Question 1

The space bounded by the labia minora is the

Accepted Answer

A)  vaginal fornix. 
B)  vestibule. 
C)  hymen. 
D)  clitoris. 
E)  isthmus. 
A)  vaginal fornix. 
B)  vestibule. 
C)  hymen. 
D)  clitoris. 
E)  isthmus.

Question 2

The pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple is the

Accepted Answer

A)  zona reticularis. 
B)  fornix. 
C)  zona pellucida. 
D)  peripapilla. 
E)  areola. 
A)  zona reticularis. 
B)  fornix. 
C)  zona pellucida. 
D)  peripapilla. 
E)  areola.

Question 3

Which of the following correctly lists the order of arteries from the external uterus to internal uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  radial, arcuate, straight, uterine, spiral 
B)  uterine, radial, straight, spiral, arcuate 
C)  uterine, arcuate, radial, straight, spiral 
D)  spiral, straight, radial, arcuate, uterine 
E)  arcuate, uterine, spiral, radial, straight 
A)  radial, arcuate, straight, uterine, spiral 
B)  uterine, radial, straight, spiral, arcuate 
C)  uterine, arcuate, radial, straight, spiral 
D)  spiral, straight, radial, arcuate, uterine 
E)  arcuate, uterine, spiral, radial, straight

Question 4

Figure 28-1 The Male Reproductive System
  
Use Figure 28-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "12."

Accepted Answer

A)  prostatic urethra 
B)  ejaculatory duct 
C)  ductus deferens 
D)  vas deferens 
E)  membranous urethra 
A)  prostatic urethra 
B)  ejaculatory duct 
C)  ductus deferens 
D)  vas deferens 
E)  membranous urethra

Question 5

Frank is experiencing difficulty urinating, painful urination, low back pain and a slight fever. The doctorprescribes antibiotics and Frank recovers. It is likely that Frank suffered from

Accepted Answer

A)  impotence. 
B)  prostate cancer. 
C)  prostatitis. 
D)  a vasectomy. 
E)  a circumcision. 
A)  impotence. 
B)  prostate cancer. 
C)  prostatitis. 
D)  a vasectomy. 
E)  a circumcision.

Question 6

A boy has a genetic mutation such that FSH is not produced, but LH is normal. After the boy grows to maturity, it is likely he will

Accepted Answer

A)  not develop secondary sex characteristics. 
B)  be sterile. 
C)  be impotent. 
D)  have impaired function of the interstitial endocrine cells. 
E)  produce large amounts of inhibin. 
A)  not develop secondary sex characteristics. 
B)  be sterile. 
C)  be impotent. 
D)  have impaired function of the interstitial endocrine cells. 
E)  produce large amounts of inhibin.

Question 7

The hormone that stimulates spermatogenesis in males is

Accepted Answer

A)  PTH. 
B)  FSH. 
C)  LH. 
D)  GH. 
E)  MSH. 
A)  PTH. 
B)  FSH. 
C)  LH. 
D)  GH. 
E)  MSH.

Question 8

How are male and female reproductive systems functionally different?

Accepted Answer

In males, the gonads (testes) secrete an

Question 9

The pituitary hormone that stimulates the interstitial endocrine cells to secrete testosterone is

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH. 
B)  LH. 
C)  ACTH. 
D)  GnRH. 
E)  GH. 
A)  FSH. 
B)  LH. 
C)  ACTH. 
D)  GnRH. 
E)  GH.

Question 10

The rete testis is connected to the epididymis by

Accepted Answer

A)  efferent ductules. 
B)  the spermatic cord. 
C)  the tunica albuginea. 
D)  the tunica vaginalis. 
E)  the straight tubules. 
A)  efferent ductules. 
B)  the spermatic cord. 
C)  the tunica albuginea. 
D)  the tunica vaginalis. 
E)  the straight tubules.

Question 11

Sperm enter the cervical canal through the external

Accepted Answer

A)  isthmus. 
B)  ampulla. 
C)  fimbra. 
D)  os. 
E)  commissure. 
A)  isthmus. 
B)  ampulla. 
C)  fimbra. 
D)  os. 
E)  commissure.

Question 12

The organ that delivers semen into the female reproductive tract is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The ________ ligaments extend from the base of the uterus and vagina to the lateral walls of the pelvis.

Accepted Answer

A)  cardinal 
B)  uterosacral 
C)  round 
D)  broad 
E)  mesovarium 
A)  cardinal 
B)  uterosacral 
C)  round 
D)  broad 
E)  mesovarium

Question 14

Contractions of the skeletal muscles of the pelvic floor result in

Accepted Answer

A)  erection. 
B)  emission. 
C)  ejaculation. 
D)  detumescence. 
E)  impotence. 
A)  erection. 
B)  emission. 
C)  ejaculation. 
D)  detumescence. 
E)  impotence.

Question 15

For normal sperm development, the testes must be kept about

Accepted Answer

A)  the same temperature as the brain. 
B)  1.1°C cooler than core body temperature. 
C)  1.1°C warmer than core body temperature. 
D)  4.8°C cooler than core body temperature. 
E)  4.8°C warmer than core body temperature. 
A)  the same temperature as the brain. 
B)  1.1°C cooler than core body temperature. 
C)  1.1°C warmer than core body temperature. 
D)  4.8°C cooler than core body temperature. 
E)  4.8°C warmer than core body temperature.

Question 16

The painful condition that develops because epithelial tissue from the uterus is present in the peritonealcavity is

Accepted Answer

A)  endometriosis. 
B)  ovarian cysts. 
C)  peritonitis. 
D)  lymphedema. 
E)  orchitis. 
A)  endometriosis. 
B)  ovarian cysts. 
C)  peritonitis. 
D)  lymphedema. 
E)  orchitis.

Question 17

What is the function of uterine tube peg cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  secretion of estrogen 
B)  secretion of progesterone 
C)  propel the oocyte to the uterus 
D)  secrete nutrient-rich fluid 
E)  secrete mucus 
A)  secretion of estrogen 
B)  secretion of progesterone 
C)  propel the oocyte to the uterus 
D)  secrete nutrient-rich fluid 
E)  secrete mucus

Question 18

During female sexual arousal, parasympathetic activation leads to engorgement of the

Accepted Answer

A)  mons pubis. 
B)  clitoris and vestibular bulbs. 
C)  vagina. 
D)  cervix. 
E)  vaginal fornix. 
A)  mons pubis. 
B)  clitoris and vestibular bulbs. 
C)  vagina. 
D)  cervix. 
E)  vaginal fornix.

Question 19

The release of FSH and LH from gonadotropes in the adenohypophysis is separately controlled by the same hypothalamic releasing hormone, GnRH. How is it possible to organize their secretion during the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

In females, the GnRH pulse frequency and

Question 20

Oogenesis produces

Accepted Answer

A)  4 secondary oocytes. 
B)  4 ova. 
C)  1 secondary oocyte and 3 ova. 
D)  1 secondary oocyte and 2 or 3 polar bodies. 
E)  4 ova and 2 or 3 polar bodies. 
A)  4 secondary oocytes. 
B)  4 ova. 
C)  1 secondary oocyte and 3 ova. 
D)  1 secondary oocyte and 2 or 3 polar bodies. 
E)  4 ova and 2 or 3 polar bodies.

Exam 28: The Reproductive System

The space bounded by the labia minora is the

The pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple is the

Which of the following correctly lists the order of arteries from the external uterus to internal uterus?

Figure 28-1 The Male Reproductive System Use Figure 28-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "12."

Frank is experiencing difficulty urinating, painful urination, low back pain and a slight fever. The doctorprescribes antibiotics and Frank recovers. It is likely that Frank suffered from

A boy has a genetic mutation such that FSH is not produced, but LH is normal. After the boy grows to maturity, it is likely he will

The hormone that stimulates spermatogenesis in males is

How are male and female reproductive systems functionally different?

The pituitary hormone that stimulates the interstitial endocrine cells to secrete testosterone is

The rete testis is connected to the epididymis by

Sperm enter the cervical canal through the external

The organ that delivers semen into the female reproductive tract is the

The ________ ligaments extend from the base of the uterus and vagina to the lateral walls of the pelvis.

Contractions of the skeletal muscles of the pelvic floor result in

For normal sperm development, the testes must be kept about

The painful condition that develops because epithelial tissue from the uterus is present in the peritonealcavity is

What is the function of uterine tube peg cells?

During female sexual arousal, parasympathetic activation leads to engorgement of the

The release of FSH and LH from gonadotropes in the adenohypophysis is separately controlled by the same hypothalamic releasing hormone, GnRH. How is it possible to organize their secretion during the menstrual cycle?

Oogenesis produces

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