Question 1

Testosterone is secreted by the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  anterior pituitary. 
C)  nurse cells. 
D)  interstitial endocrine cells. 
E)  adrenal cortex. 
A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  anterior pituitary. 
C)  nurse cells. 
D)  interstitial endocrine cells. 
E)  adrenal cortex.

Question 2

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term endometrium?

Accepted Answer

A)  thick layer of smooth muscle cells 
B)  supports the uterus anteriorly 
C)  supports the uterus laterally 
D)  consists of a functional zone and a basilar zone of epithelium 
E)  After ovulation, the ovum is captured by it. 
A)  thick layer of smooth muscle cells 
B)  supports the uterus anteriorly 
C)  supports the uterus laterally 
D)  consists of a functional zone and a basilar zone of epithelium 
E)  After ovulation, the ovum is captured by it.

Question 3

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System
  
Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure is lined by a ciliated epithelium?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  9 
D)  11 
E)  12 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  9 
D)  11 
E)  12

Question 4

The round ligaments extend from the

Accepted Answer

A)  base of the uterus and vagina to the lateral walls of the pelvis. 
B)  lateral surface of the uterus to the anterior surface of the sacrum. 
C)  lateral margins of the uterus, through the inguinal canal to the external genitalia. 
D)  body of the uterus to the fundus. 
E)  cervix of the uterus to the vagina. 
A)  base of the uterus and vagina to the lateral walls of the pelvis. 
B)  lateral surface of the uterus to the anterior surface of the sacrum. 
C)  lateral margins of the uterus, through the inguinal canal to the external genitalia. 
D)  body of the uterus to the fundus. 
E)  cervix of the uterus to the vagina.

Question 5

The main portion of the uterus is called the corpus or

Accepted Answer

A)  fundus. 
B)  cervix. 
C)  horn. 
D)  body. 
E)  isthmus. 
A)  fundus. 
B)  cervix. 
C)  horn. 
D)  body. 
E)  isthmus.

Question 6

Figure 28-1 The Male Reproductive System
  
Use Figure 28-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "3."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The portion of the urethra that penetrates the urogenital diaphragm is the

Accepted Answer

A)  membranous urethra. 
B)  penile urethra. 
C)  corpus spongiosum. 
D)  spongy urethra. 
E)  vascular urethra. 
A)  membranous urethra. 
B)  penile urethra. 
C)  corpus spongiosum. 
D)  spongy urethra. 
E)  vascular urethra.

Question 8

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Which layer of the endometrium is affected most during the uterine cycle? (Figure 28-23)

Accepted Answer

A)  functional layer 
B)  basal layer 
C)  myometrial layer 
D)  perimetrial layer 
E)  secretory layer 
A)  functional layer 
B)  basal layer 
C)  myometrial layer 
D)  perimetrial layer 
E)  secretory layer

Question 9

The inferior one-third portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina is the

Accepted Answer

A)  isthmus. 
B)  vaginal fornix. 
C)  fundus. 
D)  body. 
E)  cervix. 
A)  isthmus. 
B)  vaginal fornix. 
C)  fundus. 
D)  body. 
E)  cervix.

Question 10

The fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  suspensory ligament. 
B)  tunica albuginea. 
C)  ovarian ligament. 
D)  ovarian hilum. 
E)  uterovesical ligament. 
A)  suspensory ligament. 
B)  tunica albuginea. 
C)  ovarian ligament. 
D)  ovarian hilum. 
E)  uterovesical ligament.

Question 11

In a mature human sperm, the

Accepted Answer

A)  acrosome is next to the flagellum. 
B)  midpiece contains the chromosomes. 
C)  tail contains the mitochondria. 
D)  head contains 23 chromosomes. 
E)  head is diploid. 
A)  acrosome is next to the flagellum. 
B)  midpiece contains the chromosomes. 
C)  tail contains the mitochondria. 
D)  head contains 23 chromosomes. 
E)  head is diploid.

Question 12

At the end of meiosis II, one spermatogonium has formed

Accepted Answer

A)  2 fully functional sperm. 
B)  4 fully functional sperm. 
C)  2 spermatids. 
D)  4 spermatids. 
E)  1 sperm and 3 polar bodies. 
A)  2 fully functional sperm. 
B)  4 fully functional sperm. 
C)  2 spermatids. 
D)  4 spermatids. 
E)  1 sperm and 3 polar bodies.

Question 13

Fatty folds of skin that encircle and partially conceal the labia minora and vestibule are the

Accepted Answer

A)  fornices. 
B)  ampullae. 
C)  labia majora. 
D)  mons pubis. 
E)  vestibular arches. 
A)  fornices. 
B)  ampullae. 
C)  labia majora. 
D)  mons pubis. 
E)  vestibular arches.

Question 14

Figure 28-1 The Male Reproductive System
  
Use Figure 28-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "9."

Accepted Answer

A)  scrotum 
B)  cremaster muscle 
C)  ductus deferens 
D)  testis 
E)  foreskin 
A)  scrotum 
B)  cremaster muscle 
C)  ductus deferens 
D)  testis 
E)  foreskin

Question 15

All of the following are true of emission and ejaculation, except they

Accepted Answer

A)  occur under sympathetic stimulation. 
B)  begin with peristaltic contractions of the ampulla. 
C)  are responsible for propelling semen toward the external urethral opening. 
D)  involve contractions of the seminal glands. 
E)  stimulate the release of urine from bladder to clean the urethra. 
A)  occur under sympathetic stimulation. 
B)  begin with peristaltic contractions of the ampulla. 
C)  are responsible for propelling semen toward the external urethral opening. 
D)  involve contractions of the seminal glands. 
E)  stimulate the release of urine from bladder to clean the urethra.

Question 16

A sample of a woman's blood is analyzed for reproductive hormone levels. The results indicate a high levelof progesterone, relatively high levels of inhibin, and low levels of FSH and LH. The female is most likely experiencing ________ of the uterine cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  the proliferative phase 
B)  the menstrual phase 
C)  the secretory phase 
D)  menarche 
E)  menopause 
A)  the proliferative phase 
B)  the menstrual phase 
C)  the secretory phase 
D)  menarche 
E)  menopause

Question 17

The ________ ligament extends from the uterus, near the attachment of the uterine tube, to the medial surface of the ovary.

Accepted Answer

A)  suspensory 
B)  ovarian 
C)  round 
D)  gubernaculum 
E)  mesovarium 
A)  suspensory 
B)  ovarian 
C)  round 
D)  gubernaculum 
E)  mesovarium

Question 18

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System
  
Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "10."

Accepted Answer

A)  vaginal fornix 
B)  cervical canal 
C)  ampulla 
D)  areola 
E)  cervix 
A)  vaginal fornix 
B)  cervical canal 
C)  ampulla 
D)  areola 
E)  cervix

Question 19

The interstitial endocrine cells in the testes produce

Accepted Answer

A)  dihydrotestosterone. 
B)  androstenedione. 
C)  growth hormone. 
D)  progesterone. 
E)  testosterone. 
A)  dihydrotestosterone. 
B)  androstenedione. 
C)  growth hormone. 
D)  progesterone. 
E)  testosterone.

Question 20

The surge in luteinizing hormone that occurs during the middle of the ovarian cycle triggers

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle maturation. 
B)  menstruation. 
C)  ovulation. 
D)  menopause. 
E)  atresia. 
A)  follicle maturation. 
B)  menstruation. 
C)  ovulation. 
D)  menopause. 
E)  atresia.

Exam 28: The Reproductive System

Testosterone is secreted by the

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term endometrium?

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions: -Which structure is lined by a ciliated epithelium?

The round ligaments extend from the

The main portion of the uterus is called the corpus or

Figure 28-1 The Male Reproductive System Use Figure 28-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "3."

The portion of the urethra that penetrates the urogenital diaphragm is the

In-Text Figure Based Questions -Which layer of the endometrium is affected most during the uterine cycle? (Figure 28-23)

The inferior one-third portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina is the

The fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis is called the

In a mature human sperm, the

At the end of meiosis II, one spermatogonium has formed

Fatty folds of skin that encircle and partially conceal the labia minora and vestibule are the

Figure 28-1 The Male Reproductive System Use Figure 28-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "9."

All of the following are true of emission and ejaculation, except they

A sample of a woman's blood is analyzed for reproductive hormone levels. The results indicate a high levelof progesterone, relatively high levels of inhibin, and low levels of FSH and LH. The female is most likely experiencing ________ of the uterine cycle.

The ________ ligament extends from the uterus, near the attachment of the uterine tube, to the medial surface of the ovary.

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "10."

The interstitial endocrine cells in the testes produce

The surge in luteinizing hormone that occurs during the middle of the ovarian cycle triggers

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