Question 1

The endometrium

Accepted Answer

A) is the uterine lining that is most responsive to the hormonal effects of estrogen and progesterone. 
B) is the target of FSH and LH. 
C) forms the graafian follicle. 
D) is responsive to oxytocin during labor. 
A) is the uterine lining that is most responsive to the hormonal effects of estrogen and progesterone. 
B) is the target of FSH and LH. 
C) forms the graafian follicle. 
D) is responsive to oxytocin during labor.

Question 2

Which structure is the primary secretor of estrogen and progesterone?

Accepted Answer

A) Corpus albicans 
B) Endometrium 
C) Ovaries 
D) Anterior pituitary gland 
A) Corpus albicans 
B) Endometrium 
C) Ovaries 
D) Anterior pituitary gland

Question 3

Which structure carries both urine and semen?

Accepted Answer

A) Vagina 
B) Urethra 
C) Ejaculatory duct 
D) Vas deferens 
A) Vagina 
B) Urethra 
C) Ejaculatory duct 
D) Vas deferens

Question 4

Which of the following is the skin-covered muscular region located between the vaginal orifice and anus?

Accepted Answer

A) Hymen 
B) Perineum 
C) Fallopian tubes 
D) Fimbriae 
A) Hymen 
B) Perineum 
C) Fallopian tubes 
D) Fimbriae

Question 5

The corpus luteum

Accepted Answer

A) is located within the uterus. 
B) is a placental structure. 
C) secretes gonadotropins. 
D) secretes large amounts of progesterone. 
A) is located within the uterus. 
B) is a placental structure. 
C) secretes gonadotropins. 
D) secretes large amounts of progesterone.

Question 6

In the absence of human chorionic gonadotropin,

Accepted Answer

A) the corpus albicans starts secreting progesterone. 
B) the rate of placental development accelerates. 
C) labor is initiated. 
D) the corpus luteum deteriorates into the corpus albicans. 
A) the corpus albicans starts secreting progesterone. 
B) the rate of placental development accelerates. 
C) labor is initiated. 
D) the corpus luteum deteriorates into the corpus albicans.

Question 7

Which of the following always occurs during an erection?

Accepted Answer

A) Ejaculation 
B) Secretion of testosterone 
C) Spermatogenesis 
D) Engorgement of the erectile tissue of the penis with blood 
A) Ejaculation 
B) Secretion of testosterone 
C) Spermatogenesis 
D) Engorgement of the erectile tissue of the penis with blood

Question 8

Which structure surrounds the upper portion of the urethra and contributes to the formation of semen?

Accepted Answer

A) Cowper's glands 
B) Adenohypophysis 
C) Seminal vesicles 
D) Prostate gland 
A) Cowper's glands 
B) Adenohypophysis 
C) Seminal vesicles 
D) Prostate gland

Question 9

What is the male copulatory organ called?

Accepted Answer

A) Penis 
B) Vas deferens 
C) Prostate gland 
D) Testes 
A) Penis 
B) Vas deferens 
C) Prostate gland 
D) Testes

Question 10

The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle

Accepted Answer

A) describes the deterioration of the corpus luteum into the corpus albicans. 
B) is primarily caused by the hormonal effects of progesterone. 
C) is primarily caused by the hormonal effects of hCG. 
D) refers to the estrogen-induced thickening of the endometrium. 
A) describes the deterioration of the corpus luteum into the corpus albicans. 
B) is primarily caused by the hormonal effects of progesterone. 
C) is primarily caused by the hormonal effects of hCG. 
D) refers to the estrogen-induced thickening of the endometrium.

Question 11

Which of the following is the stimulus for the secretion of FSH and LH in the female?

Accepted Answer

A) Elevated plasma levels of androgens 
B) Low plasma levels of estrogen and progesterone 
C) Elevated ovarian hormones 
D) Increased plasma levels of hCG 
A) Elevated plasma levels of androgens 
B) Low plasma levels of estrogen and progesterone 
C) Elevated ovarian hormones 
D) Increased plasma levels of hCG

Question 12

Which structure is the major producer of testosterone in the male?

Accepted Answer

A) Corpus luteum 
B) Testes 
C) Anterior pituitary gland 
D) Adrenal medulla 
A) Corpus luteum 
B) Testes 
C) Anterior pituitary gland 
D) Adrenal medulla

Question 13

Where are sperm produced?

Accepted Answer

A) Vas deferens 
B) Ejaculatory duct 
C) Urethra 
D) Seminiferous tubules 
A) Vas deferens 
B) Ejaculatory duct 
C) Urethra 
D) Seminiferous tubules

Question 14

The secretory phase of the uterine cycle

Accepted Answer

A) is the endometrial response to progesterone. 
B) immediately follows the menstrual phase. 
C) refers to the hormonal response of the endometrium to the corpus albicans. 
D) refers to the adenohypophyseal response to declining plasma levels of estrogen and progesterone. 
A) is the endometrial response to progesterone. 
B) immediately follows the menstrual phase. 
C) refers to the hormonal response of the endometrium to the corpus albicans. 
D) refers to the adenohypophyseal response to declining plasma levels of estrogen and progesterone.

Question 15

Which term refers to the penis and scrotum?

Accepted Answer

A) External genitals 
B) Gonads 
C) Gametes 
D) Zygotes 
A) External genitals 
B) Gonads 
C) Gametes 
D) Zygotes

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the interstitial cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Secrete testosterone 
B) Are located within the prostate gland 
C) Produce sperm 
D) Line the ejaculatory ducts 
A) Secrete testosterone 
B) Are located within the prostate gland 
C) Produce sperm 
D) Line the ejaculatory ducts

Question 17

Which of the following structures is characterized by the words infundibulum,fimbriae,and fallopian tubes?

Accepted Answer

A) Ovaries 
B) Oviducts 
C) Uterus 
D) External genitalia 
A) Ovaries 
B) Oviducts 
C) Uterus 
D) External genitalia

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct sequence regarding the flow of semen or semen-to-be?

Accepted Answer

A) Vas deferens,seminiferous tubules,urethra 
B) Urethra,ejaculatory duct,vas deferens 
C) Seminiferous tubules,vas deferens,epididymis 
D) Vas deferens,ejaculatory duct,urethra 
A) Vas deferens,seminiferous tubules,urethra 
B) Urethra,ejaculatory duct,vas deferens 
C) Seminiferous tubules,vas deferens,epididymis 
D) Vas deferens,ejaculatory duct,urethra

Question 19

Which group is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Uterine layers: perimetrium,myometrium,cervix 
B) Gonads: zygote,ovaries,testes 
C) Steroids: testosterone,estrogen,progesterone,oxytocin 
D) Uterine parts: fundus,body,cervix 
A) Uterine layers: perimetrium,myometrium,cervix 
B) Gonads: zygote,ovaries,testes 
C) Steroids: testosterone,estrogen,progesterone,oxytocin 
D) Uterine parts: fundus,body,cervix

Question 20

Which group is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Parts of a sperm: head,body,tail 
B) Parts of the uterus: fundus,body,cervix 
C) Layers of the uterus: perimetrium,myometrium,endometrium 
D) Genital ducts: epididymis,ejaculatory ducts,vas deferens,prostate gland 
A) Parts of a sperm: head,body,tail 
B) Parts of the uterus: fundus,body,cervix 
C) Layers of the uterus: perimetrium,myometrium,endometrium 
D) Genital ducts: epididymis,ejaculatory ducts,vas deferens,prostate gland

Exam 26: Reproductive Systems

The endometrium

Which structure is the primary secretor of estrogen and progesterone?

Which structure carries both urine and semen?

Which of the following is the skin-covered muscular region located between the vaginal orifice and anus?

The corpus luteum

In the absence of human chorionic gonadotropin,

Which of the following always occurs during an erection?

Which structure surrounds the upper portion of the urethra and contributes to the formation of semen?

What is the male copulatory organ called?

The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle

Which of the following is the stimulus for the secretion of FSH and LH in the female?

Which structure is the major producer of testosterone in the male?

Where are sperm produced?

The secretory phase of the uterine cycle

Which term refers to the penis and scrotum?

Which of the following is true of the interstitial cells?

Which of the following structures is characterized by the words infundibulum,fimbriae,and fallopian tubes?

Which of the following is a correct sequence regarding the flow of semen or semen-to-be?

Which group is correct?

Which group is incorrect?

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