Question 1

Which of the following statements is not true about the mechanism controlling lactation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The anterior pituitary secretes prolactin. 
B)  The posterior pituitary secretes oxytocin. 
C)  Prolactin stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the mammary glands. 
D)  All of the above statements are true about the mechanism controlling lactation. 
A)  The anterior pituitary secretes prolactin. 
B)  The posterior pituitary secretes oxytocin. 
C)  Prolactin stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the mammary glands. 
D)  All of the above statements are true about the mechanism controlling lactation.

Question 2

A function of the female reproductive system is to ensure the continued existence of the genetic code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The fundus of the uterus is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lower, narrow section. 
B)  area above where the tubes enter. 
C)  central portion. 
D)  opening into the uterus. 
A)  lower, narrow section. 
B)  area above where the tubes enter. 
C)  central portion. 
D)  opening into the uterus.

Question 4

Which of the following organs is not considered part of the "duct system" of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vagina 
B)  Uterine tubes 
C)  Uterus 
D)  All of the above are considered part of the "duct system." 
A)  Vagina 
B)  Uterine tubes 
C)  Uterus 
D)  All of the above are considered part of the "duct system."

Question 5

A high blood concentration of estrogens:

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates endometrial glands to secrete. 
B)  stimulates epithelial cells of the endometrium to proliferate. 
C)  stimulates FSH secretion by the anterior pituitary. 
D)  causes development of the corpus luteum. 
A)  stimulates endometrial glands to secrete. 
B)  stimulates epithelial cells of the endometrium to proliferate. 
C)  stimulates FSH secretion by the anterior pituitary. 
D)  causes development of the corpus luteum.

Question 6

The "G spot" is synonymous with the clitoris in the female.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
-External reproductive organ in the female

Accepted Answer

A) Uterus 
B) Estrogen 
C) Ovulation 
D) Vulva 
E) Ovary
F)Endometrium
G)Vagina
H)Uterine tube
I)Lactation
J)Progesterone
K)Menopause
L)Menstruation 
A) Uterus 
B) Estrogen 
C) Ovulation 
D) Vulva 
E) Ovary
F)Endometrium
G)Vagina
H)Uterine tube
I)Lactation
J)Progesterone
K)Menopause
L)Menstruation

Question 8

Which of the following structures is not involved with the development of the ova in the ovary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corpus albicans 
B)  Follicular cells 
C)  Zona pellucida 
D)  All of the above structures are involved in the development of the egg cell. 
A)  Corpus albicans 
B)  Follicular cells 
C)  Zona pellucida 
D)  All of the above structures are involved in the development of the egg cell.

Question 9

The main hormone produced by the growing primary follicle is progesterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
-Innermost lining of the uterus

Accepted Answer

A) Uterus 
B) Estrogen 
C) Ovulation 
D) Vulva 
E) Ovary
F)Endometrium
G)Vagina
H)Uterine tube
I)Lactation
J)Progesterone
K)Menopause
L)Menstruation 
A) Uterus 
B) Estrogen 
C) Ovulation 
D) Vulva 
E) Ovary
F)Endometrium
G)Vagina
H)Uterine tube
I)Lactation
J)Progesterone
K)Menopause
L)Menstruation

Question 11

The outer layer of theca cells in the ovary produce an androgen that is converted to estrogen by the granulosa cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The anterior pituitary gland secretes estrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Tubal ligation can be used to improve fertility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Although the clitoris is in some ways homologous to the penis, no structure in the vulva is homologous to the scrotum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ovaries resemble almonds in size and shape and are located behind the uterus and above the uterine tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not an accessory sex organ of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ovary 
B)  Vagina 
C)  Fallopian tube 
D)  Mammary glands 
A)  Ovary 
B)  Vagina 
C)  Fallopian tube 
D)  Mammary glands

Question 17

FSH stimulates the rupturing of the mature follicle and the expulsion of its ovum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition.
-Hormone that stimulates the secretion of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary gland

Accepted Answer

A) Estrogen 
B) FSH 
C) GnRH 
D) LH 
E) Progesterone 
A) Estrogen 
B) FSH 
C) GnRH 
D) LH 
E) Progesterone

Question 19

Ovulation always occurs on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The hymen is a fold of mucous membrane that forms a border around the opening of the cervix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 46: Female Reproductive System

Which of the following statements is not true about the mechanism controlling lactation?

A function of the female reproductive system is to ensure the continued existence of the genetic code.

The fundus of the uterus is the:

Which of the following organs is not considered part of the "duct system" of the female reproductive system?

A high blood concentration of estrogens:

The "G spot" is synonymous with the clitoris in the female.

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -External reproductive organ in the female

Which of the following structures is not involved with the development of the ova in the ovary?

The main hormone produced by the growing primary follicle is progesterone.

Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition. -Innermost lining of the uterus

The outer layer of theca cells in the ovary produce an androgen that is converted to estrogen by the granulosa cells.

The anterior pituitary gland secretes estrogen.

Tubal ligation can be used to improve fertility.

Although the clitoris is in some ways homologous to the penis, no structure in the vulva is homologous to the scrotum.

The ovaries resemble almonds in size and shape and are located behind the uterus and above the uterine tubes.

Which of the following is not an accessory sex organ of the female reproductive system?

FSH stimulates the rupturing of the mature follicle and the expulsion of its ovum.

Match each of the following terms with its corresponding statement or definition. -Hormone that stimulates the secretion of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary gland

Ovulation always occurs on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle.

The hymen is a fold of mucous membrane that forms a border around the opening of the cervix.

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