Question 1

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-causes cervical mucus to become thick and sticky

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen 
B) progesterone 
C) both estrogen and progesterone 
A) estrogen 
B) progesterone 
C) both estrogen and progesterone

Question 2

Match the items labelled a. through u. with the descriptions labelled 32. through 57. (Options may be used more than once or not at all, but there is only one correct response for each.)
-secretes estrogen but not progesterone

Accepted Answer

A) erection 
B) acrosome 
C) Leydig cells 
D) seminal vesicles 
E) oviduct
F)uterus
G)inner cell mass
H)seminiferous tubules
I)midpiece of sperm
J)head of sperm
K)vagina
L)prostate gland
M)trophoblast
N)corpus luteum
O)epididymis
P)ovarian follicle
Q)ejaculation
R)tail of sperm
S)Sertoli cells
T)endometrium
U)placenta 
A) erection 
B) acrosome 
C) Leydig cells 
D) seminal vesicles 
E) oviduct
F)uterus
G)inner cell mass
H)seminiferous tubules
I)midpiece of sperm
J)head of sperm
K)vagina
L)prostate gland
M)trophoblast
N)corpus luteum
O)epididymis
P)ovarian follicle
Q)ejaculation
R)tail of sperm
S)Sertoli cells
T)endometrium
U)placenta

Question 3

In the absence of masculinizing factors, a female reproductive tract and external genitalia develop regardless of the genetic sex of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Erection can occur only upon stimulation of the mechanoreceptors in the glans penis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The seminal vesicles store sperm prior to ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The placenta performs the functions of all the following for the fetus EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the digestive system. 
B) the respiratory system. 
C) the circulatory system. 
D) the kidneys. 
A) the digestive system. 
B) the respiratory system. 
C) the circulatory system. 
D) the kidneys.

Question 7

Mucus secretions from the male provide the primary lubricant for intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Males and females produce testosterone and estrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of these statements does NOT describe oxytocin

Accepted Answer

A) It is unimportant for stimulating uterine contractions. 
B) It causes contraction of the myoepithelial cells surrounding the alveoli of the breast. 
C) It stimulates synthesis of milk by the milk glands. 
D) It is secreted from the ovaries. 
A) It is unimportant for stimulating uterine contractions. 
B) It causes contraction of the myoepithelial cells surrounding the alveoli of the breast. 
C) It stimulates synthesis of milk by the milk glands. 
D) It is secreted from the ovaries.

Question 10

An XX combination of sex chromosomes will always produce an anatomic female.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the source of estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy

Accepted Answer

A) ovarian follicle of pregnancy 
B) placenta 
C) corpus luteum of pregnancy 
D) anterior pituitary 
A) ovarian follicle of pregnancy 
B) placenta 
C) corpus luteum of pregnancy 
D) anterior pituitary

Question 12

Which of these hormones is NOT secreted by the corpus luteum

Accepted Answer

A) FSH 
B) estrogen only 
C) progesterone only 
D) both estrogen and progesterone 
A) FSH 
B) estrogen only 
C) progesterone only 
D) both estrogen and progesterone

Question 13

Which ovarian hormone is secreted during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle

Accepted Answer

A) FSH 
B) estrogen 
C) progesterone 
D) LH 
A) FSH 
B) estrogen 
C) progesterone 
D) LH

Question 14

Which of the following describes the number of primary oocytes in a female

Accepted Answer

A) The number is decreased continually throughout her reproductive life, from puberty to menopause. 
B) The number is constant during her reproductive life because those that are lost are continuously replaced by an equal number of new primary oocytes. 
C) The number increases at the time of menopause. 
D) The number contains a haploid number of chromosomes. 
A) The number is decreased continually throughout her reproductive life, from puberty to menopause. 
B) The number is constant during her reproductive life because those that are lost are continuously replaced by an equal number of new primary oocytes. 
C) The number increases at the time of menopause. 
D) The number contains a haploid number of chromosomes.

Question 15

Which of these statements does NOT pertain to suckling

Accepted Answer

A) It induces milk secretion due to prolactin release. 
B) It induces milk ejection due to oxytocin release. 
C) It stimulates secretion of LH and FSH. 
D) PRH is released by the hypothalamus. 
A) It induces milk secretion due to prolactin release. 
B) It induces milk ejection due to oxytocin release. 
C) It stimulates secretion of LH and FSH. 
D) PRH is released by the hypothalamus.

Question 16

During pregnancy, which of these hormones does NOT stimulate mammary gland development

Accepted Answer

A) FSH 
B) progesterone 
C) prolactin 
D) estrogen 
A) FSH 
B) progesterone 
C) prolactin 
D) estrogen

Question 17

Which layer of the uterus is shed each month with menstruation

Accepted Answer

A) the stratum functionalis of the endometrium 
B) the myometrium 
C) the perimetrium 
D) the stratum basalis of the endometrium 
A) the stratum functionalis of the endometrium 
B) the myometrium 
C) the perimetrium 
D) the stratum basalis of the endometrium

Question 18

Which of these statements does NOT describe why polar bodies form during oogenesis

Accepted Answer

A) to produce four gametes, each with adequate amounts of nutrients 
B) to produce one functional gamete with maximal nutrient content for the ovum 
C) to provide all the cytoplasmic components for the ovum 
D) to provide structural and enzymatic proteins for the ovum 
A) to produce four gametes, each with adequate amounts of nutrients 
B) to produce one functional gamete with maximal nutrient content for the ovum 
C) to provide all the cytoplasmic components for the ovum 
D) to provide structural and enzymatic proteins for the ovum

Question 19

The externally visible portions of the reproductive system are referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The externally visible portions of the reproductive...

Question 20

Spermatogonia line the lumen of the seminiferous tubule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -causes cervical mucus to become thick and sticky

Match the items labelled a. through u. with the descriptions labelled 32. through 57. (Options may be used more than once or not at all, but there is only one correct response for each.) -secretes estrogen but not progesterone

In the absence of masculinizing factors, a female reproductive tract and external genitalia develop regardless of the genetic sex of the individual.

Erection can occur only upon stimulation of the mechanoreceptors in the glans penis.

The seminal vesicles store sperm prior to ejaculation.

The placenta performs the functions of all the following for the fetus EXCEPT

Mucus secretions from the male provide the primary lubricant for intercourse.

Males and females produce testosterone and estrogen.

Which of these statements does NOT describe oxytocin

An XX combination of sex chromosomes will always produce an anatomic female.

What is the source of estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy

Which of these hormones is NOT secreted by the corpus luteum

Which ovarian hormone is secreted during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle

Which of the following describes the number of primary oocytes in a female

Which of these statements does NOT pertain to suckling

During pregnancy, which of these hormones does NOT stimulate mammary gland development

Which layer of the uterus is shed each month with menstruation

Which of these statements does NOT describe why polar bodies form during oogenesis

The externally visible portions of the reproductive system are referred to as ____________________.

Spermatogonia line the lumen of the seminiferous tubule.

The Foundation of Physiology

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Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands

The Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

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Vascular Physiology

The Blood

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Exam 17: The Reproductive System

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -causes cervical mucus to become thick and sticky

Match the items labelled a. through u. with the descriptions labelled 32. through 57. (Options may be used more than once or not at all, but there is only one correct response for each.) -secretes estrogen but not progesterone

In the absence of masculinizing factors, a female reproductive tract and external genitalia develop regardless of the genetic sex of the individual.

Erection can occur only upon stimulation of the mechanoreceptors in the glans penis.

The seminal vesicles store sperm prior to ejaculation.

The placenta performs the functions of all the following for the fetus EXCEPT

Mucus secretions from the male provide the primary lubricant for intercourse.

Males and females produce testosterone and estrogen.

Which of these statements does NOT describe oxytocin

An XX combination of sex chromosomes will always produce an anatomic female.

What is the source of estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy

Which of these hormones is NOT secreted by the corpus luteum

Which ovarian hormone is secreted during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle

Which of the following describes the number of primary oocytes in a female

Which of these statements does NOT pertain to suckling

During pregnancy, which of these hormones does NOT stimulate mammary gland development

Which layer of the uterus is shed each month with menstruation

Which of these statements does NOT describe why polar bodies form during oogenesis

The externally visible portions of the reproductive system are referred to as ____________________.

Spermatogonia line the lumen of the seminiferous tubule.

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Sensory, Autonomic, Somatic

Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands

The Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

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