Question 1

An example of a(n) secondary sexual characteristic in males is spermatogenesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sperm travel from the epididymis directly into the vas deferens .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why are mitochondria present in the sperm?

Accepted Answer

A)  To provide energy for the movement of the flagellum 
B)  To provide energy for the acrosome to penetrate the egg 
C)  To provide nutrients for the sperm 
D)  To provide nutrients for the developing embryo 
E)  To provide energy for the maturation of the sperm 
A)  To provide energy for the movement of the flagellum 
B)  To provide energy for the acrosome to penetrate the egg 
C)  To provide nutrients for the sperm 
D)  To provide nutrients for the developing embryo 
E)  To provide energy for the maturation of the sperm

Question 5

One function of the developing follicle is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate ovulation. 
B)  secrete progesterone. 
C)  secrete estrogens. 
D)  secrete prolactin. 
E)  secrete glycoproteins, which promote sperm motility. 
A)  stimulate ovulation. 
B)  secrete progesterone. 
C)  secrete estrogens. 
D)  secrete prolactin. 
E)  secrete glycoproteins, which promote sperm motility.

Question 6

The baby is delivered during the third stage of labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Figure 50-2   Refer to the accompanying figure. Which of the labeled structures refers to the prostate gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  7 
E)  9 
A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  7 
E)  9

Question 8

After ovulation, the ovum remains fertile for about:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 hour. 
B)  6 hours. 
C)  24 hours. 
D)  2 days. 
E)  3 days. 
A)  1 hour. 
B)  6 hours. 
C)  24 hours. 
D)  2 days. 
E)  3 days.

Question 9

Arrange the stages of sperm development in chronological order.
1) sperm
2) spermatid
3) primary spermatocyte
4) secondary spermatocyte
5) spermatogonium

Accepted Answer

A)  5 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 1 
B)  5 → 3 → 4 → 2 → 1 
C)  2 → 3 → 4 → 1 → 5 
D)  2 → 5 → 3 → 4 → 1 
E)  3 → 4 → 5 → 2 → 1 
A)  5 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 1 
B)  5 → 3 → 4 → 2 → 1 
C)  2 → 3 → 4 → 1 → 5 
D)  2 → 5 → 3 → 4 → 1 
E)  3 → 4 → 5 → 2 → 1

Question 10

Currently, the most effective method of reversible birth control is:

Accepted Answer

A)  spermicide. 
B)  an IUD. 
C)  injectable contraceptives. 
D)  oral contraceptives. 
E)  a condom. 
A)  spermicide. 
B)  an IUD. 
C)  injectable contraceptives. 
D)  oral contraceptives. 
E)  a condom.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual reproduction is faster. 
B)  sexual reproduction is less difficult to achieve. 
C)  sexual reproduction is particularly effective for sessile animals. 
D)  sexual reproduction promotes genetic diversity. 
E)  sexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring. 
A)  sexual reproduction is faster. 
B)  sexual reproduction is less difficult to achieve. 
C)  sexual reproduction is particularly effective for sessile animals. 
D)  sexual reproduction promotes genetic diversity. 
E)  sexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring.

Question 13

Figure 50-3   Which structure in the accompanying figure is a common site of cancer that can usually be detected by a Pap smear?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  6 
D)  7 
E)  8 
A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  6 
D)  7 
E)  8

Question 14

Which hormone causes contraction of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  prostaglandins 
D)  progesterone 
E)  estrogen 
A)  cortisol 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  prostaglandins 
D)  progesterone 
E)  estrogen

Question 15

Figure 50-4   Refer to the accompanying figure. On which day of a 28-day menstrual cycle would you predict that estrogen levels would peak?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  12 
C)  16 
D)  19 
E)  22 
A)  10 
B)  12 
C)  16 
D)  19 
E)  22

Exam 50: Reproduction

An example of a(n) secondary sexual characteristic in males is spermatogenesis.

Progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum .

Sperm travel from the epididymis directly into the vas deferens .

Why are mitochondria present in the sperm?

One function of the developing follicle is to:

The baby is delivered during the third stage of labor.

Figure 50-2 Refer to the accompanying figure. Which of the labeled structures refers to the prostate gland?

After ovulation, the ovum remains fertile for about:

Arrange the stages of sperm development in chronological order. 1) sperm 2) spermatid 3) primary spermatocyte 4) secondary spermatocyte 5) spermatogonium

Currently, the most effective method of reversible birth control is:

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

One advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction is that:

Figure 50-3 Which structure in the accompanying figure is a common site of cancer that can usually be detected by a Pap smear?

Which hormone causes contraction of the uterus?

Figure 50-4 Refer to the accompanying figure. On which day of a 28-day menstrual cycle would you predict that estrogen levels would peak?

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