Question 1

A lack of testosterone production before birth would

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A)  inhibit normal development of male reproductive structures.
B)  inhibit anterior pituitary secretions.
C)  inhibit hypothalamus development.
D)  inhibit FSH secretion from the anterior pituitary.
E)  have no effect.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false?

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A)  The seminal vesicles open into the membranous urethra.
B)  The prostate gland surrounds the prostatic urethra and ejaculatory ducts.
C)  The bulbourethral glands enter the spongy urethra at the base of the penis.
D)  The prostate gland contains smooth muscle partitions covered with columnar epithelium.
E)  The seminal vesicles are sac-shaped glands located next to the ampullae of the ductus deferentia.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

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A)  oocyte production
B)  reception of penis during intercourse
C)  site of fertilization
D)  production of estrogen
E)  female hormone secretionF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Optimum temperature for sperm production is 3 degrees cooler than body temperature. In which of the following locations would the testes produce the most sperm?

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A)  scrotal sac
B)  pelvic cavity
C)  abdominal cavity
D)  vas deferens
E)  inguinal canalF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 6

The sustentacular cells

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A)  mature to form sperm cells.
B)  produce testosterone.
C)  provide nourishment for development of sperm.
D)  cover and protect most of the testes.
E)  produce seminal fluid.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

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A)  mucous and fibrinogen
B)  fructose and mucous
C)  fibrinolysin and clotting factors
D)  prostaglandins and sperm
E)  acid and mucousF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Discharge of semen into the prostatic urethra is called

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Which of the following events occurs in an erection?

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A)  vasoconstriction of arteries leading to erectile tissue of penis
B)  engorgement of erectile tissue of penis with blood
C)  dilation of venules leading from erectile tissue of penis
D)  relaxation of internal sphincter of urinary bladder
E)  decrease of blood flow to the penisF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

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

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A)  He would develop a feminine body contour.
B)  He would not produce sperm.
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.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

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

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A)  corpus luteal cells.
B)  FSH.
C)  granulosa cells.
D)  GnRH.
E)  primary oocyte.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Fertilization occurs when the

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

Question 15

The penis consists of _____ columns of erectile tissue.

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

Question 16

Arrange the following events in the correct sequence: (1) ejaculation
(2) emission
(3) erection

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

Question 17

Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

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A)  seminal vesicles - provide nutrients for sperm
B)  prostate - lubricates the penis during intercourse
C)  bulbourethral glands - produce a thin,sweet fluid
D)  testes - produce most of the semen
E)  prostate - contributes most of the fluidF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Exam 28: Reproductive System

The penis consists of _____ columns of erectile tissue.

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Discharge of semen into the prostatic urethra is called

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Fertilization occurs when the

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The sustentacular cells

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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 substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

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A lack of testosterone production before birth would

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

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

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Which of the following statements is false?

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

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

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Arrange the following events in the correct sequence: (1) ejaculation (2) emission (3) erection

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Which of the following events occurs in an erection?

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Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

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Optimum temperature for sperm production is 3 degrees cooler than body temperature. In which of the following locations would the testes produce the most sperm?

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

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

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Exam 28: Reproductive System

The penis consists of _____ columns of erectile tissue.

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Discharge of semen into the prostatic urethra is called

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Fertilization occurs when the

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The sustentacular cells

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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 substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

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A lack of testosterone production before birth would

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

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

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Which of the following statements is false?

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

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

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Arrange the following events in the correct sequence: (1) ejaculation (2) emission (3) erection

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Which of the following events occurs in an erection?

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Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

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Optimum temperature for sperm production is 3 degrees cooler than body temperature. In which of the following locations would the testes produce the most sperm?

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

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

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