Question 1

What is the source of estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) ovarian follicle 
B) placenta 
C) corpus luteum 
D) anterior pituitary 
E) trophoblast 
A) ovarian follicle 
B) placenta 
C) corpus luteum 
D) anterior pituitary 
E) trophoblast

Question 2

If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum has a life span of about two weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst is destined to become the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-Stores sperm prior to ejaculation

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The IUD prevents ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the male, the first structure the urethra passes through after leaving the urinary bladder is the

Accepted Answer

A) kidney 
B) vas deferens 
C) seminal vesicle 
D) prostate gland 
E) penis 
A) kidney 
B) vas deferens 
C) seminal vesicle 
D) prostate gland 
E) penis

Question 7

Select the structure with the diploid chromosome number.

Accepted Answer

A) primary spermatocyte 
B) secondary oocyte 
C) secondary spermatocyte 
D) spermatid 
E) spermatozoan 
A) primary spermatocyte 
B) secondary oocyte 
C) secondary spermatocyte 
D) spermatid 
E) spermatozoan

Question 8

Prostaglandins

Accepted Answer

A) present in the semen are secreted by the prostate gland 
B) are involved in sperm transport within both the male and female reproductive tracts 
C) exert a powerful inhibitory effect on uterine musculature 
D) are all derivatives of essential amino acids 
E) exert influences only on the reproductive system 
A) present in the semen are secreted by the prostate gland 
B) are involved in sperm transport within both the male and female reproductive tracts 
C) exert a powerful inhibitory effect on uterine musculature 
D) are all derivatives of essential amino acids 
E) exert influences only on the reproductive system

Question 9

Development and maintenance of the male body configuration results from the general protein anabolic effect of testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Although discovered in the semen, prostaglandins are ubiquitous, locally-acting chemical messengers that exert widespread effects throughout the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Prostaglandins are secreted into the semen by the prostate gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The corpus luteum develops from old follicular cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During ejaculation, the sphincter at the neck of the bladder reflexively opens to allow semen to enter the urethra.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

During spermatogenesis, the first meiotic division yields two ____, and the second meiotic division yields four ____.

Accepted Answer

A) primary spermatocytes; secondary spermatocytes 
B) secondary spermatocytes; spermatids 
C) spermatids; spermatozoa 
D) spermatogonia; primary spermatocytes 
E) spermatogonia; secondary spermatocytes 
A) primary spermatocytes; secondary spermatocytes 
B) secondary spermatocytes; spermatids 
C) spermatids; spermatozoa 
D) spermatogonia; primary spermatocytes 
E) spermatogonia; secondary spermatocytes

Question 15

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An important function of the placenta is to serve as an anatomical barrier against maternal immune cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One primary oocyte containing 46 chromosomes yields one ovum containing 46 chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

High levels of estrogen directly stimulate the LH-secreting cells of the anterior pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Oxytocin

Accepted Answer

A) is not important for stimulating uterine contractions 
B) causes contraction of the myoepithelial cells surrounding the alveoli of the breast 
C) stimulates synthesis of milk by the milk glands 
D) is secreted from the placenta 
E) causes contraction of endometrial cells 
A) is not important for stimulating uterine contractions 
B) causes contraction of the myoepithelial cells surrounding the alveoli of the breast 
C) stimulates synthesis of milk by the milk glands 
D) is secreted from the placenta 
E) causes contraction of endometrial cells

Question 20

The sperm's genetic information is located in the head of the sperm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the source of estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy?

If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum has a life span of about two weeks.

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst is destined to become the fetus.

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -Stores sperm prior to ejaculation

The IUD prevents ovulation.

In the male, the first structure the urethra passes through after leaving the urinary bladder is the

Select the structure with the diploid chromosome number.

Prostaglandins

Development and maintenance of the male body configuration results from the general protein anabolic effect of testosterone.

Although discovered in the semen, prostaglandins are ubiquitous, locally-acting chemical messengers that exert widespread effects throughout the body.

Prostaglandins are secreted into the semen by the prostate gland.

The corpus luteum develops from old follicular cells.

During ejaculation, the sphincter at the neck of the bladder reflexively opens to allow semen to enter the urethra.

During spermatogenesis, the first meiotic division yields two , and the second meiotic division yields four .

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

An important function of the placenta is to serve as an anatomical barrier against maternal immune cells.

One primary oocyte containing 46 chromosomes yields one ovum containing 46 chromosomes.

High levels of estrogen directly stimulate the LH-secreting cells of the anterior pituitary.

Oxytocin

The sperm's genetic information is located in the head of the sperm.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

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Exam 20: The Reproductive System

What is the source of estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy?

If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum has a life span of about two weeks.

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst is destined to become the fetus.

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -Stores sperm prior to ejaculation

The IUD prevents ovulation.

In the male, the first structure the urethra passes through after leaving the urinary bladder is the

Select the structure with the diploid chromosome number.

Prostaglandins

Development and maintenance of the male body configuration results from the general protein anabolic effect of testosterone.

Although discovered in the semen, prostaglandins are ubiquitous, locally-acting chemical messengers that exert widespread effects throughout the body.

Prostaglandins are secreted into the semen by the prostate gland.

The corpus luteum develops from old follicular cells.

During ejaculation, the sphincter at the neck of the bladder reflexively opens to allow semen to enter the urethra.

During spermatogenesis, the first meiotic division yields two ____, and the second meiotic division yields four ____.

The hormone hCG diminishes the life span of the corpus luteum.

An important function of the placenta is to serve as an anatomical barrier against maternal immune cells.

One primary oocyte containing 46 chromosomes yields one ovum containing 46 chromosomes.

High levels of estrogen directly stimulate the LH-secreting cells of the anterior pituitary.

Oxytocin

The sperm's genetic information is located in the head of the sperm.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

Filters

During spermatogenesis, the first meiotic division yields two , and the second meiotic division yields four .