Question 1

What factors defend the vagina from infection?

Accepted Answer

A) An acid pH between 4 and 5 
B) A thin squamous epithelial lining 
C) Douching or use of vaginal spray 
D) Low estrogen levels 
A) An acid pH between 4 and 5 
B) A thin squamous epithelial lining 
C) Douching or use of vaginal spray 
D) Low estrogen levels

Question 2

The function of Bartholin glands is to secrete mucus in order to:

Accepted Answer

A) lubricate inner labial surfaces and enhance motility of sperm. 
B) lubricate the urinary meatus and vestibule. 
C) maintain the acid-base balance to discourage proliferation of pathogenic bacteria. 
D) lubricate the cervix and enhance movement of the penis during intercourse. 
A) lubricate inner labial surfaces and enhance motility of sperm. 
B) lubricate the urinary meatus and vestibule. 
C) maintain the acid-base balance to discourage proliferation of pathogenic bacteria. 
D) lubricate the cervix and enhance movement of the penis during intercourse.

Question 3

Prolactin helps maintain biosynthesis of testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which hormone is linked to obesity and early puberty?

Accepted Answer

A) Inhibin 
B) Leptin 
C) Activin 
D) Follistatin 
A) Inhibin 
B) Leptin 
C) Activin 
D) Follistatin

Question 5

The major difference between male and female sex hormone production is that:

Accepted Answer

A) LH has no apparent action in a man. 
B) in a man sex hormone production is relatively constant. 
C) estradiol is not produced in a man. 
D) in a man GnRH does not cause the release of FSH. 
A) LH has no apparent action in a man. 
B) in a man sex hormone production is relatively constant. 
C) estradiol is not produced in a man. 
D) in a man GnRH does not cause the release of FSH.

Question 6

Which hormone promotes 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

Question 7

The major hormonal determinant of sexual differentiation in utero is:

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen. 
B) progesterone. 
C) growth hormone. 
D) testosterone. 
A) estrogen. 
B) progesterone. 
C) growth hormone. 
D) testosterone.

Question 8

The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for arteriolar constriction necessary for penile erections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Estrogen is needed for the closure of long bones after the growth spurt in puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The human zygote has a total of 23 chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following shows a correct sequence in the hormonal stimulation of the reproductive systems leading to puberty in the female?

Accepted Answer

A) Anterior pituitary, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) 
B) Hypothalamus, FSH, anterior pituitary 
C) Anterior pituitary, FSH, LH 
D) GnRH, hypothalamus, FSH, LH 
A) Anterior pituitary, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) 
B) Hypothalamus, FSH, anterior pituitary 
C) Anterior pituitary, FSH, LH 
D) GnRH, hypothalamus, FSH, LH

Question 12

Match the hormone with the corresponding characteristics or functions. Names of hormones may be used more than once.
-Acts on the Leydig cells to regulate testosterone secretion

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Match the phrases with the corresponding terms.
-Serology

Accepted Answer

A) Cytologic exam 
B) Antigen-antibody reaction 
C) Hormonal assay 
D) Tissue sampling 
E) Microbe identification 
A) Cytologic exam 
B) Antigen-antibody reaction 
C) Hormonal assay 
D) Tissue sampling 
E) Microbe identification

Question 14

Which immunoglobulin is secreted by mucosal secretions of the cervix?

Accepted Answer

A) IgA 
B) IgE 
C) IgG 
D) IgM 
A) IgA 
B) IgE 
C) IgG 
D) IgM

Question 15

Match the hormone with the corresponding characteristics or functions. Names of hormones may be used more than once.
-Stimulates theca cells of the ovarian follicle to produce androgens

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Match the phrases with the corresponding terms.
-Culture

Accepted Answer

A) Cytologic exam 
B) Antigen-antibody reaction 
C) Hormonal assay 
D) Tissue sampling 
E) Microbe identification 
A) Cytologic exam 
B) Antigen-antibody reaction 
C) Hormonal assay 
D) Tissue sampling 
E) Microbe identification

Question 17

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 18

Testosterone causes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) baldness. 
B) increased libido. 
C) acne. 
D) decreased cholesterol. 
A) baldness. 
B) increased libido. 
C) acne. 
D) decreased cholesterol.

Question 19

The Skene glands are located on either side of the:

Accepted Answer

A) introitus. 
B) urinary meatus. 
C) clitoris. 
D) vestibule. 
A) introitus. 
B) urinary meatus. 
C) clitoris. 
D) vestibule.

Question 20

Small amounts of progesterone are steadily secreted by the adrenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Structure and Function of the Reproductive System

What factors defend the vagina from infection?

The function of Bartholin glands is to secrete mucus in order to:

Prolactin helps maintain biosynthesis of testosterone.

Which hormone is linked to obesity and early puberty?

The major difference between male and female sex hormone production is that:

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

The major hormonal determinant of sexual differentiation in utero is:

The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for arteriolar constriction necessary for penile erections.

Estrogen is needed for the closure of long bones after the growth spurt in puberty.

The human zygote has a total of 23 chromosomes.

Which of the following shows a correct sequence in the hormonal stimulation of the reproductive systems leading to puberty in the female?

Match the hormone with the corresponding characteristics or functions. Names of hormones may be used more than once. -Acts on the Leydig cells to regulate testosterone secretion

Match the phrases with the corresponding terms. -Serology

Which immunoglobulin is secreted by mucosal secretions of the cervix?

Match the hormone with the corresponding characteristics or functions. Names of hormones may be used more than once. -Stimulates theca cells of the ovarian follicle to produce androgens

Match the phrases with the corresponding terms. -Culture

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

Testosterone causes all of the following except:

The Skene glands are located on either side of the:

Small amounts of progesterone are steadily secreted by the adrenal cortex.

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