Question 1

Which term refers to the movement of sperm and glandular secretions from the testes and genital ducts into the urethra?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ejaculation 
B)  Emission 
C)  Orgasm 
D)  Erection 
A)  Ejaculation 
B)  Emission 
C)  Orgasm 
D)  Erection

Question 2

What is the uterine lining called that is most responsive to the hormonal effects of estrogen and progesterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perineum 
B)  Myometrium 
C)  Fundus 
D)  Endometrium 
A)  Perineum 
B)  Myometrium 
C)  Fundus 
D)  Endometrium

Question 3

Semen

Accepted Answer

A)  is formed and stored within the scrotum. 
B)  contains only testosterone. 
C)  means seed. 
D)  is made and stored within the prostate gland. 
A)  is formed and stored within the scrotum. 
B)  contains only testosterone. 
C)  means seed. 
D)  is made and stored within the prostate gland.

Question 4

Which of the following are exocrine glands found in the male reproductive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adenohypophysis, seminal vesicles, testes 
B)  Testes, Cowper's glands, prostate gland 
C)  Bulbourethral glands, prostate gland, seminal vesicles 
D)  Interstitial cells, seminiferous tubules, prostate gland 
A)  Adenohypophysis, seminal vesicles, testes 
B)  Testes, Cowper's glands, prostate gland 
C)  Bulbourethral glands, prostate gland, seminal vesicles 
D)  Interstitial cells, seminiferous tubules, prostate gland

Question 5

The prostate

Accepted Answer

A)  surrounds the upper portion of the urethra and contributes to the formation of semen. 
B)  is an extension of the epididymis. 
C)  is located within the seminiferous tubules. 
D)  produces androgens. 
A)  surrounds the upper portion of the urethra and contributes to the formation of semen. 
B)  is an extension of the epididymis. 
C)  is located within the seminiferous tubules. 
D)  produces androgens.

Question 6

Which of the following are secreted by the adenohypophysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxytocin, prolactin 
B)  FSH, LH, interstitial cell-stimulating hormone 
C)  Estrogen, progesterone 
D)  Testosterone, hCG 
A)  Oxytocin, prolactin 
B)  FSH, LH, interstitial cell-stimulating hormone 
C)  Estrogen, progesterone 
D)  Testosterone, hCG

Question 7

The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle

Accepted Answer

A)  describes the deterioration of the corpus luteum into the corpus albicans. 
B)  is primarily caused by the hormonal effects of progesterone. 
C)  is primarily caused by the hormonal effects of hCG. 
D)  refers to the estrogen-induced thickening of the endometrium. 
A)  describes the deterioration of the corpus luteum into the corpus albicans. 
B)  is primarily caused by the hormonal effects of progesterone. 
C)  is primarily caused by the hormonal effects of hCG. 
D)  refers to the estrogen-induced thickening of the endometrium.

Question 8

Which group is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uterine layers: perimetrium, myometrium, cervix 
B)  Gonads: zygote, ovaries, testes, 
C)  Steroids: testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, oxytocin 
D)  Uterine parts: fundus, body, cervix 
A)  Uterine layers: perimetrium, myometrium, cervix 
B)  Gonads: zygote, ovaries, testes, 
C)  Steroids: testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, oxytocin 
D)  Uterine parts: fundus, body, cervix

Question 9

The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately precedes the uterine secretory phase. 
B)  is caused primarily by hCG. 
C)  corresponds hormonally to the ovarian luteal phase. 
D)  is the stage during which implantation occurs. 
A)  immediately precedes the uterine secretory phase. 
B)  is caused primarily by hCG. 
C)  corresponds hormonally to the ovarian luteal phase. 
D)  is the stage during which implantation occurs.

Question 10

In the nonpregnant state,

Accepted Answer

A)  the corpus albicans becomes hormonally active, secreting estrogen and progesterone. 
B)  the endometrium secretes hCG. 
C)  hormonal secretion of the corpus luteum gradually declines. 
D)  the zygote becomes hormonally active. 
A)  the corpus albicans becomes hormonally active, secreting estrogen and progesterone. 
B)  the endometrium secretes hCG. 
C)  hormonal secretion of the corpus luteum gradually declines. 
D)  the zygote becomes hormonally active.

Question 11

Which structure is the major producer of testosterone in the male?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corpus luteum 
B)  Testes 
C)  Anterior pituitary gland 
D)  Adrenal medulla 
A)  Corpus luteum 
B)  Testes 
C)  Anterior pituitary gland 
D)  Adrenal medulla

Question 12

The oviduct or fallopian tube

Accepted Answer

A)  is located between the cervix and the vagina. 
B)  is the site of fertilization. 
C)  is an anatomical extension of the ovary. 
D)  connects the fundus with the cervix. 
A)  is located between the cervix and the vagina. 
B)  is the site of fertilization. 
C)  is an anatomical extension of the ovary. 
D)  connects the fundus with the cervix.

Question 13

In the absence of human chorionic gonadotropin,

Accepted Answer

A)  the corpus albicans starts secreting progesterone. 
B)  the rate of placental development accelerates. 
C)  labor is initiated. 
D)  the corpus luteum deteriorates into the corpus albicans. 
A)  the corpus albicans starts secreting progesterone. 
B)  the rate of placental development accelerates. 
C)  labor is initiated. 
D)  the corpus luteum deteriorates into the corpus albicans.

Which term refers to the movement of sperm and glandular secretions from the testes and genital ducts into the urethra?

What is the uterine lining called that is most responsive to the hormonal effects of estrogen and progesterone?

Semen

Which of the following are exocrine glands found in the male reproductive tract?

The prostate

Which of the following are secreted by the adenohypophysis?

The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle

Which group is correct?

The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle

In the nonpregnant state,

Which structure is the major producer of testosterone in the male?

The oviduct or fallopian tube

In the absence of human chorionic gonadotropin,

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Exam 26: Reproductive Systems

Which term refers to the movement of sperm and glandular secretions from the testes and genital ducts into the urethra?

What is the uterine lining called that is most responsive to the hormonal effects of estrogen and progesterone?

Semen

Which of the following are exocrine glands found in the male reproductive tract?

The prostate

Which of the following are secreted by the adenohypophysis?

The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle

Which group is correct?

The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle

In the nonpregnant state,

Which structure is the major producer of testosterone in the male?

The oviduct or fallopian tube

In the absence of human chorionic gonadotropin,

Introduction to the Human Body

Basic Chemistry

Cells

Cell Metabolism

Microbiology Basics

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System and Body Temperature

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain

Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory System

Endocrine System

Blood

Anatomy of the Heart

Function of the Heart

Anatomy of the Blood Vessels

Functions of the Blood Vessels

Lymphatic System

Immune System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

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