Question 1

In males, gonadotropin-releasing hormone stimulates the ____ to secrete ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary; inhibin 
B)  anterior pituitary; FSH and LH 
C)  anterior pituitary; testosterone 
D)  posterior pituitary; FSH and LH 
E)  posterior pituitary; testosterone 
A)  anterior pituitary; inhibin 
B)  anterior pituitary; FSH and LH 
C)  anterior pituitary; testosterone 
D)  posterior pituitary; FSH and LH 
E)  posterior pituitary; testosterone

Question 2

In the female, ____ stimulates follicle maturation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

In females, a(n) primary oocyte completes meiosis II at the time of fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

List the types of erectile tissue present in the penis, and explain how the penis becomes erect upon sexual stimulation.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: There are three co

Question 5

What occurs during the second stage of labor?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cervix begins to dilate. 
B)  The cervix becomes effaced. 
C)  The fetus is "delivered." 
D)  The uterus begins to contract. 
E)  The amnion breaks. 
A)  The cervix begins to dilate. 
B)  The cervix becomes effaced. 
C)  The fetus is "delivered." 
D)  The uterus begins to contract. 
E)  The amnion breaks.

Question 6

Figure 50-1   The spermatids are the cells in the accompanying figure labeled as:

Accepted Answer

A)  1. 
B)  2. 
C)  3. 
D)  5. 
E)  6. 
A)  1. 
B)  2. 
C)  3. 
D)  5. 
E)  6.

Question 7

Figure 50-2   Refer to the accompanying figure. If a cut was made between numbers 6 and 10, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal fluid would not be produced 
B)  sperm cells would not be produced 
C)  sperm maturation would be inhibited 
D)  the seminal vesicles and the testes would be below the cut 
E)  sperm cells would not be released 
A)  seminal fluid would not be produced 
B)  sperm cells would not be produced 
C)  sperm maturation would be inhibited 
D)  the seminal vesicles and the testes would be below the cut 
E)  sperm cells would not be released

Question 8

Which of the following is the phase of maximum physical sensation?

Accepted Answer

A)  orgasm 
B)  stimulation 
C)  resolution 
D)  plateau 
E)  sexual excitement 
A)  orgasm 
B)  stimulation 
C)  resolution 
D)  plateau 
E)  sexual excitement

Question 9

Which of the following is the least effective method of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A)  progestin 
B)  tubal ligation 
C)  IUDs 
D)  rhythm method 
E)  spermicidal foam 
A)  progestin 
B)  tubal ligation 
C)  IUDs 
D)  rhythm method 
E)  spermicidal foam

Question 10

The lining of the uterus is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphragm. 
B)  endothelium. 
C)  endometrium. 
D)  hymen. 
E)  cervix. 
A)  diaphragm. 
B)  endothelium. 
C)  endometrium. 
D)  hymen. 
E)  cervix.

Question 11

In hermaphroditism , a single individual produces both sperm and eggs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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.

Question 13

Which hormone stimulates masculine physical characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibin 
B)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
C)  interstitial cell stimulating hormone 
D)  luteinizing hormone 
E)  testosterone 
A)  inhibin 
B)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
C)  interstitial cell stimulating hormone 
D)  luteinizing hormone 
E)  testosterone

Question 14

Spermatogenesis takes place in which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  seminiferous tubules 
B)  seminal vesicles 
C)  prostate gland 
D)  bulbourethral glands 
E)  glans 
A)  seminiferous tubules 
B)  seminal vesicles 
C)  prostate gland 
D)  bulbourethral glands 
E)  glans

Question 15

Identify two sexually transmitted diseases, listing the symptoms, effects, and treatments for each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which statement about breast cancer is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cigarette smoking, obesity, and alcohol use have all been linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. 
B)  With early diagnosis and treatment, almost 90% of breast cancer patients survive for five years. 
C)  Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. 
D)  Growth of about two-thirds of breast cancers is enhanced by circulating estrogens and progesterone. 
E)  Ten percent of breast cancers are familial. 
A)  Cigarette smoking, obesity, and alcohol use have all been linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. 
B)  With early diagnosis and treatment, almost 90% of breast cancer patients survive for five years. 
C)  Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. 
D)  Growth of about two-thirds of breast cancers is enhanced by circulating estrogens and progesterone. 
E)  Ten percent of breast cancers are familial.

Question 17

Describe how testosterone concentrations are regulated by negative feedback mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: GnRH is released f

Question 18

Following fertilization, human chorionic gonadotropin is responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Semen consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  sperm only. 
B)  secretions of accessory glands only. 
C)  sperm plus urine. 
D)  sperm plus secretions of accessory glands. 
E)  sperm plus urine plus secretions of accessory glands. 
A)  sperm only. 
B)  secretions of accessory glands only. 
C)  sperm plus urine. 
D)  sperm plus secretions of accessory glands. 
E)  sperm plus urine plus secretions of accessory glands.

Question 20

Internal fertilization is more advantageous than external fertilization because:

Accepted Answer

A)  internal fertilization permits cross-species fertilization. 
B)  internal fertilization is more open to chance. 
C)  internal fertilization produces a motile egg. 
D)  internal fertilization increases the life span of gametes. 
E)  internal fertilization provides a protective environment for gamete fusion. 
A)  internal fertilization permits cross-species fertilization. 
B)  internal fertilization is more open to chance. 
C)  internal fertilization produces a motile egg. 
D)  internal fertilization increases the life span of gametes. 
E)  internal fertilization provides a protective environment for gamete fusion.

Exam 50: Reproduction

In males, gonadotropin-releasing hormone stimulates the ____ to secrete ____.

In the female, ____ stimulates follicle maturation.

In females, a(n) primary oocyte completes meiosis II at the time of fertilization.

List the types of erectile tissue present in the penis, and explain how the penis becomes erect upon sexual stimulation.

What occurs during the second stage of labor?

Figure 50-1 The spermatids are the cells in the accompanying figure labeled as:

Figure 50-2 Refer to the accompanying figure. If a cut was made between numbers 6 and 10, ____.

Which of the following is the phase of maximum physical sensation?

Which of the following is the least effective method of contraception?

The lining of the uterus is called the:

In hermaphroditism , a single individual produces both sperm and eggs.

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

Which hormone stimulates masculine physical characteristics?

Spermatogenesis takes place in which of the following structures?

Identify two sexually transmitted diseases, listing the symptoms, effects, and treatments for each.

Which statement about breast cancer is FALSE?

Describe how testosterone concentrations are regulated by negative feedback mechanisms.

Following fertilization, human chorionic gonadotropin is responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum.

Semen consists of:

Internal fertilization is more advantageous than external fertilization because:

A View of Life

Atoms and Molecules the Chemical Basis of Life

The Chemistry of Life Organic Compounds

Organization of the Cell

Biological Membranes

Cell Communication

Energy and Metabolism

How Cells Make Atp Energy-Releasing Pathways

Photosynthesis Capturing Light Energy

Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis

The Basic Principles of Heredity

Dna the Carrier of Genetic Information

Gene Expression

Gene Regulation

Dna Technology and Genomics

Human Genetics and the Human Genome

Developmental Genetics

Introduction to Darwinian Evolution

Evolutionary Change in Populations

Speciation and Macroevolution

The Origin and Evolutionary History of Life

The Evolution of Primates

Understanding Diversity Systematics

Viruses and Subviral Agents

Bacteria and Archaea

Protists

Seedless Plants

Seed Plants

The Fungi

An Introduction to Animal Diversity

Sponges, Cnidarians, Ctenophores, and Protostomes

The Deuterostomes

Plant Structure Growth and Development

Leaf Structure and Function

Stem Structure and Transport

Roots and Mineral Nutrition

Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Plant Developmental Responses to External and Internal Signals

Animal Structure and Function an Introduction

Protection Support and Movement

Neural Signaling

Neural Regulation

Sensory Systems

Internal Transport

The Immune System Internal Defense

Gas Exchange

Processing Food and Nutrition

Osmoregulation and Disposal of Metabolic Wastes

Endocrine Regulation

Animal Development

Animal Behavior

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Community Ecology

Ecosystems and the Biosphere

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