Question 1

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.

Question 2

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 3

Figure 28-1 The Male Reproductive System
Use Figure 28-1 to answer the following question:
-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 4

Sperm are moved along the ductus deferens by

Accepted Answer

A) hydrostatic force. 
B) ciliary action. 
C) peristaltic contractions. 
D) suction. 
E) hydraulic action. 
A) hydrostatic force. 
B) ciliary action. 
C) peristaltic contractions. 
D) suction. 
E) hydraulic action.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The organ that produces a secretion that contains fructose,prostaglandins,and fibrinogen is the

Accepted Answer

A) prostate gland. 
B) bulbourethral gland. 
C) seminal gland (seminal vesicle). 
D) corpus cavernosum. 
E) preputial gland. 
A) prostate gland. 
B) bulbourethral gland. 
C) seminal gland (seminal vesicle). 
D) corpus cavernosum. 
E) preputial gland.

Question 7

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System
Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following question:
-Identify the structure labeled "8."

Accepted Answer

A) vagina 
B) clitoris 
C) greater vestibular gland 
D) labium minus 
E) labium majus 
A) vagina 
B) clitoris 
C) greater vestibular gland 
D) labium minus 
E) labium majus

Question 8

The ________ is a layer of smooth muscle in the skin of the scrotal sac.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is a layer of smooth...

Question 9

A primary spermatocyte matures into ________ spermatids having ________ chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) millions of; 46 
B) four; 23 
C) one; 46 
D) millions of; 23 
E) four; 46 
A) millions of; 46 
B) four; 23 
C) one; 46 
D) millions of; 23 
E) four; 46

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ ligament extends from the uterus,near...

Question 11

Which of the following is not a similarity between the testis and ovary?

Accepted Answer

A) both produce progesterone 
B) meiosis takes place in both 
C) both respond to follicle-stimulating hormone 
D) both respond to luteinizing hormone 
E) both produce gametes 
A) both produce progesterone 
B) meiosis takes place in both 
C) both respond to follicle-stimulating hormone 
D) both respond to luteinizing hormone 
E) both produce gametes

Question 12

The portion of the uterine tube that ends in fingerlike fimbriae is the

Accepted Answer

A) ampulla. 
B) distal segment. 
C) infundibulum. 
D) proximal segment. 
E) isthmus. 
A) ampulla. 
B) distal segment. 
C) infundibulum. 
D) proximal segment. 
E) isthmus.

Question 13

The ________ is the part of the sperm that contains the DNA.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is the part of the...

Question 14

How many tetrads form during synapsis?

Accepted Answer

A) 23 
B) hundreds 
C) thousands 
D) 46 
E) 4 
A) 23 
B) hundreds 
C) thousands 
D) 46 
E) 4

Question 15

Another term for vulva is

Accepted Answer

A) gonads. 
B) vagina. 
C) female external genitalia. 
D) accessory glands. 
E) labia. 
A) gonads. 
B) vagina. 
C) female external genitalia. 
D) accessory glands. 
E) labia.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The portion of the urethra that penetrates...

Question 17

Which of the following occurs after a spermatogonium completes cell division?

Accepted Answer

A) Mature spermatozoa enter the lumen. 
B) Fusion of diploid nuclei occurs. 
C) One daughter cell is directed toward the lumen of the seminiferous tubule. 
D) Gamete production accelerates. 
E) Spermiogenesis begins. 
A) Mature spermatozoa enter the lumen. 
B) Fusion of diploid nuclei occurs. 
C) One daughter cell is directed toward the lumen of the seminiferous tubule. 
D) Gamete production accelerates. 
E) Spermiogenesis begins.

Question 18

The surgical procedure in which the entire breast is removed is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The surgical procedure in which the entire...

Question 19

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term round ligament?

Accepted Answer

A) thick layer of smooth muscle cells 
B) enters the inguinal canal 
C) supports the uterus laterally 
D) consists of stratum basalis and stratum functionalis 
E) after ovulation,the ovum is captured by it 
A) thick layer of smooth muscle cells 
B) enters the inguinal canal 
C) supports the uterus laterally 
D) consists of stratum basalis and stratum functionalis 
E) after ovulation,the ovum is captured by it

Question 20

Functions of the accessory glands of the male reproductive system include all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A) production of spermatozoa. 
B) meeting the nutrient needs of spermatozoa for motility. 
C) propelling spermatozoa and fluids along the reproductive tract. 
D) producing buffers. 
E) activating the spermatozoa. 
A) production of spermatozoa. 
B) meeting the nutrient needs of spermatozoa for motility. 
C) propelling spermatozoa and fluids along the reproductive tract. 
D) producing buffers. 
E) activating the spermatozoa.

Exam 28: The Reproductive System

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

Which region of the uterine tube captures the ovum?

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

Sperm are moved along the ductus deferens by

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

The organ that produces a secretion that contains fructose,prostaglandins,and fibrinogen is the

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following question: -Identify the structure labeled "8."

The ________ is a layer of smooth muscle in the skin of the scrotal sac.

A primary spermatocyte matures into ________ spermatids having ________ chromosomes.

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

Which of the following is not a similarity between the testis and ovary?

The portion of the uterine tube that ends in fingerlike fimbriae is the

The ________ is the part of the sperm that contains the DNA.

How many tetrads form during synapsis?

Another term for vulva is

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

Which of the following occurs after a spermatogonium completes cell division?

The surgical procedure in which the entire breast is removed is called a ________.

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term round ligament?

Functions of the accessory glands of the male reproductive system include all of the following,except

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