Question 9

When it is cold, the scrotum is pulled away from the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The amount of testosterone and sperm produced by the testes is dependent on the influence of FSH alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Figure 27.2Using Figure 27.2, match the following:
-What is the name given to the female homologue to the penis?

Accepted Answer

The female clitoris is homolog

Question 12

The molecule that enhances the ability of testosterone to promote spermatogenesis is inhibin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which hormone is absolutely necessary for ovulation to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH 
B)  estrogen 
C)  progesterone 
D)  LH 
A)  FSH 
B)  estrogen 
C)  progesterone 
D)  LH

Question 14

The primary function of the uterus is to _ .

Accepted Answer

A)  synthesize female hormones 
B)  protect the ovaries 
C)  receive, retain, and nourish a fertilized ovum 
D)  regulate the ovarian and menstrual cycles 
A)  synthesize female hormones 
B)  protect the ovaries 
C)  receive, retain, and nourish a fertilized ovum 
D)  regulate the ovarian and menstrual cycles

Question 15

Teresa has been complaining of severe abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, and a low- grade fever. What might be the doctor's diagnosis, and how should the condition be treated?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms sound like pelvic inflammat

Question 16

Normally menstruation occurs when .

Accepted Answer

A)  blood levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease 
B)  blood levels of estrogen and progesterone increase 
C)  the corpus luteum secretes estrogen 
D)  blood levels of FSH fall off 
A)  blood levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease 
B)  blood levels of estrogen and progesterone increase 
C)  the corpus luteum secretes estrogen 
D)  blood levels of FSH fall off

Question 17

Failure to attain erection is called impotence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The constancy of the chromosome number from one cell generation to the next is maintained through _ .

Accepted Answer

A)  meiosis 
B)  mitosis 
C)  cytokinesis 
D)  DNA synthesis 
A)  meiosis 
B)  mitosis 
C)  cytokinesis 
D)  DNA synthesis

Question 19

Ovarian follicles contain mature eggs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of these statements about sexually transmitted infections is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syphilis is caused by a virus that may lead to death if untreated. 
B)  Chlamydia is caused by bacteria that can often be asymptomatic or bring on a wide variety of symptoms. 
C)  Genital herpes is caused by a virus that may cause intermittent lesions. 
D)  Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium that can bring on painful discharges in males. 
A)  Syphilis is caused by a virus that may lead to death if untreated. 
B)  Chlamydia is caused by bacteria that can often be asymptomatic or bring on a wide variety of symptoms. 
C)  Genital herpes is caused by a virus that may cause intermittent lesions. 
D)  Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium that can bring on painful discharges in males.

Exam 27: The Reproductive System

If gametes were diploid like somatic cells, how many chromosomes would the zygote contain?

The most important risk for testicular cancer in young males is .

Figure 27.1Using Figure 27.1, match the following: -Early spermatids.

Figure 27.2Using Figure 27.2, match the following: -Location of nucleus.

The hypothalamic- pituitary- gonadal axis .

Effects of estrogen include .

Spermiogenesis involves the .

Figure 27.1Using Figure 27.1, match the following: -What is the purpose of the male bulbourethral gland?

When it is cold, the scrotum is pulled away from the body.

The amount of testosterone and sperm produced by the testes is dependent on the influence of FSH alone.

Figure 27.2Using Figure 27.2, match the following: -What is the name given to the female homologue to the penis?

The molecule that enhances the ability of testosterone to promote spermatogenesis is inhibin.

Which hormone is absolutely necessary for ovulation to occur?

The primary function of the uterus is to _ .

Teresa has been complaining of severe abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, and a low- grade fever. What might be the doctor's diagnosis, and how should the condition be treated?

Normally menstruation occurs when .

Failure to attain erection is called impotence.

The constancy of the chromosome number from one cell generation to the next is maintained through _ .

Ovarian follicles contain mature eggs.

Which of these statements about sexually transmitted infections is false?

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