Question 1

The reproductive tract includes a system of ducts plus ____________________, which secrete into these passageways.

Accepted Answer

accessory

Question 2

Vasectomy invariably results in a decrease in testosterone secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of these factors does NOT contribute to parturition

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) secretion by the fetal pituitary causes the fetal adrenal glands to secrete more cortisol, which diffuses into the maternal circulation. 
B) Cortisol increases oxytocin and progesterone secretion, increasing plasma progesterone levels. 
C) The uterus stretches as the pregnancy progresses, initiating nerve impulses that stimulate oxytocin secretion from the posterior pituitary lobe. 
D) The number of oxytocin receptors on uterine muscle fibres increases, causing the uterus to become more sensitive to the effects of oxytocin. 
A) Increasing ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) secretion by the fetal pituitary causes the fetal adrenal glands to secrete more cortisol, which diffuses into the maternal circulation. 
B) Cortisol increases oxytocin and progesterone secretion, increasing plasma progesterone levels. 
C) The uterus stretches as the pregnancy progresses, initiating nerve impulses that stimulate oxytocin secretion from the posterior pituitary lobe. 
D) The number of oxytocin receptors on uterine muscle fibres increases, causing the uterus to become more sensitive to the effects of oxytocin.

Question 4

Which of these factors is NOT associated with sex determination and differentiation in a male

Accepted Answer

A) degeneration of Wolffian ducts 
B) differentiation of indifferent gonadal tissue into testes under the influence of the sex-determining region of the Y chromosome 
C) production of H-Y antigen 
D) secretion of Müllerian-inhibiting factor 
A) degeneration of Wolffian ducts 
B) differentiation of indifferent gonadal tissue into testes under the influence of the sex-determining region of the Y chromosome 
C) production of H-Y antigen 
D) secretion of Müllerian-inhibiting factor

Question 5

Which of these statements does NOT describe the trophoblast

Accepted Answer

A) It is destined to become the fetus. 
B) It is responsible for accomplishing implantation. 
C) It is destined to become the fetal portion of the placenta. 
D) It is the outermost layer of blastocyst. 
A) It is destined to become the fetus. 
B) It is responsible for accomplishing implantation. 
C) It is destined to become the fetal portion of the placenta. 
D) It is the outermost layer of blastocyst.

Question 6

How do birth control pills act as contraceptives

Accepted Answer

A) by preventing development of the endometrium into a suitable site for implantation 
B) by preventing ovulation and inhibiting GnRH and thus FSH and LH secretion 
C) by killing sperm 
D) by increasing muscular contractions in the female reproductive tract so that ovulated eggs are flushed out before they have a chance to be fertilized 
A) by preventing development of the endometrium into a suitable site for implantation 
B) by preventing ovulation and inhibiting GnRH and thus FSH and LH secretion 
C) by killing sperm 
D) by increasing muscular contractions in the female reproductive tract so that ovulated eggs are flushed out before they have a chance to be fertilized

Question 7

Oogonia continually multiply to replenish the ovarian supply of gamete precursor cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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.)
-fills with glycogen and becomes richly vascularized under the influence of 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 9

The ____________________ cells, or cells of Leydig, produce testosterone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ cells, or cells of Leydig,...

Question 10

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

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 11

Which of these statements describes the prostate gland

Accepted Answer

A) It secretes prostaglandins. 
B) It supplies fructose, which is utilized by the sperm for energy production. 
C) It secretes an alkaline medium that is important to neutralize acidic vaginal secretions. 
D) It secretes a mucus-like substance for lubrication. 
A) It secretes prostaglandins. 
B) It supplies fructose, which is utilized by the sperm for energy production. 
C) It secretes an alkaline medium that is important to neutralize acidic vaginal secretions. 
D) It secretes a mucus-like substance for lubrication.

Question 12

The ____________________ refer to the many external characteristics not directly involved in reproduction that distinguish males and females.The hormone ____________________ in males and the hormone ____________________ in females are responsible for the development and maintenance of these characteristics.

Accepted Answer

secondary sexual cha

Question 13

An undescended testis is known as a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An undescended testis is known as a(n)...

Question 14

Which structure serves as a common passageway for two tracts in the male

Accepted Answer

A) ductus deferens 
B) ejaculatory duct 
C) ureter 
D) urethra 
A) ductus deferens 
B) ejaculatory duct 
C) ureter 
D) urethra

Question 15

Match the primitive reproductive tissues, labelled a. through e., with the structures that they differentiate into. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-penis

Accepted Answer

A) genital tubercle 
B) urethral folds 
C) genital swellings 
D) Wolffian ducts 
E) Müllerian ducts 
A) genital tubercle 
B) urethral folds 
C) genital swellings 
D) Wolffian ducts 
E) Müllerian ducts

Question 16

Testosterone in the male and progesterone in the female are responsible for the development and maintenance of secondary sexual characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

RU-486 is a progesterone antagonist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The delivery of the placenta is the third stage of labour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The pubertal process is initiated by an increase in GnRH activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone are secreted by the gonads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The reproductive tract includes a system of ducts plus ____________________, which secrete into these passageways.

Vasectomy invariably results in a decrease in testosterone secretion.

Which of these factors does NOT contribute to parturition

Which of these factors is NOT associated with sex determination and differentiation in a male

Which of these statements does NOT describe the trophoblast

How do birth control pills act as contraceptives

Oogonia continually multiply to replenish the ovarian supply of gamete precursor cells.

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.) -fills with glycogen and becomes richly vascularized under the influence of progesterone

The ____________________ cells, or cells of Leydig, produce testosterone.

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

Which of these statements describes the prostate gland

The refer to the many external characteristics not directly involved in reproduction that distinguish males and females.The hormone in males and the hormone in females are responsible for the development and maintenance of these characteristics.

An undescended testis is known as a(n) ____________________.

Which structure serves as a common passageway for two tracts in the male

Match the primitive reproductive tissues, labelled a. through e., with the structures that they differentiate into. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -penis

Testosterone in the male and progesterone in the female are responsible for the development and maintenance of secondary sexual characteristics.

RU-486 is a progesterone antagonist.

The delivery of the placenta is the third stage of labour.

The pubertal process is initiated by an increase in GnRH activity.

Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone are secreted by the gonads.

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Principles of Endocrinology: The Central Endocrine Glands

The Endocrine Glands

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Exam 17: The Reproductive System

The reproductive tract includes a system of ducts plus ____________________, which secrete into these passageways.

Vasectomy invariably results in a decrease in testosterone secretion.

Which of these factors does NOT contribute to parturition

Which of these factors is NOT associated with sex determination and differentiation in a male

Which of these statements does NOT describe the trophoblast

How do birth control pills act as contraceptives

Oogonia continually multiply to replenish the ovarian supply of gamete precursor cells.

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.) -fills with glycogen and becomes richly vascularized under the influence of progesterone

The ____________________ cells, or cells of Leydig, produce testosterone.

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

Which of these statements describes the prostate gland

An undescended testis is known as a(n) ____________________.

Which structure serves as a common passageway for two tracts in the male

Match the primitive reproductive tissues, labelled a. through e., with the structures that they differentiate into. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -penis

Testosterone in the male and progesterone in the female are responsible for the development and maintenance of secondary sexual characteristics.

RU-486 is a progesterone antagonist.

The delivery of the placenta is the third stage of labour.

The pubertal process is initiated by an increase in GnRH activity.

Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone are secreted by the gonads.

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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