Question 1

The hypothalamic hormone that regulates both male and female reproductive cycles is

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH. 
B)  ICSH. 
C)  GnRH. 
D)  LH. 
E)  oxytocin. 
A)  FSH. 
B)  ICSH. 
C)  GnRH. 
D)  LH. 
E)  oxytocin.

Question 2

Which of the following follicular stages is the last to appear?

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus albicans 
B)  corpus luteum 
C)  primary follicle 
D)  mature follicle 
E)  Graafian follicle 
A)  corpus albicans 
B)  corpus luteum 
C)  primary follicle 
D)  mature follicle 
E)  Graafian follicle

Question 3

Which of the following statements concerning the uterus is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The inferior portion is the cervix. 
B)  The isthmus separates the body and the fundus. 
C)  The fundus forms the major portion of this organ. 
D)  The uterine wall is composed of four layers. 
E)  The cervical canal is in the superior portion of the uterus. 
A)  The inferior portion is the cervix. 
B)  The isthmus separates the body and the fundus. 
C)  The fundus forms the major portion of this organ. 
D)  The uterine wall is composed of four layers. 
E)  The cervical canal is in the superior portion of the uterus.

Question 4

Which of the following is produced in the ovary and then leaves the ovary?

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone 
B)  corpus luteum 
C)  secondary oocyte 
D)  FSH 
E)  menstrual blood 
A)  testosterone 
B)  corpus luteum 
C)  secondary oocyte 
D)  FSH 
E)  menstrual blood

Question 5

The longest portion of the male urethra is the

Accepted Answer

A)  prostatic urethra. 
B)  membranous urethra. 
C)  spongy urethra. 
D)  ductile urethra. 
E)  glans penal urethra. 
A)  prostatic urethra. 
B)  membranous urethra. 
C)  spongy urethra. 
D)  ductile urethra. 
E)  glans penal urethra.

Question 6

The hormone hCG is necessary to

Accepted Answer

A)  form the corpus luteum. 
B)  cause the endometrium to proliferate. 
C)  stimulate primary oocytes to divide. 
D)  keep the corpus luteum from degenerating. 
E)  destroy the corpus luteum. 
A)  form the corpus luteum. 
B)  cause the endometrium to proliferate. 
C)  stimulate primary oocytes to divide. 
D)  keep the corpus luteum from degenerating. 
E)  destroy the corpus luteum.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen causes endometrial cells to proliferate. 
B)  After ovulation, the endometrium becomes thicker. 
C)  Rising progesterone levels cause the myometrium to contract. 
D)  The uterine cycle makes the endometrium a hospitable environment for implantation. 
E)  The endometrium receives the trophoblast. 
A)  Estrogen causes endometrial cells to proliferate. 
B)  After ovulation, the endometrium becomes thicker. 
C)  Rising progesterone levels cause the myometrium to contract. 
D)  The uterine cycle makes the endometrium a hospitable environment for implantation. 
E)  The endometrium receives the trophoblast.

Question 8

Contraction of the cremaster and dartos muscles

Accepted Answer

A)  causes the epididymis to shrink. 
B)  increases during exercise. 
C)  pull the testes closer to the body. 
D)  is responsible for ejaculation. 
E)  causes the penis to become erect. 
A)  causes the epididymis to shrink. 
B)  increases during exercise. 
C)  pull the testes closer to the body. 
D)  is responsible for ejaculation. 
E)  causes the penis to become erect.

Question 9

Trace the pathway of an egg as it passes through the uterine tube. (1) ampulla
(2) fimbriae
(3) infundibulum
(4) isthmus

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Erection of the penis occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  the pubic bones move together. 
B)  the bulbourethral muscles contract. 
C)  lymphatic fluid accumulates in the glans penis. 
D)  penile erectile tissue becomes engorged with blood. 
E)  smooth muscle contraction occurs in ductus deferens. 
A)  the pubic bones move together. 
B)  the bulbourethral muscles contract. 
C)  lymphatic fluid accumulates in the glans penis. 
D)  penile erectile tissue becomes engorged with blood. 
E)  smooth muscle contraction occurs in ductus deferens.

Question 11

The average menstrual cycle is about ____ days long; ovulation occurs on about day ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  30; 24 
B)  28; 14 
C)  24; 14 
D)  20; 10 
E)  32; 16 
A)  30; 24 
B)  28; 14 
C)  24; 14 
D)  20; 10 
E)  32; 16

Question 12

Which function of the reproductive system is solely a function of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  production of reproductive hormones 
B)  fertilization 
C)  production of gametes 
D)  development and nourishment of a new individual 
A)  production of reproductive hormones 
B)  fertilization 
C)  production of gametes 
D)  development and nourishment of a new individual

Question 13

Given the following glands, choose the arrangement that represents the order in which the glands release their secretions to form semen. (1) prostate gland
(2) bulbourethral glands
(3) seminal vesicles

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

Which of the following structures would be found in the spermatic cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis 
B)  ductus deferens 
C)  seminal vesicle 
D)  ejaculatory duct 
E)  interstitial cells 
A)  epididymis 
B)  ductus deferens 
C)  seminal vesicle 
D)  ejaculatory duct 
E)  interstitial cells

Question 16

Which of the following statements concerning the female mammary glands is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are modified sweat glands. 
B)  They are the organs of milk production. 
C)  They may contain large amounts of adipose tissue. 
D)  They are attached to the pectoralis major muscle by Cooper ligaments. 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  They are modified sweat glands. 
B)  They are the organs of milk production. 
C)  They may contain large amounts of adipose tissue. 
D)  They are attached to the pectoralis major muscle by Cooper ligaments. 
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 17

Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

Accepted Answer

A)  manual stimulation of the penis. 
B)  contraction of smooth muscle. 
C)  impulses from the cerebellum. 
D)  increased blood levels of testosterone. 
E)  increased levels of LH and FSH. 
A)  manual stimulation of the penis. 
B)  contraction of smooth muscle. 
C)  impulses from the cerebellum. 
D)  increased blood levels of testosterone. 
E)  increased levels of LH and FSH.

Question 18

Discharge of semen into the prostatic urethra is called

Accepted Answer

A)  erection. 
B)  emission. 
C)  ejaculation. 
D)  ovulation. 
E)  ejection. 
A)  erection. 
B)  emission. 
C)  ejaculation. 
D)  ovulation. 
E)  ejection.

Question 19

The androgens produced by the theca interna cells are converted to estrogen by

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus luteal cells. 
B)  FSH. 
C)  granulosa cells. 
D)  GnRH. 
E)  primary oocyte. 
A)  corpus luteal cells. 
B)  FSH. 
C)  granulosa cells. 
D)  GnRH. 
E)  primary oocyte.

Question 20

Menstrual cramps are most commonly caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  increased FSH levels. 
B)  increased estrogen secretion by the ovary. 
C)  increased prostaglandin secretions. 
D)  increased HCG hormone release. 
E)  a decreased inflammatory response in the endometrium. 
A)  increased FSH levels. 
B)  increased estrogen secretion by the ovary. 
C)  increased prostaglandin secretions. 
D)  increased HCG hormone release. 
E)  a decreased inflammatory response in the endometrium.

Exam 28: Reproductive System

The hypothalamic hormone that regulates both male and female reproductive cycles is

Which of the following follicular stages is the last to appear?

Which of the following statements concerning the uterus is true?

Which of the following is produced in the ovary and then leaves the ovary?

The longest portion of the male urethra is the

The hormone hCG is necessary to

Which of the following statements is false?

Contraction of the cremaster and dartos muscles

Trace the pathway of an egg as it passes through the uterine tube. (1) ampulla (2) fimbriae (3) infundibulum (4) isthmus

Erection of the penis occurs when

The average menstrual cycle is about ____ days long; ovulation occurs on about day ____.

Which function of the reproductive system is solely a function of the female reproductive system?

Given the following glands, choose the arrangement that represents the order in which the glands release their secretions to form semen. (1) prostate gland (2) bulbourethral glands (3) seminal vesicles

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 structures would be found in the spermatic cord?

Which of the following statements concerning the female mammary glands is true?

Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

Discharge of semen into the prostatic urethra is called

The androgens produced by the theca interna cells are converted to estrogen by

Menstrual cramps are most commonly caused by

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