Question 1

Inhibin is produced by the Sertoli cells and selectively inhibits the secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all):
-inhibits prolactin's ability to promote milk secretion

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen 
B) progesterone 
C) both estrogen and progesterone 
A) estrogen 
B) progesterone 
C) both estrogen and progesterone C

Question 3

Parasympathetic stimulation is required for erection,whereas sympathetic stimulation is necessary for ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In the male,the primary reproductive organs include the testes,the prostate gland,the seminal vesicles,and the bulbourethral glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ____________________ refer to the many external characteristics not directly involved in reproduction that distinguish males and females.The hormone ____________________ in males and the hormone ____________________ in females are responsible for the development and maintenance of these characteristics.

Accepted Answer

secondary sexual cha

Question 6

The embryonic genital tubercle develops into the _____ in males and the _____ in females.

Accepted Answer

A)  scrotum, labia majora 
B)  glans penis, clitoris 
C)  penis, labia minora 
D)  Wolffian ducts, Müllerian ducts 
A)  scrotum, labia majora 
B)  glans penis, clitoris 
C)  penis, labia minora 
D)  Wolffian ducts, Müllerian ducts

Question 7

The process of oogenesis (from undifferentiated germ cell to released ovum)takes anywhere from 11 to 50 years to complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The presence of what hormone in the urine forms the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  prolactin 
D)  human chorionic gonadotropin 
A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  prolactin 
D)  human chorionic gonadotropin

Question 9

Developing follicles that fail to reach maturity to ovulate undergo atresia and form scar tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is NOT true of CRH?

Accepted Answer

A)  It induces fetal cortisol production. 
B)  It results in fetal lung development. 
C)  It causes uterine contractions. 
A)  It induces fetal cortisol production. 
B)  It results in fetal lung development. 
C)  It causes uterine contractions.

Question 11

Testosterone promotes closure of the epiphyseal plate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The corpus luteum develops from the polar body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following hormones causes the endometrial glands to fill with glycogen and endometrial blood vessels to become more numerous?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  FSH 
D)  LH 
A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  FSH 
D)  LH

Question 14

Which statement is INCORRECT for human chorionic gonadotropin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is secreted by the corpus albicans. 
B)  It is secreted by the developing placenta. 
C)  It reaches its highest level within the first 2 months of gestation. 
A)  It is secreted by the corpus albicans. 
B)  It is secreted by the developing placenta. 
C)  It reaches its highest level within the first 2 months of gestation.

Question 15

What is the correct order in which the glands add seminal fluid to migrating sperm cells in the male reproductive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  bulbourethral glands, prostate, seminal vesicles 
B)  bulbourethral glands, seminal vesicles, prostate 
C)  prostate, bulbourethral glands, seminal vesicles 
D)  seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands 
A)  bulbourethral glands, prostate, seminal vesicles 
B)  bulbourethral glands, seminal vesicles, prostate 
C)  prostate, bulbourethral glands, seminal vesicles 
D)  seminal vesicles, prostate, bulbourethral glands

Question 16

During spermatogenesis,one spermatogonium containing __________________

Accepted Answer

A)  46 chromosomes yield 16 spermatozoa, each containing 23 chromosomes. 
B)  46 chromosomes yield 1 spermatozoon containing 23 chromosomes and a polar body containing the other 23 chromosomes. 
C)  46 chromosomes yield 2 spermatozoa, each containing 23 chromosomes. 
D)  46 chromosomes yield 1 spermatozoon containing 46 chromosomes. 
A)  46 chromosomes yield 16 spermatozoa, each containing 23 chromosomes. 
B)  46 chromosomes yield 1 spermatozoon containing 23 chromosomes and a polar body containing the other 23 chromosomes. 
C)  46 chromosomes yield 2 spermatozoa, each containing 23 chromosomes. 
D)  46 chromosomes yield 1 spermatozoon containing 46 chromosomes.

Question 17

Normal functioning of the reproductive system is not aimed toward homeostasis and is not necessary for survival of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is not true about polar bodies being formed in oogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  to produce four gametes each with adequate amounts of nutrients 
B)  to produce one functional gamete with maximal nutrient content 
C)  to dispose of extra chromosomes 
A)  to produce four gametes each with adequate amounts of nutrients 
B)  to produce one functional gamete with maximal nutrient content 
C)  to dispose of extra chromosomes

Question 19

An XY combination of sex chromosomes is a genetic male.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Indicate which item best matches the description in each question by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). There is only one correct response for each.
-site of final maturation of sperm for motility and fertility in the male

Accepted Answer

A) erection 
B) acrosome 
C) Leydig cells 
D) seminal vesicles 
E) oviduct
F)uterus
G)inner cell mass
H)seminiferous tubules
I)midpiece of sperm
J)head of sperm
K)vagina
L)prostate gland
M)trophoblast
N)corpus luteum
O)epididymis
P)ovarian follicle
Q)ejaculation
R)tail of sperm
S)Sertoli cells
T)endometrium
U)placenta 
A) erection 
B) acrosome 
C) Leydig cells 
D) seminal vesicles 
E) oviduct
F)uterus
G)inner cell mass
H)seminiferous tubules
I)midpiece of sperm
J)head of sperm
K)vagina
L)prostate gland
M)trophoblast
N)corpus luteum
O)epididymis
P)ovarian follicle
Q)ejaculation
R)tail of sperm
S)Sertoli cells
T)endometrium
U)placenta

Inhibin is produced by the Sertoli cells and selectively inhibits the secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary gland.

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -inhibits prolactin's ability to promote milk secretion

Parasympathetic stimulation is required for erection,whereas sympathetic stimulation is necessary for ejaculation.

In the male,the primary reproductive organs include the testes,the prostate gland,the seminal vesicles,and the bulbourethral glands.

The refer to the many external characteristics not directly involved in reproduction that distinguish males and females.The hormone in males and the hormone in females are responsible for the development and maintenance of these characteristics.

The embryonic genital tubercle develops into the _ in males and the _ in females.

The process of oogenesis (from undifferentiated germ cell to released ovum)takes anywhere from 11 to 50 years to complete.

The presence of what hormone in the urine forms the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests?

Developing follicles that fail to reach maturity to ovulate undergo atresia and form scar tissue.

Which of the following statements is NOT true of CRH?

Testosterone promotes closure of the epiphyseal plate.

The corpus luteum develops from the polar body.

Which of the following hormones causes the endometrial glands to fill with glycogen and endometrial blood vessels to become more numerous?

Which statement is INCORRECT for human chorionic gonadotropin?

What is the correct order in which the glands add seminal fluid to migrating sperm cells in the male reproductive tract?

During spermatogenesis,one spermatogonium containing __________________

Normal functioning of the reproductive system is not aimed toward homeostasis and is not necessary for survival of the individual.

Which of the following statements is not true about polar bodies being formed in oogenesis?

An XY combination of sex chromosomes is a genetic male.

Indicate which item best matches the description in each question by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). There is only one correct response for each. -site of final maturation of sperm for motility and fertility in the male

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Exam 17: The Reproductive System

Inhibin is produced by the Sertoli cells and selectively inhibits the secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary gland.

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -inhibits prolactin's ability to promote milk secretion

Parasympathetic stimulation is required for erection,whereas sympathetic stimulation is necessary for ejaculation.

In the male,the primary reproductive organs include the testes,the prostate gland,the seminal vesicles,and the bulbourethral glands.

The embryonic genital tubercle develops into the _____ in males and the _____ in females.

The process of oogenesis (from undifferentiated germ cell to released ovum)takes anywhere from 11 to 50 years to complete.

The presence of what hormone in the urine forms the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests?

Developing follicles that fail to reach maturity to ovulate undergo atresia and form scar tissue.

Which of the following statements is NOT true of CRH?

Testosterone promotes closure of the epiphyseal plate.

The corpus luteum develops from the polar body.

Which of the following hormones causes the endometrial glands to fill with glycogen and endometrial blood vessels to become more numerous?

Which statement is INCORRECT for human chorionic gonadotropin?

What is the correct order in which the glands add seminal fluid to migrating sperm cells in the male reproductive tract?

During spermatogenesis,one spermatogonium containing __________________

Normal functioning of the reproductive system is not aimed toward homeostasis and is not necessary for survival of the individual.

Which of the following statements is not true about polar bodies being formed in oogenesis?

An XY combination of sex chromosomes is a genetic male.

Indicate which item best matches the description in each question by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all). There is only one correct response for each. -site of final maturation of sperm for motility and fertility in the male

The Foundation of Physiology

Cell Physiology

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Principals of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

Vascular Physiology

The Blood

Body Defences

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine Glands

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The embryonic genital tubercle develops into the _ in males and the _ in females.