Question 1

Leydig cells in the male produce Müllerian inhibition factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The placental hormone which stimulates glucose sparing by maternal tissues is

Accepted Answer

A) chorionic somatomammotropin. 
B) chorionic gonadotropin. 
C) progesterone. 
D) estrogen. 
A) chorionic somatomammotropin. 
B) chorionic gonadotropin. 
C) progesterone. 
D) estrogen.

Question 3

Spotting between menstrual cycles is termed

Accepted Answer

A) amenorrheA. 
B) dysmenorrhea. 
C) menorrhagia. 
D) metrorrhagia. 
A) amenorrheA. 
B) dysmenorrhea. 
C) menorrhagia. 
D) metrorrhagia.

Question 4

Besides chromosomes,what else does the sperm provide to the zygote that is necessary for cell division to occur?

Accepted Answer

A) mitochondria 
B) centrosome 
C) enzymes 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) mitochondria 
B) centrosome 
C) enzymes 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 5

The weak form of estrogen found in the blood of postmenopausal women is termed as

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen. 
B) progesterone. 
C) estrone. 
D) menopausal estrogen. 
A) estrogen. 
B) progesterone. 
C) estrone. 
D) menopausal estrogen.

Question 6

The Leydig cells of the testes constitute a blood-testis barrier that prevents autoimmune destruction of the sperm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Nidation is the process of the blastocyst implanting itself into the thick

Accepted Answer

A) myometrium. 
B) fallopian tubes. 
C) endometrium. 
D) epimetrium. 
A) myometrium. 
B) fallopian tubes. 
C) endometrium. 
D) epimetrium.

Question 8

Which of the following would be found in normal somatic cells of women but not men?

Accepted Answer

A) an X chromosome 
B) a Y chromosome 
C) a Barr body 
D) 22 pairs of autosomal chromosomes 
A) an X chromosome 
B) a Y chromosome 
C) a Barr body 
D) 22 pairs of autosomal chromosomes

Question 9

Male androgens

Accepted Answer

A) stimulate protein synthesis and muscle growth. 
B) stimulate bone growth. 
C) stimulate erythropoiesis. 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) stimulate protein synthesis and muscle growth. 
B) stimulate bone growth. 
C) stimulate erythropoiesis. 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 10

Women do not enter a refractory period following orgasm and are capable of multiple orgasms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Having a greater amount of fat tissue after menopause may reduce the occurance of osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ___________ phase of the endometrium is supported when the ovary is in the luteal phase.

Accepted Answer

A) proliferative 
B) secretory 
C) menstrual 
D) ovulatory 
A) proliferative 
B) secretory 
C) menstrual 
D) ovulatory

Question 13

Which part of the uterine wall responds to hormone stimulation as part of female cycles?

Accepted Answer

A) stratum functionale of endometrium 
B) perimetrium 
C) stratum basale of endometrium 
D) myometrium 
A) stratum functionale of endometrium 
B) perimetrium 
C) stratum basale of endometrium 
D) myometrium

Question 14

What occurs during spermiogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A) chromosomes are compacted by protamines 
B) flagellum and acrosome form 
C) cytoplasm removed by Sertoli cells 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) chromosomes are compacted by protamines 
B) flagellum and acrosome form 
C) cytoplasm removed by Sertoli cells 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 15

What allows the compaction of chromatin in the process of spermiogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A) histones 
B) acrosome 
C) protamines 
D) testosterone 
A) histones 
B) acrosome 
C) protamines 
D) testosterone

Question 16

The LH surge causes

Accepted Answer

A) menses. 
B) ovulation. 
C) endometrium build-up. 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) menses. 
B) ovulation. 
C) endometrium build-up. 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 17

The most successful method of contraception is

Accepted Answer

A) vasectomy. 
B) oral contraceptives. 
C) the rhythm method. 
D) condom usage. 
A) vasectomy. 
B) oral contraceptives. 
C) the rhythm method. 
D) condom usage.

Question 18

Initiation of labor involves all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) corticotropin-releasing hormone from the placentA. 
B) DHEAS from the fetal adrenal gland. 
C) cortisol from the mother and fetus. 
D) human chorionic gonadotropin from the placenta. 
A) corticotropin-releasing hormone from the placentA. 
B) DHEAS from the fetal adrenal gland. 
C) cortisol from the mother and fetus. 
D) human chorionic gonadotropin from the placenta.

Question 19

Luteal regression may be inhibited by

Accepted Answer

A) inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins. 
B) stimulating the synthesis of progesterone. 
C) stimulating the synthesis of LH. 
D) inhibiting the synthesis of FSH. 
A) inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins. 
B) stimulating the synthesis of progesterone. 
C) stimulating the synthesis of LH. 
D) inhibiting the synthesis of FSH.

Question 20

Developing sperm cells produce estrogen that may serve to regulate their environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Leydig cells in the male produce Müllerian inhibition factor.

The placental hormone which stimulates glucose sparing by maternal tissues is

Spotting between menstrual cycles is termed

Besides chromosomes,what else does the sperm provide to the zygote that is necessary for cell division to occur?

The weak form of estrogen found in the blood of postmenopausal women is termed as

The Leydig cells of the testes constitute a blood-testis barrier that prevents autoimmune destruction of the sperm.

Nidation is the process of the blastocyst implanting itself into the thick

Which of the following would be found in normal somatic cells of women but not men?

Male androgens

Women do not enter a refractory period following orgasm and are capable of multiple orgasms.

Having a greater amount of fat tissue after menopause may reduce the occurance of osteoporosis.

The ___________ phase of the endometrium is supported when the ovary is in the luteal phase.

Which part of the uterine wall responds to hormone stimulation as part of female cycles?

What occurs during spermiogenesis?

What allows the compaction of chromatin in the process of spermiogenesis?

The LH surge causes

The most successful method of contraception is

Initiation of labor involves all of the following EXCEPT

Luteal regression may be inhibited by

Developing sperm cells produce estrogen that may serve to regulate their environment.

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Exam 20: Reproduction

Leydig cells in the male produce Müllerian inhibition factor.

The placental hormone which stimulates glucose sparing by maternal tissues is

Spotting between menstrual cycles is termed

Besides chromosomes,what else does the sperm provide to the zygote that is necessary for cell division to occur?

The weak form of estrogen found in the blood of postmenopausal women is termed as

The Leydig cells of the testes constitute a blood-testis barrier that prevents autoimmune destruction of the sperm.

Nidation is the process of the blastocyst implanting itself into the thick

Which of the following would be found in normal somatic cells of women but not men?

Male androgens

Women do not enter a refractory period following orgasm and are capable of multiple orgasms.

Having a greater amount of fat tissue after menopause may reduce the occurance of osteoporosis.

The ___________ phase of the endometrium is supported when the ovary is in the luteal phase.

Which part of the uterine wall responds to hormone stimulation as part of female cycles?

What occurs during spermiogenesis?

What allows the compaction of chromatin in the process of spermiogenesis?

The LH surge causes

The most successful method of contraception is

Initiation of labor involves all of the following EXCEPT

Luteal regression may be inhibited by

Developing sperm cells produce estrogen that may serve to regulate their environment.

The Study of Body Function

Chemical Composition of the Body

Cell Structure and Genetic Control

Enzymes and Energy

Cell Respiration and Metabolism

Interactions Between Cells and the Extracellular Environment

The Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses

The Central Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones

Muscle: Mechanisms of Contraction and Neural Control

Blood,Heart and Circulation

Cardiac Output,Blood Flow,and Blood Pressure

The Immune System

Respiratory Physiology

Physiology of the Kidneys

The Digestive System

Regulation and Metabolism

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