Question 1

Where in the male reproductive system would you expect to find the most mature sperm?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the seminiferous tubules 
B)  in the head of the epididymis 
C)  near the tail of the epididymis 
D)  in the seminal gland 
E)  in the prostate gland 
A)  in the seminiferous tubules 
B)  in the head of the epididymis 
C)  near the tail of the epididymis 
D)  in the seminal gland 
E)  in the prostate gland

Question 2

The cessation of menstruation after no more developing follicles remain is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dysmenorrhea. 
B)  detumescence. 
C)  menopause. 
D)  menses. 
E)  amenorrhea. 
A)  dysmenorrhea. 
B)  detumescence. 
C)  menopause. 
D)  menses. 
E)  amenorrhea.

Question 3

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System
  
Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions:
-In which structure does gestation occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  4 
C)  9 
D)  11 
E)  13 
A)  1 
B)  4 
C)  9 
D)  11 
E)  13

Question 4

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term uterine tube?

Accepted Answer

A)  has ciliated epithelium 
B)  has stratified squamous epithelium 
C)  covers the glans penis or glans clitoris 
D)  holds the uterus to the ovary 
E)  passes through erectile tissue in females 
A)  has ciliated epithelium 
B)  has stratified squamous epithelium 
C)  covers the glans penis or glans clitoris 
D)  holds the uterus to the ovary 
E)  passes through erectile tissue in females

Question 5

Secondary spermatocytes each contain

Accepted Answer

A)  23 chromosomes. 
B)  23 pairs of chromosomes. 
C)  twice the diploid number of chromosomes. 
D)  46 pairs of chromosomes. 
E)  46 chromosomes. 
A)  23 chromosomes. 
B)  23 pairs of chromosomes. 
C)  twice the diploid number of chromosomes. 
D)  46 pairs of chromosomes. 
E)  46 chromosomes.

Question 6

The PSA test is used for diagnosis of

Accepted Answer

A)  testicular cancer. 
B)  penile cancer. 
C)  prostatitis. 
D)  premature puberty. 
E)  prostate cancer. 
A)  testicular cancer. 
B)  penile cancer. 
C)  prostatitis. 
D)  premature puberty. 
E)  prostate cancer.

Question 7

The spermatic cord is

Accepted Answer

A)  a bundle of tissue that contains the ductus deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics that serve the testis. 
B)  a narrow opening that links the scrotal chamber with the peritoneal cavity. 
C)  the external marking of the boundary between the two chambers of the scrotum. 
D)  a layer of smooth muscle in the skin of the scrotal sac. 
E)  a dense layer of connective tissue that surrounds the testis. 
A)  a bundle of tissue that contains the ductus deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics that serve the testis. 
B)  a narrow opening that links the scrotal chamber with the peritoneal cavity. 
C)  the external marking of the boundary between the two chambers of the scrotum. 
D)  a layer of smooth muscle in the skin of the scrotal sac. 
E)  a dense layer of connective tissue that surrounds the testis.

Question 8

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System
  
Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "12."

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus 
B)  vagina 
C)  clitoris 
D)  labium minus 
E)  ovary 
A)  uterus 
B)  vagina 
C)  clitoris 
D)  labium minus 
E)  ovary

Question 9

Rachel is experiencing difficulty conceiving. All of the following may be reasons why, except

Accepted Answer

A)  her pituitary gland is not producing adequate levels of FSH. 
B)  her ovarian and menstrual cycles are not properly coordinated. 
C)  her ovaries are not producing enough progesterone. 
D)  she has a 28 day cycle. 
E)  her ovaries are not producing enough estrogen. 
A)  her pituitary gland is not producing adequate levels of FSH. 
B)  her ovarian and menstrual cycles are not properly coordinated. 
C)  her ovaries are not producing enough progesterone. 
D)  she has a 28 day cycle. 
E)  her ovaries are not producing enough estrogen.

Question 10

During the menstrual phase,

Accepted Answer

A)  progesterone levels are high. 
B)  a new uterine lining is formed. 
C)  secretory glands and blood vessels develop in the endometrium. 
D)  the old functional layer is sloughed off. 
E)  the corpus luteum is most active. 
A)  progesterone levels are high. 
B)  a new uterine lining is formed. 
C)  secretory glands and blood vessels develop in the endometrium. 
D)  the old functional layer is sloughed off. 
E)  the corpus luteum is most active.

Question 11

The ________ is the inner lining of the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A)  endometrium 
B)  epimetrium 
C)  perimetrium 
D)  myometrium 
E)  exometrium 
A)  endometrium 
B)  epimetrium 
C)  perimetrium 
D)  myometrium 
E)  exometrium

Question 12

The nurse cells of the seminiferous tubules do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain the blood testis barrier. 
B)  support spermiogenesis. 
C)  secrete inhibin. 
D)  secrete testosterone. 
E)  secrete androgen-binding protein. 
A)  maintain the blood testis barrier. 
B)  support spermiogenesis. 
C)  secrete inhibin. 
D)  secrete testosterone. 
E)  secrete androgen-binding protein.

Question 13

The ________ are fingerlike projections that capture the freshly ovulated ovum.

Accepted Answer

A)  gubernaculum 
B)  fimbriae 
C)  infundibulum 
D)  uterine horn 
E)  uterine tunnel 
A)  gubernaculum 
B)  fimbriae 
C)  infundibulum 
D)  uterine horn 
E)  uterine tunnel

Question 14

In a 28 day cycle, ovulation typically occurs around day

Accepted Answer

A)  3. 
B)  7. 
C)  14. 
D)  21. 
E)  28. 
A)  3. 
B)  7. 
C)  14. 
D)  21. 
E)  28.

Question 15

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System
  
Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "2."

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina 
B)  uterine tube 
C)  clitoris 
D)  ureter 
E)  ovary 
A)  vagina 
B)  uterine tube 
C)  clitoris 
D)  ureter 
E)  ovary

Question 16

The reproductive system includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  gonads and external genitalia. 
B)  ducts that receive and transport the gametes. 
C)  accessory glands and organs that secrete fluids. 
D)  organs for copulation. 
E)  glands and organs that produce and store urine. 
A)  gonads and external genitalia. 
B)  ducts that receive and transport the gametes. 
C)  accessory glands and organs that secrete fluids. 
D)  organs for copulation. 
E)  glands and organs that produce and store urine.

Question 17

The fold of skin that covers the glans penis is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ejaculatory duct. 
B)  foreskin. 
C)  corpus cavernosum. 
D)  corpus spongiosum. 
E)  penile urethra. 
A)  ejaculatory duct. 
B)  foreskin. 
C)  corpus cavernosum. 
D)  corpus spongiosum. 
E)  penile urethra.

Question 18

An inflammation of the vaginal canal caused by fungi, bacteria, or parasites is called

Accepted Answer

A)  endometriosis. 
B)  a UTI. 
C)  peritonitis. 
D)  vaginitis. 
E)  orchitis. 
A)  endometriosis. 
B)  a UTI. 
C)  peritonitis. 
D)  vaginitis. 
E)  orchitis.

Question 19

Each lobule contains approximately ________ seminiferous tubules.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  100 
C)  400 
D)  800 
E)  1500 
A)  4 
B)  100 
C)  400 
D)  800 
E)  1500

Question 20

The organ that monitors and adjusts the composition of tubular fluid, recycles damaged sperm, and is thesite of sperm maturation is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ductus deferens. 
B)  rete testis. 
C)  seminal gland (seminal vesicle). 
D)  epididymis. 
E)  prostate gland. 
A)  ductus deferens. 
B)  rete testis. 
C)  seminal gland (seminal vesicle). 
D)  epididymis. 
E)  prostate gland.

Exam 28: The Reproductive System

Where in the male reproductive system would you expect to find the most mature sperm?

The cessation of menstruation after no more developing follicles remain is called

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions: -In which structure does gestation occur?

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term uterine tube?

Secondary spermatocytes each contain

The PSA test is used for diagnosis of

The spermatic cord is

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "12."

Rachel is experiencing difficulty conceiving. All of the following may be reasons why, except

During the menstrual phase,

The ________ is the inner lining of the uterus.

The nurse cells of the seminiferous tubules do all of the following except

The ________ are fingerlike projections that capture the freshly ovulated ovum.

In a 28 day cycle, ovulation typically occurs around day

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "2."

The reproductive system includes all of the following except

The fold of skin that covers the glans penis is the

An inflammation of the vaginal canal caused by fungi, bacteria, or parasites is called

Each lobule contains approximately ________ seminiferous tubules.

The organ that monitors and adjusts the composition of tubular fluid, recycles damaged sperm, and is thesite of sperm maturation is the

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