Question 1

The human zygote has a total of how many chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  23 
B)  25 
C)  46 
D)  50 
A)  23 
B)  25 
C)  46 
D)  50

Question 2

When does the male body begin to produce sperm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Before birth 
B)  Shortly after birth 
C)  At puberty 
D)  When erection is possible 
A)  Before birth 
B)  Shortly after birth 
C)  At puberty 
D)  When erection is possible

Question 3

Which structure is lined with columnar epithelial cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perimetrium 
B)  Endocervical canal 
C)  Myometrium 
D)  Vagina 
A)  Perimetrium 
B)  Endocervical canal 
C)  Myometrium 
D)  Vagina

Question 4

Which hormone relaxes the myometrium and prevents lactation until the fetus is born?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
B)  Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C)  Progesterone 
D)  Estrogen 
A)  Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
B)  Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C)  Progesterone 
D)  Estrogen

Question 5

Which change is a result of puberty and defends the vagina from infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pH stabilizes between 7 and 8. 
B)  A thin squamous epithelial lining develops. 
C)  Vaginal pH becomes more acidic. 
D)  Estrogen levels are low. 
A)  The pH stabilizes between 7 and 8. 
B)  A thin squamous epithelial lining develops. 
C)  Vaginal pH becomes more acidic. 
D)  Estrogen levels are low.

Question 6

The equivalent to the female gonad is the male:

Accepted Answer

A)  Epididymis 
B)  Spermatic cord 
C)  Vas deferens 
D)  Testes 
A)  Epididymis 
B)  Spermatic cord 
C)  Vas deferens 
D)  Testes

Question 7

The initial reproductive structures of the male and female embryos appear the same until which week of gestation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Third 
B)  Eighth 
C)  Twentieth 
D)  Thirtieth 
A)  Third 
B)  Eighth 
C)  Twentieth 
D)  Thirtieth

Question 8

Which statements about the human papillolmavirus (HPV)and vaccine are true? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Currently, two HPV vaccines have been approved for use in the United States. 
B)  HPV is believed to be responsible for the majority of the diagnosed cases of cervical cancer. 
C)  A form of the vaccine has been approved for use in males to prevent genital warts. 
D)  The administration of the vaccine is a one-dose intramuscular injection. 
E)  The recommended age for vaccination of girls is between 11 and 12 years of age. 
A)  Currently, two HPV vaccines have been approved for use in the United States. 
B)  HPV is believed to be responsible for the majority of the diagnosed cases of cervical cancer. 
C)  A form of the vaccine has been approved for use in males to prevent genital warts. 
D)  The administration of the vaccine is a one-dose intramuscular injection. 
E)  The recommended age for vaccination of girls is between 11 and 12 years of age.

Question 9

Where in the male body does spermatogenesis occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epididymis 
B)  Rete testes 
C)  Seminiferous tubules 
D)  Vas deferens 
A)  Epididymis 
B)  Rete testes 
C)  Seminiferous tubules 
D)  Vas deferens

Question 10

Which hormone promotes the development of testosterone in both males and females?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progesterone 
B)  Prolactin 
C)  Oxytocin 
D)  Estrogen 
A)  Progesterone 
B)  Prolactin 
C)  Oxytocin 
D)  Estrogen

Question 11

What are normal characteristics of aging of the male reproductive system? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced sperm count 
B)  Slower, less forceful ejaculations 
C)  Testicular atrophy and softening 
D)  Longer time to achieve full erection 
E)  Decreased levels of testosterone 
A)  Reduced sperm count 
B)  Slower, less forceful ejaculations 
C)  Testicular atrophy and softening 
D)  Longer time to achieve full erection 
E)  Decreased levels of testosterone

Question 12

Having ejected a mature ovum,the ovarian follicle develops into a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Atretic follicle 
B)  Thecal follicle 
C)  Corpus luteum 
D)  Functional scar 
A)  Atretic follicle 
B)  Thecal follicle 
C)  Corpus luteum 
D)  Functional scar

Question 13

Testosterone is believed to have a role in: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Male-patterned baldness 
B)  Libido levels 
C)  Acne development 
D)  Altered cholesterol metabolism 
E)  Thinning of the larynx 
A)  Male-patterned baldness 
B)  Libido levels 
C)  Acne development 
D)  Altered cholesterol metabolism 
E)  Thinning of the larynx

Question 14

Where is the usual site of cervical dysplasia or cancer in situ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Squamous epithelium of the cervix meets the cuboidal epithelium of the vagina. 
B)  Columnar epithelium of the cervix meets the squamous epithelium of the uterus. 
C)  Squamous epithelium of the cervix meets the columnar epithelium of the uterus. 
D)  Columnar epithelium of the cervix meets the squamous epithelium of the vagina. 
A)  Squamous epithelium of the cervix meets the cuboidal epithelium of the vagina. 
B)  Columnar epithelium of the cervix meets the squamous epithelium of the uterus. 
C)  Squamous epithelium of the cervix meets the columnar epithelium of the uterus. 
D)  Columnar epithelium of the cervix meets the squamous epithelium of the vagina.

Question 15

Which hormone stimulates gonads to produce both male and female hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
B)  Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C)  Luteinizing hormone (LH) 
D)  Estrogen 
A)  Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
B)  Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C)  Luteinizing hormone (LH) 
D)  Estrogen

Question 16

Which hormone promotes the development of the lobular ducts in the breasts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progesterone 
B)  Prolactin 
C)  Oxytocin 
D)  Estrogen 
A)  Progesterone 
B)  Prolactin 
C)  Oxytocin 
D)  Estrogen

Exam 23: Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

The human zygote has a total of how many chromosomes?

When does the male body begin to produce sperm?

Which structure is lined with columnar epithelial cells?

Which hormone relaxes the myometrium and prevents lactation until the fetus is born?

Which change is a result of puberty and defends the vagina from infection?

The equivalent to the female gonad is the male:

The initial reproductive structures of the male and female embryos appear the same until which week of gestation?

Which statements about the human papillolmavirus (HPV)and vaccine are true? (Select all that apply.)

Where in the male body does spermatogenesis occur?

Which hormone promotes the development of testosterone in both males and females?

What are normal characteristics of aging of the male reproductive system? (Select all that apply.)

Having ejected a mature ovum,the ovarian follicle develops into a(n):

Testosterone is believed to have a role in: (Select all that apply.)

Where is the usual site of cervical dysplasia or cancer in situ?

Which hormone stimulates gonads to produce both male and female hormones?

Which hormone promotes the development of the lobular ducts in the breasts?

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The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Innate Immunity: Inflammation

Adaptive Immunity

Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

Infection

Stress and Disease

Cancer Biology

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems,Cerebral Hemodynamics,and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

Alterations of Leukocyte, Lymphoid, and Hemostatic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

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