Question 1

Trace the pathway of an egg as it passes through the uterine tube. (1)  ampulla
(2)  fimbriae
(3)  infundibulum
(4)  isthmus

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)   epididymis
B)   ductus deferens
C)   seminal vesicle
D)   ejaculatory duct
E)   interstitial cellsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

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) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is false?

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A)   Estrogen causes endometrial cells to proliferate.
B)   After ovulation, the endometrium becomes thicker.
C)   Rising progesterone levels cause the myometrium to contract.
D)   The uterine cycle makes the endometrium a hospitable environment for implantation.
E)   The endometrium receives the trophoblast.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 5

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) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Discharge of semen into the prostatic urethra is called

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A)   erection.
B)   emission.
C)   ejaculation.
D)   ovulation.
E)   ejection.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following statements concerning the uterus is true?

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A)   The inferior portion is the cervix.
B)   The isthmus separates the body and the fundus.
C)   The fundus forms the major portion of this organ.
D)   The uterine wall is composed of four layers.
E)   The cervical canal is in the superior portion of the uterus.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 8

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 oocyte.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Menstrual cramps are most commonly caused by

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A)   increased FSH levels.
B)   increased estrogen secretion by the ovary.
C)   increased prostaglandin secretions.
D)   increased HCG hormone release.
E)   a decreased inflammatory response in the endometrium.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Which function of the reproductive system is solely a function of the female reproductive system?

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A)   production of reproductive hormones
B)   fertilization
C)   production of gametes
D)   development and nourishment of a new individualE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

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) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 3
B)   2, 1, 3
C)   3, 1, 2
D)   3, 2, 1
E)   2, 3, 2F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 13

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 D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The hypothalamic hormone that regulates both male and female reproductive cycles is

Accepted Answer

A)   FSH.
B)   ICSH.
C)   GnRH.
D)   LH.
E)   oxytocin.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Erection of the penis occurs when

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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) C) and D)

Question 16

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 these choices are correct.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

Accepted Answer

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) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 18

The exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids that may result in new gene combinations on the chromosomes is called _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   crossing over
B)   synapsis
C)   duplication
D)   random assortment
E)   reduction divisionF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 19

The longest portion of the male urethra is the

Accepted Answer

A)   prostatic urethra.
B)   membranous urethra.
C)   spongy urethra.
D)   ductile urethra.
E)   glans penal urethra.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Contraction of the cremaster and dartos muscles

Accepted Answer

A)   causes the epididymis to shrink.
B)   increases during exercise.
C)   pull the testes closer to the body.
D)   is responsible for ejaculation.
E)   causes the penis to become erect.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 28: Reproductive System

The hormone hCG is necessary to

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

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The exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids that may result in new gene combinations on the chromosomes is called _________________.

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

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Menstrual cramps are most commonly caused by

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Trace the pathway of an egg as it passes through the uterine tube. (1) ampulla (2) fimbriae (3) infundibulum (4) isthmus

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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 statements concerning the uterus is true?

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The longest portion of the male urethra is the

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Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

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Which function of the reproductive system is solely a function of the female reproductive system?

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The hypothalamic hormone that regulates both male and female reproductive cycles is

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

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

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Discharge of semen into the prostatic urethra is called

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

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Erection of the penis occurs when

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Contraction of the cremaster and dartos muscles

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