Question 1

Sister chromatids are pulled apart in

Accepted Answer

A)  prophase I. 
B)  anaphase I. 
C)  interphase. 
D)  prophase II. 
E)  anaphase II. 
A)  prophase I. 
B)  anaphase I. 
C)  interphase. 
D)  prophase II. 
E)  anaphase II.

Question 2

Puberty in a female is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  adipose tissue deposition in the breasts and around the hips. 
B)  increased muscle mass, especially in the hips. 
C)  growth of facial hair. 
D)  closure of the uterine tubes. 
E)  growth of chest hair. 
A)  adipose tissue deposition in the breasts and around the hips. 
B)  increased muscle mass, especially in the hips. 
C)  growth of facial hair. 
D)  closure of the uterine tubes. 
E)  growth of chest hair.

Question 3

The ovaries and uterus are held in position within the pelvis by bands of tissue called

Accepted Answer

A)  follicles. 
B)  muscles. 
C)  endometrium. 
D)  ligaments. 
E)  tendons. 
A)  follicles. 
B)  muscles. 
C)  endometrium. 
D)  ligaments. 
E)  tendons.

Question 4

In males, both urine and male reproductive fluids travel through the

Accepted Answer

A)  ureter. 
B)  urethra. 
C)  epididymis. 
D)  spermatic cord. 
E)  ductus deferens. 
A)  ureter. 
B)  urethra. 
C)  epididymis. 
D)  spermatic cord. 
E)  ductus deferens.

Question 5

Arrange the following structures in the order sperm would pass through them from the seminiferous tubules to the urethra. (1) ductus deferens (vas deferens)
(2) efferent ductules
(3) epididymis
(4) ejaculatory duct
(5) rete testis

Accepted Answer

A)  5, 3, 2, 1, 4 
B)  3, 2, 4, 1, 5 
C)  3, 4, 2, 1, 5 
D)  5, 2, 4, 3, 1 
E)  5, 2, 3, 1, 4 
A)  5, 3, 2, 1, 4 
B)  3, 2, 4, 1, 5 
C)  3, 4, 2, 1, 5 
D)  5, 2, 4, 3, 1 
E)  5, 2, 3, 1, 4

Question 6

A typical ejaculation results in the discharge of 2 to 5 mL of the fluid called ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  semen 
B)  sperm 
C)  seminal vesicle secretions 
D)  mucous 
E)  prostatic secretions 
A)  semen 
B)  sperm 
C)  seminal vesicle secretions 
D)  mucous 
E)  prostatic secretions

Question 7

The ovary is attached to the superior margin of the uterus by the

Accepted Answer

A)  mesovarium. 
B)  broad ligament. 
C)  ovarian ligament. 
D)  suspensory ligament. 
E)  round ligament. 
A)  mesovarium. 
B)  broad ligament. 
C)  ovarian ligament. 
D)  suspensory ligament. 
E)  round ligament.

Question 8

What is the active hormone in target tissues of testosterone such as the penis?

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone 
B)  FSH 
C)  ICSH 
D)  dihydrotestosterone 
A)  testosterone 
B)  FSH 
C)  ICSH 
D)  dihydrotestosterone

Question 9

A reduction division is one in which

Accepted Answer

A)  the chemical reactions of oxidation and reduction take place. 
B)  the daughter cells receive only half as many chromosomes as the parent cell had. 
C)  one daughter cell is substantially reduced in size compared to the parent cell. 
D)  the size of chromosomes is reduced from double-stranded to single-stranded. 
A)  the chemical reactions of oxidation and reduction take place. 
B)  the daughter cells receive only half as many chromosomes as the parent cell had. 
C)  one daughter cell is substantially reduced in size compared to the parent cell. 
D)  the size of chromosomes is reduced from double-stranded to single-stranded.

Question 10

A follicle containing a secondary oocyte and a single fluid-filled antrum is called a _____ follicle.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  Graafian or mature 
C)  secondary 
D)  primordial 
E)  tertiary 
A)  primary 
B)  Graafian or mature 
C)  secondary 
D)  primordial 
E)  tertiary

Question 11

Assume a couple has just completed intercourse and sperm have been deposited in the woman's reproductive tract. Trace the pathway of the sperm through the female reproductive tract to the point where fertilization will most likely occur. (1) cervix
(2) fallopian tubes
(3) cavity of uterus
(4) vagina

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  4, 1, 3, 2 
C)  4, 3, 1, 2 
D)  4, 3, 2, 1 
E)  1, 3, 2, 4 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  4, 1, 3, 2 
C)  4, 3, 1, 2 
D)  4, 3, 2, 1 
E)  1, 3, 2, 4

Question 12

One hormone responsible for initiating the development of follicles is

Accepted Answer

A)  HCG. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  FSH. 
D)  estrogen. 
E)  LH. 
A)  HCG. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  FSH. 
D)  estrogen. 
E)  LH.

Question 13

The major factor controlling the onset of puberty in males is

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in GnRH levels. 
B)  the production of testosterone by the testes. 
C)  the ability of the pituitary to secrete FSH and LH. 
D)  the hypothalamus becoming less sensitive to the inhibitory effects of androgens. 
E)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  a decrease in GnRH levels. 
B)  the production of testosterone by the testes. 
C)  the ability of the pituitary to secrete FSH and LH. 
D)  the hypothalamus becoming less sensitive to the inhibitory effects of androgens. 
E)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 14

Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal vesicles - provide nutrients for sperm 
B)  prostate - lubricates the penis during intercourse 
C)  bulbourethral glands - produce a thin, sweet fluid 
D)  testes - produce most of the semen 
E)  prostate - contributes most of the fluid 
A)  seminal vesicles - provide nutrients for sperm 
B)  prostate - lubricates the penis during intercourse 
C)  bulbourethral glands - produce a thin, sweet fluid 
D)  testes - produce most of the semen 
E)  prostate - contributes most of the fluid

Question 15

The opening in the abdominal wall through which the testes descend is the

Accepted Answer

A)  spermatic cord. 
B)  gubernaculum. 
C)  inguinal canal. 
D)  process vaginalis. 
E)  perineal opening. 
A)  spermatic cord. 
B)  gubernaculum. 
C)  inguinal canal. 
D)  process vaginalis. 
E)  perineal opening.

Question 16

In an ectopic pregnancy,

Accepted Answer

A)  no fertilization occurs. 
B)  implantation does not occur in the uterus. 
C)  a fetus never develops. 
D)  no placenta forms. 
E)  implantation occurs in the uterus. 
A)  no fertilization occurs. 
B)  implantation does not occur in the uterus. 
C)  a fetus never develops. 
D)  no placenta forms. 
E)  implantation occurs in the uterus.

Question 17

The cervix is a portion of the

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina. 
B)  external genitalia. 
C)  oviduct. 
D)  uterine tube. 
E)  uterus. 
A)  vagina. 
B)  external genitalia. 
C)  oviduct. 
D)  uterine tube. 
E)  uterus.

Question 18

The interstitial cells or Leydig cells

Accepted Answer

A)  produce sperm. 
B)  form the wall of the rete testis. 
C)  cover the testis with a white tunic. 
D)  secrete seminal fluid. 
E)  secrete testosterone. 
A)  produce sperm. 
B)  form the wall of the rete testis. 
C)  cover the testis with a white tunic. 
D)  secrete seminal fluid. 
E)  secrete testosterone.

Question 19

The placenta produces both

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen and progesterone. 
B)  progesterone and prolactin. 
C)  prolactin and FSH. 
D)  androgens and estrogens. 
E)  oxytocin and prolactin. 
A)  estrogen and progesterone. 
B)  progesterone and prolactin. 
C)  prolactin and FSH. 
D)  androgens and estrogens. 
E)  oxytocin and prolactin.

Question 20

FSH

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates theca interna cells to produce androgens. 
B)  primarily effects granulosa cells. 
C)  increases progesterone production. 
D)  inhibits LH. 
E)  stimulates the uterus. 
A)  stimulates theca interna cells to produce androgens. 
B)  primarily effects granulosa cells. 
C)  increases progesterone production. 
D)  inhibits LH. 
E)  stimulates the uterus.

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Sister chromatids are pulled apart in

Puberty in a female is characterized by

The ovaries and uterus are held in position within the pelvis by bands of tissue called

In males, both urine and male reproductive fluids travel through the

Arrange the following structures in the order sperm would pass through them from the seminiferous tubules to the urethra. (1) ductus deferens (vas deferens) (2) efferent ductules (3) epididymis (4) ejaculatory duct (5) rete testis

A typical ejaculation results in the discharge of 2 to 5 mL of the fluid called ___________.

The ovary is attached to the superior margin of the uterus by the

What is the active hormone in target tissues of testosterone such as the penis?

A reduction division is one in which

A follicle containing a secondary oocyte and a single fluid-filled antrum is called a _____ follicle.

One hormone responsible for initiating the development of follicles is

The major factor controlling the onset of puberty in males is

Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

The opening in the abdominal wall through which the testes descend is the

In an ectopic pregnancy,

The cervix is a portion of the

The interstitial cells or Leydig cells

The placenta produces both

FSH

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