Question 1

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the hormonal control over the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hypothalamus secretes a hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone. 
B)  Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are present in both males and females. 
C)  These hormones are involved in a negative feedback relationship. 
D)  Luteinizing hormone controls the production of sperm in the seminiferous tubules. 
E)  The interstitial cells produce testosterone. 
A)  The hypothalamus secretes a hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone. 
B)  Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are present in both males and females. 
C)  These hormones are involved in a negative feedback relationship. 
D)  Luteinizing hormone controls the production of sperm in the seminiferous tubules. 
E)  The interstitial cells produce testosterone.

Question 2

The treatment available for genital herpes can cure the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In males, is there an organ analogous to the uterus in females?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In males, is there an organ analogous...

Question 4

Females undergo puberty earlier than males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which form of birth control is 100% effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  abstinence 
B)  natural family planning 
C)  male condom 
D)  birth control pills 
E)  hormone patch 
A)  abstinence 
B)  natural family planning 
C)  male condom 
D)  birth control pills 
E)  hormone patch

Question 6

Which of the following is part of the external genital organs of the female?

Accepted Answer

A)  cervix 
B)  glans clitoris 
C)  vagina 
D)  ovary 
E)  oviduct 
A)  cervix 
B)  glans clitoris 
C)  vagina 
D)  ovary 
E)  oviduct

Question 7

Which of the following parts of the female reproductive system is not present in pairs?

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus 
B)  ovary 
C)  oviduct 
D)  fimbriae 
E)  uterine tube 
A)  uterus 
B)  ovary 
C)  oviduct 
D)  fimbriae 
E)  uterine tube

Question 8

A "Pap test" checks for cancer of the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which STD is characterized by a foul-smelling, yellow-green frothy discharge and itching of the vulva/vagina?

Accepted Answer

A)  yeast infection 
B)  trichomoniasis 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  genital warts 
E)  genital herpes 
A)  yeast infection 
B)  trichomoniasis 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  genital warts 
E)  genital herpes

Question 10

STDs caused by viruses can be effectively treated with antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The product(s) of meiosis I in oogenesis is/are

Accepted Answer

A)  a primary oocyte. 
B)  a secondary oocyte. 
C)  a polar body. 
D)  1 primary oocyte and 1 polar body. 
E)  1 secondary oocyte and 1 polar body. 
A)  a primary oocyte. 
B)  a secondary oocyte. 
C)  a polar body. 
D)  1 primary oocyte and 1 polar body. 
E)  1 secondary oocyte and 1 polar body.

Question 12

In order to be considered infertile, how long must a couple go without achieving pregnancy despite regular unprotected intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)  one year 
B)  six months 
C)  3 years 
D)  twelve weeks 
E)  thirty days 
A)  one year 
B)  six months 
C)  3 years 
D)  twelve weeks 
E)  thirty days

Question 13

Which of the following is not involved in achieving and maintaining an erection?

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrous oxide 
B)  cGMP 
C)  smooth muscle 
D)  blood 
E)  urethra 
A)  nitrous oxide 
B)  cGMP 
C)  smooth muscle 
D)  blood 
E)  urethra

Question 14

What is contained within the polar body?

Accepted Answer

A)  discarded chromosomes 
B)  sperm cells 
C)  corpus luteum 
D)  egg cell 
E)  primary follicle 
A)  discarded chromosomes 
B)  sperm cells 
C)  corpus luteum 
D)  egg cell 
E)  primary follicle

Question 15

List and describe the 5 functions of the reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

1. Males produce sperm and females produ

Question 16

When does the reproductive system begin to function fully?

Accepted Answer

A)  at birth 
B)  before puberty 
C)  when puberty is complete 
D)  when there has been intercourse 
E)  after menopause 
A)  at birth 
B)  before puberty 
C)  when puberty is complete 
D)  when there has been intercourse 
E)  after menopause

Question 17

Bacterial vaginosis is always caused by sexual transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Where does fertilization of the egg normally occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  ovary 
B)  abdominal cavity 
C)  fimbria 
D)  oviduct 
E)  vagina 
A)  ovary 
B)  abdominal cavity 
C)  fimbria 
D)  oviduct 
E)  vagina

Question 19

Describe the 6 stages of the ovarian cycle that a follicle will go through.

Accepted Answer

Stage 1: A primary follicle contains an

Question 20

Which layer of the endometrium is the functional layer and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

A)  the innermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells 
B)  the innermost layer, grows in thickness to accommodate the pregnancy 
C)  the outermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells 
D)  the outermost layer, grows in thickness to accommodate the pregnancy 
E)  the middle layer is shed frequently to maintain a healthy lining for implantation 
A)  the innermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells 
B)  the innermost layer, grows in thickness to accommodate the pregnancy 
C)  the outermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells 
D)  the outermost layer, grows in thickness to accommodate the pregnancy 
E)  the middle layer is shed frequently to maintain a healthy lining for implantation

Exam 16: Reproductive System

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the hormonal control over the male reproductive system?

The treatment available for genital herpes can cure the disease.

In males, is there an organ analogous to the uterus in females?

Females undergo puberty earlier than males.

Which form of birth control is 100% effective?

Which of the following is part of the external genital organs of the female?

Which of the following parts of the female reproductive system is not present in pairs?

A "Pap test" checks for cancer of the

Which STD is characterized by a foul-smelling, yellow-green frothy discharge and itching of the vulva/vagina?

STDs caused by viruses can be effectively treated with antibiotics.

The product(s) of meiosis I in oogenesis is/are

In order to be considered infertile, how long must a couple go without achieving pregnancy despite regular unprotected intercourse?

Which of the following is not involved in achieving and maintaining an erection?

What is contained within the polar body?

List and describe the 5 functions of the reproductive system.

When does the reproductive system begin to function fully?

Bacterial vaginosis is always caused by sexual transmission.

Where does fertilization of the egg normally occur?

Describe the 6 stages of the ovarian cycle that a follicle will go through.

Which layer of the endometrium is the functional layer and what does it do?

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