Question 1

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 2

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 3

The surgical removal of the prepuce is called

Accepted Answer

A) circumcision. 
B) orchidectomy. 
C) tubectomy. 
D) vasectomy. 
E) pupectomy. 
A) circumcision. 
B) orchidectomy. 
C) tubectomy. 
D) vasectomy. 
E) pupectomy.

Question 4

Spermatozoa are functionally matured within the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The reproductive system includes

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) All of the answers are correct. 
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) All of the answers are correct.

Question 6

The ________ is the largest portion of the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) body 
B) cervix 
C) myometrium 
D) fundus 
E) internal os 
A) body 
B) cervix 
C) myometrium 
D) fundus 
E) internal os

Question 7

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 8

For erection to occur,

Accepted Answer

A) there must be sufficient blood hydrostatic pressure. 
B) the sacral spinal cord must be intact. 
C) nitric oxide must be present. 
D) blood flow to the penis must increase. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) there must be sufficient blood hydrostatic pressure. 
B) the sacral spinal cord must be intact. 
C) nitric oxide must be present. 
D) blood flow to the penis must increase. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 9

The process of spermiogenesis produces

Accepted Answer

A) spermatogonia. 
B) primary spermatocytes. 
C) secondary spermatocytes. 
D) spermatids. 
E) spermatozoa. 
A) spermatogonia. 
B) primary spermatocytes. 
C) secondary spermatocytes. 
D) spermatids. 
E) spermatozoa.

Question 10

The ________ ligament extends from the lateral surface of the ovary to the pelvic wall.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The organ inferior to the urinary bladder and contains the urethra in the middle is the ________ gland.

Accepted Answer

A) prostate 
B) bulbourethral 
C) Cowper's 
D) seminal vesicle 
E) seminiferous tubular 
A) prostate 
B) bulbourethral 
C) Cowper's 
D) seminal vesicle 
E) seminiferous tubular

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Spermatids mature into spermatozoa 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 14

Which of the following is not an action of estrogen?

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates bone growth 
B) maintains female secondary sex characteristics 
C) mimics the symptoms of menopause 
D) maintains accessory reproductive organs 
E) initiates repair of the endometrium 
A) stimulates bone growth 
B) maintains female secondary sex characteristics 
C) mimics the symptoms of menopause 
D) maintains accessory reproductive organs 
E) initiates repair of the endometrium

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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 17

The ________ is the glycoprotein-rich region between the developing oocyte and the granulosa cells.

Accepted Answer

A) acrosome 
B) rugae 
C) corpus spongiosum 
D) zona pellucida 
E) corona radiata 
A) acrosome 
B) rugae 
C) corpus spongiosum 
D) zona pellucida 
E) corona radiata

Question 18

Contraction of the dartos muscle

Accepted Answer

A) tightens the scrotal sac. 
B) produces an erection. 
C) propels sperm through the urethra. 
D) moves sperm through the ductus deferens. 
E) initiates seminal emission. 
A) tightens the scrotal sac. 
B) produces an erection. 
C) propels sperm through the urethra. 
D) moves sperm through the ductus deferens. 
E) initiates seminal emission.

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

Which of the following statements is false regarding the female reproductive tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Acidity in the vagina kills most sperm. 
B) The uterus contains large amounts of fructose nutrients. 
C) The size of breasts is primarily determined by adipose tissue. 
D) Cervical cancer is caused by a virus. 
E) The inner wall layer of the vagina consists of stratified squamous epithelium,like the skin. 
A) Acidity in the vagina kills most sperm. 
B) The uterus contains large amounts of fructose nutrients. 
C) The size of breasts is primarily determined by adipose tissue. 
D) Cervical cancer is caused by a virus. 
E) The inner wall layer of the vagina consists of stratified squamous epithelium,like the skin.

Exam 28: The Reproductive System

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

The spermatic cord is

The surgical removal of the prepuce is called

Spermatozoa are functionally matured within the

The reproductive system includes

The ________ is the largest portion of the uterus.

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

For erection to occur,

The process of spermiogenesis produces

The ________ ligament extends from the lateral surface of the ovary to the pelvic wall.

The organ inferior to the urinary bladder and contains the urethra in the middle is the ________ gland.

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

Spermatids mature into spermatozoa by the process of

Which of the following is not an action of estrogen?

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

The pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple is the

The ________ is the glycoprotein-rich region between the developing oocyte and the granulosa cells.

Contraction of the dartos muscle

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?

Which of the following statements is false regarding the female reproductive tract?

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

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Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

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