Question 1

Which of the following hormones would decrease if an adult male were castrated (testes removed) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH
B)  FSH
C)  LH
D)  testosterone
E)  ADHF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning the uterus is true?

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A)  The inferior portion is the cervix.
B)  The isthmus separates the body and the fundus.
C)  The fundus forms the major portion of this organ.
D)  The uterine wall is composed of four layers.
E)  The cervical canal is in the superior portion of the uterus.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

A primary follicle contains

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A)  vesicles.
B)  an antrum.
C)  several layers of granulosa cells.
D)  a mature egg.
E)  the theca.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C) C

Question 4

Which of the following can cause infertility in females?

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A)  PMS
B)  heavy,prolonged menses
C)  blockage of the uterine tubes
D)  an increased libido
E)  psychological factorsF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 5

The secretions produced by the prostate gland

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A)  are acidic.
B)  contain fructose.
C)  contain mucous.
D)  constitute about 30% of the semen.
E)  constitute about 90% of the semen.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Impotence occurs when

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A)  the erectile tissues of the penis fill with blood.
B)  semen accumulates in the urethra.
C)  an erection cannot be achieved or maintained.
D)  semen moves out of the urethra.
E)  sperm cell production decreases.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Frequently during childbirth,an episiotomy is performed.In this procedure the _____ is cut.

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina
B)  perineum
C)  labia majora
D)  labia minora
E)  mons pubisF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

The ovum is viable for _____ hours following ovulation.

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A)  8
B)  12
C)  24
D)  36
E)  48F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Progesterone

Accepted Answer

A)  increases fallopian tube motility.
B)  causes uterine muscle contractions.
C)  causes ovulation.
D)  causes cellular hypertrophy in the endometrium.
E)  causes cellular degeneration in the endometrium.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 10

The thick white capsule that covers each testes is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  raphe.
B)  tunica adventitia.
C)  tunica albuginea.
D)  Leydig capsule.
E)  tunica alba.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Menarche refers to

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A)  monthly ovulation.
B)  enlargement of the breasts.
C)  an increase in the sexual drive.
D)  the first episode of menstrual bleeding.
E)  the end of the menstrual cycle.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is produced in the ovary and then leaves the ovary?

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone
B)  corpus luteum
C)  secondary oocyte
D)  FSH
E)  menstrual bloodF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following structures would be found in the spermatic cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis
B)  ductus deferens
C)  seminal vesicle
D)  ejaculatory duct
E)  interstitial cellsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

What process converts a spermatid to a mature sperm cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  spermatogenesis
B)  cryptorchidism
C)  gubernaculum
D)  spermiogenesisE) A) and D)
F) None of the above D

Question 15

In an ectopic pregnancy,

Accepted Answer

A)  no fertilization occurs.
B)  implantation does not occur in the uterus.
C)  a fetus never develops.
D)  no placenta forms.
E)  implantation occurs in the uterus.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

The ovary is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue called the

Accepted Answer

A)  mesovarium.
B)  tunica albuginea.
C)  peritoneum.
D)  medulla.
E)  tunica alba.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

The male urethra

Accepted Answer

A)  has numerous mucous-secreting glands.
B)  extends through the length of the penis.
C)  is lined with ciliated cuboidal epithelium.
D)  extends from the prostate gland to the ductus deferens.
E)  is shorter than the female urethra.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following effects on the body can NOT be attributed to testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  enlargement of male genitalia
B)  growth of pubic,axillary,and facial hair
C)  hypertrophy of the larynx
D)  increased calcium excretion
E)  rapid bone growthF) B) and E)
G) A) and E) D

Question 19

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the

Accepted Answer

A)  prepuce.
B)  crus penis.
C)  glans penis.
D)  corpora cavernosa.
E)  bulb of penis.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The spongy urethra is surrounded by the

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus cavernosum.
B)  prostate gland.
C)  corpus spongiosum.
D)  bulbourethral glands.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Which of the following hormones would decrease if an adult male were castrated (testes removed) ?

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Which of the following statements concerning the uterus is true?

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A primary follicle contains

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Which of the following can cause infertility in females?

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The secretions produced by the prostate gland

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Impotence occurs when

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Frequently during childbirth,an episiotomy is performed.In this procedure the _____ is cut.

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The ovum is viable for _____ hours following ovulation.

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Progesterone

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The thick white capsule that covers each testes is called the

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Menarche refers to

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Which of the following is produced in the ovary and then leaves the ovary?

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Which of the following structures would be found in the spermatic cord?

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What process converts a spermatid to a mature sperm cell?

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In an ectopic pregnancy,

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The ovary is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue called the

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The male urethra

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