Question 1

This is the muscular layer of the uterus.

Accepted Answer

A)  endometrium 
B)  serosa 
C)  myometrium 
A)  endometrium 
B)  serosa 
C)  myometrium C

Question 2

The superficial layer of the uterus, which sloughs off periodically in response to cyclic hormonal changes, is the .

Accepted Answer

A)  mucous membrane that lines the uterus 
B)  entire endometrium 
C)  basal layer of the endometrium 
D)  functional layer of the endometrium 
A)  mucous membrane that lines the uterus 
B)  entire endometrium 
C)  basal layer of the endometrium 
D)  functional layer of the endometrium D

Question 3

In sequential order from proximal to distal, the components of the male urethra are .

Accepted Answer

A)  intermediate part of the urethra, spongy urethra, prostatic urethra 
B)  spongy urethra, intermediate part of the urethra, prostatic urethra 
C)  prostatic urethra, spongy urethra, intermediate part of the urethra 
D)  prostatic urethra, intermediate part of the urethra, spongy urethra 
A)  intermediate part of the urethra, spongy urethra, prostatic urethra 
B)  spongy urethra, intermediate part of the urethra, prostatic urethra 
C)  prostatic urethra, spongy urethra, intermediate part of the urethra 
D)  prostatic urethra, intermediate part of the urethra, spongy urethra D

Question 4

In sequential order, the pathway from sperm production to the external environment is from _ .

Accepted Answer

A)  seminiferous tubules to epididymis to ductus deferens to urethra 
B)  urethra to ductus deferens to seminiferous tubules to epididymis 
C)  epididymis to seminiferous tubules to ductus deferens to urethra 
D)  seminiferous tubules to ductus deferens to epididymis to urethra 
A)  seminiferous tubules to epididymis to ductus deferens to urethra 
B)  urethra to ductus deferens to seminiferous tubules to epididymis 
C)  epididymis to seminiferous tubules to ductus deferens to urethra 
D)  seminiferous tubules to ductus deferens to epididymis to urethra

Question 5

The spermatic cord .

Accepted Answer

A)  is formed by the union of both ductus deferens 
B)  is the system of ducts that transports sperm from scrotum to the exterior of the body 
C)  carries sperm from their entry into the abdominal cavity to the ejaculatory duct 
D)  carries blood vessels, nerves, and the ductus deferens between the scrotum and the abdomen 
A)  is formed by the union of both ductus deferens 
B)  is the system of ducts that transports sperm from scrotum to the exterior of the body 
C)  carries sperm from their entry into the abdominal cavity to the ejaculatory duct 
D)  carries blood vessels, nerves, and the ductus deferens between the scrotum and the abdomen

Question 6

The is/are a portion of the broad ligament that anchors the uterine tubes.

Accepted Answer

A)  round ligaments 
B)  mesosalpinx 
C)  mesovarium 
D)  mesometrium 
A)  round ligaments 
B)  mesosalpinx 
C)  mesovarium 
D)  mesometrium

Question 7

Semen is a combination of .

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid from the prostate and seminal glands 
B)  fluid from the seminal glands and bulbo-urethral glands 
C)  seminal fluid and sperm 
D)  fluid from the prostate and sperm 
A)  fluid from the prostate and seminal glands 
B)  fluid from the seminal glands and bulbo-urethral glands 
C)  seminal fluid and sperm 
D)  fluid from the prostate and sperm

Question 8

The testes reside in the .

Accepted Answer

A)  scrotum 
B)  deferens 
C)  ampulla 
D)  epididymis 
A)  scrotum 
B)  deferens 
C)  ampulla 
D)  epididymis

Question 9

The interstitial endocrine cells that produce testosterone are located .

Accepted Answer

A)  in the epididymis 
B)  lining the ductus deferens 
C)  in the rete testis 
D)  between the seminiferous tubules 
A)  in the epididymis 
B)  lining the ductus deferens 
C)  in the rete testis 
D)  between the seminiferous tubules

Question 10

The is the erectile tissue in the penis that surrounds the spongy urethra.

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus spongiosum 
B)  glans penis 
C)  corpora cavernosa 
D)  prepuce 
A)  corpus spongiosum 
B)  glans penis 
C)  corpora cavernosa 
D)  prepuce

Question 11

The canal that extends from the vestibule to the uterus is called the _.

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina 
B)  uterine tube 
C)  perivestibular canal 
D)  fimbria 
A)  vagina 
B)  uterine tube 
C)  perivestibular canal 
D)  fimbria

Question 12

Ejaculation occurs .

Accepted Answer

A)  as semen is propelled from the male duct system 
B)  as the penis fills with blood 
C)  following climax or orgasm 
A)  as semen is propelled from the male duct system 
B)  as the penis fills with blood 
C)  following climax or orgasm

Question 13

The pseudostratified columnar epithelial cells that line the tubules in this organ bear stereocilia that absorb excess fluid.

Accepted Answer

A)  penis 
B)  epididymis 
C)  seminal gland 
A)  penis 
B)  epididymis 
C)  seminal gland

Question 14

The are structures in the mammary glands that produce milk during lactation.

Accepted Answer

A)  alveoli 
B)  areola 
C)  lactiferous sinus 
D)  lactiferous duct 
A)  alveoli 
B)  areola 
C)  lactiferous sinus 
D)  lactiferous duct

Question 15

Alkaline mucus made by this gland neutralizes traces of acidic urine in the urethra prior to ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A)  prostate gland 
B)  seminal glands 
C)  bulbourethral glands 
A)  prostate gland 
B)  seminal glands 
C)  bulbourethral glands

Question 16

What is not true about the lactiferous ducts and sinuses?

Accepted Answer

A)  their function is performed only by females 
B)  they are part of the uterus 
C)  they produce milk for the newborn 
D)  they are part of the mammary glands 
A)  their function is performed only by females 
B)  they are part of the uterus 
C)  they produce milk for the newborn 
D)  they are part of the mammary glands

Question 17

The secretion of this male gland is important in activating sperm.

Accepted Answer

A)  bulbo-urethral glands 
B)  seminal glands 
C)  prostate 
A)  bulbo-urethral glands 
B)  seminal glands 
C)  prostate

Question 18

This connective tissue covering of the testis also divides it into lobes.

Accepted Answer

A)  tunica albuginea 
B)  periscrotal sac 
C)  tunica vaginalis 
D)  tunica cavernosa 
A)  tunica albuginea 
B)  periscrotal sac 
C)  tunica vaginalis 
D)  tunica cavernosa

Question 19

The female vulva .

Accepted Answer

A)  consists of the labia majora and minora 
B)  consists of the mons pubis, labia majora and minora, clitoris, urethral and vaginal orifices, hymen, and greater vestibular glands 
C)  is a diamond-shaped region spanning the area between anterior labial folds and anus 
D)  is a region containing the clitoris and urethral and vaginal orifices 
A)  consists of the labia majora and minora 
B)  consists of the mons pubis, labia majora and minora, clitoris, urethral and vaginal orifices, hymen, and greater vestibular glands 
C)  is a diamond-shaped region spanning the area between anterior labial folds and anus 
D)  is a region containing the clitoris and urethral and vaginal orifices

Question 20

Sperm are produced in the .

Accepted Answer

A)  interstitial tubules 
B)  seminiferous tubules 
C)  epididymis 
D)  spermatic network 
A)  interstitial tubules 
B)  seminiferous tubules 
C)  epididymis 
D)  spermatic network

Exam 42: Anatomy of the Reproductive System

This is the muscular layer of the uterus.

The superficial layer of the uterus, which sloughs off periodically in response to cyclic hormonal changes, is the .

In sequential order from proximal to distal, the components of the male urethra are .

In sequential order, the pathway from sperm production to the external environment is from _ .

The spermatic cord .

The is/are a portion of the broad ligament that anchors the uterine tubes.

Semen is a combination of .

The testes reside in the .

The interstitial endocrine cells that produce testosterone are located .

The is the erectile tissue in the penis that surrounds the spongy urethra.

The canal that extends from the vestibule to the uterus is called the _.

Ejaculation occurs .

The pseudostratified columnar epithelial cells that line the tubules in this organ bear stereocilia that absorb excess fluid.

The are structures in the mammary glands that produce milk during lactation.

Alkaline mucus made by this gland neutralizes traces of acidic urine in the urethra prior to ejaculation.

What is not true about the lactiferous ducts and sinuses?

The secretion of this male gland is important in activating sperm.

This connective tissue covering of the testis also divides it into lobes.

The female vulva .

Sperm are produced in the .

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