Question 1

The secretory sacs of the mammary glands are known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  follicles. 
B)  alveoli. 
C)  lactiferous ducts. 
D)  areolar glands. 
E)  vesicles. 
A)  follicles. 
B)  alveoli. 
C)  lactiferous ducts. 
D)  areolar glands. 
E)  vesicles.

Question 2

Impotence occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  the erectile tissues of the penis fill with blood. 
B)  semen accumulates in the urethra. 
C)  an erection cannot be achieved or maintained. 
D)  semen moves out of the urethra. 
E)  sperm cell production decreases. 
A)  the erectile tissues of the penis fill with blood. 
B)  semen accumulates in the urethra. 
C)  an erection cannot be achieved or maintained. 
D)  semen moves out of the urethra. 
E)  sperm cell production decreases.

Question 3

In a mature follicle, the oocyte lies in a mass of follicular cells called the

Accepted Answer

A)  theca interna. 
B)  zona pellucida. 
C)  granulosa. 
D)  cumulus mass. 
E)  theca externa. 
A)  theca interna. 
B)  zona pellucida. 
C)  granulosa. 
D)  cumulus mass. 
E)  theca externa.

Question 4

The contraceptive method in which the penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  abstinence. 
B)  rhythm method. 
C)  coitus interruptus. 
D)  douching. 
E)  vaginal removal. 
A)  abstinence. 
B)  rhythm method. 
C)  coitus interruptus. 
D)  douching. 
E)  vaginal removal.

Question 5

Following ejaculation, a phase called resolution occurs. During resolution

Accepted Answer

A)  a second ejaculation occurs. 
B)  a feeling of satisfaction occurs. 
C)  erection of the penis is maintained. 
D)  sperm production increases. 
E)  orgasm occurs. 
A)  a second ejaculation occurs. 
B)  a feeling of satisfaction occurs. 
C)  erection of the penis is maintained. 
D)  sperm production increases. 
E)  orgasm occurs.

Question 6

Which of the following cell types is formed at the end of the first meiotic division?

Accepted Answer

A)  spermatid 
B)  spermatogonia 
C)  primary spermatocyte 
D)  secondary spermatocyte 
E)  spermatozoa 
A)  spermatid 
B)  spermatogonia 
C)  primary spermatocyte 
D)  secondary spermatocyte 
E)  spermatozoa

Question 7

Once GnRH is released from the hypothalamus and enters the hypothalamohypophysial portal system,

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone is released from the anterior pituitary. 
B)  the interstitial cells produce inhibin. 
C)  estrogen production increases. 
D)  FSH and LH secretion will occur. 
E)  it will inhibit FSH and LH secretion. 
A)  testosterone is released from the anterior pituitary. 
B)  the interstitial cells produce inhibin. 
C)  estrogen production increases. 
D)  FSH and LH secretion will occur. 
E)  it will inhibit FSH and LH secretion.

Question 8

Fertilization usually occurs in the _____ while fetal development occurs in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus, vagina 
B)  uterine tube, uterus 
C)  uterine tube, fimbriae 
D)  vagina, uterus 
E)  ovary, uterus 
A)  uterus, vagina 
B)  uterine tube, uterus 
C)  uterine tube, fimbriae 
D)  vagina, uterus 
E)  ovary, uterus

Question 9

Which of the following substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  mucous and fibrinogen 
B)  fructose and mucous 
C)  fibrinolysin and clotting factors 
D)  prostaglandins and sperm 
E)  acid and mucous 
A)  mucous and fibrinogen 
B)  fructose and mucous 
C)  fibrinolysin and clotting factors 
D)  prostaglandins and sperm 
E)  acid and mucous

Question 10

The corpus luteum

Accepted Answer

A)  degenerates into the corpus albicans if pregnancy does not occur. 
B)  is absolutely necessary during the first three months of pregnancy. 
C)  produces mostly progesterone, but also some estrogen. 
D)  degenerates into the corpus albicans if pregnancy does not occur and produces mostly progesterone, but also some estrogen. 
E)  degenerates into the corpus alibicans if pregnancy does not occur, is absolutely necessary during the first three months of pregnancy, and produces mostly progesterone, but also some estrogen. 
A)  degenerates into the corpus albicans if pregnancy does not occur. 
B)  is absolutely necessary during the first three months of pregnancy. 
C)  produces mostly progesterone, but also some estrogen. 
D)  degenerates into the corpus albicans if pregnancy does not occur and produces mostly progesterone, but also some estrogen. 
E)  degenerates into the corpus alibicans if pregnancy does not occur, is absolutely necessary during the first three months of pregnancy, and produces mostly progesterone, but also some estrogen.

Question 11

What is the role of NO (nitric oxide) in the male sex act?

Accepted Answer

A)  dilation of blood vessels in the penis 
B)  activation of a G protein 
C)  secretion of mucous 
D)  contraction of somatic muscles of the urogenital diaphragm 
A)  dilation of blood vessels in the penis 
B)  activation of a G protein 
C)  secretion of mucous 
D)  contraction of somatic muscles of the urogenital diaphragm

Question 12

A primary oocyte with a single layer of granulosa cells is most appropriately called

Accepted Answer

A)  a primordial follicle. 
B)  a secondary follicle. 
C)  a mature follicle. 
D)  the corpus luteum. 
E)  a graafian follicle. 
A)  a primordial follicle. 
B)  a secondary follicle. 
C)  a mature follicle. 
D)  the corpus luteum. 
E)  a graafian follicle.

Question 13

The contraceptive method that not only prevents fertilization but also provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases is

Accepted Answer

A)  the condom. 
B)  oral contraceptives. 
C)  spermicidal agents. 
D)  coitus interruptus. 
E)  the diaphragm. 
A)  the condom. 
B)  oral contraceptives. 
C)  spermicidal agents. 
D)  coitus interruptus. 
E)  the diaphragm.

Question 14

Which of the following events happens after ovulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progesterone production by follicles declines. 
B)  A negative feedback effect on GnRH. 
C)  LH and FSH levels continue to increase. 
D)  GnRH receptors upregulate. 
E)  A positive feedback effect on GnRH. 
A)  Progesterone production by follicles declines. 
B)  A negative feedback effect on GnRH. 
C)  LH and FSH levels continue to increase. 
D)  GnRH receptors upregulate. 
E)  A positive feedback effect on GnRH.

Question 15

The series of monthly changes that occur within the female uterus are referred to as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  menstrual cycle 
B)  menarche 
C)  reproductive cycle 
D)  ovarian cycle 
E)  luteal cycle 
A)  menstrual cycle 
B)  menarche 
C)  reproductive cycle 
D)  ovarian cycle 
E)  luteal cycle

Question 16

The exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids that may result in new gene combinations on the chromosomes is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  crossing over 
B)  synapsis 
C)  duplication 
D)  reduction division 
E)  random assortment 
A)  crossing over 
B)  synapsis 
C)  duplication 
D)  reduction division 
E)  random assortment

Question 17

Which of the following hormones would decrease if an adult male were castrated (testes removed)?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH 
B)  FSH 
C)  LH 
D)  testosterone 
E)  ADH 
A)  GnRH 
B)  FSH 
C)  LH 
D)  testosterone 
E)  ADH

Question 18

Which of the following hormones is produced by the testis?

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone 
B)  interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) 
C)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
D)  follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
E)  luteinizing hormone (LH) 
A)  testosterone 
B)  interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) 
C)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
D)  follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
E)  luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 19

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

A)  broad ligaments - help support the uterus 
B)  cervix - lined with rugae 
C)  basal layer - layer of endometrium closest to uterine cavity 
D)  perimetrium - muscular coat of uterus 
E)  endometrium - connective tissue layer 
A)  broad ligaments - help support the uterus 
B)  cervix - lined with rugae 
C)  basal layer - layer of endometrium closest to uterine cavity 
D)  perimetrium - muscular coat of uterus 
E)  endometrium - connective tissue layer

Question 20

Sperm are produced in the

Accepted Answer

A)  rete testis. 
B)  efferent ductules. 
C)  seminiferous tubules. 
D)  interstitial cells. 
E)  vas deferens. 
A)  rete testis. 
B)  efferent ductules. 
C)  seminiferous tubules. 
D)  interstitial cells. 
E)  vas deferens.

Exam 28: Reproductive System

The secretory sacs of the mammary glands are known as the

Impotence occurs when

In a mature follicle, the oocyte lies in a mass of follicular cells called the

The contraceptive method in which the penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation is called

Following ejaculation, a phase called resolution occurs. During resolution

Which of the following cell types is formed at the end of the first meiotic division?

Once GnRH is released from the hypothalamus and enters the hypothalamohypophysial portal system,

Fertilization usually occurs in the _____ while fetal development occurs in the _____.

Which of the following substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

The corpus luteum

What is the role of NO (nitric oxide) in the male sex act?

A primary oocyte with a single layer of granulosa cells is most appropriately called

The contraceptive method that not only prevents fertilization but also provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases is

Which of the following events happens after ovulation?

The series of monthly changes that occur within the female uterus are referred to as the ____________________.

The exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids that may result in new gene combinations on the chromosomes is called ____________.

Which of the following hormones would decrease if an adult male were castrated (testes removed)?

Which of the following hormones is produced by the testis?

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Sperm are produced in the

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