Question 1

When does the reproductive system begin to function fully?

Accepted Answer

A)  at birth 
B)  before puberty 
C)  when puberty is complete 
D)  when there has been intercourse 
E)  after menopause 
A)  at birth 
B)  before puberty 
C)  when puberty is complete 
D)  when there has been intercourse 
E)  after menopause C

Question 2

A zygote contains 46 chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The development of a hard chancre (an ulcerated sore with hard edges)is indication of what type of STD?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis 
B)  papillomavirus 
C)  syphilis 
D)  yeast infection 
E)  gonorrhea 
A)  hepatitis 
B)  papillomavirus 
C)  syphilis 
D)  yeast infection 
E)  gonorrhea C

Question 4

All of the following are viral infections,except

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis. 
B)  chlamydia. 
C)  warts. 
D)  herpes. 
E)  HIV/AIDS. 
A)  hepatitis. 
B)  chlamydia. 
C)  warts. 
D)  herpes. 
E)  HIV/AIDS.

Question 5

Put the following methods of contraception in order from most effective to least effective: 1.hormone pill 2.female condom 3.spermicide 4.male condom

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,3,4 
B)  4,3,2,1 
C)  2,3,4,1 
D)  3,2,4,1 
E)  1,4,2,3 
A)  1,2,3,4 
B)  4,3,2,1 
C)  2,3,4,1 
D)  3,2,4,1 
E)  1,4,2,3

Question 6

Which form of birth control is 100% effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  abstinence 
B)  natural family planning 
C)  male condom 
D)  birth control pills 
E)  hormone patch 
A)  abstinence 
B)  natural family planning 
C)  male condom 
D)  birth control pills 
E)  hormone patch

Question 7

Which of the following parts of the female reproductive system is not present in pairs?

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus 
B)  ovary 
C)  oviduct 
A)  uterus 
B)  ovary 
C)  oviduct

Question 8

Where does fertilization of the egg usually occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  ovary 
B)  abdominal cavity 
C)  fimbria 
D)  oviduct 
E)  vagina 
A)  ovary 
B)  abdominal cavity 
C)  fimbria 
D)  oviduct 
E)  vagina

Question 9

Which of the following is not a result of estrogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  body hair distribution 
B)  fat distribution 
C)  breast development 
D)  milk production 
E)  the uterine cycle 
A)  body hair distribution 
B)  fat distribution 
C)  breast development 
D)  milk production 
E)  the uterine cycle

Question 10

What causes genital warts?

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria 
B)  virus 
C)  fungi 
D)  parasite 
A)  bacteria 
B)  virus 
C)  fungi 
D)  parasite

Question 11

STDs caused by viruses can be effectively treated with antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the most frequent cause of infertility in males?

Accepted Answer

A)  low sperm count 
B)  body weight 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
D)  endometriosis 
E)  tubal ligation 
A)  low sperm count 
B)  body weight 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
D)  endometriosis 
E)  tubal ligation

Question 13

Which STD is characterized by a foul-smelling,yellow-green frothy discharge and itching of the vulva/vagina?

Accepted Answer

A)  yeast infection 
B)  trichomoniasis 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  genital warts 
E)  genital herpes 
A)  yeast infection 
B)  trichomoniasis 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  genital warts 
E)  genital herpes

Question 14

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a "silent" disease--there are essentially no symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If fertilization occurs,the progesterone levels fall to almost zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the function of inhibin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It inhibits the secretion of GnRH. 
B)  It inhibits meiosis. 
C)  It inhibits the development of male secondary sexual characteristics. 
D)  It binds with testosterone and inhibits it. 
E)  It binds with the Sertoli cells and inhibits the production of sperm. 
A)  It inhibits the secretion of GnRH. 
B)  It inhibits meiosis. 
C)  It inhibits the development of male secondary sexual characteristics. 
D)  It binds with testosterone and inhibits it. 
E)  It binds with the Sertoli cells and inhibits the production of sperm.

Question 17

Which of the following is part of the external genital organs of the female?

Accepted Answer

A)  cervix 
B)  glans clitoris 
C)  vagina 
D)  ovary 
E)  oviduct 
A)  cervix 
B)  glans clitoris 
C)  vagina 
D)  ovary 
E)  oviduct

Question 18

During implantation,the zygote can be found

Accepted Answer

A)  in the endometrium. 
B)  in the oviduct. 
C)  in the abdominal cavity. 
D)  in the labium majora. 
E)  in the labium minora. 
A)  in the endometrium. 
B)  in the oviduct. 
C)  in the abdominal cavity. 
D)  in the labium majora. 
E)  in the labium minora.

Question 19

How much does the uterus stretch in order to accommodate a growing fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 times normal 
B)  3 times normal 
C)  4 times normal 
D)  5 times normal 
E)  6 times normal 
A)  2 times normal 
B)  3 times normal 
C)  4 times normal 
D)  5 times normal 
E)  6 times normal

Question 20

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the estrogen spike at the end of the follicular phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a positive feedback effect on the hypothalamus. 
B)  It has a positive feedback effect on the pituitary gland. 
C)  Gonadotrophic releasing hormone from the hypothalamus decreases. 
D)  It is followed by a surge of LH. 
E)  It is followed by ovulation. 
A)  It has a positive feedback effect on the hypothalamus. 
B)  It has a positive feedback effect on the pituitary gland. 
C)  Gonadotrophic releasing hormone from the hypothalamus decreases. 
D)  It is followed by a surge of LH. 
E)  It is followed by ovulation.

Exam 16: Reproductive System

When does the reproductive system begin to function fully?

A zygote contains 46 chromosomes.

The development of a hard chancre (an ulcerated sore with hard edges)is indication of what type of STD?

All of the following are viral infections,except

Put the following methods of contraception in order from most effective to least effective: 1.hormone pill 2.female condom 3.spermicide 4.male condom

Which form of birth control is 100% effective?

Which of the following parts of the female reproductive system is not present in pairs?

Where does fertilization of the egg usually occur?

Which of the following is not a result of estrogen?

What causes genital warts?

STDs caused by viruses can be effectively treated with antibiotics.

What is the most frequent cause of infertility in males?

Which STD is characterized by a foul-smelling,yellow-green frothy discharge and itching of the vulva/vagina?

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a "silent" disease--there are essentially no symptoms.

If fertilization occurs,the progesterone levels fall to almost zero.

What is the function of inhibin?

Which of the following is part of the external genital organs of the female?

During implantation,the zygote can be found

How much does the uterus stretch in order to accommodate a growing fetus?

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the estrogen spike at the end of the follicular phase?

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