Question 1

Figure 26- 2 The Female Reproductive System
Use Figure 26- 2 to answer the following questions:
-What is produced by the structure labeled "1"?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  ova 
C)  progesterone 
D)  inhibin 
E)  all of the above 
A)  estrogen 
B)  ova 
C)  progesterone 
D)  inhibin 
E)  all of the above E

Question 2

The special type of cell division required to produce gametes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  maturation. 
B)  capacitation. 
C)  mitosis. 
D)  meiosis. 
E)  fertilization. 
A)  maturation. 
B)  capacitation. 
C)  mitosis. 
D)  meiosis. 
E)  fertilization. D

Question 3

The expanded, initial segment of the uterine tube is called the___________

Accepted Answer

ampulla

Question 4

The male gonad is called an)__________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The male gonad is called an)__________...

Question 5

Scarring of the rete testis would interfere with a man's ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  regulate spermatogenesis. 
B)  produce an alkaline semen. 
C)  ejaculate. 
D)  deliver spermatozoa to the epididymis. 
E)  secrete testosterone. 
A)  regulate spermatogenesis. 
B)  produce an alkaline semen. 
C)  ejaculate. 
D)  deliver spermatozoa to the epididymis. 
E)  secrete testosterone.

Question 6

Figure 26- 1 The Male Reproductive System
Use Figure 26- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "3."

Accepted Answer

A)  ejaculatory duct 
B)  prostatic urethra 
C)  corpus spongiosum 
D)  spongy urethra 
E)  corpora cavernosa 
A)  ejaculatory duct 
B)  prostatic urethra 
C)  corpus spongiosum 
D)  spongy urethra 
E)  corpora cavernosa

Question 7

Figure 26- 2 The Female Reproductive System
Use Figure 26- 2 to answer the following questions:
-A drug that blocked the enzyme aromatase would do what to a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent the synthesis of estrogen 
B)  increase the risk of osteoporosis 
C)  reduce the risk of breast cancer 
D)  bring on symptoms of menopause 
E)  all of the above 
A)  prevent the synthesis of estrogen 
B)  increase the risk of osteoporosis 
C)  reduce the risk of breast cancer 
D)  bring on symptoms of menopause 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

The round ligaments extend from the

Accepted Answer

A)  body of the uterus to the fundus. 
B)  base of the uterus and vagina to the lateral walls of the pelvis. 
C)  lateral surface of the uterus to the anterior surface of the sacrum. 
D)  cervix of the uterus to the vagina. 
E)  lateral margins of the uterus, through the inguinal canal to the external genitalia. 
A)  body of the uterus to the fundus. 
B)  base of the uterus and vagina to the lateral walls of the pelvis. 
C)  lateral surface of the uterus to the anterior surface of the sacrum. 
D)  cervix of the uterus to the vagina. 
E)  lateral margins of the uterus, through the inguinal canal to the external genitalia.

Question 9

The_____________ carries fluid from the seminal gland seminal vesicle) through the prostate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The_____________ carries fluid from the seminal gland...

Question 10

The_______ is the rounded portion of the uterine body superior to the attachment of the uterine tubes.

Accepted Answer

A)  cervix 
B)  internal os 
C)  fundus 
D)  body 
E)  myometrium 
A)  cervix 
B)  internal os 
C)  fundus 
D)  body 
E)  myometrium

Question 11

Arrange the four structures listed below into the order in which sperm pass from the testis to the urethral meatus. 1. ductus deferens
2) urethra
3) ejaculatory duct
4) epididymis

Accepted Answer

A)  4, 1, 2, 3 
B)  1, 3, 4, 2 
C)  4, 1, 3, 2 
D)  1, 4, 3, 2 
E)  4, 3, 1, 2 
A)  4, 1, 2, 3 
B)  1, 3, 4, 2 
C)  4, 1, 3, 2 
D)  1, 4, 3, 2 
E)  4, 3, 1, 2

Question 12

The stratum ___________ is the endometrial layer that undergoes dramatic changes during the menstrual cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The stratum ___________ is the endometrial layer...

Question 13

How are male and female reproductive systems functionally different?

Accepted Answer

In males, the gonads testes) secrete and

Question 14

The organ that monitors and adjusts the composition of tubular fluid, recycles damaged spermatozoa, and is the site of sperm maturation is the

Accepted Answer

A)  prostate gland. 
B)  epididymis. 
C)  seminal gland seminal vesicle). 
D)  rete testis. 
E)  ductus deferens. 
A)  prostate gland. 
B)  epididymis. 
C)  seminal gland seminal vesicle). 
D)  rete testis. 
E)  ductus deferens.

Question 15

Sperm cannot fertilize an ovum unless it has been in the female reproductive tract for several hours. This enhanced ability of the sperm to fertilize the ovum is called capacitation. In vitro studies indicate that freshly ejaculated sperm can fertilize the ovum if they are first rinsed in salt solution before being introduced to the ovum. These observations suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  the process of capacitation involves the removal of some inhibiting substances from the sperm. 
B)  pH is an important factor in the process of capacitation. 
C)  in capacitation, secretions of the female reproductive tract are taken up by the sperm. 
D)  the process of capacitation is temperature dependent. 
E)  only sperm that come into contact with vaginal secretions are capable of fertilizing an ovum. 
A)  the process of capacitation involves the removal of some inhibiting substances from the sperm. 
B)  pH is an important factor in the process of capacitation. 
C)  in capacitation, secretions of the female reproductive tract are taken up by the sperm. 
D)  the process of capacitation is temperature dependent. 
E)  only sperm that come into contact with vaginal secretions are capable of fertilizing an ovum.

Question 16

Figure 26- 1 The Male Reproductive System
Use Figure 26- 1 to answer the following questions:
-What is produced by the structure labeled "7"?

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal fluids 
B)  spermatozoa 
C)  testosterone 
D)  FSH 
E)  both B and C 
A)  seminal fluids 
B)  spermatozoa 
C)  testosterone 
D)  FSH 
E)  both B and C

Question 17

Figure 26- 1 The Male Reproductive System
Use Figure 26- 1 to answer the following questions:
-A boy has a genetic mutation such that FSH is not produced, but LH is normal. After the boy grows to maturity, it is likely he will

Accepted Answer

A)  not develop secondary sex characteristics. 
B)  produce large amounts of inhibin. 
C)  be sterile. 
D)  be impotent. 
E)  have impaired function of the interstitial cells. 
A)  not develop secondary sex characteristics. 
B)  produce large amounts of inhibin. 
C)  be sterile. 
D)  be impotent. 
E)  have impaired function of the interstitial cells.

Question 18

The ________consists of the follicle cells that cling to the oocyte after ovulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________consists of the follicle cells that...

Question 19

A mature follicle releases an ovum in response to a surge in

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen. 
B)  oxytocin. 
C)  progesterone. 
D)  follicle- stimulating hormone. 
E)  luteinizing hormone. 
A)  estrogen. 
B)  oxytocin. 
C)  progesterone. 
D)  follicle- stimulating hormone. 
E)  luteinizing hormone.

Question 20

Inward projections of the tunica albuginea, known as septa, divide the testis into

Accepted Answer

A)  lobules. 
B)  rete testorum. 
C)  the epididymis and the testis proper. 
D)  straight tubules. 
E)  seminiferous tubules. 
A)  lobules. 
B)  rete testorum. 
C)  the epididymis and the testis proper. 
D)  straight tubules. 
E)  seminiferous tubules.

Exam 26: The Reproductive System

Figure 26- 2 The Female Reproductive System Use Figure 26- 2 to answer the following questions: -What is produced by the structure labeled "1"?

The special type of cell division required to produce gametes is called

The expanded, initial segment of the uterine tube is called the___________

The male gonad is called an)__________

Scarring of the rete testis would interfere with a man's ability to

Figure 26- 1 The Male Reproductive System Use Figure 26- 1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "3."

Figure 26- 2 The Female Reproductive System Use Figure 26- 2 to answer the following questions: -A drug that blocked the enzyme aromatase would do what to a patient?

The round ligaments extend from the

The_____________ carries fluid from the seminal gland seminal vesicle) through the prostate.

The_______ is the rounded portion of the uterine body superior to the attachment of the uterine tubes.

Arrange the four structures listed below into the order in which sperm pass from the testis to the urethral meatus. 1. ductus deferens 2) urethra 3) ejaculatory duct 4) epididymis

The stratum ___________ is the endometrial layer that undergoes dramatic changes during the menstrual cycle.

How are male and female reproductive systems functionally different?

The organ that monitors and adjusts the composition of tubular fluid, recycles damaged spermatozoa, and is the site of sperm maturation is the

Figure 26- 1 The Male Reproductive System Use Figure 26- 1 to answer the following questions: -What is produced by the structure labeled "7"?

Figure 26- 1 The Male Reproductive System Use Figure 26- 1 to answer the following questions: -A boy has a genetic mutation such that FSH is not produced, but LH is normal. After the boy grows to maturity, it is likely he will

The ________consists of the follicle cells that cling to the oocyte after ovulation.

A mature follicle releases an ovum in response to a surge in

Inward projections of the tunica albuginea, known as septa, divide the testis into

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