Question 1

The granulosa cells of developing follicles secrete

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogens. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  FSH. 
D)  LH. 
E)  GnRH. 
A)  estrogens. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  FSH. 
D)  LH. 
E)  GnRH.

Question 2

Sperm develop from stem cells called

Accepted Answer

A)  spermatogonia. 
B)  primary spermatocytes. 
C)  secondary spermatocytes. 
D)  spermatids. 
E)  sperm. 
A)  spermatogonia. 
B)  primary spermatocytes. 
C)  secondary spermatocytes. 
D)  spermatids. 
E)  sperm.

Question 3

A rise in the blood levels of follicle-stimulating hormone at the beginning of the ovarian cycle is responsible for

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle maturation. 
B)  menstruation. 
C)  ovulation. 
D)  menopause. 
E)  atresia. 
A)  follicle maturation. 
B)  menstruation. 
C)  ovulation. 
D)  menopause. 
E)  atresia.

Question 4

Semen contains all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  sperm. 
B)  seminal fluid. 
C)  prostaglandins. 
D)  spermatogonia. 
E)  fibrinogen. 
A)  sperm. 
B)  seminal fluid. 
C)  prostaglandins. 
D)  spermatogonia. 
E)  fibrinogen.

Question 5

Imagine that a seven-year-old girl develops a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor derived from granulosa cells.What signs of the disease would you expect?

Accepted Answer

Granulosa cells produce estrogen, so a t

Question 6

The broad ligament is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  extensive mesentery that encloses the ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus. 
B)  thickened fold of mesentery that supports and stabilizes the position of the ovary. 
C)  pocket formed between the posterior wall of the uterus and the anterior surface of the rectum. 
D)  structure that anchors the ovary to the recto-uterine pouch. 
E)  structure that extends from the lateral surface of the ovary to the pelvic wall. 
A)  extensive mesentery that encloses the ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus. 
B)  thickened fold of mesentery that supports and stabilizes the position of the ovary. 
C)  pocket formed between the posterior wall of the uterus and the anterior surface of the rectum. 
D)  structure that anchors the ovary to the recto-uterine pouch. 
E)  structure that extends from the lateral surface of the ovary to the pelvic wall.

Question 7

During the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, the

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus luteum is forming. 
B)  functional zone of the endometrium is restored. 
C)  fertilized ovum implants. 
D)  old functional layer is sloughed off. 
E)  endometrium finalizes the preparation for implantation. 
A)  corpus luteum is forming. 
B)  functional zone of the endometrium is restored. 
C)  fertilized ovum implants. 
D)  old functional layer is sloughed off. 
E)  endometrium finalizes the preparation for implantation.

Question 8

Painful menstruation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dysmenorrhea. 
B)  polymenorrhea. 
C)  amenorrhea. 
D)  menorrhea. 
E)  nocimenorrhea. 
A)  dysmenorrhea. 
B)  polymenorrhea. 
C)  amenorrhea. 
D)  menorrhea. 
E)  nocimenorrhea.

Question 9

The ducts of the mammary glands open to the body surface through a

Accepted Answer

A)  sinus. 
B)  nipple. 
C)  labia. 
D)  secretory lobule. 
E)  fornix. 
A)  sinus. 
B)  nipple. 
C)  labia. 
D)  secretory lobule. 
E)  fornix.

Question 10

The cremaster muscle can raise and lower the testes to regulate

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature. 
B)  expansion. 
C)  erection. 
D)  pH. 
E)  size. 
A)  temperature. 
B)  expansion. 
C)  erection. 
D)  pH. 
E)  size.

Question 11

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System
  
Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "8."

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina 
B)  clitoris 
C)  greater vestibular gland 
D)  labium minus 
E)  labium majus 
A)  vagina 
B)  clitoris 
C)  greater vestibular gland 
D)  labium minus 
E)  labium majus

Question 12

Interstitial endocrine cells produce

Accepted Answer

A)  sperm. 
B)  inhibin. 
C)  nutrients. 
D)  testosterone. 
E)  androgen-binding protein. 
A)  sperm. 
B)  inhibin. 
C)  nutrients. 
D)  testosterone. 
E)  androgen-binding protein.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a similarity between the testis and ovary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both produce progesterone. 
B)  Meiosis takes place in both. 
C)  Both respond to follicle-stimulating hormone. 
D)  Both respond to luteinizing hormone. 
E)  Both produce gametes. 
A)  Both produce progesterone. 
B)  Meiosis takes place in both. 
C)  Both respond to follicle-stimulating hormone. 
D)  Both respond to luteinizing hormone. 
E)  Both produce gametes.

Question 14

The vagina is

Accepted Answer

A)  lined by simple columnar epithelium rich in goblet cells. 
B)  similar to the inner lining of the uterus. 
C)  another term for the cervix. 
D)  a muscular tube extending between the uterus and the external genitalia. 
E)  a muscular tube extending between the uterus and the anus. 
A)  lined by simple columnar epithelium rich in goblet cells. 
B)  similar to the inner lining of the uterus. 
C)  another term for the cervix. 
D)  a muscular tube extending between the uterus and the external genitalia. 
E)  a muscular tube extending between the uterus and the anus.

Question 15

After ovulation, the ovary secretes

Accepted Answer

A)  luteinizing hormone. 
B)  estrogen. 
C)  progesterone. 
D)  both estrogen and progesterone. 
E)  luteinizing hormone, estrogen, and progesterone. 
A)  luteinizing hormone. 
B)  estrogen. 
C)  progesterone. 
D)  both estrogen and progesterone. 
E)  luteinizing hormone, estrogen, and progesterone.

Question 16

Sperm are moved along the ductus deferens (vas deferens) by

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrostatic force. 
B)  ciliary action. 
C)  peristaltic contractions. 
D)  suction. 
E)  hydraulic action. 
A)  hydrostatic force. 
B)  ciliary action. 
C)  peristaltic contractions. 
D)  suction. 
E)  hydraulic action.

Question 17

The fluid-filled cavity that appears in a secondary follicle is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus luteum. 
B)  cortex. 
C)  stroma. 
D)  antrum. 
E)  corpus albicans. 
A)  corpus luteum. 
B)  cortex. 
C)  stroma. 
D)  antrum. 
E)  corpus albicans.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The level of testosterone is kept high locally in the seminiferous tubules by activation of

Accepted Answer

A)  LH. 
B)  FSH. 
C)  androgen-binding protein. 
D)  dihydrotestosterone. 
E)  GnRH. 
A)  LH. 
B)  FSH. 
C)  androgen-binding protein. 
D)  dihydrotestosterone. 
E)  GnRH.

Question 20

The segment of the uterine tube where fertilization commonly occurs is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ampulla. 
B)  fimbriae. 
C)  infundibulum. 
D)  posterior. 
E)  boundary between the ampulla and isthmus. 
A)  ampulla. 
B)  fimbriae. 
C)  infundibulum. 
D)  posterior. 
E)  boundary between the ampulla and isthmus.

Exam 28: The Reproductive System

The granulosa cells of developing follicles secrete

Sperm develop from stem cells called

A rise in the blood levels of follicle-stimulating hormone at the beginning of the ovarian cycle is responsible for

Semen contains all of the following except

Imagine that a seven-year-old girl develops a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor derived from granulosa cells.What signs of the disease would you expect?

The broad ligament is a(n)

During the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, the

Painful menstruation is called

The ducts of the mammary glands open to the body surface through a

The cremaster muscle can raise and lower the testes to regulate

Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "8."

Interstitial endocrine cells produce

Which of the following is not a similarity between the testis and ovary?

The vagina is

After ovulation, the ovary secretes

Sperm are moved along the ductus deferens (vas deferens) by

The fluid-filled cavity that appears in a secondary follicle is called the

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

The level of testosterone is kept high locally in the seminiferous tubules by activation of

The segment of the uterine tube where fertilization commonly occurs is the

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