Question 1

_________ divide mitotically to produce primary __________

Accepted Answer

Spermatog

Question 2

Testosterone is directly responsible for differentiating the external genitalia into the penis and scrotum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Erection and ejaculation are both spinal reflexes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which layer of the uterus is shed each month with menstruation?

Accepted Answer

A)  endometrium. 
B)  myometrium. 
C)  perimetrium. 
D)  mucous. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  endometrium. 
B)  myometrium. 
C)  perimetrium. 
D)  mucous. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning spermatogenesis and oogenesis is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  One primary spermatocyte or one primary oocyte containing 46 chromosomes respectively yields two spermatozoa or two ova, each containing 23 chromosomes. 
B)  There is a continual supply of spermatogonia through mitotic activity. 
C)  The first meiotic division involved in oogenesis is completed just prior to ovulation. 
D)  It takes anywhere from about 11 to 50 years for the process of oogenesis to be completed. 
E)  During oogenesis, there is unequal distribution of cytoplasm resulting in the production of polar bodies that disintegrate. 
A)  One primary spermatocyte or one primary oocyte containing 46 chromosomes respectively yields two spermatozoa or two ova, each containing 23 chromosomes. 
B)  There is a continual supply of spermatogonia through mitotic activity. 
C)  The first meiotic division involved in oogenesis is completed just prior to ovulation. 
D)  It takes anywhere from about 11 to 50 years for the process of oogenesis to be completed. 
E)  During oogenesis, there is unequal distribution of cytoplasm resulting in the production of polar bodies that disintegrate.

Question 6

Some of the precursors for secretion of hormones by the placenta come from the fetal adrenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

GnRH is secreted from the ____ and stimulates ____ secretion.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary, FSH 
B)  anterior pituitary, ADH 
C)  posterior pituitary, FSH 
D)  posterior pituitary, LH 
E)  testis, testosterone 
A)  anterior pituitary, FSH 
B)  anterior pituitary, ADH 
C)  posterior pituitary, FSH 
D)  posterior pituitary, LH 
E)  testis, testosterone

Question 8

During fertilization, sperm bind to specific receptor sites on the surface of the

Accepted Answer

A)  zona pellucida. 
B)  corona radiata. 
C)  plasma membrane of the ovum. 
D)  polar body. 
E)  oviduct. 
A)  zona pellucida. 
B)  corona radiata. 
C)  plasma membrane of the ovum. 
D)  polar body. 
E)  oviduct.

Question 9

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. There is only one correct answer per question. Each answer may be used more than once. Some answers may not be used at all.
-Occurs as a result of parasympathetic vasodilation

Accepted Answer

A) erection 
B) acrosome 
C) Leydig cells 
D) seminal vesicles 
E) oviduct
F)uterus
G)inner cell mass
H)seminiferous tubules
I)midpiece of sperm
J)head of sperm
K)vagina
L)prostate gland
M)trophoblast
N)corpus luteum
O)epididymis
P)ovaries
Q)ejaculation
R)tail of sperm
S)Sertoli cells
T)endometrium
U)placenta 
A) erection 
B) acrosome 
C) Leydig cells 
D) seminal vesicles 
E) oviduct
F)uterus
G)inner cell mass
H)seminiferous tubules
I)midpiece of sperm
J)head of sperm
K)vagina
L)prostate gland
M)trophoblast
N)corpus luteum
O)epididymis
P)ovaries
Q)ejaculation
R)tail of sperm
S)Sertoli cells
T)endometrium
U)placenta

Question 10

Menstruation is initiated by

Accepted Answer

A)  a rapid increase in estrogen levels. 
B)  a rapid drop in estrogen levels. 
C)  a rapid drop in progesterone levels. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above. 
A)  a rapid increase in estrogen levels. 
B)  a rapid drop in estrogen levels. 
C)  a rapid drop in progesterone levels. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above.

Question 11

Erection can occur only upon stimulation of the mechano receptors in the glans penis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An XY combination of sex chromosomes is a genetic male.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One primary oocyte containing 46 chromosomes yields 1 ovum containing 46 chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

During which week of pregnancy does hCG output decline?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  30 
E)  40 
A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  30 
E)  40

Question 16

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code:
-Induces endometrial secretory capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen 
B) progesterone 
C) both estrogen and progesterone 
A) estrogen 
B) progesterone 
C) both estrogen and progesterone

Question 17

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. There is only one correct answer per question. Each answer may be used more than once. Some answers may not be used at all.
-Stores sperm prior to ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) erection 
B) acrosome 
C) Leydig cells 
D) seminal vesicles 
E) oviduct
F)uterus
G)inner cell mass
H)seminiferous tubules
I)midpiece of sperm
J)head of sperm
K)vagina
L)prostate gland
M)trophoblast
N)corpus luteum
O)epididymis
P)ovaries
Q)ejaculation
R)tail of sperm
S)Sertoli cells
T)endometrium
U)placenta 
A) erection 
B) acrosome 
C) Leydig cells 
D) seminal vesicles 
E) oviduct
F)uterus
G)inner cell mass
H)seminiferous tubules
I)midpiece of sperm
J)head of sperm
K)vagina
L)prostate gland
M)trophoblast
N)corpus luteum
O)epididymis
P)ovaries
Q)ejaculation
R)tail of sperm
S)Sertoli cells
T)endometrium
U)placenta

Question 18

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. There is only one correct answer per question. Each answer may be used more than once. Some answers may not be used at all.
-Site of spermatogenesis.

Accepted Answer

A) erection 
B) acrosome 
C) Leydig cells 
D) seminal vesicles 
E) oviduct
F)uterus
G)inner cell mass
H)seminiferous tubules
I)midpiece of sperm
J)head of sperm
K)vagina
L)prostate gland
M)trophoblast
N)corpus luteum
O)epididymis
P)ovaries
Q)ejaculation
R)tail of sperm
S)Sertoli cells
T)endometrium
U)placenta 
A) erection 
B) acrosome 
C) Leydig cells 
D) seminal vesicles 
E) oviduct
F)uterus
G)inner cell mass
H)seminiferous tubules
I)midpiece of sperm
J)head of sperm
K)vagina
L)prostate gland
M)trophoblast
N)corpus luteum
O)epididymis
P)ovaries
Q)ejaculation
R)tail of sperm
S)Sertoli cells
T)endometrium
U)placenta

Question 19

One primary oocyte containing 46 doubled chromosomes yields only one ovum containing 23 unpaired chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a component of the overall ejaculatory response?

Accepted Answer

A)  arterioles supplying the penis dilate, causing the erectile tissue to fill with blood and the penis to become erect. 
B)  the smooth muscles of the prostate, reproductive ducts, and seminal vesicles contract, resulting in emission. 
C)  the sphincter at the neck of the bladder tightly closes. 
D)  semen is expelled from the penis by a series of rapid contractions of skeletal muscles at the base of the penis. 
E)  rhythmical contractions and accompanying systemic responses are associated with a pleasant sensation known as orgasm. 
A)  arterioles supplying the penis dilate, causing the erectile tissue to fill with blood and the penis to become erect. 
B)  the smooth muscles of the prostate, reproductive ducts, and seminal vesicles contract, resulting in emission. 
C)  the sphincter at the neck of the bladder tightly closes. 
D)  semen is expelled from the penis by a series of rapid contractions of skeletal muscles at the base of the penis. 
E)  rhythmical contractions and accompanying systemic responses are associated with a pleasant sensation known as orgasm.

_ divide mitotically to produce primary __

Testosterone is directly responsible for differentiating the external genitalia into the penis and scrotum.

Erection and ejaculation are both spinal reflexes.

Which layer of the uterus is shed each month with menstruation?

Which of the following statements concerning spermatogenesis and oogenesis is incorrect?

Some of the precursors for secretion of hormones by the placenta come from the fetal adrenal cortex.

GnRH is secreted from the and stimulates secretion.

During fertilization, sperm bind to specific receptor sites on the surface of the

Menstruation is initiated by

Erection can occur only upon stimulation of the mechano receptors in the glans penis.

An XY combination of sex chromosomes is a genetic male.

One primary oocyte containing 46 chromosomes yields 1 ovum containing 46 chromosomes.

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

During which week of pregnancy does hCG output decline?

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code: -Induces endometrial secretory capacity.

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. There is only one correct answer per question. Each answer may be used more than once. Some answers may not be used at all. -Site of spermatogenesis.

One primary oocyte containing 46 doubled chromosomes yields only one ovum containing 23 unpaired chromosomes.

Which of the following is not a component of the overall ejaculatory response?

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

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Exam 18: The Reproductive System

_________ divide mitotically to produce primary __________

Testosterone is directly responsible for differentiating the external genitalia into the penis and scrotum.

Erection and ejaculation are both spinal reflexes.

Which layer of the uterus is shed each month with menstruation?

Which of the following statements concerning spermatogenesis and oogenesis is incorrect?

Some of the precursors for secretion of hormones by the placenta come from the fetal adrenal cortex.

GnRH is secreted from the ____ and stimulates ____ secretion.

During fertilization, sperm bind to specific receptor sites on the surface of the

Menstruation is initiated by

Erection can occur only upon stimulation of the mechano receptors in the glans penis.

An XY combination of sex chromosomes is a genetic male.

One primary oocyte containing 46 chromosomes yields 1 ovum containing 46 chromosomes.

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

During which week of pregnancy does hCG output decline?

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code: -Induces endometrial secretory capacity.

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. There is only one correct answer per question. Each answer may be used more than once. Some answers may not be used at all. -Site of spermatogenesis.

One primary oocyte containing 46 doubled chromosomes yields only one ovum containing 23 unpaired chromosomes.

Which of the following is not a component of the overall ejaculatory response?

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

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_ divide mitotically to produce primary __

GnRH is secreted from the and stimulates secretion.