Deck 26: The Reproductive System

Question 1

Which of the following ducts travels through the prostate?

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Contraction of the cremaster muscle:

A)wrinkles the scrotal skin.
B)pulls the testes closer to the body.
C)moves sperm through the ductus deferens.
D)propels sperm through the urethra.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

During what phase of meiosis are homologous chromosomes separated from one another and pulled toward opposite poles of the cell by spindle fibers?

A)anaphase I
B)metaphase I
C)telophase I
D)anaphase II

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Sperm in the epididymis travel immediately next to the:

A)urethra.
B)efferent ductules.
C)rete testis.
D)ductus deferens.

Question 5

The reduction in the number of chromosomes to half the normal count occurs during:

A)meiosis.
B)crossing over.
C)mitosis.
D)fertilization.

Question 6

The fusion of sperm and egg is known as:

A)cleavage.
B)mitosis.
C)fertilization.
D)meiosis.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a region of the male urethra?

A)spongy
B)membranous
C)prostatic
D)serosa

Question 8

Semen is expelled from the body during:

A)ejaculation.
B)erection.
C)coagulation.
D)fertilization.

Question 9

Which portion of the penis is called the foreskin?

A)root
B)body
C)glans penis
D)prepuce

Question 10

What component allows semen to temporarily coagulate,preventing it from leaking back out of the female reproductive tract,once ejaculated?

A)fructose
B)clotting proteins and enzymes
C)antimicrobial chemicals
D)alkaline pH

Question 11

What process shuffles the alleles and causes homologous chromosomes to no longer be identical during meiosis?

A)cytokinesis
B)synapsis
C)crossing over
D)formation of tetrads

Question 12

How many spermatids result from one spermatogonium?

A)8
B)4
C)2
D)16

Question 13

Where does sperm production occur within the testis?

A)rete testis
B)seminiferous tubules
C)myoid cells
D)interstitial cells

Question 14

Which of the following male accessory sex glands produces a yellowish secretion containing fructose,prostaglandins,coagulating proteins and enzymes?

A)ejaculatory duct
B)bulbourethral gland
C)prostate
D)seminal vesicle

Question 15

Enlargement of the prostate can constrict the:

A)seminal vesicle.
B)ductus deferens.
C)ejaculatory duct.
D)epididymis.

Question 16

What is the name of the stem cell that begins the process of spermatogenesis?

A)spermatid
B)secondary spermatocyte
C)primary spermatocyte
D)spermatogonium

Question 17

How many tetrads form during synapsis of meiosis for humans?

A)98
B)4
C)23
D)46

Question 18

Meiosis is a special type of cell division that produces:

A)gametes.
B)neurons.
C)myocytes.
D)hepatocytes.

Question 19

A parent cell has 28 chromosomes and completes meiosis.How many chromosomes result in each cell produced?

A)46 chromosomes
B)56 chromosomes
C)28 chromosomes
D)14 chromosomes

Question 20

The process of male gamete,or sperm cell,development is known as:

A)fertilization.
B)oogenesis.
C)spermatogenesis.
D)mitosis.

Question 21

Which of the following is the main hormone that regulates spermatogenesis?

A)estrogen
B)inhibin
C)testosterone
D)growth hormone

Question 22

At what point in life does spermatogenesis begin in a male?

A)childhood
B)before birth
C)puberty
D)birth

Question 23

Decline in male reproductive functions occurs during:

A)menopause.
B)puberty.
C)andropause.
D)menarche.

Question 24

What is the action of luteinizing hormone (LH)?

A)LH stimulates the secretion of inhibin.
B)LH stimulates interstitial cells of the testes to produce testosterone.
C)LH stimulates the sustentacular cells of the testes to secrete androgen-binding protein (ABP).
D)LH stimulates the secretion of interstitial-cell stimulating hormone (ICSH).

Question 25

An elderly man,Mr.Gee,is unable to maintain an erection.Classify his condition.

A)resolution
B)flaccid
C)refractory period
D)impotence

Question 26

What is the main female gonad?

A)ovary
B)vagina
C)uterus
D)cervix

Question 27

Where should a fertilized ovum implant?

A)infundibulum of the uterine tube
B)uterus
C)ampulla of the uterine tube
D)vagina

Question 28

Determine the effect of inhibin on male hormone production.

A)Luteinizing hormone (LH)secretion will increase.
B)Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)secretion will decrease.
C)Testosterone secretion will increase.
D)The release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)will decrease.

Question 29

Which of the following is under control of the parasympathetic nervous system?

A)erection
B)ejaculation
C)expulsion
D)emission

Question 30

Damage to the sustentacular cells of the testes could impair:

A)oogenesis.
B)spermatogenesis.
C)FSH and LH production.
D)production of estrogens.

Question 31

A male bodybuilder takes testosterone supplements to increase his muscle mass.After three weeks,which of the following do you expect to observe?

A)Excess testosterone inhibits production of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
B)Excess testosterone inhibits production of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH).
C)Excess testosterone increases production of luteinizing hormone (LH).
D)Excess testosterone increases production of estrogens.

Question 32

Which of the following is the most inferior portion of the uterus?

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

Question 33

Which ligament anchors the ovary to the uterus?

A)ovarian ligament
B)infundibulopelvic ligament
C)suspensory ligament
D)broad ligament

Question 34

The movement of sperm,testicular fluids,and secretions from the prostate and seminal vesicle into the urethra is known as:

A)erection.
B)ejaculation.
C)expulsion.
D)emission.

Question 35

A seventy-five- year- old male has noticed he has had difficulty urinating.His physician says his difficulty is most likely due to an enlarged gland known as the:

A)prostate.
B)epididymis.
C)bulbourethral gland.
D)seminal vesicle.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT an anabolic effect of testosterone?

A)Testosterone increases the number of erythrocytes.
B)Testosterone increases libido.
C)Testosterone increases bone density.
D)Testosterone increases skeletal muscle mass.

Question 37

Spermiogenesis begins with a and ends with a .

A)primary spermatocyte,secondary spermatocyte
B)spermatogonium,spermatid
C)sperm,spermatid
D)spermatid,sperm

Question 38

What is the maturation process in which spermatids elongate and shed excess cytoplasm?

A)spermatogenesis
B)meiosis I
C)spermiogenesis
D)meiosis II

Question 39

From its proximal end at the uterus as it approaches the ovary,the regions of the uterine tube are:

A)isthmus,ampulla,fimbriae,infundibulum.
B)isthmus,ampulla,infundibulum,fimbriae.
C)ampulla,isthmus,infundibulum,fimbriae.
D)isthmus,infundibulum,ampulla,fimbriae.

Question 40

Where does fertilization usually occur?

A)ampulla of the uterine tube
B)uterus
C)infundibulum of the uterine tube
D)vagina

Question 41

Estrogens are responsible for:

A)deepening of the voice.
B)increased erythrocyte production.
C)adipose tissue deposits in the breasts,hips,and thighs.
D)increased skeletal muscle mass.

Question 42

What portion of the uterus is composed of smooth muscle and contracts rhythmically during orgasm and childbirth?

A)perimetrium
B)myometrium
C)peritoneum
D)endometrium

Question 43

Place these stages of the ovarian cycle in the correct order. 1.Corpus albicans
2)Vesicular (tertiary)follicle
3)Primary follicle
4)Ruptured follicle
5)Primordial follicle
6)Secondary follicle
7)Corpus luteum

A)5,3,6,2,4,7,1
B)5,6,3,4,2,7,1
C)5,3,6,4,2,7,1
D)5,3,6,2,7,4,1

Question 44

During which phase of the uterine (menstrual)cycle will stratum functionalis develop with endometrial glands and spiral arteries and veins?

A)proliferative (preovulatory)phase
B)secretory (postovulatory)phase
C)menstrual phase
D)luteal phase

Question 45

Assuming a 28-day ovarian cycle,on what day should ovulation occur?

A)day 21
B)day 14
C)day 0
D)day 28

Question 46

Ovulation is triggered by a positive feedback loop resulting in a surge of:

A)progesterone.
B)luteinizing hormone (LH).
C)testosterone.
D)inhibin.

Question 47

Which of the following accompanies puberty?

A)female climacteric,or menopause
B)menarche
C)male climacteric,or andropause
D)atresia

Question 48

Women who wish to become pregnant should have sexual intercourse after a surge in:

A)luteinizing hormone (LH).
B)progesterone.
C)follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
D)androgens.

Question 49

In a female,follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)and luteinizing hormone (LH)target the:

A)hypothalamus.
B)uterus.
C)anterior pituitary gland.
D)ovaries.

Question 50

Which of the following can be fertilized?

A)oogonium
B)secondary oocyte
C)polar body
D)primary oocyte

Question 51

What effect do you think douching,or washing,has on the vagina?

A)Douching washes away beneficial bacteria and alters the pH balance of the vagina.
B)Douching removes mucus made by the stratified squamous epithelium of the vaginal walls.
C)Douching washes away the cilia lining the mucous membrane of the vagina.
D)Douching damages the ridge-like rugae inside the vagina.

Question 52

Which of the following is regulated by a positive feedback mechanism in females?

A)fertilization
B)implantation
C)ovulation
D)menstruation

Question 53

Which of the following is the phase of the ovarian cycle during which several primary follicles mature into secondary follicles?

A)menstrual phase
B)follicular phase
C)luteal phase
D)ovarian phase

Question 54

What part of the female reproductive system receives the penis during sexual intercourse?

A)vagina
B)uterine tube
C)clitoris
D)uterus

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT part of the female's external genitalia?

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

Question 56

Which portion of the uterus is shed during menstruation?

A)perimetrium
B)stratum basalis of the endometrium
C)myometrium
D)stratum functionalis of the endometrium

Question 57

Blockage to the mammary ducts of the mammary gland prevents the passage of:

A)mucus.
B)sweat.
C)milk.
D)sperm.

Question 58

By what time of life are all oogonia formed in females?

A)during infancy
B)at puberty
C)early adulthood
D)before birth

Question 59

From which follicle will a secondary oocyte be released through ovulation?

A)primordial follicle
B)primary follicle
C)secondary follicle
D)vesicular (tertiary)follicle

Question 60

What structures are NOT present in the mammary gland of a non-lactating female?

A)lobules
B)alveoli
C)areola
D)mammary ducts

Question 61

The round ligaments connect each ovary to the uterus and receive an oocyte during ovulation.

Question 62

From one original cell,four genetically unique daughter cells,each with 23 nonreplicated chromosomes,are produced at the conclusion of meiosis II of spermatogenesis.

Question 63

A cell with 12 pairs of homologous chromosomes is said to be diploid,2n.

Question 64

A female wants to take a hormonal contraceptive that contains progesterone only.What could be an option?

A)spermicide
B)vaginal rings from NuvaRing
C)intramuscular injections of the Depo-Provera shot
D)skin patches from ORTHO-EVRA

Question 65

Which of the following is linked with many cases of cervical cancer?

A)gonorrhea
B)trichomoniasis
C)chlamydia
D)human papillomavirus (HPV)

Question 66

Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted infection (STI)caused by bacteria?

A)chlamydia
B)gonorrhea
C)syphylis
D)genital herpes

Question 67

A male visiting a health clinic presents with a pink rash all over the body,a fever,joint pain,and complains of some hair loss.Determine the sexually transmitted infection (STI)this patient has contracted.

A)genital herpes
B)syphilis
C)gonorrhea
D)chlamydia

Question 68

High levels of testosterone inhibit gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)by the hypothalamus.

Question 69

During cold temperatures,the testes are pulled closer to the pelvic floor and the warmth of the body wall,and the scrotum becomes shorter and heavily wrinkled.

Question 70

A couple want to have sexual intercourse,and they do not wish to use a behavior method as a form of birth control since they know it comes with high risk.What could be an alternative method?

A)withdrawal
B)abstinence
C)condoms
D)rhythm method

Question 71

The accessory sex glands that contribute fluids to semen are the bulbourethral gland,the prostate,and seminal vesicles.

Question 72

What is the cause of trichomoniasis?

A)interferon
B)virus
C)bacteria
D)parasite

Question 73

Spermatogenesis results in four spermatids,each containing 23 chromosomes.

Question 74

During an erection,blood from the testicular arteries fills the vascular spaces of the corpus spongiosum of the penis.

Question 75

When menstruation has ceased for at least one year,what has occurred?

A)female climacteric,or menopause
B)menarche
C)puberty
D)male climacteric,or andropause

Question 76

The uterus is anchored by the broad ligament,suspensory ligament,and the round ligament.

Question 77

Testosterone is made by the myoid cells of the male testes.

Question 78

What type of birth control may prevent pregnancy by manipulating the hormones and interfering with ovulation?

A)hormonal method
B)behavior method
C)intrauterine device (IUD)
D)barrier method

Question 79

A female patient complains of a greenish-white discharge from her vagina that has a strong odor.She also experiences itching and burning of her genitals.Determine the sexually transmitted infection (STI)she has.

A)chlamydia
B)trichomoniasis
C)gonorrhea
D)syphylis

Question 80

Which of the following may be prevented with a vaccine?

A)human papillomavirus (HPV)
B)genital herpes
C)syphylis
D)trichomoniasis