Question 1

A high level of estrogen stimulates myometrial contraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of these statements does NOT describe human chorionic gonadotropin

Accepted Answer

A) It is secreted by the placenta. 
B) It maintains the corpus luteum of pregnancy. 
C) Its presence in the urine is the basis of diagnostic pregnancy tests. 
D) It is secreted at high levels throughout the pregnancy period 
A) It is secreted by the placenta. 
B) It maintains the corpus luteum of pregnancy. 
C) Its presence in the urine is the basis of diagnostic pregnancy tests. 
D) It is secreted at high levels throughout the pregnancy period

Question 3

Match the descriptions, labelled a. through e., with the items listed.
-colostrum

Accepted Answer

A) special milk produced during the first five days postpartum 
B) evacuated from the uterus as "afterbirth" 
C) super-rich endometrial tissue at the implantation site 
D) the two-cell layered trophoblastic tissue that forms the fetal portion of the placenta 
E) the intervening membrane between the developing oocyte and surrounding granulosa cells 
A) special milk produced during the first five days postpartum 
B) evacuated from the uterus as "afterbirth" 
C) super-rich endometrial tissue at the implantation site 
D) the two-cell layered trophoblastic tissue that forms the fetal portion of the placenta 
E) the intervening membrane between the developing oocyte and surrounding granulosa cells

Question 4

When does implantation normally occur

Accepted Answer

A) during the menstrual phase 
B) about three days after fertilization 
C) during the secretory, or progestational, phase 
D) about three days before fertilization 
A) during the menstrual phase 
B) about three days after fertilization 
C) during the secretory, or progestational, phase 
D) about three days before fertilization

Question 5

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac is known as cryptorchidism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The entire process of movement of the sperm and sex gland secretions out of the male reproductive tract is called __________________; emptying of semen into the urethra is known as ________________; forceful ejection of sperm from the penis is called __________________.

Accepted Answer

ejaculatio

Question 7

High levels of estrogen directly stimulate the LH-secreting cells of the anterior pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Parasympathetic stimulation of the uterine muscle is involved in the process of parturition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A reduction in the secretion of what hormone may serve as the trigger for the onset of puberty

Accepted Answer

A) inhibin 
B) melatonin 
C) adrenal androgen 
D) gonadotropin-releasing hormone 
A) inhibin 
B) melatonin 
C) adrenal androgen 
D) gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Question 10

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 and progesterone during the last seven months of gestation

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 11

What is the sequence of phases in the sexual response cycle

Accepted Answer

A) plateau, excitement, orgasm, resolution 
B) excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution 
C) plateau, orgasm, excitement, resolution 
D) excitement, resolution, orgasm, plateau 
A) plateau, excitement, orgasm, resolution 
B) excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution 
C) plateau, orgasm, excitement, resolution 
D) excitement, resolution, orgasm, plateau

Question 12

A surge in LH halts estrogen synthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Prostaglandins are secreted into the semen by the prostate gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Write the appropriate letter (a.,b., or c.) in the blank.(Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
a.A is greater than B.
b.B is greater than A.
c.A and B are approximately equal.
a.the length of the luteal phase of the average menstrual cycle ____
B.the length of the follicular phase of the average menstrual cycle
a.the number of chromosomes in the ovulated secondary oocyte ____
B.the number of chromosomes in a primary oocyte
a.the number of primary follicles present in the ovary at any time during the menstrual cycle____
B.the number of mature follicles just before ovulation
a.plasma concentration of estrogen during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle ____
B.plasma concentration of estrogen during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle
a.plasma concentration of progesterone during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle ____
B.plasma concentration of progesterone during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the appropriate letter (a.,b., or c.)...

Question 15

The sperm's genetic information is located in the head of the sperm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A high level of estrogen stimulates myometrial contraction.

Which of these statements does NOT describe human chorionic gonadotropin

Match the descriptions, labelled a. through e., with the items listed. -colostrum

When does implantation normally occur

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac is known as cryptorchidism.

The entire process of movement of the sperm and sex gland secretions out of the male reproductive tract is called ; emptying of semen into the urethra is known as ; forceful ejection of sperm from the penis is called .

High levels of estrogen directly stimulate the LH-secreting cells of the anterior pituitary.

Parasympathetic stimulation of the uterine muscle is involved in the process of parturition.

A reduction in the secretion of what hormone may serve as the trigger for the onset of puberty

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 and progesterone during the last seven months of gestation

What is the sequence of phases in the sexual response cycle

A surge in LH halts estrogen synthesis.

Prostaglandins are secreted into the semen by the prostate gland.

The sperm's genetic information is located in the head of the sperm.

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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Exam 17: The Reproductive System

A high level of estrogen stimulates myometrial contraction.

Which of these statements does NOT describe human chorionic gonadotropin

Match the descriptions, labelled a. through e., with the items listed. -colostrum

When does implantation normally occur

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac is known as cryptorchidism.

The entire process of movement of the sperm and sex gland secretions out of the male reproductive tract is called __________________; emptying of semen into the urethra is known as ________________; forceful ejection of sperm from the penis is called __________________.

High levels of estrogen directly stimulate the LH-secreting cells of the anterior pituitary.

Parasympathetic stimulation of the uterine muscle is involved in the process of parturition.

A reduction in the secretion of what hormone may serve as the trigger for the onset of puberty

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 and progesterone during the last seven months of gestation

What is the sequence of phases in the sexual response cycle

A surge in LH halts estrogen synthesis.

Prostaglandins are secreted into the semen by the prostate gland.

The sperm's genetic information is located in the head of the sperm.

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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The entire process of movement of the sperm and sex gland secretions out of the male reproductive tract is called ; emptying of semen into the urethra is known as ; forceful ejection of sperm from the penis is called .