Question 1

The placenta,which sustains the developing embryo and fetus,originates only from maternal tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A Pap test checks for cancer of the

Accepted Answer

A)  ovary. 
B)  oviduct. 
C)  uterus. 
D)  cervix. 
E)  vagina. 
A)  ovary. 
B)  oviduct. 
C)  uterus. 
D)  cervix. 
E)  vagina. D

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus 
B)  ovary 
C)  oviduct 
D)  fimbriae 
E)  uterine tube 
A)  uterus 
B)  ovary 
C)  oviduct 
D)  fimbriae 
E)  uterine tube A

Question 4

What is contained within the polar body?

Accepted Answer

A)  discarded chromosomes 
B)  sperm cells 
C)  corpus luteum 
D)  egg cell 
E)  primary follicle 
A)  discarded chromosomes 
B)  sperm cells 
C)  corpus luteum 
D)  egg cell 
E)  primary follicle

Question 5

How many chromosomes does a human sperm contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  23 
C)  24 
D)  46 
E)  48 
A)  1 
B)  23 
C)  24 
D)  46 
E)  48

Question 6

Which layer of the endometrium is the functional layer and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

A)  the innermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells 
B)  the innermost layer, grows in thickness during the uterine cycle 
C)  the outermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells 
D)  the outermost layer, grows in thickness during the uterine cycle 
E)  the middle layer, sheds frequently to maintain a healthy lining for implantation 
A)  the innermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells 
B)  the innermost layer, grows in thickness during the uterine cycle 
C)  the outermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells 
D)  the outermost layer, grows in thickness during the uterine cycle 
E)  the middle layer, sheds frequently to maintain a healthy lining for implantation

Question 7

Menstruation occurs during what days of the uterine cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  days 1-5 
B)  days 1-13 
C)  days 6-13 
D)  days 15-28 
E)  days 28-32 
A)  days 1-5 
B)  days 1-13 
C)  days 6-13 
D)  days 15-28 
E)  days 28-32

Question 8

The treatment available for genital herpes can cure the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Identify the eight structures of the male reproductive system and indicate their functions.

Accepted Answer

1.testes: produce sperm and sex hormones

Question 10

Sperm cannot develop at body temperature (37 degrees Celsius).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The oviducts are not attached to the ovaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which structure of the male reproductive system is also part of the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  bulbourethral gland 
B)  prostate gland 
C)  urethra 
D)  vas deferens 
E)  testes 
A)  bulbourethral gland 
B)  prostate gland 
C)  urethra 
D)  vas deferens 
E)  testes

Question 13

The end result of meiosis I is

Accepted Answer

A)  spermatogonia. 
B)  primary spermatocytes. 
C)  secondary spermatocytes. 
D)  spermatids. 
E)  spermatozoa. 
A)  spermatogonia. 
B)  primary spermatocytes. 
C)  secondary spermatocytes. 
D)  spermatids. 
E)  spermatozoa.

Question 14

Which of the following are not found in the testes?

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle 
B)  Sertoli cells 
C)  spermatozoa 
D)  seminiferous tubules 
E)  interstitial cells 
A)  follicle 
B)  Sertoli cells 
C)  spermatozoa 
D)  seminiferous tubules 
E)  interstitial cells

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

What is the function of inhibin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It inhibits the secretion of GnRH. 
B)  It inhibits mitosis. 
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 mitosis. 
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

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 18

What structure is present within a follicle?

Accepted Answer

A)  labia 
B)  mucus-secreting glands 
C)  oocyte 
D)  clitoris 
E)  vaginal cleft 
A)  labia 
B)  mucus-secreting glands 
C)  oocyte 
D)  clitoris 
E)  vaginal cleft

Question 19

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

Question 20

Which of the following is not involved in achieving and maintaining an erection?

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrous oxide 
B)  cGMP 
C)  smooth muscle 
D)  blood 
E)  urethra 
A)  nitrous oxide 
B)  cGMP 
C)  smooth muscle 
D)  blood 
E)  urethra

Exam 17: Reproductive System

The placenta,which sustains the developing embryo and fetus,originates only from maternal tissue.

A Pap test checks for cancer of the

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

What is contained within the polar body?

How many chromosomes does a human sperm contain?

Which layer of the endometrium is the functional layer and what does it do?

Menstruation occurs during what days of the uterine cycle?

The treatment available for genital herpes can cure the disease.

Identify the eight structures of the male reproductive system and indicate their functions.

Sperm cannot develop at body temperature (37 degrees Celsius).

The oviducts are not attached to the ovaries.

Which structure of the male reproductive system is also part of the urinary system?

The end result of meiosis I is

Which of the following are not found in the testes?

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

What is the function of inhibin?

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

What structure is present within a follicle?

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

Which of the following is not involved in achieving and maintaining an erection?

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