Exam 17: The Reproductive System

The plasma concentration of estrogen reaches a higher level during the follicular phase than during the luteal phase, despite the fact that the follicle and corpus luteum both secrete estrogen.

Discuss the various modes of contraception and their effectiveness.

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 first 10 weeks of gestation

Which of these statements applies to the corpus luteum

In both sexes, the primary reproductive organs produce the reproductive cells, or ____________________, which are ____________________ in the female and ____________________ in the male, as well as secrete the sex hormones, which are ____________________ and ____________________ in the female and ____________________ in the male.

What is the trophoblast of the blastocyst destined to become

Prostaglandins are found only in the semen.

Match the chromosomal compositions, labelled a. through d., with the stages of developing sperm. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -spermatogonium

There is a limited lifetime supply of primary oocytes, which are present at the birth of a baby girl.

Normal functioning of the reproductive system is not aimed toward homeostasis and is not necessary for survival of the individual.

Which of these statements does NOT apply to human chorionic gonadotropin

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.) -male reproductive tract

When the entire uterine contents shift downward during late gestation so that the baby's head is brought into contact with the cervix, this is often mistaken as the onset of labour, so-called "false labour."

Which of these statements describes oogenesis

Match the hormones, labelled a. through c., with the functions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) -promotes thickening of the myometrium

Which of the following does NOT stimulate uterine contractions

At puberty, the hypothalamus becomes more sensitive to feedback inhibition by testosterone.

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 prostaglandins into semen

Which of these statements does NOT apply to testosterone

About how many sperm does an average human ejaculate contain