Question 1

The hormone hCG is necessary to

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A)   form the corpus luteum.
B)   cause the endometrium to proliferate.
C)   stimulate primary oocytes to divide.
D)   keep the corpus luteum from degenerating.
E)   destroy the corpus luteum.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Of the two million primary oocytes in the ovaries at birth, only about ________ are ovulated.

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A)   40
B)   400
C)   2,000
D)   4,000
E)   400,000F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following events during cell division creates genetic variation amongst the gametes? (Check all that apply.)

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A)   Random assortment of chromosomes along the equatorial plane
B)   Genetic exchange between chromatids of homologous chromosomes
C)   Crossing over
D)   Genetic exchange between chromatids of replicated chromosomesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The opening in the abdominal wall through which the testes descend is the ________.

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A)   spermatic cord
B)   gubernaculum
C)   inguinal canal
D)   process vaginalis
E)   perineal openingF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 5

One hormone responsible for initiating the development of follicles is ________.

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A)   HCG
B)   progesterone
C)   FSH
D)   estrogen
E)   LHF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following can cause infertility in females?

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A)   PMS
B)   Heavy, prolonged menses
C)   Blockage of the uterine tubes
D)   An increased libido
E)   Psychological factorsF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Implantation

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A)   occurs prior to fertilization.
B)   normally occurs in the uterus.
C)   assists sperm cell motility in the uterus.
D)   occurs in the vagina.
E)   occurs in the cervix.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 8

The ovary is attached to the superior margin of the uterus by the ________.

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A)   mesovarium
B)   broad ligament
C)   ovarian ligament
D)   suspensory ligament
E)   round ligamentF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

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 cell development.
D)   keeps them isolated from the accessory glands of the system.
E)   helps to protect them.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is a contraceptive method that not only prevents fertilization but also provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases?

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A)   Condom
B)   Oral contraceptives
C)   Spermicidal agents
D)   DiaphragmE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Given the following glands, choose the arrangement that represents the order in which the glands release their secretions to form semen.
(1)  Prostate gland
(2)  Bulbourethral glands
(3)  Seminal vesicles

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

Question 12

________ stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes to secrete ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) ; LH
B)   Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) ; androgen-binding protein (ABP) 
C)   Luteinizing hormone (LH) ; androgen-binding protein (ABP) 
D)   Luteinizing hormone (LH) ; testosterone
E)   Luteinizing hormone (LH) ; estrogenF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following structures would be found in the spermatic cord?

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A)   Epididymis
B)   Ductus deferens
C)   Seminal vesicle
D)   Ejaculatory duct
E)   Interstitial cellsF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Sister chromatids are pulled apart in

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A)   prophase I.
B)   anaphase I.
C)   interphase.
D)   prophase II.
E)   anaphase II.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Meiosis produces ________ in humans.

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A)   sperm cells and oocytes
B)   somatic cells
C)   somatic cells and sex cells
D)   neurons
E)   muscle cellsF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

The accessory glands located near the membranous urethra are the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   seminal vesicles
B)   inguinal glands
C)   bulbourethral glands
D)   seminal receptacles
E)   penal glandsF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Men have only one ________.

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A)   bulbourethral gland
B)   prostate
C)   ejaculatory duct
D)   seminal vesicle
E)   corpus cavernosumF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

The cervix is a portion of the ________.

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A)   vagina
B)   external genitalia
C)   oviduct
D)   uterine tube
E)   uterusF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following statements concerning the female mammary glands is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are modified sweat glands.
B)   They are the organs of milk production.
C)   They may contain large amounts of adipose tissue.
D)   They are attached to the pectoralis major muscle by Cooper ligaments.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

A pituitary tumor interferes with FSH secretion. How would this affect a male?

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A)   He would develop a feminine body contour.
B)   He would not produce sperm cells.
C)   He would have an erection.
D)   There would be no effect as FSH is found only in females.
E)   He would produce too many sperm cells.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 28: Reproductive System

________ stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes to secrete ________.

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Of the two million primary oocytes in the ovaries at birth, only about ________ are ovulated.

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Which of the following is a contraceptive method that not only prevents fertilization but also provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases?

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Which of the following events during cell division creates genetic variation amongst the gametes? (Check all that apply.)

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Which of the following can cause infertility in females?

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The location of the testes and epididymides in the scrotum

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart in

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Men have only one ________.

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Implantation

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Which of the following statements concerning the female mammary glands is true?

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The accessory glands located near the membranous urethra are the ________.

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The opening in the abdominal wall through which the testes descend is the ________.

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One hormone responsible for initiating the development of follicles is ________.

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Which of the following structures would be found in the spermatic cord?

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Meiosis produces ________ in humans.

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A pituitary tumor interferes with FSH secretion. How would this affect a male?

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The cervix is a portion of the ________.

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The ovary is attached to the superior margin of the uterus by the ________.

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The hormone hCG is necessary to

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Given the following glands, choose the arrangement that represents the order in which the glands release their secretions to form semen. (1) Prostate gland (2) Bulbourethral glands (3) Seminal vesicles

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stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes to secrete .

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