Question 1

The primary organs of the female reproductive system are the uterus and vagina.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes an erection?

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A)   Smooth muscles of vascular spaces in the penis contract.
B)   Parasympathetic impulses constrict arteries leading to the penis.
C)   Parasympathetic neurons release nitric oxide causing dilation of small arteries in the penis.
D)   The spongy tissue in the penis fills with air.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following terms is/are correctly defined?

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A)   Ovulation - rupture of an ovarian follicle and release of a secondary oocyte and first polar body
B)   Vestibule - space enclosed by the labia minora
C)   Orgasm - pleasurable sense of physiological and psychological release
D)   All of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The inner mucosal layer of the uterine wall is the

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A)   endometrium.
B)   myometrium.
C)   perimetrium.
D)   epimetrium.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Meiosis is necessary because

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A)   otherwise the fertilized ovum will have too much genetic material.
B)   otherwise the fertilized ovum will have too little genetic material.
C)   otherwise reproduction would have to be asexual.
D)   otherwise too many mutations will occur.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

A positive feedback system regulates testosterone production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The epithelium of the seminiferous tubules consists of

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A)   adipose cells and chondrocytes.
B)   spermatogenic cells and sustentacular cells.
C)   spermatogonia and spermatids.
D)   interstitial cells and sustentacular cells.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

The interstitial cells of the testes produce

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A)   seminal fluid.
B)   spermatogenic cells.
C)   sperm cells.
D)   androgens.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

As many as twenty primary ovarian follicles may reach maturity simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Male secondary sex characterisitics include

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A)   thickening of the bones.
B)   increased muscular growth.
C)   increased growth of body hair.
D)   all of the above.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Oral contraceptives may cause

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A)   increased skin pigmentation.
B)   breast tenderness.
C)   fluid retention.
D)   all of the above.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The gubernaculum guides the testis through the ________ canal.

Accepted Answer

A)   penile
B)   pelvic
C)   inguinal
D)   seminiferousE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The last fluid expelled from the urethra during ejaculation comes from the

Accepted Answer

A)   testes.
B)   bulbourethral gland.
C)   prostate gland.
D)   seminal vesicles.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The tubular part of the uterus that extends downward into the upper vagina is the

Accepted Answer

A)   fundus.
B)   cervix.
C)   perimetrium.
D)   endometrium.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Judy runs 50 miles a week. She and her husband have been trying to conceive for three years, with no luck. Her disturbed reproductive cycles and infertility are due to

Accepted Answer

A)   increased secretion of adrenal androgens.
B)   decreased secretion of adrenal androgens.
C)   increased synthesis of estrogens.
D)   decreased synthesis of estrogens.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Sperm cells mature in the

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A)   ductus deferentia.
B)   ejaculatory ducts.
C)   epididymides.
D)   seminal vesicles.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The spermatogenic cells that line the seminiferous tubules produce sperm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The number of possible chromosome combinations in a gamete of a human is

Accepted Answer

A)   800.
B)   8,000.
C)   80,000.
D)   8 million.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

FSH stimulates a primordial follicle to start maturing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The average length of the epididymis is

Accepted Answer

A)   1 meter.
B)   3 meters.
C)   6 meters.
D)   9 meters.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 22: Reproductive Systems

The last fluid expelled from the urethra during ejaculation comes from the

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The average length of the epididymis is

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FSH stimulates a primordial follicle to start maturing.

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The inner mucosal layer of the uterine wall is the

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Sperm cells mature in the

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Male secondary sex characterisitics include

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Meiosis is necessary because

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The epithelium of the seminiferous tubules consists of

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The tubular part of the uterus that extends downward into the upper vagina is the

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Which of the following correctly describes an erection?

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The gubernaculum guides the testis through the ________ canal.

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Judy runs 50 miles a week. She and her husband have been trying to conceive for three years, with no luck. Her disturbed reproductive cycles and infertility are due to

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Oral contraceptives may cause

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The interstitial cells of the testes produce

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The number of possible chromosome combinations in a gamete of a human is

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The spermatogenic cells that line the seminiferous tubules produce sperm.

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Which of the following terms is/are correctly defined?

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The primary organs of the female reproductive system are the uterus and vagina.

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A positive feedback system regulates testosterone production.

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As many as twenty primary ovarian follicles may reach maturity simultaneously.

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