Question 1

The subsidence of an erection after ejaculation is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  detumescence. 
B)  tumescence. 
C)  menses. 
D)  emission. 
E)  ejaculation. 
A)  detumescence. 
B)  tumescence. 
C)  menses. 
D)  emission. 
E)  ejaculation.

Question 2

Sperm production occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  ductus deferens. 
B)  seminiferous tubules. 
C)  epididymis. 
D)  seminal glands (seminal vesicles). 
E)  rete testis. 
A)  ductus deferens. 
B)  seminiferous tubules. 
C)  epididymis. 
D)  seminal glands (seminal vesicles). 
E)  rete testis.

Question 3

Contraction of the cremaster muscles

Accepted Answer

A)  tenses the scrotum. 
B)  pulls the testes closer to the body cavity. 
C)  propels sperm through the urethra. 
D)  moves sperm through the ductus deferens. 
E)  tenses the scrotum and pulls the testes closer to the body cavity. 
A)  tenses the scrotum. 
B)  pulls the testes closer to the body cavity. 
C)  propels sperm through the urethra. 
D)  moves sperm through the ductus deferens. 
E)  tenses the scrotum and pulls the testes closer to the body cavity.

Question 4

The paired erectile bodies in the penis are the

Accepted Answer

A)  membranous urethra. 
B)  penile urethra. 
C)  corpus spongiosum. 
D)  corpora cavernosa. 
E)  foreskin. 
A)  membranous urethra. 
B)  penile urethra. 
C)  corpus spongiosum. 
D)  corpora cavernosa. 
E)  foreskin.

Question 5

Sperm are functionally matured within the

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis. 
B)  straight tubules. 
C)  rete testes. 
D)  seminiferous tubules. 
E)  seminal gland (seminal vesicle). 
A)  epididymis. 
B)  straight tubules. 
C)  rete testes. 
D)  seminiferous tubules. 
E)  seminal gland (seminal vesicle).

Question 6

Figure 28-1 The Male Reproductive System
  
Use Figure 28-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "1."

Accepted Answer

A)  membranous urethra 
B)  ejaculatory duct 
C)  corpora cavernosa 
D)  corpus spongiosum 
E)  prostatic urethra 
A)  membranous urethra 
B)  ejaculatory duct 
C)  corpora cavernosa 
D)  corpus spongiosum 
E)  prostatic urethra

Question 7

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System
  
Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure produces oocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  9 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  9

Question 8

The erectile tissue that extends down into the glans penis is the

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus spongiosum. 
B)  corpora cavernosa. 
C)  preputial glands. 
D)  smegma. 
E)  crus of penis. 
A)  corpus spongiosum. 
B)  corpora cavernosa. 
C)  preputial glands. 
D)  smegma. 
E)  crus of penis.

Question 9

The ________ is an elastic epithelial layer between the vagina and vestibule, which, if present, is oftentorn during first intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A)  zona pellucida 
B)  prepuce 
C)  isthmus 
D)  vaginal fornix 
E)  hymen 
A)  zona pellucida 
B)  prepuce 
C)  isthmus 
D)  vaginal fornix 
E)  hymen

Question 10

The erectile tissue that surrounds the urethra is the

Accepted Answer

A)  membranous urethra. 
B)  penile urethra. 
C)  glans penis. 
D)  corpus spongiosum. 
E)  corpora cavernosa. 
A)  membranous urethra. 
B)  penile urethra. 
C)  glans penis. 
D)  corpus spongiosum. 
E)  corpora cavernosa.

Question 11

Spermatids mature into sperm by the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  spermiogenesis. 
B)  meiosis II. 
C)  spermatogenesis. 
D)  cytokinesis. 
E)  meiosis I. 
A)  spermiogenesis. 
B)  meiosis II. 
C)  spermatogenesis. 
D)  cytokinesis. 
E)  meiosis I.

Question 12

The uterine phase that develops because of a fall in progesterone levels is the

Accepted Answer

A)  menstrual phase. 
B)  proliferative phase. 
C)  secretory phase. 
D)  follicular phase. 
E)  luteal phase. 
A)  menstrual phase. 
B)  proliferative phase. 
C)  secretory phase. 
D)  follicular phase. 
E)  luteal phase.

Question 13

The reproductive organ that produces gametes is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  duct. 
B)  gland. 
C)  gonad. 
D)  womb. 
E)  girdle. 
A)  duct. 
B)  gland. 
C)  gonad. 
D)  womb. 
E)  girdle.

Question 14

Which region of the uterine tube captures the ovum?

Accepted Answer

A)  ampulla 
B)  anterior segment 
C)  infundibulum 
D)  posterior segment 
E)  isthmus 
A)  ampulla 
B)  anterior segment 
C)  infundibulum 
D)  posterior segment 
E)  isthmus

Question 15

Arrange the four structures listed below into the order in which sperm pass from the testis to the external urethral orifice.
1) ductus deferens
2) urethra
3) ejaculatory duct
4) epididymis

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 3, 4, 2 
B)  4, 3, 1, 2 
C)  4, 1, 2, 3 
D)  4, 1, 3, 2 
E)  1, 4, 3, 2 
A)  1, 3, 4, 2 
B)  4, 3, 1, 2 
C)  4, 1, 2, 3 
D)  4, 1, 3, 2 
E)  1, 4, 3, 2

Question 16

Which of the following statements concerning the vagina is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It serves as a passageway for the elimination of menstrual fluids. 
B)  It receives the penis during sexual intercourse. 
C)  It holds sperm prior to their passage to the uterus. 
D)  It forms the lower portion of the birth canal. 
E)  It loses a portion of its lining during menses. 
A)  It serves as a passageway for the elimination of menstrual fluids. 
B)  It receives the penis during sexual intercourse. 
C)  It holds sperm prior to their passage to the uterus. 
D)  It forms the lower portion of the birth canal. 
E)  It loses a portion of its lining during menses.

Question 17

If the prostate stopped secreting fluid, this would result in semen

Accepted Answer

A)  that lacked sperm. 
B)  with a higher than normal pH. 
C)  with less fructose. 
D)  with no mucus. 
E)  that was rich in prostaglandins. 
A)  that lacked sperm. 
B)  with a higher than normal pH. 
C)  with less fructose. 
D)  with no mucus. 
E)  that was rich in prostaglandins.

Question 18

What is the thickest portion of the uterine wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional layer of the endometrium 
B)  basal layer of the endometrium 
C)  myometrium 
D)  perimetrium 
E)  epimetrium 
A)  functional layer of the endometrium 
B)  basal layer of the endometrium 
C)  myometrium 
D)  perimetrium 
E)  epimetrium

Question 19

After menopause, the production of two pituitary hormones increases. One of these is

Accepted Answer

A)  LH. 
B)  prolactin. 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  progesterone. 
E)  andostenedione. 
A)  LH. 
B)  prolactin. 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  progesterone. 
E)  andostenedione.

Question 20

Which of the following is directly responsible for an orgasm?

Accepted Answer

A)  menarche 
B)  erection 
C)  emission 
D)  spermiogenesis 
E)  ejaculation 
A)  menarche 
B)  erection 
C)  emission 
D)  spermiogenesis 
E)  ejaculation

Exam 28: The Reproductive System

The subsidence of an erection after ejaculation is known as

Sperm production occurs in the

Contraction of the cremaster muscles

The paired erectile bodies in the penis are the

Sperm are functionally matured within the

Figure 28-1 The Male Reproductive System Use Figure 28-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "1."

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions: -Which structure produces oocytes?

The erectile tissue that extends down into the glans penis is the

The ________ is an elastic epithelial layer between the vagina and vestibule, which, if present, is oftentorn during first intercourse.

The erectile tissue that surrounds the urethra is the

Spermatids mature into sperm by the process of

The uterine phase that develops because of a fall in progesterone levels is the

The reproductive organ that produces gametes is called a

Which region of the uterine tube captures the ovum?

Arrange the four structures listed below into the order in which sperm pass from the testis to the external urethral orifice. 1) ductus deferens 2) urethra 3) ejaculatory duct 4) epididymis

Which of the following statements concerning the vagina is false?

If the prostate stopped secreting fluid, this would result in semen

What is the thickest portion of the uterine wall?

After menopause, the production of two pituitary hormones increases. One of these is

Which of the following is directly responsible for an orgasm?

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