Question 1

Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone are secreted by the gonads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-Secretes estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of gestation

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-Contains mitochondria for energy production within sperm

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The enhanced ability of a sperm to move and fertilize is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The enhanced ability of a sperm to...

Question 5

Indicate the chromosomal composition of each of the following stages of developing sperm by using the answer code below.
a.Contains a full set of 23 pairs of chromosomes
b.Contains a full set of 23 pairs of doubled chromosomes
c.Contains a half set of doubled chromosomes
d.Contains a set of 23 single unpaired chromosomes
-Primary spermatocyte

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate the chromosomal composition of each of...

Question 6

One spermatogonium containing 46 chromosomes yields two spermatozoa each containing 23 chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The vagina is the site of fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Implantation normally occurs within 24 hours after fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The acrosome of the spermatozoon

Accepted Answer

A) contains the sperm's genetic information 
B) contains mitochondria for energy production 
C) is a fructose-filled vesicle that provides energy for the spermatozoa 
D) contains enzymes that enable the sperm to penetrate the ovum 
E) contains microtubules that slide past each other to provide the sperm with motility 
A) contains the sperm's genetic information 
B) contains mitochondria for energy production 
C) is a fructose-filled vesicle that provides energy for the spermatozoa 
D) contains enzymes that enable the sperm to penetrate the ovum 
E) contains microtubules that slide past each other to provide the sperm with motility

Question 10

What is responsible for differentiating the embryonic gonads into testes?

Accepted Answer

A) Sex-determining region of the X chromosome 
B) Sex-determining region of the Y chromosome 
C) Autosomal chromosomes 
D) Male gonadal-determining factor 
E) Sertoli cells 
A) Sex-determining region of the X chromosome 
B) Sex-determining region of the Y chromosome 
C) Autosomal chromosomes 
D) Male gonadal-determining factor 
E) Sertoli cells

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.
-Site of fertilization

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

During the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle,

Accepted Answer

A) a new ovarian follicular phase is beginning 
B) estrogen and progesterone levels reach their lowest concentration 
C) vasoconstriction of the uterine vessels occurs in response to release of a uterine prostaglandin 
D) the corpus luteum degenerates 
E) all of the above occur 
A) a new ovarian follicular phase is beginning 
B) estrogen and progesterone levels reach their lowest concentration 
C) vasoconstriction of the uterine vessels occurs in response to release of a uterine prostaglandin 
D) the corpus luteum degenerates 
E) all of the above occur

Question 13

During involution, the uterus _______ to its ______ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) enlarges; gestational 
B) enlarges; pregestational 
C) shrinks; gestational 
D) shrinks; pregestational 
A) enlarges; gestational 
B) enlarges; pregestational 
C) shrinks; gestational 
D) shrinks; pregestational

Question 14

Sertoli cells do not

Accepted Answer

A) provide a blood-testes barrier 
B) phagocytize cytoplasm extruded from sperm during their development 
C) secrete testosterone 
D) secrete androgen-binding protein 
E) nourish developing sperm 
A) provide a blood-testes barrier 
B) phagocytize cytoplasm extruded from sperm during their development 
C) secrete testosterone 
D) secrete androgen-binding protein 
E) nourish developing sperm

Question 15

The seminal vesicles store sperm prior to ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The corpus luteum develops from the polar body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Human chorionic gonadotropin is secreted from the corpus luteum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The primary reproductive organs in the male include the

Accepted Answer

A) testes 
B) prostate gland 
C) seminal vesicles 
D) bulbourethral glands 
E) all of these 
A) testes 
B) prostate gland 
C) seminal vesicles 
D) bulbourethral glands 
E) all of these

Question 19

GnRH

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates both FSH and LH secretion 
B) is inhibited by testosterone 
C) has low-level activity during the prepubertal period 
D) both stimulates FSH and LH secretion and is inhibited by testosterone 
E) has all of the above characteristics 
A) stimulates both FSH and LH secretion 
B) is inhibited by testosterone 
C) has low-level activity during the prepubertal period 
D) both stimulates FSH and LH secretion and is inhibited by testosterone 
E) has all of the above characteristics

Question 20

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 primary follicles present in the ovary at any time during the menstrual cycle
B.The number of mature follicles just before ovulation

Accepted Answer

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

Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone are secreted by the gonads.

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -Secretes estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of gestation

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -Contains mitochondria for energy production within sperm

The enhanced ability of a sperm to move and fertilize is called ___________.

One spermatogonium containing 46 chromosomes yields two spermatozoa each containing 23 chromosomes.

The vagina is the site of fertilization.

Implantation normally occurs within 24 hours after fertilization.

The acrosome of the spermatozoon

What is responsible for differentiating the embryonic gonads into testes?

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -Site of fertilization

During the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle,

During involution, the uterus _ to its stage.

Sertoli cells do not

The seminal vesicles store sperm prior to ejaculation.

The corpus luteum develops from the polar body.

Human chorionic gonadotropin is secreted from the corpus luteum.

The primary reproductive organs in the male include the

GnRH

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Exam 20: The Reproductive System

Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone are secreted by the gonads.

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -Secretes estrogen and progesterone during the first 10 weeks of gestation

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -Contains mitochondria for energy production within sperm

The enhanced ability of a sperm to move and fertilize is called ___________.

One spermatogonium containing 46 chromosomes yields two spermatozoa each containing 23 chromosomes.

The vagina is the site of fertilization.

Implantation normally occurs within 24 hours after fertilization.

The acrosome of the spermatozoon

What is responsible for differentiating the embryonic gonads into testes?

Indicate which item in the following answer code best matches the description in each question by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -Site of fertilization

During the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle,

During involution, the uterus _______ to its ______ stage.

Sertoli cells do not

The seminal vesicles store sperm prior to ejaculation.

The corpus luteum develops from the polar body.

Human chorionic gonadotropin is secreted from the corpus luteum.

The primary reproductive organs in the male include the

GnRH

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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During involution, the uterus _ to its stage.