Question 1

In the human male,sperm cells are produced in the ________ and are supported by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  interstitial tissue; cervix
B)  urethra; uterus
C)  seminiferous tubules; Sertoli cells
D)  vas deferens; endometrium
E)  seminal vesicles; oviductF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following reproductive technologies would produce the greatest complications in defining the individuals who are considered the parents of the child?

Accepted Answer

A)  intracytoplasmic sperm injection
B)  in vitro fertilization
C)  gamete intrafallopian transfer
D)  artificial insemination by donor
E)  using a surrogate motherF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Trace the correct path of the sperm during ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A)  urethra,vas deferens,seminal vesicles,testes
B)  testes,urethra,vas deferens,penis
C)  seminiferous tubules,epididymis,vas deferens,urethra
D)  seminiferous tubules,vas deferens,epididymis,urethra
E)  vas deferens,seminiferous tubules,epididymis,urethraF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Menopause normally occurs around age 60,when women stop menstruating and their ovaries are no longer working.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The medication known as mifepristone,or RU-486,acts by

Accepted Answer

A)  killing sperm as they enter the female reproductive tract.
B)  blocking the progesterone receptors of cells in the uterine lining and causes the loss of an implanted embryo.
C)  preventing an egg from maturing and being released-essentially a stronger regular birth control pill.
D)  destroying the embryo which in turn causes a spontaneous miscarriage.
E)  preventing development of a uterine lining.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following statements describes events during oogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The primary oocyte divides producing two haploid cells.
B)  The primary oocyte divides producing four haploid cells.
C)  The primary spermatocyte divides producing two spermatids.
D)  The primary oocyte divides producing four diploid cells.
E)  None of these events occur during oogenesis.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

List the structures of the female reproductive system and indicate their function.

Accepted Answer

Ovaries - produce the egg and sex hormon...

Question 8

Which of the following birth control methods can both help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  male and female condoms
B)  male condom and intrauterine device
C)  female condom and the morning-after pill
D)  vaccines and female condoms
E)  None of these will prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

All of the following structures are part of the male reproductive system EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  testes.
B)  epididymis.
C)  penis.
D)  fimbriae.
E)  prostate.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

What is the main sex hormone in male humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone
B)  estrogen
C)  luteinizing hormone (LH) 
D)  follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
E)  interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Semen is composed of secretions or cells produced in all of the following structures EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the prostate gland.
B)  vas deferens.
C)  bulbourethral glands.
D)  seminal vesicles.
E)  the testes.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

The hormone produced by cells around the embryo that maintains the corpus luteum and pregnancy is called

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen.
B)  progesterone.
C)  luteinizing hormone (LH) .
D)  follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) .
E)  human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) .F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Ultimate control of testes development is by the ________ which secretes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior pituitary; gonadotropin-releasing hormone
B)  anterior pituitary; testosterone
C)  seminiferous tubules; inhibin
D)  hypothalamus; gonadotropin-releasing hormone
E)  hypothalamus; testosteroneF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

The lining of the uterus that is discharged during the menstrual phase is the

Accepted Answer

A)  endocardium.
B)  endometrium.
C)  oviduct.
D)  hymen.
E)  myocardium.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following statements about asexual reproduction is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asexual reproduction occurs with only one parent.
B)  Asexual reproduction is less commonly used by vertebrates.
C)  Asexual reproduction can occur by budding or by division and regeneration.
D)  A large number of offspring can be produced in this way in a short time.
E)  Asexual reproduction produces variation that allows the species to adapt quickly to changing environmental conditions.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Inhibin is a hormone that

Accepted Answer

A)  prevents or inhibits sexual urges.
B)  is involved in a positive feedback relationship with the hypothalamus to regulate maturation of eggs in the oviduct.
C)  is involved in a negative feedback relationship with the anterior pituitary and hypothalamus to regulate testosterone levels.
D)  is involved in a negative feedback relationship with the anterior pituitary and hypothalamus to trigger ovulation in females.
E)  prevents or inhibits erection.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true after a man has had a vasectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bulbourethral glands are not affected by the operation.
B)  The vas deferens still transports sperm to the urethra.
C)  The interstitial cells can still release hormones.
D)  The semen will not contain sperm.
E)  The uterine tube will not be affected.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Identify the correct order of events for a person who has contracted an HIV infection. 
a.The immune system reduces the virus levels in the blood.
B.HIV infected cells proliferate,increasing the number of infected helper T cells.
C.Patient experiences mild flu-like symptoms.
D.A deficiency in the number of helper T cells causes the patient to develop additional health problems.
E.The blood contains a high amount of the virus.
F.The virus mutates so it is not recognizable by the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A)  e - c - a - b - f - d
B)  d - c - a - b - f - e
C)  e - c - b - a - f - d
D)  e - a - b - c - f - d
E)  d - e - c - a - b - fF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

In a species of desert lizard,only females are known to exist.When two females court prior to reproduction,it is necessary for one lizard to assume the posture of a male to stimulate the other female to ovulate.This is a case of

Accepted Answer

A)  hermaphroditism.
B)  parthenogenesis.
C)  angiogenesis.
D)  bisexuality.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

In intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI),a single sperm is injected into an egg in an attempt to create a zygote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Menopause normally occurs around age 60,when women stop menstruating and their ovaries are no longer working.

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Which of the following is NOT true after a man has had a vasectomy?

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Which of the following statements about asexual reproduction is NOT true?

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List the structures of the female reproductive system and indicate their function.

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What is the main sex hormone in male humans?

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The medication known as mifepristone,or RU-486,acts by

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In intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI),a single sperm is injected into an egg in an attempt to create a zygote.

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Semen is composed of secretions or cells produced in all of the following structures EXCEPT

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In a species of desert lizard,only females are known to exist.When two females court prior to reproduction,it is necessary for one lizard to assume the posture of a male to stimulate the other female to ovulate.This is a case of

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The lining of the uterus that is discharged during the menstrual phase is the

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Which of the following birth control methods can both help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases?

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Which of the following reproductive technologies would produce the greatest complications in defining the individuals who are considered the parents of the child?

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Inhibin is a hormone that

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Trace the correct path of the sperm during ejaculation.

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Which of the following statements describes events during oogenesis?

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The hormone produced by cells around the embryo that maintains the corpus luteum and pregnancy is called

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Ultimate control of testes development is by the which secretes .

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Menopause normally occurs around age 60,when women stop menstruating and their ovaries are no longer working.

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Which of the following statements about asexual reproduction is NOT true?

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List the structures of the female reproductive system and indicate their function.

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The medication known as mifepristone,or RU-486,acts by

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In intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI),a single sperm is injected into an egg in an attempt to create a zygote.

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The lining of the uterus that is discharged during the menstrual phase is the

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Inhibin is a hormone that

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