Question 1

The male urethra

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A)   has numerous mucous-secreting glands.
B)   extends through the length of the penis.
C)   is lined with ciliated cuboidal epithelium.
D)   extends from the prostate gland to the ductus deferens.
E)   is shorter than the female urethra.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following are functions that occur in both the male and female reproductive systems? (Check all that apply.)

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A)   Gamete production
B)   Production of hormones
C)   Nourish the developing gametes
D)   Nourish and protect the developing embryo/fetus.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The penis consists of ________ columns of erectile tissue.

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A)   two
B)   three
C)   four
D)   five
E)   sixF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

The blood-testis barrier

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A)   feeds sustentacular cells.
B)   keeps blood from engorging the testis.
C)   is formed by the primary spermatocytes.
D)   isolates sperm cells from the immune system.
E)   nourishes the developing spermatozoa.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Which structure contains enzymes needed by a sperm cell to penetrate an oocyte?

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A)   Acrosome
B)   Gubernaculum
C)   Sustentacular cells
D)   Androgen-binding proteinE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The forceful expulsion of semen from the urethra caused by contraction of smooth muscle in the urethra and skeletal muscle surrounding the base of the penis is called ________.

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A)   ejaculation
B)   neutralization
C)   physiological contracture
D)   emission
E)   orgasmF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The perimenopause refers to the

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A)   cessation of menstruation.
B)   time from the onset of irregular menstrual cycles to cessation of those cycles.
C)   decrease in the sexual drive.
D)   inability to have sexual intercourse.
E)   PMS.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Male infants can be born with an undescended testis. This means that the testis

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A)   lacks hormonal cells.
B)   covers the top of the scrotum.
C)   has lost its blood supply.
D)   remains in the abdominopelvic cavity.
E)   has not properly formed.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

A follicle containing a secondary oocyte and a single fluid-filled antrum is called a ________ follicle.

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A)   primary
B)   Graafian or mature
C)   secondary
D)   primordial
E)   tertiaryF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Following ejaculation, a phase called resolution occurs. During resolution

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A)   a second ejaculation occurs.
B)   a feeling of satisfaction occurs.
C)   erection of the penis is maintained.
D)   sperm cell production increases.
E)   orgasm occurs.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Sperm cells are produced in the ________ and complete maturation in the ________.

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A)   epididymis; testes
B)   ductus deferens; epididymis
C)   seminiferous tubules; prostate gland
D)   seminiferous tubules; epididymis
E)   seminiferous tubules; vas deferensF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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A)   Clitoris - erectile tissue
B)   Labia minora - unite anteriorly to form the prepuce
C)   Vestibular glands - maintain moistness of vestibule
D)   Mons pubis - vaginal orifice
E)   Pudendal cleft - space between labia majoraF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following events is caused by LH?

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A)   Stimulation of theca interna cells to produce androgens
B)   Stimulation of granulosa cells to convert androgens to estradiol
C)   Increase LH receptors in granulosa cells
D)   Menses
E)   Oxytocin is releasedF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

During the female sexual 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) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 15

The gradual increase in estrogen secretion during the follicular phase is the result of

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A)   declining FSH levels.
B)   granulosa cells converting androgens to estrogen.
C)   positive feedback on the anterior pituitary.
D)   an LH surge.
E)   luteal development.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following cell types is formed at the end of the first meiotic division?

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A)   Spermatid
B)   Spermatogonia
C)   Primary spermatocyte
D)   Secondary spermatocyte
E)   Sperm cellF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

The average menstrual cycle is about ________ days long; ovulation occurs on about day ________.

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A)   30; 24
B)   28; 14
C)   24; 14
D)   20; 10
E)   32; 16F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Fertilization occurs when the

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A)   oocyte ruptures from the ovary.
B)   oocyte is implanted in the uterus.
C)   sperm cell head enters the zygote.
D)   nuclei of the secondary oocyte and the sperm cell unite.
E)   sperm cells enter the vagina.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following hormones is detected by over-the-counter pregnancy kits?

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A)   Progesterone
B)   Estrogen
C)   Prolactin
D)   Human chorionic gonadotropin
E)   OxytocinF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Centromeres divide in

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A)   mitosis and meiosis I.
B)   mitosis and meiosis II.
C)   meiosis II only.
D)   meiosis I and meiosis II.
E)   mitosis, meiosis I, and meiosis II.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Exam 28: Reproductive System

The perimenopause refers to the

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Male infants can be born with an undescended testis. This means that the testis

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Following ejaculation, a phase called resolution occurs. During resolution

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The male urethra

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Which structure contains enzymes needed by a sperm cell to penetrate an oocyte?

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Fertilization occurs when the

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Centromeres divide in

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The blood-testis barrier

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A follicle containing a secondary oocyte and a single fluid-filled antrum is called a ________ follicle.

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The gradual increase in estrogen secretion during the follicular phase is the result of

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Which of the following are functions that occur in both the male and female reproductive systems? (Check all that apply.)

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The average menstrual cycle is about ________ days long; ovulation occurs on about day ________.

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Which of the following hormones is detected by over-the-counter pregnancy kits?

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During the female sexual act,

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Which of the following events is caused by LH?

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The forceful expulsion of semen from the urethra caused by contraction of smooth muscle in the urethra and skeletal muscle surrounding the base of the penis is called ________.

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The penis consists of ________ columns of erectile tissue.

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Which of the following cell types is formed at the end of the first meiotic division?

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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Sperm cells are produced in the ________ and complete maturation in the ________.

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