Question 1

The female erectile structure analogous to the male glans penis is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  vulva. 
B)  labia majora. 
C)  mons pubis. 
D)  hymen. 
E)  clitoris. 
A)  vulva. 
B)  labia majora. 
C)  mons pubis. 
D)  hymen. 
E)  clitoris.

Question 2

Which of the following can reproduce asexually?

Accepted Answer

A)  amphibians. 
B)  insects. 
C)  gastropods. 
D)  fishes. 
E)  cnidarians. 
A)  amphibians. 
B)  insects. 
C)  gastropods. 
D)  fishes. 
E)  cnidarians.

Question 3

MATCHING
Match the reproductive structure with its description.
a.epididymis
e.testes
b.ovary
f.uterus
c.oviduct
g.vagina
d.penis
h.vas deferens
-the receptacle for sperm during intercourse

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the reproductive structure with its description.
a.epididymis
e.testes
b.ovary
f.uterus
c.oviduct
g.vagina
d.penis
h.vas...

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the four phases of sexual response?

Accepted Answer

A)  orgasm 
B)  stimulation 
C)  resolution 
D)  plateau 
E)  sexual excitement 
A)  orgasm 
B)  stimulation 
C)  resolution 
D)  plateau 
E)  sexual excitement

Question 5

A mature sperm consists of all of the following structures except:

Accepted Answer

A)  an acrosome. 
B)  a flagellum. 
C)  a head. 
D)  an inguinal canal. 
E)  a midpiece. 
A)  an acrosome. 
B)  a flagellum. 
C)  a head. 
D)  an inguinal canal. 
E)  a midpiece.

Question 6

The __________ develops into a corpus luteum.

Accepted Answer

A)  zona pellucida 
B)  uterine wall 
C)  primary oocyte 
D)  secondary oocyte 
E)  follicle 
A)  zona pellucida 
B)  uterine wall 
C)  primary oocyte 
D)  secondary oocyte 
E)  follicle

Question 7

Figure 50-1
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).  
-Based on Figure 50-1, which of the following cells is diploid?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  6 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  6

Question 8

MATCHING
Match the reproductive structure with its description.
a.epididymis
e.testes
b.ovary
f.uterus
c.oviduct
g.vagina
d.penis
h.vas deferens
-interstitial cells are located here

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the reproductive structure with its description.
a.epididymis
e.testes
b.ovary
f.uterus
c.oviduct
g.vagina
d.penis
h.vas...

Question 9

Sperm travel from the epididymis directly into the vas deferens.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Spermatogenesis takes place in which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  seminiferous tubules 
B)  seminal vesicles 
C)  prostate gland 
D)  bulbourethral glands 
E)  glans 
A)  seminiferous tubules 
B)  seminal vesicles 
C)  prostate gland 
D)  bulbourethral glands 
E)  glans

Question 11

Parthenogenesis is a form of sexual reproduction.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements about breast cancer is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cigarette smoking, obesity, and alcohol use have all been linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. 
B)  With early diagnosis and treatment, almost 90% of breast cancer patients survive for five years. 
C)  Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. 
D)  Growth of about two-thirds of breast cancers is enhanced by circulating estrogens and progesterone. 
E)  10% of breast cancers are familial. 
A)  Cigarette smoking, obesity, and alcohol use have all been linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. 
B)  With early diagnosis and treatment, almost 90% of breast cancer patients survive for five years. 
C)  Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. 
D)  Growth of about two-thirds of breast cancers is enhanced by circulating estrogens and progesterone. 
E)  10% of breast cancers are familial.

Question 13

MATCHING
Match the reproductive structure with its description.
a.epididymis
e.testes
b.ovary
f.uterus
c.oviduct
g.vagina
d.penis
h.vas deferens
-seminiferous tubules are located here

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Match the reproductive structure with its description.
a.epididymis
e.testes
b.ovary
f.uterus
c.oviduct
g.vagina
d.penis
h.vas...

Question 14

An example of a primary sex characteristic in males is:

Accepted Answer

A)  growth of facial hair. 
B)  growth of body hair. 
C)  spermatogenesis. 
D)  muscle development. 
E)  increase in length of vocal cords. 
A)  growth of facial hair. 
B)  growth of body hair. 
C)  spermatogenesis. 
D)  muscle development. 
E)  increase in length of vocal cords.

Question 15

Both male and female gonads function to: 1)
Produce gametes.
2)
Produce hormones.
3)
Transfer gametes.
4)
Nourish the embryo.
5)
Influence secondary sexual characteristics.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The acrosome contains enzymes that:

Accepted Answer

A)  digest the zona pellucida. 
B)  digest the endometrium. 
C)  stimulate ovulation. 
D)  stimulate sperm motility. 
E)  inhibit premature ejaculation. 
A)  digest the zona pellucida. 
B)  digest the endometrium. 
C)  stimulate ovulation. 
D)  stimulate sperm motility. 
E)  inhibit premature ejaculation.

Question 17

Spermatogenesis takes place in the epididymis.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the female, the __________ serves as a temporary endocrine gland and secretes __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary; luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone 
B)  ovaries; testosterone and luteinizing hormone 
C)  endometrium; estrogens and follicle-stimulating hormone 
D)  corpus luteum; progesterone and estrogens 
E)  uterus; luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone 
A)  pituitary; luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone 
B)  ovaries; testosterone and luteinizing hormone 
C)  endometrium; estrogens and follicle-stimulating hormone 
D)  corpus luteum; progesterone and estrogens 
E)  uterus; luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 19

Following ovulation, the follicle develops into a corpus luteum.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following hormones is not involved in stimulating spermatogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibin 
B)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
C)  interstitial cell stimulating hormone 
D)  luteinizing hormone 
E)  testosterone 
A)  inhibin 
B)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
C)  interstitial cell stimulating hormone 
D)  luteinizing hormone 
E)  testosterone

Exam 50: Reproduction

The female erectile structure analogous to the male glans penis is the:

Which of the following can reproduce asexually?

MATCHING Match the reproductive structure with its description. a.epididymis e.testes b.ovary f.uterus c.oviduct g.vagina d.penis h.vas deferens -the receptacle for sperm during intercourse

Which of the following is not one of the four phases of sexual response?

A mature sperm consists of all of the following structures except:

The __________ develops into a corpus luteum.

Figure 50-1 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). -Based on Figure 50-1, which of the following cells is diploid?

MATCHING Match the reproductive structure with its description. a.epididymis e.testes b.ovary f.uterus c.oviduct g.vagina d.penis h.vas deferens -interstitial cells are located here

Sperm travel from the epididymis directly into the vas deferens. ____________________

Spermatogenesis takes place in which of the following structures?

Parthenogenesis is a form of sexual reproduction. ____________________

Which of the following statements about breast cancer is false?

MATCHING Match the reproductive structure with its description. a.epididymis e.testes b.ovary f.uterus c.oviduct g.vagina d.penis h.vas deferens -seminiferous tubules are located here

An example of a primary sex characteristic in males is:

Both male and female gonads function to: 1) Produce gametes. 2) Produce hormones. 3) Transfer gametes. 4) Nourish the embryo. 5) Influence secondary sexual characteristics.

The acrosome contains enzymes that:

Spermatogenesis takes place in the epididymis. ____________________

In the female, the __________ serves as a temporary endocrine gland and secretes __________.

Following ovulation, the follicle develops into a corpus luteum. ____________________

Which of the following hormones is not involved in stimulating spermatogenesis?

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