Question 1

If fertilization does not occur following release of the egg by the ovary, then which one of the following degenerates approximately two weeks after ovulation?

Accepted Answer

A)   primary oocyte
B)   oviduct
C)   endometrium layer
D)   corpus luteum
E)   choices A through D are correctF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The seminal vesicles produce which one of the following to serve as the energy source to fuel sperm motility?

Accepted Answer

A)   fat
B)   fructose
C)   glutamine
D)   prostaglandin
E)   glucoseF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Not all sperm produced by the testes are functional. A sperm with a defective acrosome would

Accepted Answer

A)   not be able to swim
B)   produce multiple flagella
C)   not survive the acid pH of a vagina
D)   not be able to penetrate a egg
E)   be able to swim, but would travel in circles, unable to navigate a female reproductive tractF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

The lining of the uterus is termed the myometrium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Using the figure above, identify the organs of the female reproductive system.
-The oviduct is indicated by letter ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
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Question 6

The muscular layer of the uterus that provides the force necessary to expel the baby during birth is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The muscular layer of the uterus that...

Question 7

Since the chance of any one particular sperm fertilizing an egg is very low, large numbers of sperm are produced by the male reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

As sperm are produced, they go through several stages. Which one of the following stages develops directly into mature motile sperm?

Accepted Answer

A)   primary spermatocytes
B)   spermatogonia
C)   spermatids
D)   secondary spermatocytes
E)   Sertoli cellsF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The regular pattern by which oocytes grow, mature, and are released from the ovary is known as the ________ cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The regular pattern by which oocytes grow,...

Question 10

Use the figure below to answer the following question.
 
-Which one of the following structures degenerates if a fertilized egg does not embed in the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)   ovary
B)   oviduct
C)   zona pellucida
D)   corpus luteum
E)   secondary oocyteF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Which one of the following sexually transmitted diseases is currently the most prevalent in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   gonorrhea
B)   syphilis
C)   AIDS
D)   genital warts
E)   chlamydiaF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

During ejaculation, smooth muscle in the ejaculatory duct, seminal vesicles, epididymis, prostate, and bulbourethral glands are stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A)   prostaglandins
B)   ejaculatory-stimulation hormone
C)   sympathetic nerves
D)   parasympathetic nerves
E)   LH and FSHF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Since the pH of the female vagina is not suitable for the survival of sperm, secretions from the ________ gland of the male are a necessary component of semen to raise the pH.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Since the pH of the female vagina...

Question 14

Using the figure above, identify the organs of the female reproductive system.
-The uterus is indicated by letter ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
Using the figure above, identify the...

Question 15

The human papilloma virus (HPV)  causes

Accepted Answer

A)   gonorrhea
B)   vaginal yeast infections
C)   genital herpes
D)   syphilis
E)   genital wartsF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

The production and secretion of testosterone depends on the secretion of three other hormones; GnRH is secreted by the ________, and FSH and LH are secreted by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland
B)   testes, scrotum
C)   posterior pituitary gland, anterior pituitary gland
D)   seminal vesicle, prostate gland
E)   posterior pituitary gland, hypothalamusF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Using the figure above, match each organ (A-F) to its description.
-structure that transports sperm to the ejaculatory duct; sperm are stored here until ejaculation

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
Using the figure above, match each...

Question 18

Which one of the following viruses is associated with cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Treponema pallidum
B)   Human papilloma virus
C)   Herpes simplex virus
D)   Chlamydia trachomatis
E)   Hepatitis BF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Testosterone controls the rate of sperm production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During male ejaculation, the internal urethral sphincter closes tightly to

Accepted Answer

A)   prevent urine from leaking into the urethra
B)   isolate the ureters from the urinary bladder
C)   block movement of mucus from the bulbourethral gland into the ejaculatory duct
D)   keep sperm from moving into the ductus deferens
E)   allow seminal vesicle to transfer sperm to the epididymisF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 16: Reproductive Systems

Since the pH of the female vagina is not suitable for the survival of sperm, secretions from the ________ gland of the male are a necessary component of semen to raise the pH.

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The seminal vesicles produce which one of the following to serve as the energy source to fuel sperm motility?

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The regular pattern by which oocytes grow, mature, and are released from the ovary is known as the ________ cycle.

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Using the figure above, identify the organs of the female reproductive system. -The uterus is indicated by letter ________.

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During ejaculation, smooth muscle in the ejaculatory duct, seminal vesicles, epididymis, prostate, and bulbourethral glands are stimulated by

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If fertilization does not occur following release of the egg by the ovary, then which one of the following degenerates approximately two weeks after ovulation?

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Which one of the following viruses is associated with cervical cancer?

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The production and secretion of testosterone depends on the secretion of three other hormones; GnRH is secreted by the ________, and FSH and LH are secreted by the ________.

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Since the chance of any one particular sperm fertilizing an egg is very low, large numbers of sperm are produced by the male reproductive system.

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Using the figure above, match each organ (A-F) to its description. -structure that transports sperm to the ejaculatory duct; sperm are stored here until ejaculation

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The lining of the uterus is termed the myometrium.

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During male ejaculation, the internal urethral sphincter closes tightly to

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Use the figure below to answer the following question. -Which one of the following structures degenerates if a fertilized egg does not embed in the uterus?

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Testosterone controls the rate of sperm production.

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Using the figure above, identify the organs of the female reproductive system. -The oviduct is indicated by letter ________.

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Which one of the following sexually transmitted diseases is currently the most prevalent in the United States?

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The human papilloma virus (HPV) causes

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The muscular layer of the uterus that provides the force necessary to expel the baby during birth is called the ________.

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Not all sperm produced by the testes are functional. A sperm with a defective acrosome would

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As sperm are produced, they go through several stages. Which one of the following stages develops directly into mature motile sperm?

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