Question 1

Optimum temperature for sperm production is 3 degrees cooler than body temperature. In which of the following locations would the testes produce the most sperm?

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A)  scrotal sac
B)  pelvic cavity
C)  abdominal cavity
D)  vas deferens
E)  inguinal canalF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

A lack of testosterone production before birth would

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A)  inhibit normal development of male reproductive structures.
B)  inhibit anterior pituitary secretions.
C)  inhibit hypothalamus development.
D)  inhibit FSH secretion from the anterior pituitary.
E)  have no effect.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following events occurs in an erection?

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A)  vasoconstriction of arteries leading to erectile tissue of penis
B)  engorgement of erectile tissue of penis with blood
C)  dilation of venules leading from erectile tissue of penis
D)  relaxation of internal sphincter of urinary bladder
E)  decrease of blood flow to the penisF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

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A)  oocyte production
B)  reception of penis during intercourse
C)  site of fertilization
D)  production of estrogen
E)  female hormone secretionF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

The sustentacular cells

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A)  mature to form sperm cells.
B)  produce testosterone.
C)  provide nourishment for development of sperm.
D)  cover and protect most of the testes.
E)  produce seminal fluid.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The seminal vesicles open into the membranous urethra.
B)  The prostate gland surrounds the prostatic urethra and ejaculatory ducts.
C)  The bulbourethral glands enter the spongy urethra at the base of the penis.
D)  The prostate gland contains smooth muscle partitions covered with columnar epithelium.
E)  The seminal vesicles are sac-shaped glands located next to the ampullae of the ductus deferentia.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

The hypothalamic hormone that regulates both male and female reproductive cycles is

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH.
B)  ICSH.
C)  GnRH.
D)  LH.
E)  oxytocin.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

The androgens produced by the theca interna cells are converted to estrogen by

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A)  corpus luteal cells.
B)  FSH.
C)  granulosa cells.
D)  GnRH.
E)  primary oocyte.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Discharge of semen into the prostatic urethra is called

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A)  erection.
B)  emission.
C)  ejaculation.
D)  ovulation.
E)  ejection.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  mucous and fibrinogen
B)  fructose and mucous
C)  fibrinolysin and clotting factors
D)  prostaglandins and sperm
E)  acid and mucousF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following portions of the vulva is most superior?

Accepted Answer

A)  clitoris
B)  mons pubis
C)  vestibule
D)  labia majora
E)  labia minoraF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Fertilization occurs when the

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A)  oocyte ruptures from the ovary.
B)  oocyte is implanted in the uterus.
C)  sperm head enters the zygote.
D)  nuclei of the secondary oocyte and the sperm cell unite.
E)  sperm enter vagina.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 13

A pituitary tumor interferes with FSH secretion.How would this effect a male?

Accepted Answer

A)  He would develop a feminine body contour.
B)  He would not produce sperm.
C)  He would have an erection.
D)  There would be no effect as FSH is found only in females.
E)  He would produce too many sperm.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Arrange the following events in the correct sequence: (1) ejaculation
(2) emission
(3) erection

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,3
B)  3,1,2
C)  3,2,1
D)  1,3,2
E)  2,3,1F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning the female mammary glands is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are modified sweat glands.
B)  They are the organs of milk production.
C)  They may contain large amounts of adipose tissue.
D)  They are attached to the pectoralis major muscle by Cooper ligaments.
E)  All of these choices are correct.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 16

The penis consists of _____ columns of erectile tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  two
B)  three
C)  four
D)  five
E)  sixF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen causes endometrial cells to proliferate.
B)  After ovulation,the endometrium becomes thicker.
C)  Rising progesterone levels cause the myometrium to contract.
D)  The uterine cycle makes the endometrium a hospitable environment for implantation.
E)  The endometrium receives the trophoblast.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

Spermatozoa may remain viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

Accepted Answer

A)  24 hours.
B)  48 hours.
C)  72 hours.
D)  96 hours.
E)  144 hours.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal vesicles - provide nutrients for sperm
B)  prostate - lubricates the penis during intercourse
C)  bulbourethral glands - produce a thin,sweet fluid
D)  testes - produce most of the semen
E)  prostate - contributes most of the fluidF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Optimum temperature for sperm production is 3 degrees cooler than body temperature. In which of the following locations would the testes produce the most sperm?

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Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

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A lack of testosterone production before birth would

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Which of the following events occurs in an erection?

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A pituitary tumor interferes with FSH secretion.How would this effect a male?

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Which of the following statements concerning the female mammary glands is true?

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Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

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The hypothalamic hormone that regulates both male and female reproductive cycles is

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Which of the following substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

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The androgens produced by the theca interna cells are converted to estrogen by

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Which of the following statements is false?

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The penis consists of _____ columns of erectile tissue.

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Spermatozoa may remain viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

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Arrange the following events in the correct sequence: (1) ejaculation (2) emission (3) erection

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Which of the following portions of the vulva is most superior?

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Fertilization occurs when the

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The sustentacular cells

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Discharge of semen into the prostatic urethra is called

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Exam 28: Reproductive System

Optimum temperature for sperm production is 3 degrees cooler than body temperature. In which of the following locations would the testes produce the most sperm?

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Which of the following glands is correctly matched with its function?

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A lack of testosterone production before birth would

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Which of the following events occurs in an erection?

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A pituitary tumor interferes with FSH secretion.How would this effect a male?

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Which of the following statements concerning the female mammary glands is true?

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Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

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The hypothalamic hormone that regulates both male and female reproductive cycles is

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Which of the following substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

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The androgens produced by the theca interna cells are converted to estrogen by

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Which of the following statements is false?

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The penis consists of _____ columns of erectile tissue.

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Spermatozoa may remain viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

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Arrange the following events in the correct sequence: (1) ejaculation (2) emission (3) erection

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Which of the following portions of the vulva is most superior?

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Fertilization occurs when the

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The sustentacular cells

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