Deck 26: Reproductive Systems

Question 1

What are the primary reproductive organs?

A) cervix
B) gonads
C) fallopian tubes
D) uterus

Answer 1

gonads

Question 2

Ovulation:

A) normally occurs on day 14 of a 28-day cycle.
B) is caused by the secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) by the trophoblastic cells.
C) causes the release of hormones that form the graafian follicle.
D) normally occurs on day 28 of a 28-day cycle.

Answer 2

causes the release of hormones that form the graafian follicle.

Question 3

Why are undescended testicles associated with infertility?

A)The sperm are kept at body temperature, which is too warm for them to survive.
B) Undescended testicles do not produce testosterone.
C) Undescended testicles are not mature and therefore do not produce sperm.
D) The scrotum cannot secrete androgen if the testicles have not descended.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

When is fertilization most likely to occur?

A) immediately after menstruation
B) immediately before menstruation
C) around ovulation (midcycle)
D) day 28 of a 28-day cycle

Question 5

The endometrium, myometrium, and perimetrium are:

A) embryonic germ layers.
B) layers of the uterus.
C) segments of the fallopian tubes.
D) uterine glands that secrete the hormones of pregnancy.

Question 6

The seminal vesicles, bulbourethral glands, and prostate glands:

A) secrete testosterone.
B) are called external genitalia.
C) are areas within the gonads.
D) contribute to the development and motility of semen.

Question 7

What is the cause of an erection?

A) filling of erectile tissue with blood
B) a secretion of testosterone
C) contraction of the ejaculatory ducts
D) emission

Question 8

What is the term that refers to the implantation and growth of the fetus into the walls of the fallopian tubes?

A) menses
B) menarche
C) ovulation
D) ectopic pregnancy

Question 9

Which of the following results in sterility?

A) phimosis
B) vasectomy
C) circumcision
D) emission

Question 10

Which of the following is true of menopause?

A) It is accompanied by a gradual decrease in menstrual periods.
B) It usually occurs in the late 20s and early 30s.
C) It is always accompanied by severe and debilitating symptoms.
D) It is accompanied by an increase in estrogen and progesterone secretion.