Question 1

LH stimulates which cells to synthesize androgens?

Accepted Answer

A)  sperm 
B)  spermatogonia 
C)  theca 
D)  granulosa 
E)  Sertoli 
A)  sperm 
B)  spermatogonia 
C)  theca 
D)  granulosa 
E)  Sertoli

Question 2

Implantation of the __________ occurs _______ days after fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A)  fetus/10 
B)  blastocyst/7 
C)  morula/3 
D)  zygote/7 
E)  embryo/10 
A)  fetus/10 
B)  blastocyst/7 
C)  morula/3 
D)  zygote/7 
E)  embryo/10

Question 3

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code:
-Stimulates duct development in the breasts.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The fimbriae and cilia usually guide the egg into the oviduct following ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why are polar bodies formed in oogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  to produce 4 gametes each with adequate amounts of nutrients. 
B)  to produce one functional gamete with maximal nutrient content. 
C)  to dispose of extra chromosomes. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (a) and (c) above. 
A)  to produce 4 gametes each with adequate amounts of nutrients. 
B)  to produce one functional gamete with maximal nutrient content. 
C)  to dispose of extra chromosomes. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  both (a) and (c) above.

Question 6

Sperm cells are stored for maturation in the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary. 
B)  ductus deferens. 
C)  epididymis. 
D)  Leydig cells. 
E)  urethra. 
A)  anterior pituitary. 
B)  ductus deferens. 
C)  epididymis. 
D)  Leydig cells. 
E)  urethra.

Question 7

The scrotal location of the testes provides the cooler environment essential for spermatogenesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Testis-determining factor directs a series of events that leads to differentiation of the gonad to the male form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The pubertal process is initiated by an increase in GnRH activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following does not occur during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle 
B)  the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle 
C)  estrogen secretion 
D)  progesterone secretion 
E)  FSH and LH secretion 
A)  the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle 
B)  the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle 
C)  estrogen secretion 
D)  progesterone secretion 
E)  FSH and LH secretion

Question 11

The normal site of fertilization is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Oxytocin

Accepted Answer

A)  is an extremely potent uterine muscle stimulant. 
B)  is involved in a positive feedback cycle during parturition. 
C)  is produced in the hypothalamus. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  is an extremely potent uterine muscle stimulant. 
B)  is involved in a positive feedback cycle during parturition. 
C)  is produced in the hypothalamus. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 13

Which of the following is the proper sequence of phases in the sexual response cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  plateau, excitement, orgasmic, resolution. 
B)  excitement, plateau, orgasmic, resolution. 
C)  plateau, orgasmic, excitement, resolution. 
D)  resolution, plateau, orgasmic, excitement. 
E)  excitement, orgasmic, resolution, plateau. 
A)  plateau, excitement, orgasmic, resolution. 
B)  excitement, plateau, orgasmic, resolution. 
C)  plateau, orgasmic, excitement, resolution. 
D)  resolution, plateau, orgasmic, excitement. 
E)  excitement, orgasmic, resolution, plateau.

Question 14

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.
-Contains mitochondria for energy production within sperm.

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 15

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.
-Supplies fructose utilized by sperm for energy.

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 16

The placenta performs the functions of all of the following systems for the fetus except

Accepted Answer

A)  digestion. 
B)  respiration. 
C)  circulation. 
D)  kidneys. 
E)  hormone secretion. 
A)  digestion. 
B)  respiration. 
C)  circulation. 
D)  kidneys. 
E)  hormone secretion.

Question 17

Which of the following is a female accessory sex organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  bulbourethral gland. 
B)  clitoris. 
C)  prostate gland. 
D)  seminal vesicle. 
E)  ovary. 
A)  bulbourethral gland. 
B)  clitoris. 
C)  prostate gland. 
D)  seminal vesicle. 
E)  ovary.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a function of the seminal vesicles?

Accepted Answer

A)  supplying fructose, which serves as the primary energy source for ejaculated sperm. 
B)  secreting prostaglandins. 
C)  secreting fibrinogen. 
D)  secreting an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidic vaginal secretions. 
E)  providing more than half the seminal fluid. 
A)  supplying fructose, which serves as the primary energy source for ejaculated sperm. 
B)  secreting prostaglandins. 
C)  secreting fibrinogen. 
D)  secreting an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidic vaginal secretions. 
E)  providing more than half the seminal fluid.

Question 19

The following series of 10 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the uterine-ovarian-hormonal cycle.  
-What hormone can prevent step #18?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  LH 
D)  FSH 
E)  none of the above 
A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  LH 
D)  FSH 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

Which of the following statements concerning the placenta is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The placenta secretes human chorionic gonadotropin, estrogen, and progesterone. 
B)  The placenta serves the functions of the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems for the fetus. 
C)  Maternal and fetal blood are mixed together within the placenta. 
D)  Both (a) and (b) above are correct. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  The placenta secretes human chorionic gonadotropin, estrogen, and progesterone. 
B)  The placenta serves the functions of the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems for the fetus. 
C)  Maternal and fetal blood are mixed together within the placenta. 
D)  Both (a) and (b) above are correct. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

LH stimulates which cells to synthesize androgens?

Implantation of the ____ occurs _ days after fertilization.

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code: -Stimulates duct development in the breasts.

The fimbriae and cilia usually guide the egg into the oviduct following ovulation.

Why are polar bodies formed in oogenesis?

Sperm cells are stored for maturation in the

The scrotal location of the testes provides the cooler environment essential for spermatogenesis.

Testis-determining factor directs a series of events that leads to differentiation of the gonad to the male form.

The pubertal process is initiated by an increase in GnRH activity.

Which of the following does not occur during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?

The normal site of fertilization is the

Oxytocin

Which of the following is the proper sequence of phases in the sexual response cycle?

The placenta performs the functions of all of the following systems for the fetus except

Which of the following is a female accessory sex organ?

Which of the following is not a function of the seminal vesicles?

The following series of 10 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the uterine-ovarian-hormonal cycle. -What hormone can prevent step #18?

Which of the following statements concerning the placenta is correct?

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Exam 18: The Reproductive System

LH stimulates which cells to synthesize androgens?

Implantation of the __________ occurs _______ days after fertilization.

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code: -Stimulates duct development in the breasts.

The fimbriae and cilia usually guide the egg into the oviduct following ovulation.

Why are polar bodies formed in oogenesis?

Sperm cells are stored for maturation in the

The scrotal location of the testes provides the cooler environment essential for spermatogenesis.

Testis-determining factor directs a series of events that leads to differentiation of the gonad to the male form.

The pubertal process is initiated by an increase in GnRH activity.

Which of the following does not occur during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?

The normal site of fertilization is the

Oxytocin

Which of the following is the proper sequence of phases in the sexual response cycle?

The placenta performs the functions of all of the following systems for the fetus except

Which of the following is a female accessory sex organ?

Which of the following is not a function of the seminal vesicles?

The following series of 10 questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the uterine-ovarian-hormonal cycle. -What hormone can prevent step #18?

Which of the following statements concerning the placenta is correct?

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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Implantation of the ____ occurs _ days after fertilization.