Question 1

The first cell of a new individual is the

Accepted Answer

A)  sperm. 
B)  ovum. 
C)  zygote. 
D)  stem cell. 
E)  gamete. 
A)  sperm. 
B)  ovum. 
C)  zygote. 
D)  stem cell. 
E)  gamete.

Question 2

Fertilization which results in pregnancy usually takes place in the

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina. 
B)  uterus. 
C)  cervix. 
D)  pelvic cavity. 
E)  upper part of an oviduct. 
A)  vagina. 
B)  uterus. 
C)  cervix. 
D)  pelvic cavity. 
E)  upper part of an oviduct.

Question 3

Which structure of the sperm contains mitochondria to supply energy for movement of sperm?

Accepted Answer

A)  the acrosome 
B)  the head 
C)  the midpiece 
D)  the tail 
E)  the flagellum 
A)  the acrosome 
B)  the head 
C)  the midpiece 
D)  the tail 
E)  the flagellum

Question 4

The technique of collecting oocytes and sperm and then placing them into an oviduct is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  in vitro fertilization. 
B)  artificial insemination. 
C)  artificial insemination by donor. 
D)  IVF with embryo transfer. 
E)  gamete intrafallopian transfer. 
A)  in vitro fertilization. 
B)  artificial insemination. 
C)  artificial insemination by donor. 
D)  IVF with embryo transfer. 
E)  gamete intrafallopian transfer.

Question 5

In in vitro fertilization, it is possible to tell that an ovum has been fertilized by the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  human chorionic gonadotropin. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  testosterone. 
E)  the second polar body. 
A)  human chorionic gonadotropin. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  testosterone. 
E)  the second polar body.

Question 6

Which is the only system that does not contribute to homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  immune 
B)  urinary 
C)  reproductive 
D)  digestive 
E)  endocrine 
A)  immune 
B)  urinary 
C)  reproductive 
D)  digestive 
E)  endocrine

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: This structure divides by mitosis during the fetal stages of development until all of the approximately 2 million potential eggs have been formed.
This structure contains the first sex cell stage to be in the haploid state.
This stage lies dormant between birth and puberty.
This structure contains a full haploid set of chromosomes but will never be fertilized.
This structure becomes the mature egg only after fertilization is begun.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of primary oocyte and oogonium and secondary oocyte. is...

Question 8

Sperm are produced from

Accepted Answer

A)  Sertoli cells. 
B)  germ cells. 
C)  Leydig cells. 
D)  interstitial cells. 
E)  prostate cells. 
A)  Sertoli cells. 
B)  germ cells. 
C)  Leydig cells. 
D)  interstitial cells. 
E)  prostate cells.

Question 9

The secretion of the interstitial cells in the testes is

Accepted Answer

A)  semen. 
B)  fructose. 
C)  testosterone. 
D)  semen and fructose. 
E)  prostaglandins. 
A)  semen. 
B)  fructose. 
C)  testosterone. 
D)  semen and fructose. 
E)  prostaglandins.

Question 10

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are related by gender. Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sertoli cells 
B)  cervix 
C)  clitoris 
D)  myometrium 
E)  vulva 
A)  Sertoli cells 
B)  cervix 
C)  clitoris 
D)  myometrium 
E)  vulva

Question 11

Testosterone does all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates sperm production. 
B)  promotes the normal development and maintenance of sexual behavior. 
C)  is responsible for secondary sexual characteristics. 
D)  is responsible for the development of the male genitalia. 
E)  inhibits sexual desire in males. 
A)  stimulates sperm production. 
B)  promotes the normal development and maintenance of sexual behavior. 
C)  is responsible for secondary sexual characteristics. 
D)  is responsible for the development of the male genitalia. 
E)  inhibits sexual desire in males.

Question 12

Development of the ovarian follicle is primarily controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle stimulating hormone. 
B)  the corpus luteum. 
C)  luteinizing hormone. 
D)  androgen. 
E)  progesterone. 
A)  follicle stimulating hormone. 
B)  the corpus luteum. 
C)  luteinizing hormone. 
D)  androgen. 
E)  progesterone.

Question 13

Of the following, which is the least successful method of birth control?

Accepted Answer

A)  early withdrawal 
B)  a condom alone 
C)  a spermicidal jelly or foam alone 
D)  douching 
E)  the oral contraceptive pill 
A)  early withdrawal 
B)  a condom alone 
C)  a spermicidal jelly or foam alone 
D)  douching 
E)  the oral contraceptive pill

Question 14

Sperm and eggs are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  gametes. 
B)  gonads. 
C)  germ cells. 
D)  semen. 
E)  zygotes. 
A)  gametes. 
B)  gonads. 
C)  germ cells. 
D)  semen. 
E)  zygotes.

Question 15

Which spermicidal agent has been suggested of being able to kill virus particles?

Accepted Answer

A)  octoxynol 
B)  clavulanic acid 
C)  nonoxynol-9 
D)  xylol 
E)  PABA 
A)  octoxynol 
B)  clavulanic acid 
C)  nonoxynol-9 
D)  xylol 
E)  PABA

Question 16

Which of the following is the last structure that a sperm travels through as it leaves the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  ureter 
B)  urethra 
C)  ductus deferens 
D)  vas efferens 
E)  epididymis 
A)  ureter 
B)  urethra 
C)  ductus deferens 
D)  vas efferens 
E)  epididymis

Question 17

The treatment for a case of hepatitis B is

Accepted Answer

A)  Valtrex Ò . 
B)  penicillin 
C)  rest 
D)  anti-fungal drugs 
E)  a high protein diet 
A)  Valtrex Ò . 
B)  penicillin 
C)  rest 
D)  anti-fungal drugs 
E)  a high protein diet

Question 18

The treatment for trichomoniasis is

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-fungals. 
B)  Valtrex Ò . 
C)  gentian violet. 
D)  iodine. 
E)  antibiotics. 
A)  anti-fungals. 
B)  Valtrex Ò . 
C)  gentian violet. 
D)  iodine. 
E)  antibiotics.

Question 19

The primary oocyte and the layer of cells surrounding it make up the

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus luteum. 
B)  follicle. 
C)  septum pellucidum. 
D)  zona pellucida. 
E)  corona radiata. 
A)  corpus luteum. 
B)  follicle. 
C)  septum pellucidum. 
D)  zona pellucida. 
E)  corona radiata.

Question 20

The type of contraception that works by preventing ovulation is (are)

Accepted Answer

A)  rhythm. 
B)  tubal ligation. 
C)  birth control pills. 
D)  a diaphragm. 
E)  a condom. 
A)  rhythm. 
B)  tubal ligation. 
C)  birth control pills. 
D)  a diaphragm. 
E)  a condom.

Exam 16: Reproductive Systems

The first cell of a new individual is the

Fertilization which results in pregnancy usually takes place in the

Which structure of the sperm contains mitochondria to supply energy for movement of sperm?

The technique of collecting oocytes and sperm and then placing them into an oviduct is known as

In in vitro fertilization, it is possible to tell that an ovum has been fertilized by the presence of

Which is the only system that does not contribute to homeostasis?

Sperm are produced from

The secretion of the interstitial cells in the testes is

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are related by gender. Select the exception.

Testosterone does all of the following EXCEPT

Development of the ovarian follicle is primarily controlled by

Of the following, which is the least successful method of birth control?

Sperm and eggs are referred to as

Which spermicidal agent has been suggested of being able to kill virus particles?

Which of the following is the last structure that a sperm travels through as it leaves the body?

The treatment for a case of hepatitis B is

The treatment for trichomoniasis is

The primary oocyte and the layer of cells surrounding it make up the

The type of contraception that works by preventing ovulation is (are)

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