Exam 18: The Reproductive System

Which of the following is not stimulated by testosterone?

The following series of 10 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the uterine-ovarian-hormonal cycle. -Which stage is associated with progesterone release?

A surge in ____________________ secretion from the anterior pituitary triggers ovulation.

Select the structure that serves as a common passageway for two tracts in the male.

Which female structure has a similar tissue composition as the penis.

The following series of 10 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the uterine-ovarian-hormonal cycle. -Step 8 corresponds to:

Indicate which description matches the item by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -zona pellucida

Which of the following statements concerning human chorionic gonadotropin is incorrect?

Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone are secreted by the gonads.

An increase in the level of estrogen in the ovarian cycle feeds back to ____ the secretion of FSH and ____ the secretion of LH.

What hormone is only present upon a successful fertilization

Normal functioning of the reproductive system is not aimed toward homeostasis and is not necessary for survival of the individual.

The human testis contains many Leydig cells (interstitial cells) at various stages of differentiation, some of which have only half the normal number of chromosomes.

During ejaculation, the sphincter at the neck of the bladder reflexively opens to allow semen to enter the urethra.

The following series of 6 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the ovarian cycle. -hCG plays a major role at which stage

Suckling stimulates oxytocin and prolactin secretion.

Indicate the chromosomal composition of each of the following stages of developing sperm by using the answer code below: -spermatozoan

Parasympathetic stimulation of the uterine muscle is involved in the process of parturition.

During the female sexual response, the lower third of the vagina expands to accommodate entry of the penis.

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. -Organ of exchange between mother and fetus.