Question 1

"Zygote" is the term used to describe the

Accepted Answer

A)   Graafian oocyte.
B)   primary oocyte.
C)   secondary oocyte.
D)   fertilized oocyte.
E)   sperm cell just before fertilization.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following follicular stages is the last to appear?

Accepted Answer

A)   Corpus albicans
B)   Corpus luteum
C)   Primary follicle
D)   Mature follicle
E)   Graafian follicleF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 3

As a secondary follicle enlarges,

Accepted Answer

A)   the granulosa cells are replaced with fluid.
B)   the secondary oocyte divides by mitosis.
C)   a theca or capsule is formed around it.
D)   the zona pellucida becomes thinner.
E)   the fluid within it is reduced.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which portion of the sperm cell is most involved with penetration of the oocyte?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nucleus
B)   Acrosome
C)   Midpiece
D)   Tail
E)   CentrioleF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which of the listed events occurs last?

Accepted Answer

A)   GnRH secretion is stimulated.
B)   FSH/LH positive-feedback loops produce a series of FSH/LH surges.
C)   Ovulation occurs.
D)   Estrogen produced by theca interna cells increases.
E)   FSH and LH levels increase.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mucus and fibrinogen
B)   Fructose and mucus
C)   Fibrinolysin and clotting factors
D)   Prostaglandins and sperm cells
E)   Acid and mucusF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Why would an enlarged prostate interfere with urination?

Accepted Answer

A)   It inhibits urine production.
B)   It develops calcified deposits that block the urethra.
C)   It produces thicker prostatic secretions that block the urethra.
D)   It inhibits the micturition reflex.
E)   It compresses the urethra.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following hormones would decrease if an adult male were castrated (testes removed) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   GnRH
B)   FSH
C)   LH
D)   Testosterone
E)   ADHF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

What is the active hormone in target tissues of testosterone such as the penis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Testosterone
B)   FSH
C)   ICSH
D)   DihydrotestosteroneE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

The spongy urethra is surrounded by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   corpus cavernosum
B)   prostate gland
C)   corpus spongiosum
D)   bulbourethral glandsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Smooth muscle contractions help to propel sperm cells in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   rete testis
B)   ductus deferens
C)   seminal receptacle
D)   seminiferous tubule
E)   ejaculatory ductF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   prepuce
B)   crus penis
C)   glans penis
D)   corpora cavernosa
E)   bulb of penisF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 13

The oocyte is viable for ________ hours following ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A)   8
B)   12
C)   24
D)   36
E)   48F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

The secretory sacs of the mammary glands are known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   follicles
B)   alveoli
C)   lactiferous ducts
D)   areolar glands
E)   vesiclesF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Damage to the ________ would greatly reduce the amount of nutrient molecules provided to sperm cells.

Accepted Answer

A)   seminal vesicles
B)   bulbourethral glands
C)   prostate gland
D)   membranous urethraE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The duct from the seminal vesicle joins the ductus deferens to form the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   prostatic urethra
B)   epididymis
C)   sperm cord
D)   ejaculatory duct
E)   spongy urethraF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The ovaries and uterus are held in position within the pelvis by bands of tissue called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   follicles
B)   muscles
C)   endometrium
D)   ligaments
E)   tendonsF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding the blood-testis barrier?

Accepted Answer

A)   It prevents antibodies in the blood from getting to the reproductive cells.
B)   It prevents heat loss from the testes.
C)   It prevents blood from getting to the testes.
D)   It maintains testis temperature at 35°C.
E)   It maintains testis temperature at 37°C.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 19

Erection of the penis occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)   the pubic bones move together.
B)   the bulbourethral muscles contract.
C)   lymphatic fluid accumulates in the glans penis.
D)   penile erectile tissue becomes engorged with blood.
E)   smooth muscle contraction occurs in ductus deferens.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following is produced in the ovary and then leaves the ovary?

Accepted Answer

A)   Testosterone
B)   Corpus luteum
C)   Secondary oocyte
D)   FSH
E)   Menstrual bloodF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Which of the following is produced in the ovary and then leaves the ovary?

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The spongy urethra is surrounded by the ________.

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The duct from the seminal vesicle joins the ductus deferens to form the ________.

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Which of the listed events occurs last?

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Erection of the penis occurs when

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Which of the following substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

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As a secondary follicle enlarges,

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Why would an enlarged prostate interfere with urination?

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"Zygote" is the term used to describe the

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What is the active hormone in target tissues of testosterone such as the penis?

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Damage to the ________ would greatly reduce the amount of nutrient molecules provided to sperm cells.

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The oocyte is viable for ________ hours following ovulation.

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Which of the following hormones would decrease if an adult male were castrated (testes removed) ?

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Which portion of the sperm cell is most involved with penetration of the oocyte?

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Which of the following is true regarding the blood-testis barrier?

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Which of the following follicular stages is the last to appear?

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The secretory sacs of the mammary glands are known as the ________.

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Circumcision is the surgical removal of the ________.

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Smooth muscle contractions help to propel sperm cells in the ________.

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The ovaries and uterus are held in position within the pelvis by bands of tissue called ________.

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