Question 1

How many chromosomes does a sperm contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  23 
C)  24 
D)  46 
E)  48 
A)  1 
B)  23 
C)  24 
D)  46 
E)  48

Question 2

If the secondary oocyte is not fertilized, it never finishes meiosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following contributes to the semen?

Accepted Answer

A)  bulbourethral gland 
B)  epididymides 
C)  urethra 
D)  penis 
E)  vas deferens 
A)  bulbourethral gland 
B)  epididymides 
C)  urethra 
D)  penis 
E)  vas deferens

Question 4

Put the following methods of contraception in order from most effective to least effective: 1. hormone pill 2. female condom 3. spermicide 4. male condom

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,3,4 
B)  4,3,2,1 
C)  2,3,4,1 
D)  3,2,4,1 
E)  1,4,2,3 
A)  1,2,3,4 
B)  4,3,2,1 
C)  2,3,4,1 
D)  3,2,4,1 
E)  1,4,2,3

Question 5

The end result of meiosis I is

Accepted Answer

A)  spermatogonia. 
B)  primary spermatocytes. 
C)  secondary spermatocytes. 
D)  spermatids. 
E)  spermatozoa. 
A)  spermatogonia. 
B)  primary spermatocytes. 
C)  secondary spermatocytes. 
D)  spermatids. 
E)  spermatozoa.

Question 6

During implantation, the zygote can be found

Accepted Answer

A)  in the endometrium. 
B)  in the oviduct. 
C)  in the abdominal cavity. 
D)  in the labium majora. 
E)  in the labium minora. 
A)  in the endometrium. 
B)  in the oviduct. 
C)  in the abdominal cavity. 
D)  in the labium majora. 
E)  in the labium minora.

Question 7

Meiosis is to gametes as fertilization is to

Accepted Answer

A)  zygote. 
B)  chromosome. 
C)  egg. 
D)  sperm. 
E)  mitosis. 
A)  zygote. 
B)  chromosome. 
C)  egg. 
D)  sperm. 
E)  mitosis.

Question 8

Which of the following hormones is mismatched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH--stimulates the anterior pituitary 
B)  Testosterone--brings about male secondary sexual characteristics 
C)  FSH--stimulates the hypothalamus 
D)  LH--controls the production of testosterone 
E)  Inhibin--blocks GnRH and FSH secretion 
A)  GnRH--stimulates the anterior pituitary 
B)  Testosterone--brings about male secondary sexual characteristics 
C)  FSH--stimulates the hypothalamus 
D)  LH--controls the production of testosterone 
E)  Inhibin--blocks GnRH and FSH secretion

Question 9

A zygote contains 46 chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Following ovulation, the follicle

Accepted Answer

A)  becomes the corpus luteum and produces sex hormones. 
B)  disappears immediately. 
C)  becomes a vesicular or Graafian follicle. 
D)  becomes a secondary follicle containing a secondary oocyte. 
E)  becomes a polar body. 
A)  becomes the corpus luteum and produces sex hormones. 
B)  disappears immediately. 
C)  becomes a vesicular or Graafian follicle. 
D)  becomes a secondary follicle containing a secondary oocyte. 
E)  becomes a polar body.

Question 11

If fertilization occurs, the progesterone levels fall to almost zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not a function of the genitals?

Accepted Answer

A)  produce gametes 
B)  transport gametes 
C)  protect zygote 
D)  produce FSH and LH 
E)  produce androgens/estrogens 
A)  produce gametes 
B)  transport gametes 
C)  protect zygote 
D)  produce FSH and LH 
E)  produce androgens/estrogens

Question 13

What is the function of inhibin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It inhibits the secretion of GnRH. 
B)  It inhibits meiosis. 
C)  It inhibits the development of male secondary sexual characteristics. 
D)  It binds with testosterone and inhibits it. 
E)  It binds with the Sertoli cells and inhibits the production of sperm. 
A)  It inhibits the secretion of GnRH. 
B)  It inhibits meiosis. 
C)  It inhibits the development of male secondary sexual characteristics. 
D)  It binds with testosterone and inhibits it. 
E)  It binds with the Sertoli cells and inhibits the production of sperm.

Question 14

Sperm cannot develop at body temperature (37 degrees Celsius).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

During which stage of the ovarian cycle will LH spike?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ovulation 
B)  Follicular phase 
C)  Luteal phase 
D)  Secretory phase 
E)  Proliferative phase 
A)  Ovulation 
B)  Follicular phase 
C)  Luteal phase 
D)  Secretory phase 
E)  Proliferative phase

Question 16

All of the cells in the body, except for sperm and eggs, have 46 chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the most frequent cause of infertility in males?

Accepted Answer

A)  low sperm count 
B)  body weight 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
D)  endometriosis 
E)  tubal ligation 
A)  low sperm count 
B)  body weight 
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
D)  endometriosis 
E)  tubal ligation

Question 18

What does being overweight have to do with infertility in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leptin levels are higher which impacts GnRH and FSH. 
B)  The oviducts are blocked. 
C)  Uterine tissue is located outside of the uterus causing pain and structural abnormalities. 
D)  Follicles are larger than normal and many mature at one time. 
E)  The uterus is displaced and the zygote has difficulty implanting. 
A)  Leptin levels are higher which impacts GnRH and FSH. 
B)  The oviducts are blocked. 
C)  Uterine tissue is located outside of the uterus causing pain and structural abnormalities. 
D)  Follicles are larger than normal and many mature at one time. 
E)  The uterus is displaced and the zygote has difficulty implanting.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a result of estrogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  body hair distribution 
B)  fat distribution 
C)  breast development 
D)  milk production 
E)  the uterine cycle 
A)  body hair distribution 
B)  fat distribution 
C)  breast development 
D)  milk production 
E)  the uterine cycle

Question 20

The pH of the vagina is basic because that is the pH sperm prefer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Reproductive System

How many chromosomes does a sperm contain?

If the secondary oocyte is not fertilized, it never finishes meiosis.

Which of the following contributes to the semen?

Put the following methods of contraception in order from most effective to least effective: 1. hormone pill 2. female condom 3. spermicide 4. male condom

The end result of meiosis I is

During implantation, the zygote can be found

Meiosis is to gametes as fertilization is to

Which of the following hormones is mismatched with its function?

A zygote contains 46 chromosomes.

Following ovulation, the follicle

If fertilization occurs, the progesterone levels fall to almost zero.

Which of the following is not a function of the genitals?

What is the function of inhibin?

Sperm cannot develop at body temperature (37 degrees Celsius).

During which stage of the ovarian cycle will LH spike?

All of the cells in the body, except for sperm and eggs, have 46 chromosomes.

What is the most frequent cause of infertility in males?

What does being overweight have to do with infertility in women?

Which of the following is not a result of estrogen?

The pH of the vagina is basic because that is the pH sperm prefer.

Exploring Life and Science

Chemistry of Life

Cell Structure and Function

Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Human Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

DNA Biology and Technology

Human Evolution

Global Ecology and Human Interferences

Human Population, Planetary Resources, and Conservation

Infectious Diseases Supplement

Filters