Question 1

The first meiotic division of a primary oocyte occurs within a mature follicle just prior to ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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.)
-site of final maturation of sperm for motility and fertility in the male

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

The placenta secretes hCG, which causes the ovaries to maintain cyclic follicular development (ovulations) during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Sertoli cells provide nourishment for the developing sperm cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following happens in the blastocyst

Accepted Answer

A) The trophoblast is destined to become the fetus. 
B) The trophoblast is destined to become the fetal portion of the placenta. 
C) The trophoblast is destined to become the inner cell mass. 
D) The blastocoel serves the functions of the digestive system, lungs, and kidneys for the fetus. 
A) The trophoblast is destined to become the fetus. 
B) The trophoblast is destined to become the fetal portion of the placenta. 
C) The trophoblast is destined to become the inner cell mass. 
D) The blastocoel serves the functions of the digestive system, lungs, and kidneys for the fetus.

Question 6

The secretory phase of the uterine cycle lasts from menstruation to ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

GnRH is secreted from the ____________________ and stimulates ____________________ secretion.

Accepted Answer

anterior pituitary;

Question 8

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-inhibits prolactin's ability to promote milk secretion

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which statement does NOT describe GnRH

Accepted Answer

A) It stimulates both FSH and LH secretion. 
B) It is stimulated by testosterone. 
C) It has low-level activity during the prepubertal period. 
D) It is secreted by the hypothalamus. 
A) It stimulates both FSH and LH secretion. 
B) It is stimulated by testosterone. 
C) It has low-level activity during the prepubertal period. 
D) It is secreted by the hypothalamus.

Question 10

Which of these events does NOT occur during the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle

Accepted Answer

A) A new ovarian follicular phase begins. 
B) Corpus luteum degenerates. 
C) The uterine vessels constrict in response to release of a uterine prostaglandin. 
D) Estrogen and progesterone levels reach their highest concentrations. 
A) A new ovarian follicular phase begins. 
B) Corpus luteum degenerates. 
C) The uterine vessels constrict in response to release of a uterine prostaglandin. 
D) Estrogen and progesterone levels reach their highest concentrations.

Question 11

Developing follicles that fail to reach maturity to ovulate undergo atresia and form scar tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ovarian estrogen production decreases during climacteric.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Oxytocin is a powerful stimulant of uterine muscle contractility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The process of oogenesis (from undifferentiated germ cell to released ovum) takes anywhere from 11 to 50 years to complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The second meiotic division occurs within the ovary before ovulation takes place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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.)
-contains enzymes utilized for penetration of ovum

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 18

Which of these is NOT a function of the Sertoli cells

Accepted Answer

A) to secrete seminiferous tubule fluid 
B) to phagocytize cytoplasm extruded from developing sperm, and destroy defective sperm 
C) to secrete melatonin 
D) to secrete inhibin 
A) to secrete seminiferous tubule fluid 
B) to phagocytize cytoplasm extruded from developing sperm, and destroy defective sperm 
C) to secrete melatonin 
D) to secrete inhibin

Question 19

Blood is exchanged between the mother and fetus across the placenta.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst is destined to become the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The first meiotic division of a primary oocyte occurs within a mature follicle just prior to ovulation.

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.) -site of final maturation of sperm for motility and fertility in the male

The placenta secretes hCG, which causes the ovaries to maintain cyclic follicular development (ovulations) during pregnancy.

The Sertoli cells provide nourishment for the developing sperm cells.

Which of the following happens in the blastocyst

The secretory phase of the uterine cycle lasts from menstruation to ovulation.

GnRH is secreted from the and stimulates secretion.

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -inhibits prolactin's ability to promote milk secretion

Which statement does NOT describe GnRH

Which of these events does NOT occur during the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle

Developing follicles that fail to reach maturity to ovulate undergo atresia and form scar tissue.

Ovarian estrogen production decreases during climacteric.

Oxytocin is a powerful stimulant of uterine muscle contractility.

The process of oogenesis (from undifferentiated germ cell to released ovum) takes anywhere from 11 to 50 years to complete.

The second meiotic division occurs within the ovary before ovulation takes place.

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

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.) -contains enzymes utilized for penetration of ovum

Which of these is NOT a function of the Sertoli cells

Blood is exchanged between the mother and fetus across the placenta.

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst is destined to become the fetus.

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Exam 17: The Reproductive System

The first meiotic division of a primary oocyte occurs within a mature follicle just prior to ovulation.

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.) -site of final maturation of sperm for motility and fertility in the male

The placenta secretes hCG, which causes the ovaries to maintain cyclic follicular development (ovulations) during pregnancy.

The Sertoli cells provide nourishment for the developing sperm cells.

Which of the following happens in the blastocyst

The secretory phase of the uterine cycle lasts from menstruation to ovulation.

GnRH is secreted from the ____________________ and stimulates ____________________ secretion.

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -inhibits prolactin's ability to promote milk secretion

Which statement does NOT describe GnRH

Which of these events does NOT occur during the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle

Developing follicles that fail to reach maturity to ovulate undergo atresia and form scar tissue.

Ovarian estrogen production decreases during climacteric.

Oxytocin is a powerful stimulant of uterine muscle contractility.

The process of oogenesis (from undifferentiated germ cell to released ovum) takes anywhere from 11 to 50 years to complete.

The second meiotic division occurs within the ovary before ovulation takes place.

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

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.) -contains enzymes utilized for penetration of ovum

Which of these is NOT a function of the Sertoli cells

Blood is exchanged between the mother and fetus across the placenta.

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst is destined to become the fetus.

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

Filters

GnRH is secreted from the and stimulates secretion.