Question 1

Fructose is used for _________ by sperm.

Accepted Answer

A)  nourishment 
B)  energy 
C)  negative feedback 
D)  positive feedback 
E)  differentiation 
A)  nourishment 
B)  energy 
C)  negative feedback 
D)  positive feedback 
E)  differentiation

Question 2

The name of the procedure in which fertilization is accomplished in a laboratory dish and the resulting zygote is placed in the woman's oviducts is called

Accepted Answer

A)  embryo transfer. 
B)  ZIFT. 
C)  AID. 
D)  GIFT. 
E)  in vitro fertilization. 
A)  embryo transfer. 
B)  ZIFT. 
C)  AID. 
D)  GIFT. 
E)  in vitro fertilization.

Question 3

Sperm production occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  testes. 
B)  ductus deferens. 
C)  epididymis. 
D)  prostate gland. 
E)  penis. 
A)  testes. 
B)  ductus deferens. 
C)  epididymis. 
D)  prostate gland. 
E)  penis.

Question 4

Morning-after pills may be effective

Accepted Answer

A)  only the next morning. 
B)  for up to 24 hours after unprotected intercourse. 
C)  for up to 48 hours after unprotected intercourse. 
D)  for up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. 
E)  for up to one week after unprotected intercourse. 
A)  only the next morning. 
B)  for up to 24 hours after unprotected intercourse. 
C)  for up to 48 hours after unprotected intercourse. 
D)  for up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. 
E)  for up to one week after unprotected intercourse.

Question 5

The mucus-rich, acid-neutralizing fluid produced by the seminal vesicles serves to

Accepted Answer

A)  activate the sperm. 
B)  neutralize fluid in the urethra for the passage of sperm. 
C)  kill sperm. 
D)  function as a chemotaxin for the oocyte. 
E)  lubricate the vagina. 
A)  activate the sperm. 
B)  neutralize fluid in the urethra for the passage of sperm. 
C)  kill sperm. 
D)  function as a chemotaxin for the oocyte. 
E)  lubricate the vagina.

Question 6

A female's first menstruation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  menopause. 
B)  menarche. 
C)  proliferation. 
D)  ovulation. 
E)  ejaculation. 
A)  menopause. 
B)  menarche. 
C)  proliferation. 
D)  ovulation. 
E)  ejaculation.

Question 7

One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases is

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis. 
B)  gonorrhea. 
C)  HIV 
D)  chlamydia. 
E)  PID 
A)  syphilis. 
B)  gonorrhea. 
C)  HIV 
D)  chlamydia. 
E)  PID

Question 8

If detected early, what percentage of prostate cancers may be cured?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80% 
E)  90% 
A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80% 
E)  90%

Question 9

Which test, usually performed annually, helps to detect HPV before it may lead to the development of cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  a cervical biopsy 
B)  a blood test 
C)  an x-ray 
D)  a Pap smear 
E)  a pelvic MRI 
A)  a cervical biopsy 
B)  a blood test 
C)  an x-ray 
D)  a Pap smear 
E)  a pelvic MRI

Question 10

Spermatids develop into

Accepted Answer

A)  tertiary spermatocytes. 
B)  primary spermatocytes. 
C)  secondary spermatocytes. 
D)  spermatozoa. 
E)  Sertoli cells. 
A)  tertiary spermatocytes. 
B)  primary spermatocytes. 
C)  secondary spermatocytes. 
D)  spermatozoa. 
E)  Sertoli cells.

Question 11

Other than being STDs, what do chlamydia and gonorrhea have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  they are caused by the same bacteria. 
B)  they both may cause PID. 
C)  they are both treated with the same antibiotics. 
D)  their symptoms are identical. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  they are caused by the same bacteria. 
B)  they both may cause PID. 
C)  they are both treated with the same antibiotics. 
D)  their symptoms are identical. 
E)  all of these.

Question 12

Pubic lice are related to

Accepted Answer

A)  mosquitoes. 
B)  house flies. 
C)  cockroaches. 
D)  spiders. 
E)  ticks. 
A)  mosquitoes. 
B)  house flies. 
C)  cockroaches. 
D)  spiders. 
E)  ticks.

Question 13

From a developmental standpoint, which female reproductive organ is analogous to the scrotum?

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus 
B)  vagina 
C)  clitoris 
D)  labia minora 
E)  labia majora 
A)  uterus 
B)  vagina 
C)  clitoris 
D)  labia minora 
E)  labia majora

Question 14

The passageway that channels ova from the ovary into the uterus is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina. 
B)  uterus. 
C)  oviduct. 
D)  endometrium. 
E)  cervical os. 
A)  vagina. 
B)  uterus. 
C)  oviduct. 
D)  endometrium. 
E)  cervical os.

Question 15

A cervical cap is similar to a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  condom. 
B)  IUD. 
C)  diaphragm. 
D)  oral contraceptive. 
E)  vasectomy. 
A)  condom. 
B)  IUD. 
C)  diaphragm. 
D)  oral contraceptive. 
E)  vasectomy.

Question 16

In relation to genital herpes, antiviral drugs

Accepted Answer

A)  cure the disease. 
B)  reduce the symptoms during recurrences. 
C)  reduce the frequency of recurrences. 
D)  reduce the shedding of virus particles. 
E)  all are true except "cure the disease". 
A)  cure the disease. 
B)  reduce the symptoms during recurrences. 
C)  reduce the frequency of recurrences. 
D)  reduce the shedding of virus particles. 
E)  all are true except "cure the disease".

Question 17

The menstrual flow is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  no implantation of a zygote. 
B)  decreased levels of progesterone. 
C)  discarded uterine linings. 
D)  no implantation of a zygote and discarded uterine linings, only. 
E)  no implantation of a zygote, discarded uterine linings, and decreased levels of progesterone. 
A)  no implantation of a zygote. 
B)  decreased levels of progesterone. 
C)  discarded uterine linings. 
D)  no implantation of a zygote and discarded uterine linings, only. 
E)  no implantation of a zygote, discarded uterine linings, and decreased levels of progesterone.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the human female?

Accepted Answer

A)  She produces all the eggs that she ever will before she is born. 
B)  The process of meiosis may take 30 to 50 years to complete. 
C)  The primary oocytes lay dormant until puberty. 
D)  She will produce more gametes than her male counterpart. 
E)  It is possible that more than one egg will be released at ovulation. 
A)  She produces all the eggs that she ever will before she is born. 
B)  The process of meiosis may take 30 to 50 years to complete. 
C)  The primary oocytes lay dormant until puberty. 
D)  She will produce more gametes than her male counterpart. 
E)  It is possible that more than one egg will be released at ovulation.

Question 19

FSH and LH are secreted by the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  ovaries. 
C)  anterior pituitary. 
D)  testes. 
E)  uterus. 
A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  ovaries. 
C)  anterior pituitary. 
D)  testes. 
E)  uterus.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an effective TEMPORARY method of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A)  birth-control pills 
B)  vasectomy 
C)  condoms 
D)  IUD plus spermicide 
E)  spermicidal jelly or foam 
A)  birth-control pills 
B)  vasectomy 
C)  condoms 
D)  IUD plus spermicide 
E)  spermicidal jelly or foam

Exam 16: Reproductive Systems

Fructose is used for _________ by sperm.

The name of the procedure in which fertilization is accomplished in a laboratory dish and the resulting zygote is placed in the woman's oviducts is called

Sperm production occurs in the

Morning-after pills may be effective

The mucus-rich, acid-neutralizing fluid produced by the seminal vesicles serves to

A female's first menstruation is called

One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases is

If detected early, what percentage of prostate cancers may be cured?

Which test, usually performed annually, helps to detect HPV before it may lead to the development of cervical cancer?

Spermatids develop into

Other than being STDs, what do chlamydia and gonorrhea have in common?

Pubic lice are related to

From a developmental standpoint, which female reproductive organ is analogous to the scrotum?

The passageway that channels ova from the ovary into the uterus is known as the

A cervical cap is similar to a(n)

In relation to genital herpes, antiviral drugs

The menstrual flow is the result of

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the human female?

FSH and LH are secreted by the

Which of the following is NOT an effective TEMPORARY method of contraception?

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