Question 1

Figure 50-2   Refer to the accompanying figure. The function of the structure labeled as 3 is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  secrete an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acids of the vagina. 
B)  produce a nutritive fluid for the sperm. 
C)  provide a place for maturation and storage of sperm. 
D)  secrete mucus that lubricates the penis. 
E)  maintain sperm at a low body temperature. 
A)  secrete an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acids of the vagina. 
B)  produce a nutritive fluid for the sperm. 
C)  provide a place for maturation and storage of sperm. 
D)  secrete mucus that lubricates the penis. 
E)  maintain sperm at a low body temperature. A

Question 2

The accessory glands of the male are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal vesicles only. 
B)  prostate gland only. 
C)  bulbourethral glands only. 
D)  seminal vesicles and prostate gland. 
E)  seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands. 
A)  seminal vesicles only. 
B)  prostate gland only. 
C)  bulbourethral glands only. 
D)  seminal vesicles and prostate gland. 
E)  seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands. E

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: site of sperm storage and maturation
interstitial cells are located here
site of fertilization
follicles develop here
also called the womb
the endometrium is a portion of this structure
spermatogenesis occurs here
oogenesis occurs here
seminiferous tubules are located here
the vulva surrounds the external opening of this structure
contains cavernous bodies
also called the fallopian tube
connects the epididymis with the ejaculatory duct
the receptacle for sperm during intercourse

Accepted Answer

The Answer of penis and epididymis and uterus and vas is...

Question 4

Secondary spermatocytes are produced in the first meiotic division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Parthenogenesis is a form of sexual reproduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Figure 50-3   Which structure in the accompanying figure is responsible for the production of hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  6 
E)  7 
A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  6 
E)  7

Question 7

What would occur if humans reproduced by parthenogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males would need to produce more sperm. 
B)  External fertilization would be necessary. 
C)  The number of females in the population would most likely increase. 
D)  The population would not reproduce asexually. 
E)  No gametes would be produced. 
A)  Males would need to produce more sperm. 
B)  External fertilization would be necessary. 
C)  The number of females in the population would most likely increase. 
D)  The population would not reproduce asexually. 
E)  No gametes would be produced.

Question 8

Granulosa cells surround a:

Accepted Answer

A)  primary oocyte. 
B)  secondary oocyte. 
C)  primary spermatocyte. 
D)  secondary spermatocyte. 
E)  Sertoli cell. 
A)  primary oocyte. 
B)  secondary oocyte. 
C)  primary spermatocyte. 
D)  secondary spermatocyte. 
E)  Sertoli cell.

Question 9

The function of the epididymis is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  secrete an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acids of the vagina. 
B)  produce a nutritive fluid for the sperm. 
C)  provide a place for maturation and storage of sperm. 
D)  secrete mucus that lubricates the penis. 
E)  maintain sperm at a low body temperature. 
A)  secrete an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acids of the vagina. 
B)  produce a nutritive fluid for the sperm. 
C)  provide a place for maturation and storage of sperm. 
D)  secrete mucus that lubricates the penis. 
E)  maintain sperm at a low body temperature.

Question 10

In the preovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle, FSH stimulates a few follicles to develop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Testosterone is produced by the interstitial cells .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During the first stage of labor, the amnion becomes effaced to allow the fetal head to pass through.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which structure connects to the scrotum?

Accepted Answer

A)  an acrosome 
B)  a flagellum 
C)  a head 
D)  an inguinal canal 
E)  a midpiece 
A)  an acrosome 
B)  a flagellum 
C)  a head 
D)  an inguinal canal 
E)  a midpiece

Question 14

Fertilization takes place in the uterus .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The erectile tissue in the penis includes the:

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis. 
B)  mons pubis. 
C)  cavernous bodies. 
D)  seminal vesicles. 
E)  vas deferens. 
A)  epididymis. 
B)  mons pubis. 
C)  cavernous bodies. 
D)  seminal vesicles. 
E)  vas deferens.

Question 16

Acrosomes contain nutrients for the developing sperm cells, and they also secrete hormones and other signaling molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which statement with regard to Sertoli cells is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They secrete hormones. 
B)  They are joined by tight junctions. 
C)  They form a blood-testis barrier. 
D)  They phagocytize discarded sperm cytoplasm. 
E)  They facilitate the movement of sperm into the blood. 
A)  They secrete hormones. 
B)  They are joined by tight junctions. 
C)  They form a blood-testis barrier. 
D)  They phagocytize discarded sperm cytoplasm. 
E)  They facilitate the movement of sperm into the blood.

Question 18

After fertilization, which hormone is secreted by the developing embryo to maintain the function of the corpus luteum?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH 
B)  FSH 
C)  hCG 
D)  ACTH 
E)  LH 
A)  GnRH 
B)  FSH 
C)  hCG 
D)  ACTH 
E)  LH

Question 19

Figure 50-2   In the accompanying figure, what is the function of the structure that is labeled as 7?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining sperm below body temperature 
B)  storing of mature sperm 
C)  producing prostaglandins 
D)  producing nutritive fluid to support active sperm 
E)  producing alkaline fluid to protect sperm in the vagina 
A)  maintaining sperm below body temperature 
B)  storing of mature sperm 
C)  producing prostaglandins 
D)  producing nutritive fluid to support active sperm 
E)  producing alkaline fluid to protect sperm in the vagina

Question 20

Which of the following hormones stimulates ovulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone 
B)  luteinizing hormone 
C)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
D)  estrogen 
E)  progesterone 
A)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone 
B)  luteinizing hormone 
C)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
D)  estrogen 
E)  progesterone

Exam 50: Reproduction

Figure 50-2 Refer to the accompanying figure. The function of the structure labeled as 3 is to:

The accessory glands of the male are the:

Secondary spermatocytes are produced in the first meiotic division.

Parthenogenesis is a form of sexual reproduction.

Figure 50-3 Which structure in the accompanying figure is responsible for the production of hormones?

What would occur if humans reproduced by parthenogenesis?

Granulosa cells surround a:

The function of the epididymis is to:

In the preovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle, FSH stimulates a few follicles to develop.

Testosterone is produced by the interstitial cells .

During the first stage of labor, the amnion becomes effaced to allow the fetal head to pass through.

Which structure connects to the scrotum?

Fertilization takes place in the uterus .

The erectile tissue in the penis includes the:

Acrosomes contain nutrients for the developing sperm cells, and they also secrete hormones and other signaling molecules.

Which statement with regard to Sertoli cells is FALSE?

After fertilization, which hormone is secreted by the developing embryo to maintain the function of the corpus luteum?

Figure 50-2 In the accompanying figure, what is the function of the structure that is labeled as 7?

Which of the following hormones stimulates ovulation?

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