Question 1

What does NOT stimulate uterine contractions?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin from the posterior pituitary 
B)  prostaglandin from the decidua 
C)  progesterone from the placenta 
A)  oxytocin from the posterior pituitary 
B)  prostaglandin from the decidua 
C)  progesterone from the placenta

Question 2

Prostaglandins are locally acting chemical messengers derived from the plasma-membrane component called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prostaglandins are locally acting chemical messengers derived...

Question 3

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which statement concerning progesterone is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It exerts a strong inhibitory influence on the uterine musculature. 
B)  It is responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  It promotes duct development in the breasts. 
D)  High levels of progesterone initiate the onset of labour. 
A)  It exerts a strong inhibitory influence on the uterine musculature. 
B)  It is responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  It promotes duct development in the breasts. 
D)  High levels of progesterone initiate the onset of labour.

Question 5

Which statement is correct for prostaglandins?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are present in the semen and are secreted by the prostate gland. 
B)  They may be involved in sperm transport within both the male and female reproductive tracts. 
C)  They exert a powerful inhibitory effect on uterine musculature. 
D)  They exert influences only on the reproductive system. 
A)  They are present in the semen and are secreted by the prostate gland. 
B)  They may be involved in sperm transport within both the male and female reproductive tracts. 
C)  They exert a powerful inhibitory effect on uterine musculature. 
D)  They exert influences only on the reproductive system.

Question 6

Parasympathetic stimulation of the uterine muscle is involved in the process of parturition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The first meiotic division of a primary oocyte occurs within a mature follicle just prior to ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What happens in the blastocyst?

Accepted Answer

A)  The trophoblast is destined to become the fetus. 
B)  The trophoblast is destined to become the fetal portion of the placenta. 
C)  The trophoblast is destined to become the inner cell mass. 
D)  The blastocoele serves the functions of the digestive system, lungs, and kidneys for the fetus. 
A)  The trophoblast is destined to become the fetus. 
B)  The trophoblast is destined to become the fetal portion of the placenta. 
C)  The trophoblast is destined to become the inner cell mass. 
D)  The blastocoele serves the functions of the digestive system, lungs, and kidneys for the fetus.

Question 9

Indicate which item best matches the description in each question by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). There is only one correct response for each.
-site of spermatogenesis

Accepted Answer

A) erection 
B) acrosome 
C) Leydig cells 
D) seminal vesicles 
E) oviduct
F)uterus
G)inner cell mass
H)seminiferous tubules
I)midpiece of sperm
J)head of sperm
K)vagina
L)prostate gland
M)trophoblast
N)corpus luteum
O)epididymis
P)ovarian follicle
Q)ejaculation
R)tail of sperm
S)Sertoli cells
T)endometrium
U)placenta 
A) erection 
B) acrosome 
C) Leydig cells 
D) seminal vesicles 
E) oviduct
F)uterus
G)inner cell mass
H)seminiferous tubules
I)midpiece of sperm
J)head of sperm
K)vagina
L)prostate gland
M)trophoblast
N)corpus luteum
O)epididymis
P)ovarian follicle
Q)ejaculation
R)tail of sperm
S)Sertoli cells
T)endometrium
U)placenta

Question 10

Which statement concerning human chorionic gonadotropin is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is secreted by the placenta. 
B)  It maintains the corpus luteum of pregnancy. 
C)  It is secreted by the corpus luteum of pregnancy. 
D)  The presence of chorionic gonadotropin in the urine is the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests. 
A)  It is secreted by the placenta. 
B)  It maintains the corpus luteum of pregnancy. 
C)  It is secreted by the corpus luteum of pregnancy. 
D)  The presence of chorionic gonadotropin in the urine is the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests.

Question 11

What is the acrosome of the spermatozoon?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains the sperm's genetic information. 
B)  It contains mitochondria for energy production. 
C)  It is a fructose-filled vesicle that provides energy for the spermatozoa. 
D)  It contains enzymes that enable the sperm to penetrate the ovum. 
A)  It contains the sperm's genetic information. 
B)  It contains mitochondria for energy production. 
C)  It is a fructose-filled vesicle that provides energy for the spermatozoa. 
D)  It contains enzymes that enable the sperm to penetrate the ovum.

Question 12

Several hundred million sperm may reach maturity daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Following ovulation,the ruptured follicle is transformed into the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Following ovulation,the ruptured follicle is transformed into...

Question 14

The third and final stage of labour involves the actual birth of the baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Write the appropriate letter in the blank by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
a.A is greater than B.
b.B is greater than A.
c.A and B are approximately equal.
**A)the length of the luteal phase of the average menstrual cycle
B)the length of the follicular phase of the average menstrual cycle
**A)the number of chromosomes in the ovulated secondary oocyte
B)the number of chromosomes in a primary oocyte
**A)the number of primary follicles present in the ovary at any time during the menstrual cycle
B)the number of mature follicles just before ovulation
**A)plasma concentration of estrogen during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle
B)plasma concentration of estrogen during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle
**A)plasma concentration of progesterone during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle
B)plasma concentration of progesterone during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the appropriate letter in the blank...

Question 16

A high level of estrogen stimulates myometrial contraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is NOT stimulated by testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  masculinization of the developing reproductive tract and external genitalia 
B)  descent of the testes into the scrotum 
C)  spermatid remodelling 
D)  development and maintenance of male secondary sexual characteristics 
A)  masculinization of the developing reproductive tract and external genitalia 
B)  descent of the testes into the scrotum 
C)  spermatid remodelling 
D)  development and maintenance of male secondary sexual characteristics

Question 18

Why are the testes located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotal sac?

Accepted Answer

A)  to permit spermatogenesis 
B)  to protect the gonads against injury 
C)  to permit testosterone secretion 
D)  to maintain the testes at a higher than normal body temperature for normal testicular function 
A)  to permit spermatogenesis 
B)  to protect the gonads against injury 
C)  to permit testosterone secretion 
D)  to maintain the testes at a higher than normal body temperature for normal testicular function

Question 19

What does NOT occur during the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  A new ovarian follicular phase is beginning. 
B)  Estrogen and progesterone levels reach their highest concentration. 
C)  Vasoconstriction of the uterine vessels occurs in response to release of a uterine prostaglandin. 
A)  A new ovarian follicular phase is beginning. 
B)  Estrogen and progesterone levels reach their highest concentration. 
C)  Vasoconstriction of the uterine vessels occurs in response to release of a uterine prostaglandin.

Question 20

Which ovarian hormone is secreted during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH 
B)  estrogen 
C)  progesterone 
D)  LH 
A)  FSH 
B)  estrogen 
C)  progesterone 
D)  LH

What does NOT stimulate uterine contractions?

Prostaglandins are locally acting chemical messengers derived from the plasma-membrane component called ____________________.

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

Which statement concerning progesterone is correct?

Which statement is correct for prostaglandins?

Parasympathetic stimulation of the uterine muscle is involved in the process of parturition.

The first meiotic division of a primary oocyte occurs within a mature follicle just prior to ovulation.

What happens in the blastocyst?

Indicate which item best matches the description in each question by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). There is only one correct response for each. -site of spermatogenesis

Which statement concerning human chorionic gonadotropin is INCORRECT?

What is the acrosome of the spermatozoon?

Several hundred million sperm may reach maturity daily.

Following ovulation,the ruptured follicle is transformed into the ____________________.

The third and final stage of labour involves the actual birth of the baby.

A high level of estrogen stimulates myometrial contraction.

What is NOT stimulated by testosterone?

Why are the testes located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotal sac?

What does NOT occur during the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle?

Which ovarian hormone is secreted during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?

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Exam 17: The Reproductive System

What does NOT stimulate uterine contractions?

Prostaglandins are locally acting chemical messengers derived from the plasma-membrane component called ____________________.

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

Which statement concerning progesterone is correct?

Which statement is correct for prostaglandins?

Parasympathetic stimulation of the uterine muscle is involved in the process of parturition.

The first meiotic division of a primary oocyte occurs within a mature follicle just prior to ovulation.

What happens in the blastocyst?

Indicate which item best matches the description in each question by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). There is only one correct response for each. -site of spermatogenesis

Which statement concerning human chorionic gonadotropin is INCORRECT?

What is the acrosome of the spermatozoon?

Several hundred million sperm may reach maturity daily.

Following ovulation,the ruptured follicle is transformed into the ____________________.

The third and final stage of labour involves the actual birth of the baby.

A high level of estrogen stimulates myometrial contraction.

What is NOT stimulated by testosterone?

Why are the testes located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotal sac?

What does NOT occur during the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle?

Which ovarian hormone is secreted during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine Glands

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