Question 1

How does low sperm count in males result in infertility?

Accepted Answer

A)  It makes it difficult for the necessary number of sperm to reach the egg. 
B)  It hinders the ability of sperm to leave the male reproductive tract. 
C)  It leads to erectile dysfunction. 
D)  It leads to the production of sperm without tails. 
E)  None of these. 
A)  It makes it difficult for the necessary number of sperm to reach the egg. 
B)  It hinders the ability of sperm to leave the male reproductive tract. 
C)  It leads to erectile dysfunction. 
D)  It leads to the production of sperm without tails. 
E)  None of these.

Question 2

This procedure places a sperm sample into the woman's uterus.

Accepted Answer

A)  in vitro fertilization (IVF) 
B)  artificial insemination 
C)  surrogacy 
D)  intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) 
E)  gamete injection into the fallopian tube (GIFT) 
A)  in vitro fertilization (IVF) 
B)  artificial insemination 
C)  surrogacy 
D)  intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) 
E)  gamete injection into the fallopian tube (GIFT)

Question 3

Under what circumstances might a couple decide to use a paid surrogate stranger?

Accepted Answer

The most common reason to use a surrogat

Question 4

MATCHING
Match the structure to the function in the male reproductive tract.
-Vas deferens

Accepted Answer

A) Provides a path for sperm to travel to the urethra 
B) Holds the testes away from the body 
C) Organ of intercourse 
D) Produces sperm 
E) Stores sperm 
A) Provides a path for sperm to travel to the urethra 
B) Holds the testes away from the body 
C) Organ of intercourse 
D) Produces sperm 
E) Stores sperm

Question 5

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate letter.
  
-sperm travel through this during sexual arousal

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following descriptions with the appropriate...

Question 6

All of the following can be causes of aspermia EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a vasectomy. 
B)  drug usage. 
C)  birth defects affecting the reproductive system. 
D)  lack of sexual intercourse. 
E)  All of these are possible causes of aspermia. 
A)  a vasectomy. 
B)  drug usage. 
C)  birth defects affecting the reproductive system. 
D)  lack of sexual intercourse. 
E)  All of these are possible causes of aspermia.

Question 7

During spermatogenesis,these are the first cells that are haploid.

Accepted Answer

A)  spermatocytes 
B)  spermatids 
C)  sperm 
D)  spermatogonia 
E)  oocytes 
A)  spermatocytes 
B)  spermatids 
C)  sperm 
D)  spermatogonia 
E)  oocytes

Question 8

The action of the sperm entering the egg triggers the completion of meiosis of the egg.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ovaries contain several hundred follicles. 
B)  If fertilization does not occur, the endometrium is shed. 
C)  Secondary oocytes are released from follicles during ovulation. 
D)  Oogonia begin meiosis after birth. 
E)  At birth a female has a lifetime supply of developing eggs. 
A)  Ovaries contain several hundred follicles. 
B)  If fertilization does not occur, the endometrium is shed. 
C)  Secondary oocytes are released from follicles during ovulation. 
D)  Oogonia begin meiosis after birth. 
E)  At birth a female has a lifetime supply of developing eggs.

Question 10

One example of this procedure combines a sperm sample and harvested eggs from the infertile couple in a lab dish.The embryos are placed in the woman's own uterus.

Accepted Answer

A)  in vitro fertilization (IVF) 
B)  artificial insemination 
C)  surrogacy 
D)  intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) 
E)  gamete injection into the fallopian tube (GIFT) 
A)  in vitro fertilization (IVF) 
B)  artificial insemination 
C)  surrogacy 
D)  intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) 
E)  gamete injection into the fallopian tube (GIFT)

Question 11

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate letter.
  
-testosterone is produced here

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following descriptions with the appropriate...

Question 12

Causes of male infertility include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  no sperm formation. 
B)  impotence. 
C)  low sperm motility. 
D)  low sperm count. 
E)  endometriosis. 
A)  no sperm formation. 
B)  impotence. 
C)  low sperm motility. 
D)  low sperm count. 
E)  endometriosis.

Question 13

Which pairing is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis - storage of sperm 
B)  seminiferous tubules - spermatogenesis 
C)  urethra - exit of sperm from body 
D)  vas deferens - sperm move through this 
E)  scrotum - secretions are part of semen 
A)  epididymis - storage of sperm 
B)  seminiferous tubules - spermatogenesis 
C)  urethra - exit of sperm from body 
D)  vas deferens - sperm move through this 
E)  scrotum - secretions are part of semen

Question 14

What is the most common reason that an infertile couple would choose surrogacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The male does not produce sperm. 
B)  The woman cannot ovulate. 
C)  The couple would like to choose the sex of their child. 
D)  The male's sperm lack tails. 
E)  The woman's uterus is incapable of maintaining a pregnancy. 
A)  The male does not produce sperm. 
B)  The woman cannot ovulate. 
C)  The couple would like to choose the sex of their child. 
D)  The male's sperm lack tails. 
E)  The woman's uterus is incapable of maintaining a pregnancy.

Question 15

One example of this procedure involves injection of single sperm into harvested eggs.The embryos are placed in the woman's uterus.

Accepted Answer

A)  in vitro fertilization (IVF) 
B)  artificial insemination 
C)  surrogacy 
D)  intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) 
E)  gamete injection into the fallopian tube (GIFT) 
A)  in vitro fertilization (IVF) 
B)  artificial insemination 
C)  surrogacy 
D)  intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) 
E)  gamete injection into the fallopian tube (GIFT)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT part of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  ovaries 
B)  urethra 
C)  fallopian tubes 
D)  uterus 
E)  cervix 
A)  ovaries 
B)  urethra 
C)  fallopian tubes 
D)  uterus 
E)  cervix

Question 17

If estrogen levels are low,ovulation will not be affected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Spermatids lack tails.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How does low sperm count in males result in infertility?

This procedure places a sperm sample into the woman's uterus.

Under what circumstances might a couple decide to use a paid surrogate stranger?

MATCHING Match the structure to the function in the male reproductive tract. -Vas deferens

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate letter. -sperm travel through this during sexual arousal

All of the following can be causes of aspermia EXCEPT

During spermatogenesis,these are the first cells that are haploid.

The action of the sperm entering the egg triggers the completion of meiosis of the egg.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

One example of this procedure combines a sperm sample and harvested eggs from the infertile couple in a lab dish.The embryos are placed in the woman's own uterus.

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate letter. -testosterone is produced here

Causes of male infertility include all of the following EXCEPT

Which pairing is INCORRECT?

What is the most common reason that an infertile couple would choose surrogacy?

One example of this procedure involves injection of single sperm into harvested eggs.The embryos are placed in the woman's uterus.

Which of the following is NOT part of the female reproductive system?

If estrogen levels are low,ovulation will not be affected.

Spermatids lack tails.

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Exam 2: Assisted Reproductive Technology

How does low sperm count in males result in infertility?

This procedure places a sperm sample into the woman's uterus.

Under what circumstances might a couple decide to use a paid surrogate stranger?

MATCHING Match the structure to the function in the male reproductive tract. -Vas deferens

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate letter. -sperm travel through this during sexual arousal

All of the following can be causes of aspermia EXCEPT

During spermatogenesis,these are the first cells that are haploid.

The action of the sperm entering the egg triggers the completion of meiosis of the egg.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

One example of this procedure combines a sperm sample and harvested eggs from the infertile couple in a lab dish.The embryos are placed in the woman's own uterus.

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate letter. -testosterone is produced here

Causes of male infertility include all of the following EXCEPT

Which pairing is INCORRECT?

What is the most common reason that an infertile couple would choose surrogacy?

One example of this procedure involves injection of single sperm into harvested eggs.The embryos are placed in the woman's uterus.

Which of the following is NOT part of the female reproductive system?

If estrogen levels are low,ovulation will not be affected.

Spermatids lack tails.

Sex and Development

Changes in Chromosome Number

How Genes Are Transmitted From Generation to Generation

Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

Changes in DNA: Mutations and Epigenetics

Biotechnology

Genetic Testing and Prenatal Diagnosis

DNA Forensics

Genomics

Inheritance of Complex Traits

Cancer and the Cell Cycle

Behavior

Immunogenetics

Genetics and Populations

Human Evolution

A Different World: The Past, Present, and Future of Human Genetics

Biology Basics 1-Cells and Cell Structure

Biology Basics 2-DNA and RNA

Biology Basics 3-Genes, Populations, and the Environment

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