Question 1

The egg, or ovum, is more correctly called

Accepted Answer

A)  a primary oocyte. 
B)  a secondary oocyte. 
C)  an oogonium. 
D)  a zygote. 
A)  a primary oocyte. 
B)  a secondary oocyte. 
C)  an oogonium. 
D)  a zygote.

Question 2

Which of the following is (are) forms of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rhythm method 
B)  Chemical barriers 
C)  Intrauterine device 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Rhythm method 
B)  Chemical barriers 
C)  Intrauterine device 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

The ductus deferentia are muscular tubes, each about 25 centimeters long.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The bulbourethral glands secrete

Accepted Answer

A)  sperm. 
B)  a mucus-like fluid. 
C)  blood. 
D)  sweat. 
A)  sperm. 
B)  a mucus-like fluid. 
C)  blood. 
D)  sweat.

Question 5

Which of the following provides mechanical contraception?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rhythm method 
B)  The minipill 
C)  Combined hormone contraceptives 
D)  A diaphragm 
A)  The rhythm method 
B)  The minipill 
C)  Combined hormone contraceptives 
D)  A diaphragm

Question 6

A mammary gland contains ____ lobes.

Accepted Answer

A)  paired 
B)  three 
C)  ten 
D)  fifteen to twenty 
A)  paired 
B)  three 
C)  ten 
D)  fifteen to twenty

Question 7

The number of sperm cells in an ejaculate averages

Accepted Answer

A)  about 20 million per milliliter. 
B)  about 20 million per millimeter. 
C)  about 20 million per liter. 
D)  about 120 million per milliliter. 
A)  about 20 million per milliliter. 
B)  about 20 million per millimeter. 
C)  about 20 million per liter. 
D)  about 120 million per milliliter.

Question 8

The secretions of the prostate gland neutralize the acid in semen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The epididymis is a _____ and it _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  compartment inside a testis; secretes testosterone and forms sperm 
B)  stage of spermatogenesis; forms two sperm cells and semen 
C)  tightly coiled tube on the outside of the testis; is the location for sperm maturation 
D)  compartment that contains seminiferous tubules; ejaculates sperm 
A)  compartment inside a testis; secretes testosterone and forms sperm 
B)  stage of spermatogenesis; forms two sperm cells and semen 
C)  tightly coiled tube on the outside of the testis; is the location for sperm maturation 
D)  compartment that contains seminiferous tubules; ejaculates sperm

Question 10

Compared to males who train for endurance events, females who train for such events typically

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain a lower percentage of body fat. 
B)  maintain a higher percentage of body fat. 
C)  develop a higher percentage of muscle tissue because of testosterone. 
D)  develop a higher percentage of muscle tissue because of estrogen. 
A)  maintain a lower percentage of body fat. 
B)  maintain a higher percentage of body fat. 
C)  develop a higher percentage of muscle tissue because of testosterone. 
D)  develop a higher percentage of muscle tissue because of estrogen.

Question 11

Chromosomes align down the center of a cell undergoing meiosis in metaphase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The structures of the female reproductive system that surround the openings to the urethra and vagina comprise the mons pubis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The female structure that corresponds to the male penis is the

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina. 
B)  clitoris. 
C)  vestibule. 
D)  labia minora. 
A)  vagina. 
B)  clitoris. 
C)  vestibule. 
D)  labia minora.

Question 14

Signs of menopause include

Accepted Answer

A)  increased concentrations of estrogens. 
B)  inexplicable euphoria, extra energy, weight loss. 
C)  shrinking of the vagina, uterus, and breasts. 
D)  increased bone matrix. 
A)  increased concentrations of estrogens. 
B)  inexplicable euphoria, extra energy, weight loss. 
C)  shrinking of the vagina, uterus, and breasts. 
D)  increased bone matrix.

Question 15

The epididymis, coiled on the outer surface of the testis, becomes the

Accepted Answer

A)  penile urethra. 
B)  rete testis. 
C)  tunica albuginea. 
D)  ductus deferens. 
A)  penile urethra. 
B)  rete testis. 
C)  tunica albuginea. 
D)  ductus deferens.

Question 16

A cause of female infertility is failure of ovulation due to hyposecretion of hormones from the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary gland. 
B)  posterior pituitary gland. 
C)  adrenal gland. 
D)  ovary. 
A)  anterior pituitary gland. 
B)  posterior pituitary gland. 
C)  adrenal gland. 
D)  ovary.

Question 17

The level of testosterone in the blood is increased by

Accepted Answer

A)  a high level of testosterone stimulating the hypothalamus. 
B)  the hypothalamus stimulating the testes to release LH. 
C)  LH causing the interstitial cells to release testosterone. 
D)  a high level of testosterone stimulating the testes to release more LH. 
A)  a high level of testosterone stimulating the hypothalamus. 
B)  the hypothalamus stimulating the testes to release LH. 
C)  LH causing the interstitial cells to release testosterone. 
D)  a high level of testosterone stimulating the testes to release more LH.

Question 18

Fertilization normally occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  peritoneal cavity. 
B)  uterine tube. 
C)  uterus. 
D)  vagina. 
A)  peritoneal cavity. 
B)  uterine tube. 
C)  uterus. 
D)  vagina.

Question 19

The head of a sperm is mostly

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria. 
B)  cell membrane. 
C)  cytoskeleton. 
D)  nucleus. 
A)  mitochondria. 
B)  cell membrane. 
C)  cytoskeleton. 
D)  nucleus.

Question 20

The zona pellucida consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  glycoprotein. 
B)  adipose tissue. 
C)  epithelium. 
D)  nucleic acid. 
A)  glycoprotein. 
B)  adipose tissue. 
C)  epithelium. 
D)  nucleic acid.

Exam 22: Reproductive Systems

The egg, or ovum, is more correctly called

Which of the following is (are) forms of contraception?

The ductus deferentia are muscular tubes, each about 25 centimeters long.

The bulbourethral glands secrete

Which of the following provides mechanical contraception?

A mammary gland contains ____ lobes.

The number of sperm cells in an ejaculate averages

The secretions of the prostate gland neutralize the acid in semen.

The epididymis is a _____ and it _____.

Compared to males who train for endurance events, females who train for such events typically

Chromosomes align down the center of a cell undergoing meiosis in metaphase.

The structures of the female reproductive system that surround the openings to the urethra and vagina comprise the mons pubis.

The female structure that corresponds to the male penis is the

Signs of menopause include

The epididymis, coiled on the outer surface of the testis, becomes the

A cause of female infertility is failure of ovulation due to hyposecretion of hormones from the

The level of testosterone in the blood is increased by

Fertilization normally occurs in the

The head of a sperm is mostly

The zona pellucida consists of

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