Question 1

The seminal vesicles

Accepted Answer

A) store sperm prior to ejaculation 
B) supply fructose to be utilized by the sperm for energy 
C) secrete FSH 
D) do both a and b 
E) do none of the above 
A) store sperm prior to ejaculation 
B) supply fructose to be utilized by the sperm for energy 
C) secrete FSH 
D) do both a and b 
E) do none of the above

Question 2

Which system's function for a fetus is not performed by the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A) digestive 
B) respiratory 
C) circulatory 
D) urinary 
E) none of the above; the functions of all of the systems are performed by the placenta 
A) digestive 
B) respiratory 
C) circulatory 
D) urinary 
E) none of the above; the functions of all of the systems are performed by the placenta

Question 3

Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Implantation is accomplished by enzymatic activity of the trophoblastic layer of the ovum. 
B) The endometrium at the site of implantation is converted into the nutrient-rich decidua. 
C) Implantation occurs within 24 hours after fertilization. 
D) Both a and b 
E) All of the above 
A) Implantation is accomplished by enzymatic activity of the trophoblastic layer of the ovum. 
B) The endometrium at the site of implantation is converted into the nutrient-rich decidua. 
C) Implantation occurs within 24 hours after fertilization. 
D) Both a and b 
E) All of the above

Question 4

Low levels of estrogen inhibit the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary, whereas high levels of estrogen stimulate the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A high level of estrogen stimulates myometrial contraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Fertilization is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) a sperm's fertilin proteins binding to the follicle's integrin molecules 
B) a block to polyspermy 
C) multiple spermatozoa penetrating the ovum 
D) blastocyst formation 
E) both b and d 
A) a sperm's fertilin proteins binding to the follicle's integrin molecules 
B) a block to polyspermy 
C) multiple spermatozoa penetrating the ovum 
D) blastocyst formation 
E) both b and d

Question 7

Suckling induces

Accepted Answer

A) milk secretion due to prolactin release 
B) milk ejection due to oxytocin release 
C) LH and FSH secretion 
D) both a and b 
E) all of the above 
A) milk secretion due to prolactin release 
B) milk ejection due to oxytocin release 
C) LH and FSH secretion 
D) both a and b 
E) all of the above

Question 8

__________ is/are determined specifically by the presence or absence of the SRY gene.

Accepted Answer

A) Genetic sex 
B) Gonadal sex 
C) Phenotypic sex 
D) Both a and b 
E) Both a and c 
A) Genetic sex 
B) Gonadal sex 
C) Phenotypic sex 
D) Both a and b 
E) Both a and c

Question 9

Following ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed into the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Following ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed...

Question 10

The single gene that is responsible for sex determination is the ____________________ region of the ____________________ chromosome.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The single gene that is responsible for...

Question 11

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-Supplies fructose utilized by sperm for energy

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate which item in the following answer...

Question 12

Which of the following occurs in the female sexual response cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) Erection 
B) Tightening of the outer third of the vagina 
C) "Tenting" of the upper two-thirds of the vagina 
D) Both b and c 
E) All of the above 
A) Erection 
B) Tightening of the outer third of the vagina 
C) "Tenting" of the upper two-thirds of the vagina 
D) Both b and c 
E) All of the above

Question 13

Write the appropriate letter in the blank by using the following answer code to indicate the relative magnitude of the two items in question.
a.A is greater than b.b.B is greater than 
a.c.A and B are equal or approximately equal.
-a.Plasma concentration of estrogen during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle
B.Plasma concentration of estrogen during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the appropriate letter in the blank...

Question 14

Seminal vesicles do not

Accepted Answer

A) supply fructose, which serves as the primary energy source for ejaculated sperm 
B) secrete prostaglandins 
C) secrete fibrinogen 
D) secrete an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidic vaginal secretions 
E) provide more than half the seminal fluid 
A) supply fructose, which serves as the primary energy source for ejaculated sperm 
B) secrete prostaglandins 
C) secrete fibrinogen 
D) secrete an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidic vaginal secretions 
E) provide more than half the seminal fluid

Question 15

Inhibin

Accepted Answer

A) is produced by the Leydig cells 
B) is produced by the developing sperm cells 
C) signals the interstitial cells 
D) does both a and c 
E) does none of the above 
A) is produced by the Leydig cells 
B) is produced by the developing sperm cells 
C) signals the interstitial cells 
D) does both a and c 
E) does none of the above

Question 16

The reproductive tract develops from the ____________________ ducts in males and from the ____________________ ducts in females.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The reproductive tract develops from the ____________________...

Question 17

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-Secretes human chorionic gonadotropin

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate which item in the following answer...

Question 18

Oogonia continually multiply to replenish the ovarian supply of gamete precursor cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The release of GnRH inhibits the secretion of FSH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Indicate from what primitive reproductive tissue each structure in question differentiates using the answer code below.
a.genital tubercle
b.urethral folds
c.genital swellings
d.Wolffian ducts
e.Müllerian ducts
-Male reproductive tract

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate from what primitive reproductive tissue each...

The seminal vesicles

Which system's function for a fetus is not performed by the placenta?

Which statement is correct?

Low levels of estrogen inhibit the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary, whereas high levels of estrogen stimulate the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary.

A high level of estrogen stimulates myometrial contraction.

Fertilization is characterized by

Suckling induces

__________ is/are determined specifically by the presence or absence of the SRY gene.

Following ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed into the ____________________.

The single gene that is responsible for sex determination is the region of the chromosome.

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -Supplies fructose utilized by sperm for energy

Which of the following occurs in the female sexual response cycle?

Seminal vesicles do not

Inhibin

The reproductive tract develops from the ducts in males and from the ducts in females.

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -Secretes human chorionic gonadotropin

Oogonia continually multiply to replenish the ovarian supply of gamete precursor cells.

The release of GnRH inhibits the secretion of FSH.

Indicate from what primitive reproductive tissue each structure in question differentiates using the answer code below. a.genital tubercle b.urethral folds c.genital swellings d.Wolffian ducts e.Müllerian ducts -Male reproductive tract

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

The seminal vesicles

Which system's function for a fetus is not performed by the placenta?

Which statement is correct?

Low levels of estrogen inhibit the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary, whereas high levels of estrogen stimulate the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary.

A high level of estrogen stimulates myometrial contraction.

Fertilization is characterized by

Suckling induces

__________ is/are determined specifically by the presence or absence of the SRY gene.

Following ovulation, the ruptured follicle is transformed into the ____________________.

The single gene that is responsible for sex determination is the ____________________ region of the ____________________ chromosome.

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -Supplies fructose utilized by sperm for energy

Which of the following occurs in the female sexual response cycle?

Seminal vesicles do not

Inhibin

The reproductive tract develops from the ____________________ ducts in males and from the ____________________ ducts in females.

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -Secretes human chorionic gonadotropin

Oogonia continually multiply to replenish the ovarian supply of gamete precursor cells.

The release of GnRH inhibits the secretion of FSH.

Indicate from what primitive reproductive tissue each structure in question differentiates using the answer code below. a.genital tubercle b.urethral folds c.genital swellings d.Wolffian ducts e.Müllerian ducts -Male reproductive tract

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

The single gene that is responsible for sex determination is the region of the chromosome.

The reproductive tract develops from the ducts in males and from the ducts in females.