Question 1

Which process converts a spermatid to a mature sperm cell?

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A)   Spermatogenesis
B)   Cryptorchidism
C)   Gubernaculum
D)   SpermiogenesisE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

During the secretory phase of the uterine cycle, you would normally expect

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A)   that the endometrium is just beginning development.
B)   to find a follicle that is ready to ovulate.
C)   the highest levels of progesterone that occur during the menstrual cycle.
D)   the spiral glands to first appear.
E)   the lowest levels of progesterone.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

A typical ejaculation results in the discharge of 2 to 5 mL of the fluid called ________.

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A)   semen
B)   sperm cells
C)   seminal vesicle secretions
D)   mucus
E)   prostatic secretionsF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following cell types is diploid?

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A)   Spermatid
B)   Sperm cell
C)   Primary spermatocyte
D)   Secondary spermatocyteE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The placenta produces both

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A)   estrogen and progesterone.
B)   progesterone and prolactin.
C)   prolactin and FSH.
D)   androgens and estrogens.
E)   oxytocin and prolactin.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The ductus deferens

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A)   stores sperm cells until ejaculation.
B)   travels through the bladder.
C)   ascends the abdominal cavity along the posterior side of the kidney.
D)   passes through the inguinal canal and enters the pelvic cavity.
E)   passes just beneath the skin to the penis.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

When comparing oogenesis and spermatogenesis, which of the following is not true?

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A)   Both oogenesis and spermatogenesis produce four functional gametes.
B)   Oogenesis and spermatogenesis produce haploid gametes.
C)   The products of oogenesis and spermatogenesis have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
D)   Oogenesis and spermatogenesis begin in the gonads (ovaries and testes) .E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Meiosis I is a reduction division.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The androgens produced by the theca interna cells are converted to estrogen by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   corpus luteal cells
B)   FSH
C)   granulosa cells
D)   GnRH
E)   primary oocyteF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

At the end of meiosis I, there are ________, whereas at the end of meiosis II, there is/are ________.

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A)   two diploid cells; one diploid cell
B)   two diploid cells; one haploid cell
C)   two diploid cells; four haploid cells
D)   two haploid cells; four haploid cells
E)   two haploid cells; one diploid cellF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

In an ectopic pregnancy,

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A)   no fertilization occurs.
B)   implantation does not occur in the uterus.
C)   a fetus never develops.
D)   no placenta forms.
E)   implantation occurs in the uterus.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Which stage of meiosis is an ovulated cell in?

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A)   Prophase I
B)   Metaphase I
C)   Telophase I
D)   Telophase II
E)   Metaphase IIF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following male reproductive structures is mismatched with its description?

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A)   Prepuce - skin that covers the glans penis
B)   Corpora cavernosa - forms the foreskin
C)   Glans penis - contains external urethral opening
D)   Corpus spongiosum - expands to form the glans penis
E)   Membranous urethra - between prostatic and spongy urethraF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The LH surge initiates ________.

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A)   menses
B)   ovulation
C)   fertilization
D)   the second trimester of pregnancy
E)   follicle developmentF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Shortly after ovulation,

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A)   the granulosa cells become corpus luteum cells.
B)   estrogen increases but progesterone decreases.
C)   the level of LH rises even more than before ovulation.
D)   GnRH receptors upregulate.
E)   corpus luteum degenerates.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

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A)   manual stimulation of the penis.
B)   contraction of smooth muscle.
C)   impulses from the cerebellum.
D)   increased blood levels of testosterone.
E)   increased levels of LH and FSH.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

A Pap test is used to detect ________.

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A)   pregnancy
B)   the time of ovulation
C)   cervical cancer
D)   a prolapsed uterus
E)   ovarian cancerF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Hot flashes during perimenopause are thought to be the result of decreased ________ levels.

Accepted Answer

A)   LH
B)   FSH
C)   estrogen and progesterone
D)   progesterone
E)   oxytocinF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Assume a couple has just completed intercourse, and sperm cells have been deposited in the woman's reproductive tract. Trace the pathway of the sperm cells through the female reproductive tract to the point where fertilization will most likely occur.
(1)  Cervix
(2)  Uterine tube
(3)  Cavity of uterus
(4)  Vagina

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 3, 4
B)   4, 1, 3, 2
C)   4, 3, 1, 2
D)   4, 3, 2, 1
E)   1, 3, 2, 4F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

What are the female gametes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Oocytes
B)   Ovaries
C)   Sperm cells
D)   UterusE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 28: Reproductive System

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Which process converts a spermatid to a mature sperm cell?

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Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

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Meiosis I is a reduction division.

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In an ectopic pregnancy,

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When comparing oogenesis and spermatogenesis, which of the following is not true?

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Which of the following cell types is diploid?

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The androgens produced by the theca interna cells are converted to estrogen by ________.

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Hot flashes during perimenopause are thought to be the result of decreased ________ levels.

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During the secretory phase of the uterine cycle, you would normally expect

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Which of the following male reproductive structures is mismatched with its description?

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A Pap test is used to detect ________.

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Which stage of meiosis is an ovulated cell in?

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The LH surge initiates ________.

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The ductus deferens

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At the end of meiosis I, there are , whereas at the end of meiosis II, there is/are .

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The placenta produces both

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What are the female gametes?

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A typical ejaculation results in the discharge of 2 to 5 mL of the fluid called ________.

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Shortly after ovulation,

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Which process converts a spermatid to a mature sperm cell?

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Meiosis I is a reduction division.

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Which of the following cell types is diploid?

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Hot flashes during perimenopause are thought to be the result of decreased ________ levels.

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Which of the following male reproductive structures is mismatched with its description?

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A Pap test is used to detect ________.

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Which stage of meiosis is an ovulated cell in?

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