Question 1

Using the letter code, match the three levels of sexual distinction between males and females.
-phenotypic sex conception

Accepted Answer

A) refers to the apparent anatomic sex of the individual 
B) refers to the combination of sex chromosomes at the time of conception 
C) refers to the development of testes or ovaries 
A) refers to the apparent anatomic sex of the individual 
B) refers to the combination of sex chromosomes at the time of conception 
C) refers to the development of testes or ovaries

Question 2

If several sperm fertilize a single ovum as it is dividing, twins or even triplets, may result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The three major stages of spermatogenesis are ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

mitotic proliferatio

Question 4

Which of these statements does NOT apply to testosterone

Accepted Answer

A) It is secreted by the Sertoli cells of the testes. 
B) It exerts a general protein anabolic effect. 
C) It causes enlargement of the larynx and thickening of the vocal cords. 
D) It may induce aggressive behaviour. 
A) It is secreted by the Sertoli cells of the testes. 
B) It exerts a general protein anabolic effect. 
C) It causes enlargement of the larynx and thickening of the vocal cords. 
D) It may induce aggressive behaviour.

Question 5

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.)
-occurs as a result of vascular engorgement

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 6

Some of the precursors for secretion of hormones by the placenta come from the fetal adrenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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.)
-supplies fructose utilized by sperm for energy

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 8

Which structure(s) is/are inferior to the bladder in males

Accepted Answer

A) epididymis and vas deferens 
B) seminal vesicles 
C) prostate gland 
D) penis 
A) epididymis and vas deferens 
B) seminal vesicles 
C) prostate gland 
D) penis

Question 9

Which of these statements describes progesterone

Accepted Answer

A) It exerts a strong inhibitory influence on the uterine musculature. 
B) It is responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics. 
C) It promotes duct development in the breasts. 
D) High levels initiate the onset of labour. 
A) It exerts a strong inhibitory influence on the uterine musculature. 
B) It is responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics. 
C) It promotes duct development in the breasts. 
D) High levels initiate the onset of labour.

Question 10

According to the leading proposal, what initiates parturition

Accepted Answer

A) parasympathetic stimulation 
B) a negative-feedback loop established between progesterone and oxytocin 
C) a drop in oxytocin secretion 
D) an increase in uterine responsiveness to oxytocin as a result of an increased concentration of myometrial oxytocin receptors 
A) parasympathetic stimulation 
B) a negative-feedback loop established between progesterone and oxytocin 
C) a drop in oxytocin secretion 
D) an increase in uterine responsiveness to oxytocin as a result of an increased concentration of myometrial oxytocin receptors

Question 11

The fimbriae are the dilated portion of the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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.)
-female reproductive tract

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 13

Describe the regulation of the ovarian and uterine cycles.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of these statements does NOT apply to the proliferative phase of the menstrual (uterine) cycle

Accepted Answer

A) occurs when the ovarian cycle is in the follicular phase 
B) lasts from menstruation to ovulation 
C) occurs when the endometrium is shedding 
D) occurs under the influence of estrogen 
A) occurs when the ovarian cycle is in the follicular phase 
B) lasts from menstruation to ovulation 
C) occurs when the endometrium is shedding 
D) occurs under the influence of estrogen

Question 15

The endometrium is the layer of smooth muscles of the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The placenta provides a site for maternal and fetal blood to thoroughly mix to allow O₂ and nutrients to be delivered to the fetus, and CO₂ and other waste products to be removed from the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of these statements describes the morula

Accepted Answer

A) It is surrounded by the zona pellucida. 
B) If it fails to descend into the uterus and continues to develop and implant in the lining of oviduct ectopic, then tubal pregnancy will result. 
C) It is formed when the blastocyst continues to proliferate and differentiate. 
D) It is formed three to four days after fertilization. 
A) It is surrounded by the zona pellucida. 
B) If it fails to descend into the uterus and continues to develop and implant in the lining of oviduct ectopic, then tubal pregnancy will result. 
C) It is formed when the blastocyst continues to proliferate and differentiate. 
D) It is formed three to four days after fertilization.

Question 18

Although discovered in the semen, prostaglandins are ubiquitous, locally acting, chemical messengers that exert widespread effects throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The release of GnRH inhibits the secretion of FSH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the endocrine events associated with fertilization and early development.

Accepted Answer

After fertilization, the zygote undergoe

Using the letter code, match the three levels of sexual distinction between males and females. -phenotypic sex conception

If several sperm fertilize a single ovum as it is dividing, twins or even triplets, may result.

The three major stages of spermatogenesis are , , and .

Which of these statements does NOT apply to 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.) -occurs as a result of vascular engorgement

Some of the precursors for secretion of hormones by the placenta come from the fetal adrenal cortex.

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.) -supplies fructose utilized by sperm for energy

Which structure(s) is/are inferior to the bladder in males

Which of these statements describes progesterone

According to the leading proposal, what initiates parturition

The fimbriae are the dilated portion of the uterus.

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.) -female reproductive tract

Describe the regulation of the ovarian and uterine cycles.

Which of these statements does NOT apply to the proliferative phase of the menstrual (uterine) cycle

The endometrium is the layer of smooth muscles of the uterus.

The placenta provides a site for maternal and fetal blood to thoroughly mix to allow O₂ and nutrients to be delivered to the fetus, and CO₂ and other waste products to be removed from the fetus.

Which of these statements describes the morula

Although discovered in the semen, prostaglandins are ubiquitous, locally acting, chemical messengers that exert widespread effects throughout the body.

The release of GnRH inhibits the secretion of FSH.

Describe the endocrine events associated with fertilization and early development.

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Exam 17: The Reproductive System

Using the letter code, match the three levels of sexual distinction between males and females. -phenotypic sex conception

If several sperm fertilize a single ovum as it is dividing, twins or even triplets, may result.

The three major stages of spermatogenesis are ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Which of these statements does NOT apply to 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.) -occurs as a result of vascular engorgement

Some of the precursors for secretion of hormones by the placenta come from the fetal adrenal cortex.

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.) -supplies fructose utilized by sperm for energy

Which structure(s) is/are inferior to the bladder in males

Which of these statements describes progesterone

According to the leading proposal, what initiates parturition

The fimbriae are the dilated portion of the uterus.

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.) -female reproductive tract

Describe the regulation of the ovarian and uterine cycles.

Which of these statements does NOT apply to the proliferative phase of the menstrual (uterine) cycle

The endometrium is the layer of smooth muscles of the uterus.

The placenta provides a site for maternal and fetal blood to thoroughly mix to allow O₂ and nutrients to be delivered to the fetus, and CO₂ and other waste products to be removed from the fetus.

Which of these statements describes the morula

Although discovered in the semen, prostaglandins are ubiquitous, locally acting, chemical messengers that exert widespread effects throughout the body.

The release of GnRH inhibits the secretion of FSH.

Describe the endocrine events associated with fertilization and early development.

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 three major stages of spermatogenesis are , , and .