Question 1

Frequently during childbirth, an episiotomy is performed. In this procedure the _____ is cut.

Accepted Answer

A)   vagina
B)   perineum
C)   labia majora
D)   labia minora
E)   mons pubisF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Meiosis produces __________ in humans.

Accepted Answer

A)   sperm cells and oocytes
B)   somatic cells
C)   somatic cells and sex cells
D)   neurons
E)   muscle cellsF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following events in the menstrual cycle occur at the same time?

Accepted Answer

A)   maximal LH secretion and menstruation (menstrual flow) 
B)   early follicular development in the ovaries and maximum thickening of the uterus
C)   ovulation and menstruation (menstrual flow) 
D)   uterine wall begins to thicken and increased estrogen production by the follicles
E)   proliferation and secretionF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Hot flashes during the climacteric are thought to be the result of decreased _____ levels.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Semen is

Accepted Answer

A)   produced solely by the testis.
B)   a vaginal secretion needed to activate sperm.
C)   sperm cells plus the secretions of accessory glands.
D)   responsible for engorgement of erectile tissue of the penis.
E)   is composed only of sperm cells.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

The LH surge initiates

Accepted Answer

A)   menses.
B)   ovulation.
C)   fertilization.
D)   the second trimester of pregnancy.
E)   follicle development.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Normally, menstruation occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)   blood levels of estrogen increase and progesterone levels decrease rapidly.
B)   blood levels of estrogen and progesterone increase rapidly.
C)   blood levels of FSH decrease rapidly.
D)   the corpus luteum secretes estrogen.
E)   blood levels of both female hormones decrease rapidly.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

The spongy urethra is surrounded by the

Accepted Answer

A)   corpus cavernosum.
B)   prostate gland.
C)   corpus spongiosum.
D)   bulbourethral glands.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following portions of the vulva is most superior?

Accepted Answer

A)   clitoris
B)   mons pubis
C)   vestibule
D)   labia majora
E)   labia minoraF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Sperm are produced in the _____ and complete maturation in the _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The series of monthly changes that occur within the female uterus are referred to as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   menstrual cycle
B)   menarche
C)   reproductive cycle
D)   ovarian cycle
E)   luteal cycleF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following statements concerning the uterine tube is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The outer layer of the tube is formed by the ampulla.
B)   The oocyte is moved along the tube by peristaltic contractions of the muscular layer.
C)   The opening of the uterine tube is the mesosalpinx.
D)   The portion of the uterine tube closest to the uterus is the infundibulum.
E)   Fimbria are associated with the lining of the tube.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Luteinizing hormone (LH)  binds to interstitial (Leydig)  cells and

Accepted Answer

A)   inhibits sustentacular cells.
B)   promotes sperm cell production by the interstitial cells.
C)   decreases testosterone production by the interstitial cells.
D)   stimulates GnRH levels to increase in the testes.
E)   increases testosterone production by the interstitial cells.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The onset of puberty in females typically occurs between the ages of ______and occurs ____ that in males.

Accepted Answer

A)   14 and 18; earlier than
B)   13 and 16; later than
C)   11 and 16; earlier than
D)   12 and 16; at the same time asE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following substances found in sustentacular cells may be the active hormones that promote sperm cell formation?

Accepted Answer

A)   IgA and IgG
B)   sustentaculum and gubernaculum
C)   dihydrotestosterone and estrogen
D)   androgen-binding protein and testosterone
E)   estrogen and progesteroneF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)   ductus deferens - vas deferens
B)   epididymis - site of sperm maturation
C)   spermatic cord - passes through inguinal canal
D)   stereocilia - forms sperm tails
E)   midpiece - mitochondriaF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Spermatozoa may remain viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

Accepted Answer

A)   24 hours.
B)   48 hours.
C)   72 hours.
D)   96 hours.
E)   144 hours.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

The secretions produced by the prostate gland

Accepted Answer

A)   are acidic.
B)   contain fructose.
C)   contain mucous.
D)   constitute about 30% of the semen.
E)   constitute about 90% of the semen.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 20

The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)   ovulation.
B)   rapid development of ovarian follicles.
C)   formation of the corpus luteum.
D)   high progesterone levels.
E)   maturation of and secretion by uterine glands.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 28: Reproductive System

The series of monthly changes that occur within the female uterus are referred to as the ____________________.

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Hot flashes during the climacteric are thought to be the result of decreased _____ levels.

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Which of the following substances found in sustentacular cells may be the active hormones that promote sperm cell formation?

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Spermatozoa may remain viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

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Which of the following is mismatched?

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Which of the following statements concerning the uterine tube is true?

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The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by

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Meiosis produces __________ in humans.

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Sperm are produced in the _____ and complete maturation in the _____.

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Which of the following events in the menstrual cycle occur at the same time?

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The spongy urethra is surrounded by the

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The secretions produced by the prostate gland

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Semen is

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Which of the following is mismatched?

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Which of the following portions of the vulva is most superior?

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The onset of puberty in females typically occurs between the ages of ______and occurs ____ that in males.

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Frequently during childbirth, an episiotomy is performed. In this procedure the _____ is cut.

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Normally, menstruation occurs when

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Luteinizing hormone (LH) binds to interstitial (Leydig) cells and

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The LH surge initiates

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