Question 1

-This is a picture of a spermatozoon. What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   mitochondria
B)   acrosome
C)   tail
D)   centriole
E)   nucleusF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Match the term with its definition or description.
-cumulus mass

Accepted Answer

A)  follicular cells located on one side of the mature follicle
B)  dense fibrous connective tissue covering
C)  a chamber within the mature follicle
D)  dense outer portion of the ovary proper
E)  the innermost cells of the cumulus massF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following substances found in semen is mismatched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)   fructose - nourishes sperm
B)   mucous - lubricates urethra
C)   fibrinogen - transient coagulation of semen
D)   prostaglandins - cause urethral contractions
E)   prostaglandins - cause uterine contractionsF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following hormones is produced by the testis?

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A)   testosterone
B)   interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) 
C)   gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
D)   follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
E)   luteinizing hormone (LH) F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The longest portion of the male urethra is the

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

Question 6

Semen is

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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) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

What process converts a spermatid to a mature sperm cell?

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A)   spermatogenesis
B)   cryptorchidism
C)   gubernaculum
D)   spermiogenesisE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Match the term with its definition or description.
-tunica albuginea

Accepted Answer

A)  follicular cells located on one side of the mature follicle
B)  dense fibrous connective tissue covering
C)  a chamber within the mature follicle
D)  dense outer portion of the ovary proper
E)  the innermost cells of the cumulus massF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

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) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 10

A primary follicle contains

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A)   vesicles.
B)   an antrum.
C)   several layers of granulosa cells.
D)   a mature egg.
E)   the theca.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   ejaculation.
B)   neutralization.
C)   physiological contracture.
D)   emission.
E)   orgasm.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following statements concerning the uterus is true?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by

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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 C)
G) None of the above

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 E)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

-What does "C" on the diagram represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   vagina
B)   cervix
C)   uterus
D)   ovary
E)   uterine tubeF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

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) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

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 E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 28: Reproductive System

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

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A primary follicle contains

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

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What process converts a spermatid to a mature sperm cell?

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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 statements concerning the uterus is true?

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Which of the following substances found in semen is mismatched with its function?

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Erection of the penis occurs when

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-What does "C" on the diagram represent?

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Which of the following can cause infertility in females?

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-This is a picture of a spermatozoon. What does "E" represent?

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The longest portion of the male urethra is the

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The male urethra

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Match the term with its definition or description. -cumulus mass

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Which of the following hormones is produced by the testis?

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

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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 follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by

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Match the term with its definition or description. -tunica albuginea

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Semen is

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