Question 1

A pap smear is a diagnostic test to determine if a woman has cancer of the

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A)   vagina.
B)   breast.
C)   cervix.
D)   ovary.
E)   uterine tube.F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The release of estrogen from the ovaries stimulates the release of GnRH from...

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A)   the ovaries.
B)   the corpus luteum.
C)   the anterior pituitary.
D)   the hypothalamus.
E)   the anterior pituitary and the hypothalamus.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

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A)   seminal vesicles - provide nutrients for sperm
B)   prostate - lubricates the penis during intercourse
C)   bulbourethral glands - produce a thin, sweet fluid
D)   testes - produce most of the semen
E)   prostate - contributes most of the fluidF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is involved in ovulation?

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A)   primordial follicle
B)   primary follicle
C)   secondary follicle
D)   mature follicle
E)   corpus luteumF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

During spermatogenesis, which of the following cells is the first to become haploid?

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A)   primary spermatocyte
B)   secondary spermatocyte
C)   sperm cells
D)   spermatid
E)   spermatogoniumF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

The spermatids and the secondary spermatocytes each contain 23 chromosomes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The bulk of the uterine wall is composed of

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A)   loose connective tissue.
B)   dense connective tissue.
C)   simple columnar epithelium.
D)   smooth muscle.
E)   seous tissue.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

The location of the testes and epididymides in the scrotum

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A)   allows more room for other organs in the abdominal cavity.
B)   keeps these organs close to the penis.
C)   provides a temperature that is suitable for normal sperm development.
D)   keeps them isolated from the accessory glands of the system.
E)   helps to protect them.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

A negative feedback loop is a process in which the body senses a change, and activates mechanisms to reverse that change.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A positive feedback loop causes a self-amplifying cycle where a physiological change leads to even greater change in the same direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following hormones is released by the anterior pituitary as a part of that positive feedback loop between it and the ovary?

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A)   progesterone
B)   luteinizing hormone
C)   gonadotropin releasing hormone
D)   estrogen
E)   gonadotropinF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Before ovulation, small amounts of estrogen are released by...

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A)   the ovaries.
B)   the corpus luteum.
C)   the anterior pituitary.
D)   the hypothalamus.
E)   the anterior pituitary and the hypothalamus.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following ovarian hormones is involved in a positive feedback loop with the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)   progesterone
B)   luteinizing hormone
C)   gonadotropin releasing hormone
D)   estrogen
E)   gonadotropinF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

All of the following are male secondary sex characteristics except

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A)   enlargement of the larynx.
B)   enlargement of the genitalia.
C)   increased growth and distribution of body hair.
D)   skeletal muscle growth.
E)   thickening of the skin.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

A spermatogonium...

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A)   divides by mitosis to produce two spermatids.
B)   divides by meiosis to produce four spermatids.
C)   divides by meiosis to produce two primary spermatocytes.
D)   divides by mitosis to produce two primary spermatocytes.
E)   divides by mitosis to produce a spermatogonium and a primary spermatocytes.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following hormones is released by the corpus luteum after ovulation and causes a negative feedback loop with the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)   progesterone
B)   luteinizing hormone
C)   gonadotropin releasing hormone
D)   estrogen
E)   gonadotropinF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Which function of the reproductive system is solely a function of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)   production of reproductive hormones
B)   fertilization
C)   production of gametes
D)   development and nourishment of a new individualE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

A primary spermatocytes...

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A)   divide by mitosis to produce two secondary spermatocytes.
B)   divide by meiosis to produce two secondary spermatocytes.
C)   divides by meiosis to produce four spermatids.
D)   divides by meiosis to produce two spermatids.
E)   divides by mitosis to produce two spermatids.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 19

When a primary follicle enlarges, and there are several layers of granulosa cells, it is called a...

Accepted Answer

A)   primordial follicle.
B)   primary follicle.
C)   secondary follicle.
D)   mature follicle.
E)   corpus luteum.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 20

During the female sex act,

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A)   the clitoris becomes engorged with blood.
B)   vaginal mucoid secretions are reduced.
C)   vaginal, uterine, and perineal muscles relax.
D)   an orgasm always occurs to insure fertilization.
E)   an orgasm always occurs.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Exam 19: Reproductive System

Which of the following ovarian hormones is involved in a positive feedback loop with the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary?

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A spermatogonium...

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A positive feedback loop causes a self-amplifying cycle where a physiological change leads to even greater change in the same direction.

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Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

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A primary spermatocytes...

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The spermatids and the secondary spermatocytes each contain 23 chromosomes.

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Which function of the reproductive system is solely a function of the female reproductive system?

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A pap smear is a diagnostic test to determine if a woman has cancer of the

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A negative feedback loop is a process in which the body senses a change, and activates mechanisms to reverse that change.

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Which of the following hormones is released by the corpus luteum after ovulation and causes a negative feedback loop with the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary?

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When a primary follicle enlarges, and there are several layers of granulosa cells, it is called a...

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Which of the following hormones is released by the anterior pituitary as a part of that positive feedback loop between it and the ovary?

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During the female sex act,

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Before ovulation, small amounts of estrogen are released by...

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The release of estrogen from the ovaries stimulates the release of GnRH from...

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Which of the following is involved in ovulation?

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All of the following are male secondary sex characteristics except

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The location of the testes and epididymides in the scrotum

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The bulk of the uterine wall is composed of

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During spermatogenesis, which of the following cells is the first to become haploid?

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