Question 1

The end of the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle coincides with

Accepted Answer

A)  ovulation. 
B)  menstruation. 
C)  fertilization. 
D)  menopause. 
E)  disintegration of the endometrium. 
A)  ovulation. 
B)  menstruation. 
C)  fertilization. 
D)  menopause. 
E)  disintegration of the endometrium.

Question 2

All but which of the following are the products of meiosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  male gametes 
B)  spermatids 
C)  sperm 
D)  secondary spermatocytes 
E)  spermatogonia 
A)  male gametes 
B)  spermatids 
C)  sperm 
D)  secondary spermatocytes 
E)  spermatogonia

Question 3

A serious complication of chlamydia is

Accepted Answer

A)  pelvic inflammatory disease. 
B)  orchitis. 
C)  gonorrhea. 
D)  syphilis. 
E)  heavy menstrual bleeding. 
A)  pelvic inflammatory disease. 
B)  orchitis. 
C)  gonorrhea. 
D)  syphilis. 
E)  heavy menstrual bleeding.

Question 4

The area(s) of the body most susceptible to herpes simplex virus is (are)

Accepted Answer

A)  mucous membranes of the mouth. 
B)  mucous membranes of the genitals. 
C)  broken skin. 
D)  damaged skin. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  mucous membranes of the mouth. 
B)  mucous membranes of the genitals. 
C)  broken skin. 
D)  damaged skin. 
E)  all of these.

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: This is a mitotic product, but then undergoes meiosis.
This represents the product of the first meiotic division.
Stage of development in which the male sex cell is first in the haploid condition.
These continue to undergo mitosis throughout the reproductive life of the male.
At this stage of development the male sex cell is fully motile.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of spermatid and primary spermatocyte and spermatogonia and is...

Question 6

The first sign of a syphilis infection is

Accepted Answer

A)  a high fever, cough, and joint pain. 
B)  a painless chancre. 
C)  a rash on the face and chest. 
D)  blisters in the genital region. 
E)  pain and swelling of the genitals. 
A)  a high fever, cough, and joint pain. 
B)  a painless chancre. 
C)  a rash on the face and chest. 
D)  blisters in the genital region. 
E)  pain and swelling of the genitals.

Question 7

The release of testosterone is triggered by

Accepted Answer

A)  luteinizing hormone. 
B)  GnRH. 
C)  Sertoli cells. 
D)  luteinizing hormone and GnRH, only. 
E)  luteinizing hormone, GnRH, and Sertoli cells. 
A)  luteinizing hormone. 
B)  GnRH. 
C)  Sertoli cells. 
D)  luteinizing hormone and GnRH, only. 
E)  luteinizing hormone, GnRH, and Sertoli cells.

Question 8

The end of the progestational phase of the menstrual cycle prepares the uterine lining for

Accepted Answer

A)  ovulation. 
B)  implantation of an embryo. 
C)  fertilization. 
D)  menopause. 
E)  disintegration of the endometrium. 
A)  ovulation. 
B)  implantation of an embryo. 
C)  fertilization. 
D)  menopause. 
E)  disintegration of the endometrium.

Question 9

Which of the following serves to end the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  a surge in luteinizing hormone 
B)  the secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin 
C)  self-destruction of the corpus luteum causing a drop in estrogen and progesterone levels 
D)  a rise in the level of progesterone 
E)  a drop in the level of gonadotropic hormones in the blood 
A)  a surge in luteinizing hormone 
B)  the secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin 
C)  self-destruction of the corpus luteum causing a drop in estrogen and progesterone levels 
D)  a rise in the level of progesterone 
E)  a drop in the level of gonadotropic hormones in the blood

Question 10

In a developing male, the testes descend into the scrotum

Accepted Answer

A)  at birth. 
B)  at one month of age. 
C)  at two weeks of age. 
D)  before birth. 
E)  at six months of age. 
A)  at birth. 
B)  at one month of age. 
C)  at two weeks of age. 
D)  before birth. 
E)  at six months of age.

Question 11

The prostate cancer death rate is almost the same as which cancer death rate in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  ovarian 
B)  lung 
C)  liver 
D)  pancreatic 
E)  breast 
A)  ovarian 
B)  lung 
C)  liver 
D)  pancreatic 
E)  breast

Question 12

Recurrences of genital herpes may be triggered by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  stress. 
B)  sexual intercourse. 
C)  menstruation. 
D)  fevers. 
E)  birth control pills. 
A)  stress. 
B)  sexual intercourse. 
C)  menstruation. 
D)  fevers. 
E)  birth control pills.

Question 13

If the ductus deferens tubes are cut and tied (vasectomy), the semen will not contain

Accepted Answer

A)  fructose. 
B)  buffers. 
C)  mucus. 
D)  sperm. 
E)  prostaglandins. 
A)  fructose. 
B)  buffers. 
C)  mucus. 
D)  sperm. 
E)  prostaglandins.

Question 14

The most effective method for detecting small breast cancers is

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI. 
B)  CAT scan. 
C)  low dose x-ray and ultrasound. 
D)  biopsy. 
E)  self-examination. 
A)  MRI. 
B)  CAT scan. 
C)  low dose x-ray and ultrasound. 
D)  biopsy. 
E)  self-examination.

Question 15

Herpes type 1 generally, but not exclusively, infects

Accepted Answer

A)  the lips. 
B)  the eyes. 
C)  the tongue. 
D)  the mouth. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  the lips. 
B)  the eyes. 
C)  the tongue. 
D)  the mouth. 
E)  all of these.

Question 16

Menstrual flow results in the discharge of

Accepted Answer

A)  the follicle. 
B)  the corpus luteum. 
C)  the endometrial lining of the uterus. 
D)  surface cells from the vagina. 
E)  blood from the blood vessels on the outer surface of the uterus. 
A)  the follicle. 
B)  the corpus luteum. 
C)  the endometrial lining of the uterus. 
D)  surface cells from the vagina. 
E)  blood from the blood vessels on the outer surface of the uterus.

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: vasectomy
abstention
menstruation
douching
ejaculation
ovulation
abortion
orgasm
lactation
menopause
tubal ligation
miscarriage
coitus
implantation

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the periodic elimination of the uterine lining is...

Question 18

Mutations in which genes may be associated with a higher risk of breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apoe-2, Apoe-4 
B)  BRCA1, BRCA2 
C)  BRCA4, BRCA5 
D)  Apoe-1, Apoe-2 
E)  HER1, HER2 
A)  Apoe-2, Apoe-4 
B)  BRCA1, BRCA2 
C)  BRCA4, BRCA5 
D)  Apoe-1, Apoe-2 
E)  HER1, HER2

Question 19

Which cells are produced during meiosis II?

Accepted Answer

A)  spermatids 
B)  primary spermatocytes 
C)  secondary spermatocytes 
D)  spermatozoa 
E)  sperm 
A)  spermatids 
B)  primary spermatocytes 
C)  secondary spermatocytes 
D)  spermatozoa 
E)  sperm

Question 20

Smooth muscle of female's uterus contracts in response to what chemical during intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  buffers 
C)  prostaglandins 
D)  mucus 
E)  fructose 
A)  glucose 
B)  buffers 
C)  prostaglandins 
D)  mucus 
E)  fructose

Exam 16: Reproductive Systems

The end of the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle coincides with

All but which of the following are the products of meiosis?

A serious complication of chlamydia is

The area(s) of the body most susceptible to herpes simplex virus is (are)

The first sign of a syphilis infection is

The release of testosterone is triggered by

The end of the progestational phase of the menstrual cycle prepares the uterine lining for

Which of the following serves to end the menstrual cycle?

In a developing male, the testes descend into the scrotum

The prostate cancer death rate is almost the same as which cancer death rate in women?

Recurrences of genital herpes may be triggered by all of the following EXCEPT

If the ductus deferens tubes are cut and tied (vasectomy), the semen will not contain

The most effective method for detecting small breast cancers is

Herpes type 1 generally, but not exclusively, infects

Menstrual flow results in the discharge of

Mutations in which genes may be associated with a higher risk of breast cancer?

Which cells are produced during meiosis II?

Smooth muscle of female's uterus contracts in response to what chemical during intercourse?

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