Question 1

The nucleus is located in the ____________________ of the sperm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nucleus is located in the ____________________...

Question 2

The following series of 10 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the uterine-ovarian-hormonal cycle.  
-What triggers the events is steps 21 and 22?

Accepted Answer

A)  rise in estrogen 
B)  fall in progesterone 
C)  pregnancy 
D)  ovulation 
E)  none of the above 
A)  rise in estrogen 
B)  fall in progesterone 
C)  pregnancy 
D)  ovulation 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

The acrosome is an enzyme-filled vesicle at the tip of the head of the spermatozoon that enables the sperm to penetrate the ovum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning implantation is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implantation is accomplished by enzymatic activity of the trophoblastic layer of the blastocyst. 
B)  The endometrium at the site of implantation is converted into the nutrient-rich decidua. 
C)  Implantation occurs within 24 hours after fertilization. 
D)  Both (a) and (b) above are correct. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  Implantation is accomplished by enzymatic activity of the trophoblastic layer of the blastocyst. 
B)  The endometrium at the site of implantation is converted into the nutrient-rich decidua. 
C)  Implantation occurs within 24 hours after fertilization. 
D)  Both (a) and (b) above are correct. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 5

The three major stages of spermatogenesis are ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

mitotic pr

Question 6

During involution, the uterus ____ to its ____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  enlarges, gestational 
B)  enlarges, pregestational 
C)  shrinks, gestational 
D)  shrinks, pregestational 
A)  enlarges, gestational 
B)  enlarges, pregestational 
C)  shrinks, gestational 
D)  shrinks, pregestational

Question 7

Fetal testes secrete testosterone, and fetal ovaries secrete estrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Estrogen stimulates duct development in the breasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

NF-?B promotes labor by

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing levels of cytokines and prostaglandins 
B)  decreasing inflammation 
C)  hardening the cervix 
D)  making the myometrium of the uterus less sensitive 
E)  decreasing oxytocin levels 
A)  increasing levels of cytokines and prostaglandins 
B)  decreasing inflammation 
C)  hardening the cervix 
D)  making the myometrium of the uterus less sensitive 
E)  decreasing oxytocin levels

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct order in which the glands add seminal fluid to migrating sperm cells in the male reproductive tract.

Accepted Answer

A)  bulbourethral glands, prostate, seminal vesicles 
B)  bulbourethral glands, seminal vesicles, prostate 
C)  prostate, bulbourethral glands, seminal vesicles 
D)  prostate, seminal vesicles, bulbourethral glands 
E)  seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands 
A)  bulbourethral glands, prostate, seminal vesicles 
B)  bulbourethral glands, seminal vesicles, prostate 
C)  prostate, bulbourethral glands, seminal vesicles 
D)  prostate, seminal vesicles, bulbourethral glands 
E)  seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands

Question 11

The hypothalamic hormone _________ is thought to play a role in labor initiation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hypothalamic hormone _________ is thought to...

Question 12

During ejaculation, the sphincter at the neck of the bladder is opened to permit entry of sperm into the urethra.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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.
-Portion of blastocyst that develops in accessory structures of pregnancy.

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 14

GnRH

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates both FSH and LH secretion. 
B)  is inhibited by testosterone. 
C)  has low-level activity during the prepubertal period. 
D)  both stimulates both FSH and LH secretion and is inhibited by testosterone. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  stimulates both FSH and LH secretion. 
B)  is inhibited by testosterone. 
C)  has low-level activity during the prepubertal period. 
D)  both stimulates both FSH and LH secretion and is inhibited by testosterone. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 15

Testosterone

Accepted Answer

A)  is responsible for the male secondary sexual characteristics. 
B)  stimulates spermatogenesis. 
C)  acts in negative-feedback fashion on the anterior pituitary and hypothalamus. 
D)  secretion is stimulated by LH. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  is responsible for the male secondary sexual characteristics. 
B)  stimulates spermatogenesis. 
C)  acts in negative-feedback fashion on the anterior pituitary and hypothalamus. 
D)  secretion is stimulated by LH. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 16

The following series of 6 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the ovarian cycle.  
-The activity of which stage is solely dependent upon LH?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  6 
D)  7 
A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  6 
D)  7

Question 17

The ductus deferens passes through the inguinal canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Sertoli cells are located in the testis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  diploid cells contain 23 chromosomes 
B)  sperm and egg are haploid cells 
C)  sperm and egg are produced by mitosis 
D)  each human cells has 22 pairs of sex chromosomes 
E)  genetic males have two of the same sex chromosomes 
A)  diploid cells contain 23 chromosomes 
B)  sperm and egg are haploid cells 
C)  sperm and egg are produced by mitosis 
D)  each human cells has 22 pairs of sex chromosomes 
E)  genetic males have two of the same sex chromosomes

Question 20

A(n) ____________________ is the cutting and tying off of the ductus deferens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is the cutting and tying...

The nucleus is located in the ____________________ of the sperm.

The following series of 10 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the uterine-ovarian-hormonal cycle. -What triggers the events is steps 21 and 22?

The acrosome is an enzyme-filled vesicle at the tip of the head of the spermatozoon that enables the sperm to penetrate the ovum.

Which of the following statements concerning implantation is correct?

The three major stages of spermatogenesis are , , and .

During involution, the uterus to its stage.

Fetal testes secrete testosterone, and fetal ovaries secrete estrogen.

Estrogen stimulates duct development in the breasts.

NF-?B promotes labor by

Which of the following is the correct order in which the glands add seminal fluid to migrating sperm cells in the male reproductive tract.

The hypothalamic hormone _________ is thought to play a role in labor initiation.

During ejaculation, the sphincter at the neck of the bladder is opened to permit entry of sperm into the urethra.

GnRH

Testosterone

The following series of 6 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the ovarian cycle. -The activity of which stage is solely dependent upon LH?

The ductus deferens passes through the inguinal canal.

The Sertoli cells are located in the testis.

Which statement is true?

A(n) ____________________ is the cutting and tying off of the ductus deferens.

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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Exam 18: The Reproductive System

The nucleus is located in the ____________________ of the sperm.

The following series of 10 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the uterine-ovarian-hormonal cycle. -What triggers the events is steps 21 and 22?

The acrosome is an enzyme-filled vesicle at the tip of the head of the spermatozoon that enables the sperm to penetrate the ovum.

Which of the following statements concerning implantation is correct?

The three major stages of spermatogenesis are ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

During involution, the uterus ____ to its ____ stage.

Fetal testes secrete testosterone, and fetal ovaries secrete estrogen.

Estrogen stimulates duct development in the breasts.

NF-?B promotes labor by

Which of the following is the correct order in which the glands add seminal fluid to migrating sperm cells in the male reproductive tract.

The hypothalamic hormone _________ is thought to play a role in labor initiation.

During ejaculation, the sphincter at the neck of the bladder is opened to permit entry of sperm into the urethra.

GnRH

Testosterone

The following series of 6 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the ovarian cycle. -The activity of which stage is solely dependent upon LH?

The ductus deferens passes through the inguinal canal.

The Sertoli cells are located in the testis.

Which statement is true?

A(n) ____________________ is the cutting and tying off of the ductus deferens.

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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The three major stages of spermatogenesis are , , and .

During involution, the uterus to its stage.