Question 1

The seminiferous tubules

Accepted Answer

A)  are located in the pelvic cavity. 
B)  are tightly coiled structures that produce sperm. 
C)  secrete testosterone. 
D)  are primarily concerned with ejaculation. 
A)  are located in the pelvic cavity. 
B)  are tightly coiled structures that produce sperm. 
C)  secrete testosterone. 
D)  are primarily concerned with ejaculation.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the ovaries and the testes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secrete gonadotropins 
B)  Located in the pelvic cavity 
C)  Called gametes 
D)  Called gonads 
A)  Secrete gonadotropins 
B)  Located in the pelvic cavity 
C)  Called gametes 
D)  Called gonads

Question 3

Which cells secrete testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prostate gland 
B)  Prepuce 
C)  Interstitial cells 
D)  Seminiferous tubules 
A)  Prostate gland 
B)  Prepuce 
C)  Interstitial cells 
D)  Seminiferous tubules

Question 4

Which group is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phases of the ovarian cycle: follicular phase, luteal phase 
B)  Phases of the uterine cycle: menstrual phase, proliferative phase, secretory phase 
C)  Reproductive hormones: estrogen, progesterone, hCG, testosterone 
D)  External genitals: penis, scrotum, labia, mons pubis, cervix 
A)  Phases of the ovarian cycle: follicular phase, luteal phase 
B)  Phases of the uterine cycle: menstrual phase, proliferative phase, secretory phase 
C)  Reproductive hormones: estrogen, progesterone, hCG, testosterone 
D)  External genitals: penis, scrotum, labia, mons pubis, cervix

Question 5

The embryo

Accepted Answer

A)  refers to the baby-to-be from weeks 3 to 8. 
B)  is the single-cell fertilized ovum. 
C)  lives most of its life in the fallopian tube. 
D)  refers to the fetus during the second trimester. 
A)  refers to the baby-to-be from weeks 3 to 8. 
B)  is the single-cell fertilized ovum. 
C)  lives most of its life in the fallopian tube. 
D)  refers to the fetus during the second trimester.

Question 6

Which of the following is a correct sequence regarding the flow of semen or semen-to-be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vas deferens, seminiferous tubules, urethra 
B)  Urethra, ejaculatory duct, vas deferens 
C)  Seminiferous tubules, vas deferens, epididymis 
D)  Vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra 
A)  Vas deferens, seminiferous tubules, urethra 
B)  Urethra, ejaculatory duct, vas deferens 
C)  Seminiferous tubules, vas deferens, epididymis 
D)  Vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra

Question 7

The cervix,fundus,and body

Accepted Answer

A)  are contents of the scrotum. 
B)  are parts of the ovary. 
C)  secrete estrogen and progesterone. 
D)  are parts of the uterus. 
A)  are contents of the scrotum. 
B)  are parts of the ovary. 
C)  secrete estrogen and progesterone. 
D)  are parts of the uterus.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of implantation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occurs within the fallopian tubes or the oviducts 
B)  Is achieved by the morula 
C)  Is a uterine event achieved by the blastocyst 
D)  Occurs within the ovaries 
A)  Occurs within the fallopian tubes or the oviducts 
B)  Is achieved by the morula 
C)  Is a uterine event achieved by the blastocyst 
D)  Occurs within the ovaries

Question 9

What is the coiled structure that sits on top of the testes and is the place where sperm mature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scrotum 
B)  Epididymis 
C)  Prostate gland 
D)  Prepuce 
A)  Scrotum 
B)  Epididymis 
C)  Prostate gland 
D)  Prepuce

Question 10

Which hormone is characterized by the following: androgen,steroid,and interstitial cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gonadotropin 
B)  Oxytocin 
C)  Testosterone 
D)  Prolactin 
A)  Gonadotropin 
B)  Oxytocin 
C)  Testosterone 
D)  Prolactin

Question 11

Which of the following is not located in or on the ovary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corpus luteum 
B)  Graafian follicle 
C)  Fertilized ovum 
D)  Corpus albicans 
A)  Corpus luteum 
B)  Graafian follicle 
C)  Fertilized ovum 
D)  Corpus albicans

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the ova and sperm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Called gonads 
B)  Incapable of meiosis 
C)  Called gametes 
D)  Require androgens for maturation 
A)  Called gonads 
B)  Incapable of meiosis 
C)  Called gametes 
D)  Require androgens for maturation

Question 13

The myometrium and the endometrium are layers of which structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ovaries 
B)  Uterus 
C)  Fallopian tubes 
D)  Vagina 
A)  Ovaries 
B)  Uterus 
C)  Fallopian tubes 
D)  Vagina

Question 14

Which structure surrounds the upper portion of the urethra and contributes to the formation of semen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cowper's glands 
B)  Adenohypophysis 
C)  Seminal vesicles 
D)  Prostate gland 
A)  Cowper's glands 
B)  Adenohypophysis 
C)  Seminal vesicles 
D)  Prostate gland

Question 15

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Accepted Answer

A)  is secreted by the ovaries and testes. 
B)  is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. 
C)  exerts its effects primarily on the endometrium. 
D)  stimulates the female and male gonads. 
A)  is secreted by the ovaries and testes. 
B)  is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. 
C)  exerts its effects primarily on the endometrium. 
D)  stimulates the female and male gonads.

Question 16

Which of the following is referred to as external genitals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gonads 
B)  Vulva 
C)  Oviducts 
D)  Perineum 
A)  Gonads 
B)  Vulva 
C)  Oviducts 
D)  Perineum

Question 17

Menstruation occurs in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  an LH surge. 
B)  diminished plasma levels of estrogen and progesterone. 
C)  elevated plasma levels of hCG. 
D)  elevation of plasma levels of FSH and LH. 
A)  an LH surge. 
B)  diminished plasma levels of estrogen and progesterone. 
C)  elevated plasma levels of hCG. 
D)  elevation of plasma levels of FSH and LH.

Question 18

The labia majora,labia minora,clitoris,and vestibular glands

Accepted Answer

A)  are called the vulva. 
B)  are external genitals. 
C)  are called the pudendum. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  are called the vulva. 
B)  are external genitals. 
C)  are called the pudendum. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 19

The myometrium

Accepted Answer

A)  is the layer that sloughs during menstruation. 
B)  is responsive to oxytocin. 
C)  thickens in response to estrogen and progesterone. 
D)  is the target of the gonadotropins. 
A)  is the layer that sloughs during menstruation. 
B)  is responsive to oxytocin. 
C)  thickens in response to estrogen and progesterone. 
D)  is the target of the gonadotropins.

Question 20

A woman is likely to develop a vaginal yeast infection after taking antibiotics because they

Accepted Answer

A)  weaken the hymen and allow pathogens to enter the vagina. 
B)  alter the normal flora of the vagina. 
C)  contain pathogens that migrate to the vagina from the blood. 
D)  cannot kill microorganisms that grow in the vagina. 
A)  weaken the hymen and allow pathogens to enter the vagina. 
B)  alter the normal flora of the vagina. 
C)  contain pathogens that migrate to the vagina from the blood. 
D)  cannot kill microorganisms that grow in the vagina.

Exam 26: Reproductive Systems

The seminiferous tubules

Which of the following is true of the ovaries and the testes?

Which cells secrete testosterone?

Which group is incorrect?

The embryo

Which of the following is a correct sequence regarding the flow of semen or semen-to-be?

The cervix,fundus,and body

Which of the following is true of implantation?

What is the coiled structure that sits on top of the testes and is the place where sperm mature?

Which hormone is characterized by the following: androgen,steroid,and interstitial cells?

Which of the following is not located in or on the ovary?

Which of the following is true of the ova and sperm?

The myometrium and the endometrium are layers of which structure?

Which structure surrounds the upper portion of the urethra and contributes to the formation of semen?

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Which of the following is referred to as external genitals?

Menstruation occurs in response to

The labia majora,labia minora,clitoris,and vestibular glands

The myometrium

A woman is likely to develop a vaginal yeast infection after taking antibiotics because they

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