Question 1

Erection of the penis is caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dilation of the veins in the penis 
B)  engorgement of blood in the erectile tissues 
C)  a sympathetic reflex 
D)  none of the above 
A)  dilation of the veins in the penis 
B)  engorgement of blood in the erectile tissues 
C)  a sympathetic reflex 
D)  none of the above B

Question 2

Which of the following is true about the uterine tubes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ampulla is a narrow constricted region. 
B)  The infundibulum is the expanded region of the uterine tube. 
C)  The isthmus is the normal site of fertilization. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  The ampulla is a narrow constricted region. 
B)  The infundibulum is the expanded region of the uterine tube. 
C)  The isthmus is the normal site of fertilization. 
D)  none of the above B

Question 3

The cells that produce testosterone in the testis are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  interstitial cells 
B)  sustentacular cells 
C)  spermatogonia 
D)  spermatocytes 
A)  interstitial cells 
B)  sustentacular cells 
C)  spermatogonia 
D)  spermatocytes A

Question 4

What part of the vulva contains sebaceous glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  vestibule 
B)  mons pubis 
C)  clitoris 
D)  labia minora 
A)  vestibule 
B)  mons pubis 
C)  clitoris 
D)  labia minora

Question 5

Where in the testes do the spermatozoa mature?

Accepted Answer

A)  rete testis 
B)  epididymis 
C)  seminiferous tubules 
D)  ductus deferens 
A)  rete testis 
B)  epididymis 
C)  seminiferous tubules 
D)  ductus deferens

Question 6

Spermatogenesis involves the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  formation of four haploid cells from a spermatogonium 
B)  formation of functional sperm 
C)  movement of sperm into the genital tract 
D)  none of the above 
A)  formation of four haploid cells from a spermatogonium 
B)  formation of functional sperm 
C)  movement of sperm into the genital tract 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

Human egg and sperm are similar in they ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have about the same number of each is produced each month 
B)  are about the same size 
C)  have the same degree of motility 
D)  have the same number of chromosomes 
A)  have about the same number of each is produced each month 
B)  are about the same size 
C)  have the same degree of motility 
D)  have the same number of chromosomes

Question 8

The structures that receive the ovulated oocyte, providing a site for fertilization, are called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  infundibulum 
B)  fimbriae 
C)  Graafian follicles 
D)  fallopian tubes 
A)  infundibulum 
B)  fimbriae 
C)  Graafian follicles 
D)  fallopian tubes

Question 9

What substance is produced and secreted from mammary glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  milk 
B)  oil 
C)  sweat 
D)  wax 
A)  milk 
B)  oil 
C)  sweat 
D)  wax

Question 10

Which accessory gland neutralizes the acidity of semen before it is ejaculated?

Accepted Answer

A)  prostate gland 
B)  seminal vesicles 
C)  bulbo-urethral gland 
D)  none of the above 
A)  prostate gland 
B)  seminal vesicles 
C)  bulbo-urethral gland 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

Fertilization usually occurs in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ovary 
B)  uterine tubes 
C)  vagina 
D)  uterus 
A)  ovary 
B)  uterine tubes 
C)  vagina 
D)  uterus

Question 12

Which of the following statements about spermatogenesis is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each spermatic forms two sperm. 
B)  The secondary spermatocytes form two spermatids. 
C)  The spermatogonium forms the primary spermatocyte. 
D)  The primary spermatocyte forms two secondary spermatocytes. 
A)  Each spermatic forms two sperm. 
B)  The secondary spermatocytes form two spermatids. 
C)  The spermatogonium forms the primary spermatocyte. 
D)  The primary spermatocyte forms two secondary spermatocytes.

Question 13

What structure transports both urine and semen from the penis?

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal vesicles 
B)  ductus deferens 
C)  urethra 
D)  none of the above 
A)  seminal vesicles 
B)  ductus deferens 
C)  urethra 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

The ability of sperm cells to move along the ductus deferens is due to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  peristaltic contractions 
B)  enzymatic activity 
C)  hormonal action 
D)  gravity 
A)  peristaltic contractions 
B)  enzymatic activity 
C)  hormonal action 
D)  gravity

Question 15

All of the following are part of the vulva EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hymen 
B)  vestibule 
C)  mons pubis 
D)  labia majora 
A)  hymen 
B)  vestibule 
C)  mons pubis 
D)  labia majora

Question 16

The cremaster muscles are important to the integrity of the male reproductive system. Which of the following is true about their function?

Accepted Answer

A)  They regulate the temperature of the testes. 
B)  They are responsible for penile erection. 
C)  They contract to move the sperm along in the duct. 
D)  They contract to allow ejaculation. 
A)  They regulate the temperature of the testes. 
B)  They are responsible for penile erection. 
C)  They contract to move the sperm along in the duct. 
D)  They contract to allow ejaculation.

Question 17

The testes are suspended from what structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  rete testis 
B)  spermatic cord 
C)  seminiferous tubules 
D)  ductus deferens 
A)  rete testis 
B)  spermatic cord 
C)  seminiferous tubules 
D)  ductus deferens

Question 18

The primary function of the uterus is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  regulate the menstrual cycle 
B)  protect the ovaries 
C)  provide a place for the fetus to develop 
D)  synthesize female hormones 
A)  regulate the menstrual cycle 
B)  protect the ovaries 
C)  provide a place for the fetus to develop 
D)  synthesize female hormones

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding mammary glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are modified sebaceous glands. 
B)  They are modified ceruminous glands. 
C)  They are modified sweat glands. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  They are modified sebaceous glands. 
B)  They are modified ceruminous glands. 
C)  They are modified sweat glands. 
D)  none of the above

Question 20

What is the enlarged structure at the tip of the penis?

Accepted Answer

A)  glans 
B)  body 
C)  corona 
D)  prepuce 
A)  glans 
B)  body 
C)  corona 
D)  prepuce

Exam 45: Anatomy of the Reproductive System

Erection of the penis is caused by ________.

Which of the following is true about the uterine tubes?

The cells that produce testosterone in the testis are called ________.

What part of the vulva contains sebaceous glands?

Where in the testes do the spermatozoa mature?

Spermatogenesis involves the ________.

Human egg and sperm are similar in they ________.

The structures that receive the ovulated oocyte, providing a site for fertilization, are called the ________.

What substance is produced and secreted from mammary glands?

Which accessory gland neutralizes the acidity of semen before it is ejaculated?

Fertilization usually occurs in the ________.

Which of the following statements about spermatogenesis is NOT true?

What structure transports both urine and semen from the penis?

The ability of sperm cells to move along the ductus deferens is due to ________.

All of the following are part of the vulva EXCEPT ________.

The cremaster muscles are important to the integrity of the male reproductive system. Which of the following is true about their function?

The testes are suspended from what structure?

The primary function of the uterus is to ________.

Which of the following is true regarding mammary glands?

What is the enlarged structure at the tip of the penis?

Laboratory Safety

Introduction to the Human Body

Organ Systems Overview

Use of the Microscope

Anatomy of the Cell and Cell Division

Movement Across Plasma Membranes

Epithelial Tissue

Connective Tissue

Muscle Tissue

Neural Tissue

Integumentary System

Body Membranes

Organization of the Skeletal System

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Organization of Skeletal Muscles

Muscles of the Head and Neck

Muscles of the Vertebral Column, Abdomen, and Pelvis

Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb

Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb

Muscle Physiology

Organization of the Nervous System

Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Reflexes

Anatomy of the Brain

Autonomic Nervous System

General Senses

Special Senses

Anatomy of the Eye

Physiology of the Eye

Anatomy of the Ear

Physiology of the Ear

Endocrine System

Blood

Anatomy of the Heart

Anatomy of the Systemic Circulation

Cardiovascular Physiology

Lymphatic System

Anatomy of the Respiratory System

Physiology of the Respiratory System

Anatomy of the Digestive System

Digestive Physiology

Anatomy of the Urinary System

Physiology of the Urinary System

Development

Surface Anatomy

Pig Muscular System

Pig Nervous System

Pig Endocrine System

Pig Circulatory System

Pig Lymphatic System

Pig Respiratory System

Pig Digestive System

Pig Urinary System

Pig Reproductive System

Cat Muscular System

Cat Nervous System

Cat Endocrine System

Cat Circulatory System