Deck 25: The Reproductive Systems and Development

Question 1

This structure attaches the ovaries and the uterus to the pelvic wall.

A) broad ligament
B) mesovarium
C) ovarian ligament
D) suspensory ligament
E) hilum

Answer 1

A

Question 2

This hormone triggers ovulation.

A) GnRH
B) LH
C) FSH
D) estrogen
E) progesterone

Answer 2

B

Question 3

This structure is composed of three cylindrical masses of erectile tissue each surrounded by a fibrous tissue.

A) testes
B) prostate
C) bladder
D) penis
E) urethra

Answer 3

D

Question 4

These cells secrete testosterone.

A) sertoli cells
B) spermatogenic cells
C) leydig cells
D) oogonia
E) chief cells

Question 5

These are located inferior to the prostate on other side of the membranous urethra within the deep muscles of the perineum.

A) bulbourethral glands
B) seminal vesicles
C) ejaculatory ducts
D) urethral ducts
E) prostate

Question 6

The straight tubules in the testis lead into the

A) efferent ducts.
B) afferent ducts.
C) rete testis.
D) ductus epididymis.
E) epididymis.

Question 7

What is produced by the ovaries?

A) primary oocytes, insulin, and estrogen
B) secondary oocytes, progesterone, and cortisol
C) yertiary oocytes, insulin, and estrogen
D) secondary oocytes, estrogen, and progesterone
E) primary oocytes, estrogen, and testosterone

Question 8

These cells may eventually become spermatozoa.

A) sertoli cells
B) sustentacular cells
C) spermatogenic cells
D) chief cells
E) speciation cells

Question 9

This hormone stimulates Leydig cells to secrete testosterone.

A) GnRH
B) LH
C) FSH
D) DHT
E) None of these choices.

Question 10

___ hormone, secreted by the ___, controls the ovarian and uterine cycles.

A) FSH, anterior pituitary
B) LH, anterior pituitary
C) GnRH, hypothalamus
D) HGH, hypothalamus
E) Estrogens, ovaries

Question 11

This is the portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

A) urethra
B) cervix
C) uterine tubes
D) inguinal canal
E) ovaries

Question 12

Anterior to the vagina and urethral opening is the

A) labia majora.
B) labia minor.
C) mons pubis.
D) cervical sphincter.
E) labial frenulum.

Question 13

This is the site of fertilization.

A) ureters
B) urethra
C) uterine tubes
D) ovaries
E) vagina

Question 14

This structure protects and regulates the temperature of the testes.

A) dartos muscle
B) cremaster muscle
C) tunica albuginea
D) scrotum
E) tunica vaginalis

Question 15

This structure is the site of sperm production.

A) vas deferens
B) seminiferous tubules
C) albuginea
D) epididymis
E) raphe

Question 16

How many seminiferous tubules are found in the lobules?

A) 1-3
B) 50-100
C) 200-300
D) 500 or more
E) millions

Question 17

The function of the epididymis is

A) sperm maturation.
B) produce sperm.
C) speratid storage.
D) to provide nutrition to sperm.
E) absorption of calcium.

Question 18

This is formed by the union of the duct from the seminal vesicle and the ampulla of the vas deferens.

A) urtethra
B) spermatic cord
C) inguinal canal
D) ejaculatory duct
E) prostate

Question 19

This structure lies posterior to the bladder and anterior to the rectum and secretes an alkaline, fructose-filled fluid.

A) prostate
B) bulbourethral gland
C) seminal vesicles
D) spongy urethra
E) prostatic urethra

Question 20

This hormone promotes spermatogenesis.

A) relaxin
B) testosterone
C) inhibin
D) estrogen
E) aldosterone

Question 21

What does line "A" point to?

A) lymphatic vessels
B) pampiniform plexus
C) internal spermatic fascia
D) spermatic cord
E) fundiform ligament

Question 22

Where is the corpus albicans?

A) F
B) G
C) H
D) I
E) None of these choices.

Question 23

This consists of primary oocyte that is surrounded by several layers of cuboidal granulosa cells.

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) F
E) H

Question 24

What does line "G" point to?

A) dartos muscle
B) cremaster muscle
C) fascia
D) tunica albuginea
E) tunica vaginalis

Question 25

Where are the straight tubules?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 26

This is the uterine phase when the thickness of the endometrium doubles.

A) menstrual phase
B) preovulatory phase
C) proliferative phase
D) follicular phase
E) oostovulatory phase

Question 27

This is secreted by the corpus luteum after ovulation.

A) progesterone
B) relaxin
C) LH
D) FSH
E) HGH

Question 28

Which structure is part of the connection of the uterus to the pelvic cavity?

A) B
B) C
C) E
D) G
E) H

Question 29

This is the ovarian phase between the end of menstruation and beginning of ovulation.

A) menstrual phase
B) preovulatory phase
C) proliferative phase
D) follicular phase
E) postovulatory phase

Question 30

Where is the mature (graafian) follicle?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) F
E) H

Question 31

What is line "D" pointing to?

A) follicular fluid
B) germinal epithelium
C) ovarian cortex
D) ovarian medulla
E) None of these choices.

Question 32

This is a series of functional changes that sperm go through when they are in the female reproductive tract.

A) acrosomal reaction
B) maturation
C) fertilization
D) capacitation
E) polyspermy

Question 33

What is line "C" pointing to?

A) bladder
B) fimbriae
C) ovary
D) uterus
E) perineum

Question 34

This structure will produce progesterone, estrogens, relaxin, and inhibin.

A) D
B) E
C) G
D) I
E) None of these choices.

Question 35

What is line "C" pointing to?

A) efferent duct
B) body of epididymis
C) straight tubule
D) seminiferous tubule
E) lobule

Question 36

Which structure has a portion removed in a vasectomy?

A) A
B) D
C) E
D) G
E) I

Question 37

What is line "F" pointing to?

A) ductus epididymis
B) rete testis
C) efferent duct
D) afferent duct
E) seminiferous tubules

Question 38

This opens from the uterus to the vagina.

A) E
B) F
C) G
D) H
E) None of these choices.

Question 39

Fertilization normally occurs within which structure?

A) ovary
B) fallopian tube
C) ovarian ligament
D) body of uterus
E) vagina

Question 40

This is the site for implantation of a fertilized ovum.

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) F

Question 41

During pregnancy stroke volume can increase by

A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 40%
E) 50%

Question 42

Which one represents the blastocyst stage?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 43

This is the portion of the endometrium that lies between the embryo and the stratum basalis.

A) decidua basalis
B) decidua capsularis
C) decidua parietalis
D) lamina propria
E) adventitia

Question 44

What is line "G" pointing to?

A) chorion
B) chorionic villi
C) sinusoid
D) extraembryonic mesoderm
E) None of these choices.

Question 45

What does diagram "A" represent?

A) cleavage of embryo
B) cleavage of zygote
C) cleavage of morula
D) cleavage of blastocyst
E) cleavage of fetus

Question 46

Where is the amniotic cavity?

A) E
B) D
C) C
D) B
E) A

Question 47

This is the connection between the placenta and the embryo.

A) amnion
B) chorion
C) umbilical cord
D) placenta
E) capillary beds

Question 48

The fusion of the male pronucleus and the female pronucleus results in which developmental stage?

A) female pronucleus
B) male pronucleus
C) zygote
D) blastomeres
E) morula

Question 49

This will become the primary structure for exchange of material between the mother and the fetus.

A) chorionic villi of the placenta
B) amnion
C) amnionic fluid
D) embryonic disc
E) endoderm

Question 50

This is the part of the blastocyst that promotes implantation and produces hCG.

A) blastocyte
B) blastosphere
C) trophoblast
D) blastocyst cavity
E) uterine cavity

Question 51

This develops from the epiblast and carries a protective fluid.

A) cytotrophoblast
B) yolk sac
C) exocoelomic membrane
D) amnion
E) lacunae

Question 52

This was formerly called the blastocyst cavity.

A) C
B) D
C) E
D) F
E) G

Question 53

Where is the yolk sac?

A) A
B) B
C) E
D) F
E) G

Question 54

Which one represents the morula stage?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 55

What stage happens 3-4 days after fertilization?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 56

This is the time from the onset of labor to the complete dilation of the cervix.

A) stage of dilation
B) stage of expulsion
C) placental stage
D) gestation
E) effacement

Question 57

What is line "A" pointing to?

A) endometrial gland
B) trophoblast
C) embryoblast
D) blastocyst
E) dermatome

Question 58

This is a principle hormone that releases milk into the mammary ducts.

A) prolactin
B) PIH
C) PRH
D) oxytocin
E) GnRH

Question 59

What stage happens 6 days after fertilization?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 60

This is composed of the syncytiotrophoblast and the cytotrophoblast.

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 61

What is line "G" pointing to?

A) chorionic villi
B) amnion
C) umbilical vein
D) umbilical artery
E) amnionic capillary bed

Question 62

Where are the fetal blood vessels?

A) C
B) D
C) E
D) F
E) G

Question 63

Describe the stages of labor.

Question 64

Uterine contractions during labor are stimulated by a positive feedback loop involving a pituitary hormone called

A) vasopressin.
B) oxytocin.
C) prolactin.
D) relaxin.
E) estrogen.

Question 65

Trace the path of a sperm cell from the site of its maturation to the site where it leaves the male body. Include descriptions of fluids added along that path.

Question 66

What is line "F" pointing to?

A) umbilical arteries
B) umbilical vein
C) fetal blood vessels
D) maternal endometrial arteriole
E) chorionic villi

Question 67

Describe the positive feedback loop involved in ovulation.

Question 68

Describe the functions of testosterone.

Question 69

Describe the roles of estrogens and progesterone.