Question 1

Fertilization takes place in the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In the United States, oral contraceptives are the most common means of birth control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What does prostate-specific antigen (PS A) do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clots semen in the vagina 
B)  Lubricates the penis for penetration 
C)  Provides nutrition for sperm while in the vagina 
D)  Unclots semen in the vagina 
E)  Neutralizes acids in the vagina 
A)  Clots semen in the vagina 
B)  Lubricates the penis for penetration 
C)  Provides nutrition for sperm while in the vagina 
D)  Unclots semen in the vagina 
E)  Neutralizes acids in the vagina D

Question 4

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 5

Figure 50-3 ​
 
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In the accompanying figure, fertilization occurs within which of the labeled structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  7 
E)  8 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  7 
E)  8

Question 6

What are the advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproduction?

Accepted Answer

Asexual reproduction is faster and more

Question 7

One secondary spermatocyte ultimately produces

Accepted Answer

A)  one mature sperm. 
B)  two mature sperm. 
C)  four mature sperm. 
D)  eight mature sperm. 
E)  an indeterminate number of sperm. 
A)  one mature sperm. 
B)  two mature sperm. 
C)  four mature sperm. 
D)  eight mature sperm. 
E)  an indeterminate number of sperm.

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: Site of sperm storage and maturation

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Vagina and Epididymis and Penis and Testes is...

Question 9

In the female, ____ stimulates ovulation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: Also called the fallopian tube

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Vas deferens and Ovary and Uterus and is...

Question 11

The lower portion of the uterus is called the endometrium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The seminal vesicles secrete

Accepted Answer

A)  fructose, which nourishes the developing embryo. 
B)  a basic fluid, which neutralizes the acidic environment of the vagina. 
C)  mucus, which lubricates the penis. 
D)  sperm, which fertilize the ovum. 
E)  prostaglandins, which stimulate contraction of the uterus. 
A)  fructose, which nourishes the developing embryo. 
B)  a basic fluid, which neutralizes the acidic environment of the vagina. 
C)  mucus, which lubricates the penis. 
D)  sperm, which fertilize the ovum. 
E)  prostaglandins, which stimulate contraction of the uterus.

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: Site of fertilization

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Uterus and Oviduct and Testes and Vagina is...

Question 14

Sexual reproduction involves which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Splitting 
B)  Budding 
C)  Fertilization 
D)  Fragmentation 
E)  Parthenogenesis 
A)  Splitting 
B)  Budding 
C)  Fertilization 
D)  Fragmentation 
E)  Parthenogenesis

Question 15

Describe how testosterone concentrations are regulated by negative feedback mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: GnRH is released f

Question 16

The bulbourethral glands secrete a fluid containing fructose and prostaglandins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which technique is most routine for breast cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast MRI 
B)  Breast CT scan 
C)  Mammogram 
D)  Serum PSA assay 
E)  Genetic testing for BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations 
A)  Breast MRI 
B)  Breast CT scan 
C)  Mammogram 
D)  Serum PSA assay 
E)  Genetic testing for BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations

Question 18

Fertilization normally occurs in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina 
B)  oviducts 
C)  uterus 
D)  labia major 
E)  cervix 
A)  vagina 
B)  oviducts 
C)  uterus 
D)  labia major 
E)  cervix

Question 19

Which cells in the testes secrete testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sertoli cells 
B)  Luteinizing cells 
C)  Glycoprotein cells 
D)  Interstitial cells 
E)  Sperm cells 
A)  Sertoli cells 
B)  Luteinizing cells 
C)  Glycoprotein cells 
D)  Interstitial cells 
E)  Sperm cells

Question 20

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.

Exam 50: Reproduction

Fertilization takes place in the uterus.

In the United States, oral contraceptives are the most common means of birth control.

What does prostate-specific antigen (PS A) do?

An example of a primary sex characteristic in males is

Figure 50-3 ​ ​ In the accompanying figure, fertilization occurs within which of the labeled structures?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproduction?

One secondary spermatocyte ultimately produces

In the female, ____ stimulates ovulation.

The lower portion of the uterus is called the endometrium.

The seminal vesicles secrete

Sexual reproduction involves which of the following processes?

Describe how testosterone concentrations are regulated by negative feedback mechanisms.

The bulbourethral glands secrete a fluid containing fructose and prostaglandins.

Which technique is most routine for breast cancer screening?

Fertilization normally occurs in the ____.

Which cells in the testes secrete testosterone?

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

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