Question 1

The Skene glands are located on either side of which structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Introitus 
B) Urinary meatus 
C) Clitoris 
D) Vestibule 
A) Introitus 
B) Urinary meatus 
C) Clitoris 
D) Vestibule B

Question 2

Where in the male body does spermatogenesis occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Epididymis 
B) Rete testis 
C) Seminiferous tubules 
D) Vas deferens 
A) Epididymis 
B) Rete testis 
C) Seminiferous tubules 
D) Vas deferens C

Question 3

Testosterone is believed to have a role in what? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit 
B) Libido levels 
C) Acne development 
D) Altered cholesterol metabolism 
E) Thinning of the larynx 
A) Decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit 
B) Libido levels 
C) Acne development 
D) Altered cholesterol metabolism 
E) Thinning of the larynx B, C, D

Question 4

Which hormone relaxes the myometrium and prevents lactation until the fetus is born?

Accepted Answer

A) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C) Progesterone 
D) Estrogen 
A) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C) Progesterone 
D) Estrogen

Question 5

Where is the usual site of fertilization of an ovum?

Accepted Answer

A) Trumpet end of the fallopian tubes 
B) Fimbriae of the fallopian tubes 
C) Ampulla of the fallopian tubes 
D) Os of the fallopian tubes 
A) Trumpet end of the fallopian tubes 
B) Fimbriae of the fallopian tubes 
C) Ampulla of the fallopian tubes 
D) Os of the fallopian tubes

Question 6

The mucosal secretions of the cervix secrete which immunoglobulin?

Accepted Answer

A) IgA 
B) IgE 
C) IgG 
D) IgM 
A) IgA 
B) IgE 
C) IgG 
D) IgM

Question 7

The initial reproductive structures of the male and female embryos appear the same until which week of gestation?

Accepted Answer

A) Third 
B) Seventh 
C) Twentieth 
D) Thirtieth 
A) Third 
B) Seventh 
C) Twentieth 
D) Thirtieth

Question 8

What structure in the male lies posterior to the urinary bladder?

Accepted Answer

A) Seminal vesicles 
B) Prostate glands 
C) Cowper glands 
D) Parabladder glands 
A) Seminal vesicles 
B) Prostate glands 
C) Cowper glands 
D) Parabladder glands

Question 9

Which structure is lined with columnar epithelial cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Perimetrium 
B) Endocervical canal 
C) Myometrium 
D) Vagina 
A) Perimetrium 
B) Endocervical canal 
C) Myometrium 
D) Vagina

Question 10

Which anatomic structure secretes follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypothalamus 
B) Ovaries 
C) Anterior pituitary 
D) Adrenal cortex 
A) Hypothalamus 
B) Ovaries 
C) Anterior pituitary 
D) Adrenal cortex

Question 11

Which hormone promotes the development of the lobular ducts in the breasts?

Accepted Answer

A) Progesterone 
B) Prolactin 
C) Oxytocin 
D) Estrogen 
A) Progesterone 
B) Prolactin 
C) Oxytocin 
D) Estrogen

Question 12

What are normal characteristics of aging of the male reproductive system? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced sperm count 
B) Slower, less forceful ejaculations 
C) Testicular atrophy and softening 
D) Longer time to achieve full erection 
E) Decreased levels of testosterone 
A) Reduced sperm count 
B) Slower, less forceful ejaculations 
C) Testicular atrophy and softening 
D) Longer time to achieve full erection 
E) Decreased levels of testosterone

Question 13

Where is the usual site of cervical dysplasia or cancer in situ?

Accepted Answer

A) Squamous epithelium of the cervix meets the cuboidal epithelium of the vagina. 
B) Columnar epithelium of the cervix meets the squamous epithelium of the uterus. 
C) Squamous epithelium of the cervix meets the columnar epithelium of the uterus. 
D) Columnar epithelium of the cervix meets the squamous epithelium of the vagina. 
A) Squamous epithelium of the cervix meets the cuboidal epithelium of the vagina. 
B) Columnar epithelium of the cervix meets the squamous epithelium of the uterus. 
C) Squamous epithelium of the cervix meets the columnar epithelium of the uterus. 
D) Columnar epithelium of the cervix meets the squamous epithelium of the vagina.

Question 14

Which gland produces the associated hormones that are found in high levels in a female fetus?

Accepted Answer

A) Posterior pituitary excretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). 
B) Hypothalamus excretes luteinizing hormone (LH) and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). 
C) Anterior pituitary produces follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). 
D) Hypothalamus excretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). 
A) Posterior pituitary excretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). 
B) Hypothalamus excretes luteinizing hormone (LH) and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). 
C) Anterior pituitary produces follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). 
D) Hypothalamus excretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

Question 15

Which hormone promotes the development of testosterone in both males and females?

Accepted Answer

A) Progesterone 
B) Prolactin 
C) Oxytocin 
D) Estrogen 
A) Progesterone 
B) Prolactin 
C) Oxytocin 
D) Estrogen

Question 16

The absence of which major hormone is a determinant of sexual differentiation (Wolffian system) in utero?

Accepted Answer

A) Estrogen 
B) Progesterone 
C) Growth hormone 
D) Testosterone 
A) Estrogen 
B) Progesterone 
C) Growth hormone 
D) Testosterone

Question 17

What directly causes ovulation during the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) Gradual decrease in estrogen levels 
B) Sudden increase of LH 
C) Sharp rise in progesterone levels 
D) Gradual increase in estrogen levels 
A) Gradual decrease in estrogen levels 
B) Sudden increase of LH 
C) Sharp rise in progesterone levels 
D) Gradual increase in estrogen levels

Question 18

When do penile erections begin?

Accepted Answer

A) Before birth 
B) Shortly after birth 
C) Shortly before puberty 
D) After puberty 
A) Before birth 
B) Shortly after birth 
C) Shortly before puberty 
D) After puberty

Question 19

The human zygote has a total of how many chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

A) 23 
B) 25 
C) 46 
D) 50 
A) 23 
B) 25 
C) 46 
D) 50

Question 20

What is the function of the mucus secreted by the Bartholin glands?

Accepted Answer

A) Enhancement of the motility of sperm 
B) Lubrication of the urinary meatus and vestibule 
C) Maintenance of an acid-base balance to discourage infection 
D) Enhancement of the size of the penis during intercourse 
A) Enhancement of the motility of sperm 
B) Lubrication of the urinary meatus and vestibule 
C) Maintenance of an acid-base balance to discourage infection 
D) Enhancement of the size of the penis during intercourse

Exam 24: Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

The Skene glands are located on either side of which structure?

Where in the male body does spermatogenesis occur?

Testosterone is believed to have a role in what? (Select all that apply.)

Which hormone relaxes the myometrium and prevents lactation until the fetus is born?

Where is the usual site of fertilization of an ovum?

The mucosal secretions of the cervix secrete which immunoglobulin?

The initial reproductive structures of the male and female embryos appear the same until which week of gestation?

What structure in the male lies posterior to the urinary bladder?

Which structure is lined with columnar epithelial cells?

Which anatomic structure secretes follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)?

Which hormone promotes the development of the lobular ducts in the breasts?

What are normal characteristics of aging of the male reproductive system? (Select all that apply.)

Where is the usual site of cervical dysplasia or cancer in situ?

Which gland produces the associated hormones that are found in high levels in a female fetus?

Which hormone promotes the development of testosterone in both males and females?

The absence of which major hormone is a determinant of sexual differentiation (Wolffian system) in utero?

What directly causes ovulation during the menstrual cycle?

When do penile erections begin?

The human zygote has a total of how many chromosomes?

What is the function of the mucus secreted by the Bartholin glands?

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Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

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Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition

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Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

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