Question 1

Estriol is the main estrogen product secreted from the ovaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The entire process of movement of the sperm and sex gland secretions out of the male reproductive tract is called ____________________; emptying of semen into the urethra is known as ____________________; forceful ejection of sperm from the penis is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

ejaculatio

Question 3

Elevated levels of the hormone _________, from the anterior pituitary, and ______________, a placental hormone similar to growth hormone, contribute to mammary gland development by inducing the synthesis of enzymes needed for milk production.

Accepted Answer

prolactin, human cho

Question 4

A surge in LH halts estrogen synthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

At puberty, the hypothalamus becomes more sensitive to feedback inhibition by testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In an embryo with an XX combination of sex chromosomes, the presence of estrogen from the embryonic ovary induces the development of female external genitalia and reproductive tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Progesterone

Accepted Answer

A) exerts a strong inhibitory influence on the uterine musculature 
B) is responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics 
C) promotes duct development in the breasts 
D) exerts a strong inhibitory influence on the uterine musculature and promotes duct development in the breasts 
E) does none of the above 
A) exerts a strong inhibitory influence on the uterine musculature 
B) is responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics 
C) promotes duct development in the breasts 
D) exerts a strong inhibitory influence on the uterine musculature and promotes duct development in the breasts 
E) does none of the above

Question 8

A surge in ____________________ secretion from the anterior pituitary triggers ovulation.

Accepted Answer

luteinizin

Question 9

Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) An XY combination of sex chromosomes is a genetic male. 
B) The secretion of testosterone by the fetal gonads induces the development of male external genitalia and reproductive tract. 
C) The secretion of estrogen by the fetal gonads induces the development of female external genitalia and reproductive tract. 
D) Both a and b 
E) All of the above 
A) An XY combination of sex chromosomes is a genetic male. 
B) The secretion of testosterone by the fetal gonads induces the development of male external genitalia and reproductive tract. 
C) The secretion of estrogen by the fetal gonads induces the development of female external genitalia and reproductive tract. 
D) Both a and b 
E) All of the above

Question 10

The delivery of the placenta is the third stage of labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not associated with sex determination and differentiation in a male?

Accepted Answer

A) Degeneration of Wolffian ducts 
B) Differentiation of indifferent gonadal tissue into testes under the influence of the sex-determining region of the Y chromosome 
C) Production of H-Y antigen 
D) Secretion of Müllerian inhibiting factor 
E) Secretion of testosterone 
A) Degeneration of Wolffian ducts 
B) Differentiation of indifferent gonadal tissue into testes under the influence of the sex-determining region of the Y chromosome 
C) Production of H-Y antigen 
D) Secretion of Müllerian inhibiting factor 
E) Secretion of testosterone

Question 12

Vasectomy invariably results in a decrease in testosterone secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the blastocyst, the ________ is destined to become the __________

Accepted Answer

A) trophoblast; fetus 
B) trophoblast; fetal portion of the placenta 
C) trophoblast; inner cell mass 
D) blastocoele; digestive system, lungs, and kidneys for the fetus 
E) blastocoele; fetus 
A) trophoblast; fetus 
B) trophoblast; fetal portion of the placenta 
C) trophoblast; inner cell mass 
D) blastocoele; digestive system, lungs, and kidneys for the fetus 
E) blastocoele; fetus

Question 14

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.The number of chromosomes in the ovulated secondary oocyte
B.The number of chromosomes in a primary oocyte

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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 progesterone during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle
B.Plasma concentration of progesterone during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The gonads

Accepted Answer

A) consist of a pair of testes in males and ovaries in females 
B) produce gametes and secrete sex hormones 
C) refer to the externally visible genitalia in both sexes 
D) have all of the above characteristics 
E) have only characteristics a and b 
A) consist of a pair of testes in males and ovaries in females 
B) produce gametes and secrete sex hormones 
C) refer to the externally visible genitalia in both sexes 
D) have all of the above characteristics 
E) have only characteristics a and b

Question 17

Both males and females produce testosterone and estrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The developing sperm cells arising from a single primary spermatocyte remain joined by cytoplasmic bridges until development is complete so that a Y-bearing sperm can be provided with essential products coded for by the X chromosome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ductus deferens passes through the inguinal canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The scrotal location of the testes provides the cooler environment essential for spermatogenesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Estriol is the main estrogen product secreted from the ovaries.

The entire process of movement of the sperm and sex gland secretions out of the male reproductive tract is called ; emptying of semen into the urethra is known as ; forceful ejection of sperm from the penis is called .

Elevated levels of the hormone _, from the anterior pituitary, and ______, a placental hormone similar to growth hormone, contribute to mammary gland development by inducing the synthesis of enzymes needed for milk production.

A surge in LH halts estrogen synthesis.

At puberty, the hypothalamus becomes more sensitive to feedback inhibition by testosterone.

In an embryo with an XX combination of sex chromosomes, the presence of estrogen from the embryonic ovary induces the development of female external genitalia and reproductive tract.

Progesterone

A surge in ____________________ secretion from the anterior pituitary triggers ovulation.

Which statement is correct?

The delivery of the placenta is the third stage of labor.

Which of the following is not associated with sex determination and differentiation in a male?

Vasectomy invariably results in a decrease in testosterone secretion.

In the blastocyst, the is destined to become the __

The gonads

Both males and females produce testosterone and estrogen.

The developing sperm cells arising from a single primary spermatocyte remain joined by cytoplasmic bridges until development is complete so that a Y-bearing sperm can be provided with essential products coded for by the X chromosome.

The ductus deferens passes through the inguinal canal.

The scrotal location of the testes provides the cooler environment essential for spermatogenesis.

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

Exam 20: The Reproductive System

Estriol is the main estrogen product secreted from the ovaries.

The entire process of movement of the sperm and sex gland secretions out of the male reproductive tract is called ____________________; emptying of semen into the urethra is known as ____________________; forceful ejection of sperm from the penis is called ____________________.

Elevated levels of the hormone _________, from the anterior pituitary, and ______________, a placental hormone similar to growth hormone, contribute to mammary gland development by inducing the synthesis of enzymes needed for milk production.

A surge in LH halts estrogen synthesis.

At puberty, the hypothalamus becomes more sensitive to feedback inhibition by testosterone.

In an embryo with an XX combination of sex chromosomes, the presence of estrogen from the embryonic ovary induces the development of female external genitalia and reproductive tract.

Progesterone

A surge in ____________________ secretion from the anterior pituitary triggers ovulation.

Which statement is correct?

The delivery of the placenta is the third stage of labor.

Which of the following is not associated with sex determination and differentiation in a male?

Vasectomy invariably results in a decrease in testosterone secretion.

In the blastocyst, the ________ is destined to become the __________

The gonads

Both males and females produce testosterone and estrogen.

The developing sperm cells arising from a single primary spermatocyte remain joined by cytoplasmic bridges until development is complete so that a Y-bearing sperm can be provided with essential products coded for by the X chromosome.

The ductus deferens passes through the inguinal canal.

The scrotal location of the testes provides the cooler environment essential for spermatogenesis.

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 entire process of movement of the sperm and sex gland secretions out of the male reproductive tract is called ; emptying of semen into the urethra is known as ; forceful ejection of sperm from the penis is called .

Elevated levels of the hormone _, from the anterior pituitary, and ______, a placental hormone similar to growth hormone, contribute to mammary gland development by inducing the synthesis of enzymes needed for milk production.

In the blastocyst, the is destined to become the __