Deck 17: Reproductive System

Question 1

How many chromosomes does a human sperm contain?

A) 1
B) 23
C) 24
D) 46
E) 48

Answer 1

23

Question 2

A human zygote contains 46 chromosomes.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Sperm cannot develop at body temperature (37 degrees Celsius).

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following parts of the female reproductive system is not present in pairs?

A) uterus
B) ovary
C) oviduct
D) fimbriae
E) uterine tube

Question 5

Which of the following is not involved in achieving and maintaining an erection?

A) nitrous oxide
B) cGMP
C) smooth muscle
D) blood
E) urethra

Question 6

When does the reproductive system begin to function fully?

A) at birth
B) before puberty
C) when puberty is complete
D) when there has been intercourse
E) after menopause

Question 7

Which structure of the male reproductive system is also part of the urinary system?

A) bulbourethral gland
B) prostate gland
C) urethra
D) vas deferens
E) testes

Question 8

Meiosis is to gametes as fertilization is to

A) zygote.
B) chromosome.
C) egg.
D) sperm.
E) mitosis.

Question 9

All of the cells in the human body,except for sperm and eggs,have 46 chromosomes.

Question 10

Which of the following are not found in the testes?

A) follicle
B) Sertoli cells
C) spermatozoa
D) seminiferous tubules
E) interstitial cells

Question 11

Which of the following is not part of the male reproductive system?

A) testes
B) bladder
C) epididymides
D) prostate gland
E) urethra

Question 12

All of the body systems in humans are the same in males and females.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a function of the genitals?

A) produce gametes
B) transport gametes
C) protect zygote
D) produce FSH and LH
E) produce androgens/estrogens

Question 14

What is the function of inhibin?

A) It inhibits the secretion of GnRH.
B) It inhibits mitosis.
C) It inhibits the development of male secondary sexual characteristics.
D) It binds with testosterone and inhibits it.
E) It binds with the Sertoli cells and inhibits the production of sperm.

Question 15

The end result of meiosis I is

A) spermatogonia.
B) primary spermatocytes.
C) secondary spermatocytes.
D) spermatids.
E) spermatozoa.

Question 16

Do males possess an organ that is analogous to the uterus in females?

Question 17

Which of the following statements is not true concerning hormonal control over the male reproductive system?

A) The hypothalamus secretes a hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are present in both males and females.
C) These hormones are involved in a negative feedback relationship.
D) Luteinizing hormone controls the production of sperm in the seminiferous tubules.
E) The interstitial cells produce testosterone.

Question 18

Which of the following hormones is mismatched with its function?

A) GnRH- stimulates the anterior pituitary
B) Testosterone- brings about male secondary sexual characteristics
C) FSH- stimulates the hypothalamus
D) LH- controls the production of testosterone
E) Inhibin- blocks GnRH and FSH secretion

Question 19

Which of the following contributes to the semen?

A) bulbourethral gland
B) epididymides
C) urethra
D) penis
E) vas deferens

Question 20

Females undergo puberty earlier than males.

Question 21

The oviducts are not attached to the ovaries.

Question 22

Following ovulation,the follicle

A) becomes the corpus luteum and produces sex hormones.
B) disappears immediately.
C) becomes a vesicular or Graafian follicle.
D) becomes a secondary follicle containing a secondary oocyte.
E) becomes a polar body.

Question 23

What structure is present within a follicle?

A) labia
B) mucus-secreting glands
C) oocyte
D) clitoris
E) vaginal cleft

Question 24

Which of the following is not a result of estrogen?

A) body hair distribution
B) fat distribution
C) breast development
D) milk production
E) the uterine cycle

Question 25

The pH of the vagina is basic because that is the pH sperm prefer.

Question 26

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the estrogen spike at the end of the follicular phase?

A) It has a positive feedback effect on the hypothalamus.
B) It has a positive feedback effect on the pituitary gland.
C) It causes a decline in gonadotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus.
D) It is followed by a surge of LH.
E) It is followed by ovulation.

Question 27

A Pap test checks for cancer of the

A) ovary.
B) oviduct.
C) uterus.
D) cervix.
E) vagina.

Question 28

Describe the six stages of the ovarian cycle that a follicle will go through.

Question 29

If the secondary oocyte is not fertilized,it never finishes meiosis.

Question 30

During implantation,the zygote can be found

A) in the endometrium.
B) in the oviduct.
C) in the abdominal cavity.
D) in the labium majora.
E) in the labium minora.

Question 31

The urinary and reproductive systems in the female are entirely separate.

Question 32

Which layer of the endometrium is the functional layer and what does it do?

A) the innermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells
B) the innermost layer, grows in thickness during the uterine cycle
C) the outermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells
D) the outermost layer, grows in thickness during the uterine cycle
E) the middle layer, sheds frequently to maintain a healthy lining for implantation

Question 33

Which of the following is part of the external genital organs of the female?

A) cervix
B) glans clitoris
C) vagina
D) ovary
E) oviduct

Question 34

Where does fertilization of the egg normally occur?

A) ovary
B) abdominal cavity
C) fimbria
D) oviduct
E) vagina

Question 35

What is contained within the polar body?

A) discarded chromosomes
B) sperm cells
C) corpus luteum
D) egg cell
E) primary follicle

Question 36

During which stage of the ovarian cycle will LH spike?

A) Ovulation
B) Follicular phase
C) Luteal phase
D) Secretory phase
E) Proliferative phase

Question 37

When does the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle (nonpregnant)occur?

A) days 1-5
B) days 1-13
C) days 6-13
D) day 14
E) days 15-28

Question 38

How much does the uterus stretch in order to accommodate a growing fetus?

A) 2 times normal size
B) 3 times normal size
C) 4 times normal size
D) 5 times normal size
E) 6 times normal size

Question 39

Where does spermatogenesis occur?

A) lobules of the testes
B) ovaries
C) vas deferens
D) urethra
E) bulbourethral gland

Question 40

The product(s)of meiosis I in oogenesis is/are

A) a primary oocyte.
B) a secondary oocyte.
C) a polar body.
D) a primary oocyte and a polar body.
E) a secondary oocyte and a polar body.

Question 41

The placenta,which sustains the developing embryo and fetus,originates only from maternal tissue.

Question 42

Which form of birth control is 100% effective?

A) abstinence
B) natural family planning
C) male condom
D) birth control pills
E) hormone patch

Question 43

Which of the following hepatitis viruses is normally transmitted through contaminated drinking water?

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

Question 44

Which of the following forms of birth control is a small piece of molded plastic that does not allow the fertilized embryo to implant?

A) diaphragm
B) cervical cap
C) intrauterine device
D) cervical shield
E) female condom

Question 45

Which of the following is a protist that causes an STD?

A) Chlamydia trachomatis
B) Neisseria gonorrhoeae
C) Trichomonas vaginalis
D) Candida albicans
E) Gardnerella vaginosis

Question 46

What causes genital warts?

A) bacteria
B) virus
C) fungi
D) parasite
E) molds

Question 47

All of the following are viral infections,except

A) hepatitis.
B) chlamydia.
C) warts.
D) herpes.
E) HIV/AIDS.

Question 48

What does being overweight have to do with infertility in women?

A) Leptin levels are higher which impacts GnRH and FSH.
B) The oviducts are blocked.
C) Uterine tissue is located outside of the uterus, causing pain and structural abnormalities.
D) Follicles are larger than normal and many mature at one time.
E) The uterus is displaced and the zygote has difficulty implanting.

Question 49

How does GIFT differ from IVF?

A) The sperm comes from a stranger.
B) The eggs and sperm are placed in the oviducts immediately after being brought together.
C) A woman is contracted and paid to carry the baby.
D) A single sperm is injected into an egg.
E) Fertility drugs are used to obtain the eggs.

Question 50

Put the following methods of contraception in order from most effective to least effective:
1)hormone pill
2)female condom
3)spermicide
4)male condom

A) 1,2,3,4
B) 4,3,2,1
C) 2,3,4,1
D) 3,2,4,1
E) 1,4,2,3

Question 51

During IVF,where does conception occur?

A) in the vagina
B) in the uterus
C) in the oviducts
D) in the laboratory
E) in the fimbriae

Question 52

Menstruation occurs during what days of the uterine cycle?

A) days 1-5
B) days 1-13
C) days 6-13
D) days 15-28
E) days 28-32

Question 53

The treatment available for genital herpes can cure the disease.

Question 54

Which assisted reproductive technology involves the maturation and fertilization of the egg within laboratory glassware,followed by transfer of the embryo to the uterus 2-4 days later?

A) In vitro fertilization
B) Gamete intrafallopian transfer
C) Artificial insemination
D) Surrogate mother
E) Intracytoplasmic sperm injection

Question 55

What is the most frequent cause of infertility in males?

A) low sperm count
B) body weight
C) pelvic inflammatory disease
D) endometriosis
E) tubal ligation

Question 56

Which of the following STDs is caused by a virus?

A) gonorrhea
B) chlamydia
C) HIV/AIDS
D) syphilis
E) vaginitis

Question 57

Which STD is characterized by a foul-smelling,yellow-green frothy discharge and itching of the vulva/vagina?

A) yeast infection
B) trichomoniasis
C) gonorrhea
D) genital warts
E) genital herpes

Question 58

If fertilization occurs,the progesterone levels fall to almost zero.

Question 59

A tubal ligation consists of cutting and sealing the vas deferens so that sperm are unable to reach the seminal fluid.

Question 60

In order to be considered infertile,how long must a couple go without achieving pregnancy despite regular unprotected intercourse?

A) 1 year
B) 6 months
C) 3 years
D) 12 weeks
E) 30 days

Question 61

List and describe the five functions of the reproductive system.

Question 62

Bacterial vaginosis is always caused by sexual transmission.

Question 63

The development of a hard chancre (an ulcerated sore with hard edges)is indication of what type of STD?

A) hepatitis
B) papillomavirus
C) syphilis
D) yeast infection
E) gonorrhea

Question 64

Identify the eight structures of the male reproductive system and indicate their functions.

Question 65

STDs caused by viruses can be effectively treated with antibiotics.