Question 1

The pH of the vagina is basic because that is the pH sperm prefer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following forms of birth control is a small piece of molded plastic that does not allow the fertilized embryo to implant?

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphragm 
B)  cervical cap 
C)  intrauterine device 
D)  cervical shield 
E)  female condom 
A)  diaphragm 
B)  cervical cap 
C)  intrauterine device 
D)  cervical shield 
E)  female condom

Question 3

If the secondary oocyte is not fertilized,it never finishes meiosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which assisted reproductive technology involves the maturation and fertilization of the egg within laboratory glassware,followed by transfer of the embryo to the uterus 2-4 days later?

Accepted Answer

A)  In vitro fertilization 
B)  Gamete intrafallopian transfer 
C)  Artificial insemination 
D)  Surrogate mother 
E)  Intracytoplasmic sperm injection 
A)  In vitro fertilization 
B)  Gamete intrafallopian transfer 
C)  Artificial insemination 
D)  Surrogate mother 
E)  Intracytoplasmic sperm injection

Question 5

What does being overweight have to do with infertility in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leptin levels are higher which impacts GnRH and FSH. 
B)  The oviducts are blocked. 
C)  Uterine tissue is located outside of the uterus, causing pain and structural abnormalities. 
D)  Follicles are larger than normal and many mature at one time. 
E)  The uterus is displaced and the zygote has difficulty implanting. 
A)  Leptin levels are higher which impacts GnRH and FSH. 
B)  The oviducts are blocked. 
C)  Uterine tissue is located outside of the uterus, causing pain and structural abnormalities. 
D)  Follicles are larger than normal and many mature at one time. 
E)  The uterus is displaced and the zygote has difficulty implanting.

Question 6

All of the cells in the human body,except for sperm and eggs,have 46 chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following hormones is mismatched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH- stimulates the anterior pituitary 
B)  Testosterone- brings about male secondary sexual characteristics 
C)  FSH- stimulates the hypothalamus 
D)  LH- controls the production of testosterone 
E)  Inhibin- blocks GnRH and FSH secretion 
A)  GnRH- stimulates the anterior pituitary 
B)  Testosterone- brings about male secondary sexual characteristics 
C)  FSH- stimulates the hypothalamus 
D)  LH- controls the production of testosterone 
E)  Inhibin- blocks GnRH and FSH secretion

Question 8

Which of the following is not part of the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  testes 
B)  bladder 
C)  epididymides 
D)  prostate gland 
E)  urethra 
A)  testes 
B)  bladder 
C)  epididymides 
D)  prostate gland 
E)  urethra

Question 9

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 10

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 11

In order to be considered infertile,how long must a couple go without achieving pregnancy despite regular unprotected intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 year 
B)  6 months 
C)  3 years 
D)  12 weeks 
E)  30 days 
A)  1 year 
B)  6 months 
C)  3 years 
D)  12 weeks 
E)  30 days

Question 12

During which stage of the ovarian cycle will LH spike?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ovulation 
B)  Follicular phase 
C)  Luteal phase 
D)  Secretory phase 
E)  Proliferative phase 
A)  Ovulation 
B)  Follicular phase 
C)  Luteal phase 
D)  Secretory phase 
E)  Proliferative phase

Question 13

Meiosis is to gametes as fertilization is to

Accepted Answer

A)  zygote. 
B)  chromosome. 
C)  egg. 
D)  sperm. 
E)  mitosis. 
A)  zygote. 
B)  chromosome. 
C)  egg. 
D)  sperm. 
E)  mitosis.

Question 14

A human zygote contains 46 chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following STDs is caused by a virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  HIV/AIDS 
D)  syphilis 
E)  vaginitis 
A)  gonorrhea 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  HIV/AIDS 
D)  syphilis 
E)  vaginitis

Question 16

Which of the following hepatitis viruses is normally transmitted through contaminated drinking water?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  G 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  G

Question 17

Which of the following contributes to the semen?

Accepted Answer

A)  bulbourethral gland 
B)  epididymides 
C)  urethra 
D)  penis 
E)  vas deferens 
A)  bulbourethral gland 
B)  epididymides 
C)  urethra 
D)  penis 
E)  vas deferens

Question 18

How does GIFT differ from IVF?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sperm comes from a stranger. 
B)  The eggs and sperm are placed in the oviducts immediately after being brought together. 
C)  A woman is contracted and paid to carry the baby. 
D)  A single sperm is injected into an egg. 
E)  Fertility drugs are used to obtain the eggs. 
A)  The sperm comes from a stranger. 
B)  The eggs and sperm are placed in the oviducts immediately after being brought together. 
C)  A woman is contracted and paid to carry the baby. 
D)  A single sperm is injected into an egg. 
E)  Fertility drugs are used to obtain the eggs.

Question 19

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 20

Which of the following is not a function of the genitals?

Accepted Answer

A)  produce gametes 
B)  transport gametes 
C)  protect zygote 
D)  produce FSH and LH 
E)  produce androgens/estrogens 
A)  produce gametes 
B)  transport gametes 
C)  protect zygote 
D)  produce FSH and LH 
E)  produce androgens/estrogens

Exam 17: Reproductive System

The pH of the vagina is basic because that is the pH sperm prefer.

Which of the following forms of birth control is a small piece of molded plastic that does not allow the fertilized embryo to implant?

If the secondary oocyte is not fertilized,it never finishes meiosis.

Which assisted reproductive technology involves the maturation and fertilization of the egg within laboratory glassware,followed by transfer of the embryo to the uterus 2-4 days later?

What does being overweight have to do with infertility in women?

All of the cells in the human body,except for sperm and eggs,have 46 chromosomes.

Which of the following hormones is mismatched with its function?

Which of the following is not part of the male reproductive system?

Which form of birth control is 100% effective?

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

In order to be considered infertile,how long must a couple go without achieving pregnancy despite regular unprotected intercourse?

During which stage of the ovarian cycle will LH spike?

Meiosis is to gametes as fertilization is to

A human zygote contains 46 chromosomes.

Which of the following STDs is caused by a virus?

Which of the following hepatitis viruses is normally transmitted through contaminated drinking water?

Which of the following contributes to the semen?

How does GIFT differ from IVF?

What is the most frequent cause of infertility in males?

Which of the following is not a function of the genitals?

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