Deck 42: Anatomy of the Reproductive System

Question 1

The superficial layer of the uterus, which sloughs off periodically in response to cyclic hormonal changes, is the _ .

A)entire endometrium
B)basal layer of the endometrium
C)functional layer of the endometrium
D)mucous membrane that lines the uterus

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The secretion of this male gland is important in activating sperm.

A)prostate
B)bulbo- urethral glands
C)seminal glands

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In sequential order, the pathway from sperm production to the external environment is from

A)seminiferous tubules to epididymis to ductus deferens to urethra
B)urethra to ductus deferens to seminiferous tubules to epididymis
C)epididymis to seminiferous tubules to ductus deferens to urethra
D)seminiferous tubules to ductus deferens to epididymis to urethra

Answer 3

A

Question 4

This neck- like portion of the uterus leads to the vagina.

A)cervix
B)fundus
C)body

Question 5

What causes the "egg" to move into and through the uterine tube?

A)fluid currents generated by waving fimbriae and cilia in the wall of the tube
B)contractions of the tube
C)gravity
D)contractions of the uterus and the uterine tube

Question 6

Sperm are produced in the .

A)spermatic network
B)interstitial tubules
C)epididymis
D)seminiferous tubules

Question 7

The clitoris _.

A)is filled with erectile tissue
B)is hooded by a tissue fold called the prepuce
C)is homologous to the penis
D)is homologous to the penis, is hooded by a tissue fold called the prepuce, and is filled with erectile tissue

Question 8

This connective tissue covering of the testis also divides it into lobes.

A)periscrotal sac
B)tunica albuginea
C)tunica vaginalis
D)tunica cavernosa

Question 9

This is the muscular layer of the uterus.

A)myometrium
B)serosa
C)endometrium

Question 10

Because the uterine tubes have no direct contact with the uterus, _ .

A)infectious agents can enter the pelvic cavity and cause pelvic inflammatory disease
B)an ovulated "egg" can enter the pelvic cavity, infectious agents can enter the pelvic cavity and cause pelvic inflammatory disease, and waving, long, finger- like projections are needed to pull the "egg" into the uterine tube
C)waving, long, finger- like projections are needed to pull the "egg" into the uterine tube
D)an ovulated "egg" can enter the pelvic cavity

Question 11

This component of the male duct system carries sperm from outside the body into the abdominal cavity.

A)urethra
B)ductus deferens
C)epididymis
D)ejaculatory duct

Question 12

The interstitial endocrine cells that produce testosterone are located .

A)lining the ductus deferens
B)in the rete testis
C)in the epididymis
D)between the seminiferous tubules

Question 13

The spermatic cord _.

A)carries blood vessels, nerves, and the ductus deferens between the scrotum and the abdomen
B)carries sperm from their entry into the abdominal cavity to the ejaculatory duct
C)is the system of ducts that transports sperm from scrotum to the exterior of the body
D)is formed by the union of both ductus deferens

Question 14

The male gonads are the .

A)scrotum, testes, and epididymis
B)epididymis
C)scrotum
D)testes

Question 15

The canal that extends from the vestibule to the uterus is called the _ .

A)fimbria
B)perivestibular canal
C)uterine tube
D)vagina

Question 16

Ejaculation occurs .

A)as semen is propelled from the male duct system
B)following climax or orgasm
C)as the penis fills with blood

Question 17

The female vulva .

A)consists of the mons pubis, labia majora and minora, clitoris, urethral and vaginal orifices, hymen, and greater vestibular glands
B)consists of the labia majora and minora
C)is a region containing the clitoris and urethral and vaginal orifices
D)is a diamond- shaped region spanning the area between anterior labial folds and anus

Question 18

The role of both sexes in fulfilling the function of the reproductive system is to _ .

A)produce hormones that help maintain homeostasis
B)bear young
C)produce hormones that support the growth and development of the embryo and fetus
D)produce gametes

Question 19

After ovulation, the "egg" travels to the uterus through the .

A)vagina
B)ampullary canal
C)infundibulum
D)uterine tube

Question 20

What is not true about the lactiferous ducts and sinuses.

A)their function is performed only by females
B)they are part of the uterus
C)they are part of the mammary glands
D)they produce milk for the newborn

Question 21

In sequential order from proximal to distal, the components of the male urethra are .

A)intermediate part of the urethra, spongy urethra, prostatic urethra
B)spongy urethra, intermediate part of the urethra, prostatic urethra
C)prostatic urethra, spongy urethra, intermediate part of the urethra
D)prostatic urethra, intermediate part of the urethra, spongy urethra

Question 22

Semen is a combination of .

A)fluid from the seminal glands and bulbo- urethral glands
B)fluid from the prostate and sperm
C)fluid from the prostate and seminal glands
D)seminal fluid and sperm

Question 23

This fold of loose skin covers the glans of the penis.

A)prepuce
B)scrotal sac
C)circumferential fold
D)copulatory skin

Question 24

A series of ligaments anchors the uterus, ovaries, and uterine tubes. They include all the following except the .

A)mesosalpinx
B)ovarian ligament
C)mesocolon
D)round ligament

Question 25

The penis contains three elongated cylinders of erectile tissue. Select the most dorsal tissue.

A)corpus spongiosum
B)corpus circularis dorsalis
C)corpora elongus ventralis
D)corpora cavernosa

Question 26

In addition to the endometrium, the wall of the uterus contains .

A)uterine muscle (a mixture of smooth and striated muscle)
B)smooth muscle
C)striated muscle
D)no muscle, only a thick connective tissue layer

Question 27

The pseudostratified columnar epithelial cells that line the tubules in this organ bear stereocilia that absorb excess fluid.

A)penis
B)epididymis
C)seminal gland

Question 28

Of the five accessory glands of the male, this one produces the bulk of the seminal fluid.

A)bulbo- urethral glands
B)seminal glands
C)prostate

Question 29

The testes reside in the .

A)deferens
B)epididymis
C)scrotum
D)ampulla