Question 1

The ovary is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue called the

Accepted Answer

A)  mesovarium. 
B)  tunica albuginea. 
C)  peritoneum. 
D)  medulla. 
E)  tunica alba. 
A)  mesovarium. 
B)  tunica albuginea. 
C)  peritoneum. 
D)  medulla. 
E)  tunica alba.

Question 2

A pituitary tumor interferes with FSH secretion. How would this effect a male?

Accepted Answer

A)  He would develop a feminine body contour. 
B)  He would not produce sperm. 
C)  He would have an erection. 
D)  There would be no effect as FSH is found only in females. 
E)  He would produce too many sperm. 
A)  He would develop a feminine body contour. 
B)  He would not produce sperm. 
C)  He would have an erection. 
D)  There would be no effect as FSH is found only in females. 
E)  He would produce too many sperm.

Question 3

Fertilization can only occur

Accepted Answer

A)  if orgasms occur in both the male and female. 
B)  when a sperm cell penetrates a secondary oocyte. 
C)  when there is no menstrual flow. 
D)  after oxytocin is released from the hypothalamus. 
E)  on day 14 of the cycle. 
A)  if orgasms occur in both the male and female. 
B)  when a sperm cell penetrates a secondary oocyte. 
C)  when there is no menstrual flow. 
D)  after oxytocin is released from the hypothalamus. 
E)  on day 14 of the cycle.

Question 4

Which portion of the sperm cell is most involved with penetration of the female sex cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  nucleus 
B)  acrosome 
C)  midpiece 
D)  tail 
E)  centriole 
A)  nucleus 
B)  acrosome 
C)  midpiece 
D)  tail 
E)  centriole

Question 5

During the female sex act,

Accepted Answer

A)  the clitoris becomes engorged with blood. 
B)  vaginal mucoid secretions are reduced. 
C)  vaginal, uterine, and perineal muscles relax. 
D)  an orgasm always occurs to insure fertilization. 
E)  an orgasm always occurs. 
A)  the clitoris becomes engorged with blood. 
B)  vaginal mucoid secretions are reduced. 
C)  vaginal, uterine, and perineal muscles relax. 
D)  an orgasm always occurs to insure fertilization. 
E)  an orgasm always occurs.

Question 6

What is the midlife change in estrogen and progesterone levels referred to as?

Accepted Answer

A)  Climacteric 
B)  Menopause 
C)  Atresia 
D)  Menarche 
E)  Pubarche 
A)  Climacteric 
B)  Menopause 
C)  Atresia 
D)  Menarche 
E)  Pubarche

Question 7

FSH can make the follicle cells more sensitive to LH by increasing

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH production. 
B)  GnRH receptors. 
C)  LH receptors. 
D)  theca cells. 
E)  estrogen receptors. 
A)  GnRH production. 
B)  GnRH receptors. 
C)  LH receptors. 
D)  theca cells. 
E)  estrogen receptors.

Question 8

Centromeres divide in

Accepted Answer

A)  mitosis and meiosis I. 
B)  mitosis and meiosis II. 
C)  meiosis II only. 
D)  meiosis I and meiosis II. 
E)  mitosis, meiosis I and meiosis II. 
A)  mitosis and meiosis I. 
B)  mitosis and meiosis II. 
C)  meiosis II only. 
D)  meiosis I and meiosis II. 
E)  mitosis, meiosis I and meiosis II.

Question 9

The gradual increase in estrogen secretion during the follicular phase is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  declining FSH levels. 
B)  granulosa cells converting androgens to estrogen. 
C)  positive feedback on the anterior pituitary. 
D)  an LH surge. 
E)  luteal development. 
A)  declining FSH levels. 
B)  granulosa cells converting androgens to estrogen. 
C)  positive feedback on the anterior pituitary. 
D)  an LH surge. 
E)  luteal development.

Question 10

Which of the listed events occurs last?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH secretion is stimulated. 
B)  FSH/LH positive-feedback loops produce a series of FSH/LH surges. 
C)  Ovulation occurs. 
D)  Estrogen produced by theca interna cells increases. 
E)  FSH and LH levels increase. 
A)  GnRH secretion is stimulated. 
B)  FSH/LH positive-feedback loops produce a series of FSH/LH surges. 
C)  Ovulation occurs. 
D)  Estrogen produced by theca interna cells increases. 
E)  FSH and LH levels increase.

Question 11

Which of the following events in the male sex act occurs last and results in ejaculation?

Accepted Answer

A)  peristaltic contractions of the ductus deferens 
B)  contractions of skeletal muscle at the base of the penis 
C)  constriction of the internal sphincter of the urinary bladder 
D)  release of secretions from the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland 
E)  semen accumulates in the prostatic urethra 
A)  peristaltic contractions of the ductus deferens 
B)  contractions of skeletal muscle at the base of the penis 
C)  constriction of the internal sphincter of the urinary bladder 
D)  release of secretions from the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland 
E)  semen accumulates in the prostatic urethra

Question 12

The layer of the uterine wall that is shed during menstruation is the

Accepted Answer

A)  perimetrium. 
B)  myometrium. 
C)  hymen. 
D)  endometrium. 
E)  vasometrium. 
A)  perimetrium. 
B)  myometrium. 
C)  hymen. 
D)  endometrium. 
E)  vasometrium.

Question 13

Which of the following hormones stimulates the synthesis of testosterone by the fetal testes?

Accepted Answer

A)  human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) 
B)  follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
D)  luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LH-RH) 
E)  estrogen 
A)  human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) 
B)  follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
D)  luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LH-RH) 
E)  estrogen

Question 14

A primary follicle contains

Accepted Answer

A)  vesicles. 
B)  an antrum. 
C)  several layers of granulosa cells. 
D)  a mature egg. 
E)  the theca. 
A)  vesicles. 
B)  an antrum. 
C)  several layers of granulosa cells. 
D)  a mature egg. 
E)  the theca.

Question 15

What are the female gametes?

Accepted Answer

A)  oocytes 
B)  ovaries 
C)  sperm 
D)  uterus 
A)  oocytes 
B)  ovaries 
C)  sperm 
D)  uterus

Question 16

At the end of meiosis I there are __________, whereas at the end of meiosis II there is/are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  two diploid cells; one diploid cell 
B)  two diploid cells; one haploid cell 
C)  two diploid cells; four haploid cells 
D)  two haploid cells; four haploid cells 
E)  two haploid cells; one diploid cell 
A)  two diploid cells; one diploid cell 
B)  two diploid cells; one haploid cell 
C)  two diploid cells; four haploid cells 
D)  two haploid cells; four haploid cells 
E)  two haploid cells; one diploid cell

Question 17

The release of the secondary oocyte from the ovary is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ovulation. 
B)  fertilization. 
C)  sporulation. 
D)  implantation. 
E)  oocyte release. 
A)  ovulation. 
B)  fertilization. 
C)  sporulation. 
D)  implantation. 
E)  oocyte release.

Question 18

Meiosis I is a reduction division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following can cause infertility in females?

Accepted Answer

A)  PMS 
B)  heavy, prolonged menses 
C)  blockage of the uterine tubes 
D)  an increased libido 
E)  psychological factors 
A)  PMS 
B)  heavy, prolonged menses 
C)  blockage of the uterine tubes 
D)  an increased libido 
E)  psychological factors

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an age-related change of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  dryness of the vagina 
B)  decreased estrogen and progesterone production 
C)  cessation of the menses 
D)  decreased incidence of breast cancer 
A)  dryness of the vagina 
B)  decreased estrogen and progesterone production 
C)  cessation of the menses 
D)  decreased incidence of breast cancer

Exam 28: Reproductive System

The ovary is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue called the

A pituitary tumor interferes with FSH secretion. How would this effect a male?

Fertilization can only occur

Which portion of the sperm cell is most involved with penetration of the female sex cell?

During the female sex act,

What is the midlife change in estrogen and progesterone levels referred to as?

FSH can make the follicle cells more sensitive to LH by increasing

Centromeres divide in

The gradual increase in estrogen secretion during the follicular phase is the result of

Which of the listed events occurs last?

Which of the following events in the male sex act occurs last and results in ejaculation?

The layer of the uterine wall that is shed during menstruation is the

Which of the following hormones stimulates the synthesis of testosterone by the fetal testes?

A primary follicle contains

What are the female gametes?

At the end of meiosis I there are __________, whereas at the end of meiosis II there is/are __________.

The release of the secondary oocyte from the ovary is called

Meiosis I is a reduction division.

Which of the following can cause infertility in females?

Which of the following is NOT an age-related change of the female reproductive system?

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