Question 1

The graafian follicle

Accepted Answer

A)  matures within the fallopian tube. 
B)  is the mature follicle. 
C)  secretes gonadotropins. 
D)  causes the midcycle surge of LH. 
A)  matures within the fallopian tube. 
B)  is the mature follicle. 
C)  secretes gonadotropins. 
D)  causes the midcycle surge of LH.

Question 2

This piece of skin,also called the foreskin,is removed during circumcision.

Accepted Answer

A)  scrotum 
B)  penis 
C)  epididymis 
D)  prepuce 
A)  scrotum 
B)  penis 
C)  epididymis 
D)  prepuce

Question 3

Which of the following consists of a midpiece,head,and flagellum?

Accepted Answer

A)  zygote 
B)  ovum 
C)  corpus luteum 
D)  sperm 
A)  zygote 
B)  ovum 
C)  corpus luteum 
D)  sperm

Question 4

The cervix is part of this organ.

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus 
B)  fallopian tube 
C)  vagina 
D)  perineum 
A)  uterus 
B)  fallopian tube 
C)  vagina 
D)  perineum

Question 5

This term refers to the movement of sperm and glandular secretions from the testes and genital ducts into the urethra.

Accepted Answer

A)  ejaculation 
B)  emission 
C)  orgasm 
D)  erection 
A)  ejaculation 
B)  emission 
C)  orgasm 
D)  erection

Question 6

Which of the following always occurs during an erection?

Accepted Answer

A)  ejaculation 
B)  secretion of testosterone 
C)  spermatogenesis 
D)  engorgement of the erectile tissue of the penis with blood 
A)  ejaculation 
B)  secretion of testosterone 
C)  spermatogenesis 
D)  engorgement of the erectile tissue of the penis with blood

Question 7

Implantation of the embryo occurs within this organ.

Accepted Answer

A)  ovaries 
B)  fallopian tubes 
C)  oviducts 
D)  uterus 
A)  ovaries 
B)  fallopian tubes 
C)  oviducts 
D)  uterus

Question 8

The secretory phase of the uterine cycle

Accepted Answer

A)  is the endometrial response to progesterone. 
B)  immediately follows the menstrual phase. 
C)  refers to the hormonal response of the endometrium to the corpus albicans. 
D)  refers to the adenohypophyseal response to declining plasma levels of estrogen and progesterone. 
A)  is the endometrial response to progesterone. 
B)  immediately follows the menstrual phase. 
C)  refers to the hormonal response of the endometrium to the corpus albicans. 
D)  refers to the adenohypophyseal response to declining plasma levels of estrogen and progesterone.

Question 9

What is the midcycle event stimulated by a surge of LH?

Accepted Answer

A)  orgasm 
B)  menstruation 
C)  emission 
D)  ovulation 
A)  orgasm 
B)  menstruation 
C)  emission 
D)  ovulation

Question 10

Estrogen and progesterone are

Accepted Answer

A)  gonadotropins. 
B)  secreted by the trophoblastic cells as they implant in the uterine wall. 
C)  secreted by the ovaries. 
D)  hormonal stimuli for the release of FSH and LH. 
A)  gonadotropins. 
B)  secreted by the trophoblastic cells as they implant in the uterine wall. 
C)  secreted by the ovaries. 
D)  hormonal stimuli for the release of FSH and LH.

Question 11

In the absence of human chorionic gonadotropin,

Accepted Answer

A)  the corpus albicans starts secreting progesterone. 
B)  the rate of placental development accelerates. 
C)  labor is initiated. 
D)  the corpus luteum deteriorates into the corpus albicans. 
A)  the corpus albicans starts secreting progesterone. 
B)  the rate of placental development accelerates. 
C)  labor is initiated. 
D)  the corpus luteum deteriorates into the corpus albicans.

Question 12

This coiled structure sits on top of the testes;it is a place where sperm mature.

Accepted Answer

A)  scrotum 
B)  epididymis 
C)  prostate gland 
D)  prepuce 
A)  scrotum 
B)  epididymis 
C)  prostate gland 
D)  prepuce

Question 13

Which structure contains 23 chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  a fertilized ovum 
B)  the corpus luteum 
C)  a sperm 
D)  the corpus albicans 
A)  a fertilized ovum 
B)  the corpus luteum 
C)  a sperm 
D)  the corpus albicans

Question 14

In the nonpregnant state,

Accepted Answer

A)  the corpus albicans becomes hormonally active,secreting estrogen and progesterone. 
B)  the endometrium secretes hCG. 
C)  hormonal secretion of the corpus luteum gradually declines. 
D)  the zygote becomes hormonally active. 
A)  the corpus albicans becomes hormonally active,secreting estrogen and progesterone. 
B)  the endometrium secretes hCG. 
C)  hormonal secretion of the corpus luteum gradually declines. 
D)  the zygote becomes hormonally active.

Question 15

What is the target of FSH and LH?

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus 
B)  vagina 
C)  ovaries 
D)  cervix 
A)  uterus 
B)  vagina 
C)  ovaries 
D)  cervix

Question 16

What is the primary secretion of the corpus luteum?

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH 
B)  hCG 
C)  progesterone 
D)  androgen 
A)  FSH 
B)  hCG 
C)  progesterone 
D)  androgen

Exam 26: Reproductive Systems

The graafian follicle

This piece of skin,also called the foreskin,is removed during circumcision.

Which of the following consists of a midpiece,head,and flagellum?

The cervix is part of this organ.

This term refers to the movement of sperm and glandular secretions from the testes and genital ducts into the urethra.

Which of the following always occurs during an erection?

Implantation of the embryo occurs within this organ.

The secretory phase of the uterine cycle

What is the midcycle event stimulated by a surge of LH?

Estrogen and progesterone are

In the absence of human chorionic gonadotropin,

This coiled structure sits on top of the testes;it is a place where sperm mature.

Which structure contains 23 chromosomes?

In the nonpregnant state,

What is the target of FSH and LH?

What is the primary secretion of the corpus luteum?

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