Question 1

Gametes are called haploid because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  there are half as many of them produced at each division in comparison with diploid cells 
B)  they are produced by the process of mitosis 
C)  they are either sperm or ova 
D)  they contain only one member of each pair of chromosomes 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  there are half as many of them produced at each division in comparison with diploid cells 
B)  they are produced by the process of mitosis 
C)  they are either sperm or ova 
D)  they contain only one member of each pair of chromosomes 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 2

Figure 27.2
   
Identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label O.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parietal layer of tunica vaginalis 
B)  Scrotal skin (cut) 
C)  Dartos muscle 
D)  Superficial scrotal fascia 
E)  Cremaster muscle 
A)  Parietal layer of tunica vaginalis 
B)  Scrotal skin (cut) 
C)  Dartos muscle 
D)  Superficial scrotal fascia 
E)  Cremaster muscle

Question 3

Figure 27.6
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label H.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vestibular bulb 
B)  Urethral opening 
C)  Prepuce of clitoris 
D)  Glans of clitoris 
E)  Vestibule 
A)  Vestibular bulb 
B)  Urethral opening 
C)  Prepuce of clitoris 
D)  Glans of clitoris 
E)  Vestibule

Question 4

Describe the mechanism that permits the penis to become erect.

Accepted Answer

A dense network of elastic fibers encirc

Question 5

The grouping of cells surrounding the ovulated oocyte is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  antrum 
B)  corpus luteum 
C)  zona pellucida 
D)  corona radiata 
E)  corpus albicans 
A)  antrum 
B)  corpus luteum 
C)  zona pellucida 
D)  corona radiata 
E)  corpus albicans

Question 6

Figure 27.7
   
Identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label F.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aereola 
B)  Aureole 
C)  Areola 
D)  Ariole 
E)  Arriola 
A)  Aereola 
B)  Aureole 
C)  Areola 
D)  Ariole 
E)  Arriola

Question 7

The interstitial endocrine cells in the testes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  undergo mitosis to produce primary spermatocytes 
B)  protect the developing sperm cells 
C)  secrete testosterone 
D)  convert fructose to glucose to nourish the sperm 
E)  form the lining of the seminiferous tubules 
A)  undergo mitosis to produce primary spermatocytes 
B)  protect the developing sperm cells 
C)  secrete testosterone 
D)  convert fructose to glucose to nourish the sperm 
E)  form the lining of the seminiferous tubules

Question 8

The changes that occur in a woman's body at menopause are due to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced frequency of sexual activity 
B)  reduced levels of estrogen and progesterone 
C)  increased production of androgens by the adrenal gland 
D)  depletion of oocyte supply 
E)  fluid retention that disrupts the osmotic balance of the body 
A)  reduced frequency of sexual activity 
B)  reduced levels of estrogen and progesterone 
C)  increased production of androgens by the adrenal gland 
D)  depletion of oocyte supply 
E)  fluid retention that disrupts the osmotic balance of the body

Question 9

Stem cells in the testes are the ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Figure 27.4
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Which structures are also known as Skene's glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Label B 
B)  Label E 
C)  Label H 
D)  Label I 
E)  Label L 
A)  Label B 
B)  Label E 
C)  Label H 
D)  Label I 
E)  Label L

Question 11

What are the most important events that occur in the uterine cycle?

Accepted Answer

The uterine cycle averages 28 days in le

Question 12

Figure 27.6
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label J.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vestibular bulb 
B)  Urethral opening 
C)  Prepuce of clitoris 
D)  Glans of clitoris 
E)  Vestibule 
A)  Vestibular bulb 
B)  Urethral opening 
C)  Prepuce of clitoris 
D)  Glans of clitoris 
E)  Vestibule

Question 13

Figure 27.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label K.

Accepted Answer

A)  Epididymis 
B)  Penis 
C)  Scrotum 
D)  Testicle 
E)  Testis 
A)  Epididymis 
B)  Penis 
C)  Scrotum 
D)  Testicle 
E)  Testis

Question 14

Figure 27.2
   
Identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label F.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ductus deferens 
B)  Pampiniform plexus 
C)  Spermatic cord 
D)  Inguinal canal 
E)  Deferential artery 
A)  Ductus deferens 
B)  Pampiniform plexus 
C)  Spermatic cord 
D)  Inguinal canal 
E)  Deferential artery

Question 15

Figure 27.6
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label I.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vestibular bulb 
B)  Urethral opening 
C)  Prepuce of clitoris 
D)  Glans of clitoris 
E)  Vestibule 
A)  Vestibular bulb 
B)  Urethral opening 
C)  Prepuce of clitoris 
D)  Glans of clitoris 
E)  Vestibule

Question 16

Each ampulla of the ductus deferens joins with an excretory duct of the seminal gland, marking the start of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ureter 
B)  ejaculatory duct 
C)  urethra 
D)  epididymis 
E)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  ureter 
B)  ejaculatory duct 
C)  urethra 
D)  epididymis 
E)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 17

What happens to sperm when exposed to conditions inside the female reproductive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  The gametes are replicated. 
B)  The gametes are stored to optimize at a later time for fertilization. 
C)  The gametes are nourished. 
D)  The gametes are destroyed after a few hours, as they are no longer capable of fertilization. 
E)  They undergo capacitation. 
A)  The gametes are replicated. 
B)  The gametes are stored to optimize at a later time for fertilization. 
C)  The gametes are nourished. 
D)  The gametes are destroyed after a few hours, as they are no longer capable of fertilization. 
E)  They undergo capacitation.

Question 18

The average length of the uterine cycle is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  14 days 
B)  20 days 
C)  28 days 
D)  35 days 
E)  40 days 
A)  14 days 
B)  20 days 
C)  28 days 
D)  35 days 
E)  40 days

Question 19

Figure 27.5
   
Identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label S.

Accepted Answer

A)  Broad ligament 
B)  Suspensory ligament of ovary 
C)  Mesovarium 
D)  Ovarian ligament 
E)  Body of uterus 
A)  Broad ligament 
B)  Suspensory ligament of ovary 
C)  Mesovarium 
D)  Ovarian ligament 
E)  Body of uterus

Question 20

Figure 27.4
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label J.

Accepted Answer

A)  Labium 
B)  Clitoris 
C)  Urethral gland 
D)  Greater vestibular gland 
E)  Lesser vestibular gland 
A)  Labium 
B)  Clitoris 
C)  Urethral gland 
D)  Greater vestibular gland 
E)  Lesser vestibular gland

Exam 27: The Reproductive System

Gametes are called haploid because ________.

Figure 27.2 Identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label O.

Figure 27.6 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label H.

Describe the mechanism that permits the penis to become erect.

The grouping of cells surrounding the ovulated oocyte is called the ________.

Figure 27.7 Identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label F.

The interstitial endocrine cells in the testes ________.

The changes that occur in a woman's body at menopause are due to ________.

Stem cells in the testes are the ________.

Figure 27.4 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Which structures are also known as Skene's glands?

What are the most important events that occur in the uterine cycle?

Figure 27.6 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label J.

Figure 27.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label K.

Figure 27.2 Identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label F.

Figure 27.6 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label I.

Each ampulla of the ductus deferens joins with an excretory duct of the seminal gland, marking the start of the ________.

What happens to sperm when exposed to conditions inside the female reproductive tract?

The average length of the uterine cycle is ________.

Figure 27.5 Identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label S.

Figure 27.4 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label J.

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