Deck 45: Anatomy of the Reproductive System

Question 1

Which accessory gland neutralizes the acidity of semen before it is ejaculated?

A) prostate gland
B) seminal vesicles
C) bulbo-urethral gland
D) none of the above

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The structures that receive the ovulated oocyte, providing a site for fertilization, are called the ________.

A) infundibulum
B) fimbriae
C) Graafian follicles
D) fallopian tubes

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following statements about spermatogenesis is NOT true?

A) Each spermatic forms two sperm.
B) The secondary spermatocytes form two spermatids.
C) The spermatogonium forms the primary spermatocyte.
D) The primary spermatocyte forms two secondary spermatocytes.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The constancy of the chromosome number from one cell generation to the next is maintained through ________.

A) cytokinesis
B) meiosis
C) mitosis
D) none of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is true about the uterine tubes?

A) The ampulla is a narrow constricted region.
B) The infundibulum is the expanded region of the uterine tube.
C) The isthmus is the normal site of fertilization.
D) none of the above

Question 6

The cells that produce testosterone in the testis are called ________.

A) interstitial cells
B) sustentacular cells
C) spermatogonia
D) spermatocytes

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding mammary glands?

A) They are modified sebaceous glands.
B) They are modified ceruminous glands.
C) They are modified sweat glands.
D) none of the above

Question 8

The testes are suspended from what structure?

A) rete testis
B) spermatic cord
C) seminiferous tubules
D) ductus deferens

Question 9

The cremaster muscles are important to the integrity of the male reproductive system. Which of the following is true about their function?

A) They regulate the temperature of the testes.
B) They are responsible for penile erection.
C) They contract to move the sperm along in the duct.
D) They contract to allow ejaculation.

Question 10

The duct of the male reproductive system includes the ________.

A) urethra
B) corpus spongiosum
C) ductus deferens
D) epididymis

Question 11

Human egg and sperm are similar in they ________.

A) have about the same number of each is produced each month
B) are about the same size
C) have the same degree of motility
D) have the same number of chromosomes

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of the vagina?

A) serves as a passageway for the primary oocyte
B) receives semen from the penis during sexual intercourse
C) serves as a passageway for menstrual flow
D) is the birth canal

Question 13

The ability of sperm cells to move along the ductus deferens is due to ________.

A) peristaltic contractions
B) enzymatic activity
C) hormonal action
D) gravity

Question 14

Spermatogenesis involves the ________.

A) formation of four haploid cells from a spermatogonium
B) formation of functional sperm
C) movement of sperm into the genital tract
D) none of the above

Question 15

Where in the testes do the spermatozoa mature?

A) rete testis
B) epididymis
C) seminiferous tubules
D) ductus deferens

Question 16

Which accessory gland produces 20 to 30% of the semen volume?

A) seminal vesicles
B) bulbo-urethral gland
C) prostate gland
D) none of the above

Question 17

What is the enlarged structure at the tip of the penis?

A) glans
B) body
C) corona
D) prepuce

Question 18

Erection of the penis is caused by ________.

A) dilation of the veins in the penis
B) engorgement of blood in the erectile tissues
C) a sympathetic reflex
D) none of the above

Question 19

Which of the following glands are responsible for 60% of the synthesis of semen?

A) the bulbourethral glands
B) seminal vesicles
C) the prostate
D) the pituitary

Question 20

What structure transports both urine and semen from the penis?

A) seminal vesicles
B) ductus deferens
C) urethra
D) none of the above

Question 21

What type of epithelium lines the vagina?

A) stratified cuboidal epithelium
B) simple squamous epithelium
C) stratified squamous epithelium
D) transitional epithelium

Question 22

The primary function of the uterus is to ________.

A) regulate the menstrual cycle
B) protect the ovaries
C) provide a place for the fetus to develop
D) synthesize female hormones

Question 23

All of the following are part of the vulva EXCEPT ________.

A) hymen
B) vestibule
C) mons pubis
D) labia majora

Question 24

What substance is produced and secreted from mammary glands?

A) milk
B) oil
C) sweat
D) wax

Question 25

What part of the vulva contains sebaceous glands?

A) vestibule
B) mons pubis
C) clitoris
D) labia minora

Question 26

Fertilization usually occurs in the ________.

A) ovary
B) uterine tubes
C) vagina
D) uterus

Question 27

What holds the ovaries to the wall of the pelvis?

A) suspensory ligaments
B) round ligaments
C) ovarian ligaments
D) broad ligament

Question 28

The inferior narrow portion of the uterus is the ________.

A) cervix
B) perimetrium
C) fundus
D) body

Question 29

The basic difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis is that ________.

A) during spermatogenesis two more polar bodies are formed
B) the mature ovum is n, while the mature sperm are 2n
C) oogenesis only involves meiosis
D) in oogenesis, one mature ovum is produced and in spermatogenesis four mature sperm are produced from one parent cell

Question 30

What part of the vulva is homologous to the scrotum of the male?

A) labia majora
B) perineum
C) mons pubis
D) clitoris