Question 1

99.9% of the ovarian follicles a woman produces in her lifetime are viable and capable of being fertilized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The mechanisms underlying the physiological response of females to sexual stimulation are similar to those resulting in erection in males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the reproductive organs of a genetic male who lacks androgen receptors (i.e.,has androgen insensitivity)?

Accepted Answer

A) He will have normal male genitals and sex accessory organs 
B) He will have female-appearing genitals and sex accessory organs 
C) He will have female-appearing external genitals but normal male sex accessory organs derived from the Wolffian ducts 
D) He will have male genitals but will have female-appearing sex accessory organs derived from the Müllerian ducts 
E) He will have female-appearing external genitals but no internal sex accessory organs derived from the duct structures 
A) He will have normal male genitals and sex accessory organs 
B) He will have female-appearing genitals and sex accessory organs 
C) He will have female-appearing external genitals but normal male sex accessory organs derived from the Wolffian ducts 
D) He will have male genitals but will have female-appearing sex accessory organs derived from the Müllerian ducts 
E) He will have female-appearing external genitals but no internal sex accessory organs derived from the duct structures E

Question 4

Infertility treatments most often involve the administration of aromatases through injections leading to enhanced numbers of developing early ovarian antral follicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not an action of estrogen?

Accepted Answer

A) Stimulation of fat deposition under the skin in the breasts and hips 
B) Vaginal cornification 
C) Stimulation of myometrial contractions 
D) Stimulation of bone growth and strength 
E) Stimulation of growth of pubic hair 
A) Stimulation of fat deposition under the skin in the breasts and hips 
B) Vaginal cornification 
C) Stimulation of myometrial contractions 
D) Stimulation of bone growth and strength 
E) Stimulation of growth of pubic hair

Question 6

Which of the following would be likely to occur in an adult male whose Sertoli cells have begun to produce excessive amounts of inhibin?

Accepted Answer

A) FSH secretion would be selectively inhibited, but LH secretion would be normal 
B) Spermatogenesis would be depressed but testosterone secretion would be normal 
C) Spermatogenesis would be enhanced because of the elevated production of testosterone 
D) Both FSH secretion would be selectively inhibited, but LH secretion would be normal and spermatogenesis would be depressed but testosterone secretion would be normal are correct 
E) Both FSH secretion would be selectively inhibited, but LH secretion would be normal and spermatogenesis would be enhanced because of the elevated production of testosterone are correct 
A) FSH secretion would be selectively inhibited, but LH secretion would be normal 
B) Spermatogenesis would be depressed but testosterone secretion would be normal 
C) Spermatogenesis would be enhanced because of the elevated production of testosterone 
D) Both FSH secretion would be selectively inhibited, but LH secretion would be normal and spermatogenesis would be depressed but testosterone secretion would be normal are correct 
E) Both FSH secretion would be selectively inhibited, but LH secretion would be normal and spermatogenesis would be enhanced because of the elevated production of testosterone are correct

Question 7

The secretory phase of the uterus coincides with the follicular phase of the ovary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The dominant follicle

Accepted Answer

A) Undergoes atresia 
B) Continues to develop after other antral follicles have begun to degenerate 
C) Undergoes ovulation 
D) Both undergoes atresia and undergoes ovulation are correct 
E) Both continues to develop after other antral follicles have begun to degenerate and undergoes ovulation are correct 
A) Undergoes atresia 
B) Continues to develop after other antral follicles have begun to degenerate 
C) Undergoes ovulation 
D) Both undergoes atresia and undergoes ovulation are correct 
E) Both continues to develop after other antral follicles have begun to degenerate and undergoes ovulation are correct

Question 9

With respect to hormonal control and secretion,theca cells in the ovary are analogous to Leydig cells in the testis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Prostaglandins were given their name because they are secreted in high concentration into semen by the prostate gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A woman cannot become pregnant while she is lactating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Detection of LH in the urine or blood of a woman is an indicator that she is pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Amniocentesis is the removal of a sample of amniotic fluid for diagnosis of genetic or chromosomal disorders of the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Oxytocin is a hormone that

Accepted Answer

A) Is secreted by the posterior pituitary and stimulates uterine contractions 
B) Is synthesized by the hypothalamus and promotes contraction of myoepithelial cells 
C) Facilitates the birth process 
D) Both is secreted by the posterior pituitary and stimulates uterine contractions and is synthesized by the hypothalamus and promotes contraction of myoepithelial cells are correct 
E) Does all of these things 
A) Is secreted by the posterior pituitary and stimulates uterine contractions 
B) Is synthesized by the hypothalamus and promotes contraction of myoepithelial cells 
C) Facilitates the birth process 
D) Both is secreted by the posterior pituitary and stimulates uterine contractions and is synthesized by the hypothalamus and promotes contraction of myoepithelial cells are correct 
E) Does all of these things

Question 15

Conversion of spermatids to spermatozoa involves cell division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The primary storage site for sperm is the seminal vesicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following hormones is formed by the placenta during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Aromatase 
B) Estradiol 
C) Estrone 
D) Progestin 
E) Andromin 
A) Aromatase 
B) Estradiol 
C) Estrone 
D) Progestin 
E) Andromin

Question 18

In the testis,spermatogenesis takes place in the seminiferous tubules and testosterone is produced by the Leydig cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

On day 14 of a typical 28 day menstrual cycle,LH levels will be ________.The endometrium will be ________.Estrogen levels in the blood are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Level; sloughing off; low 
B) At or near a peak; near the end of the proliferative phase; relatively high 
C) Low but rising; in the secretory phase; high 
D) At or near a peak; in the secretory phase; low 
E) Level; starting the proliferative phase; level but high 
A) Level; sloughing off; low 
B) At or near a peak; near the end of the proliferative phase; relatively high 
C) Low but rising; in the secretory phase; high 
D) At or near a peak; in the secretory phase; low 
E) Level; starting the proliferative phase; level but high

Question 20

Cervical mucus secreted under the influence of estrogen alone is clear and nonviscous,while that secreted under the influence of both estrogen and progesterone is thick and sticky.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

99.9% of the ovarian follicles a woman produces in her lifetime are viable and capable of being fertilized.

The mechanisms underlying the physiological response of females to sexual stimulation are similar to those resulting in erection in males.

Which of the following best describes the reproductive organs of a genetic male who lacks androgen receptors (i.e.,has androgen insensitivity)?

Infertility treatments most often involve the administration of aromatases through injections leading to enhanced numbers of developing early ovarian antral follicles.

Which of the following is not an action of estrogen?

Which of the following would be likely to occur in an adult male whose Sertoli cells have begun to produce excessive amounts of inhibin?

The secretory phase of the uterus coincides with the follicular phase of the ovary.

The dominant follicle

With respect to hormonal control and secretion,theca cells in the ovary are analogous to Leydig cells in the testis.

Prostaglandins were given their name because they are secreted in high concentration into semen by the prostate gland.

A woman cannot become pregnant while she is lactating.

Detection of LH in the urine or blood of a woman is an indicator that she is pregnant.

Amniocentesis is the removal of a sample of amniotic fluid for diagnosis of genetic or chromosomal disorders of the fetus.

Oxytocin is a hormone that

Conversion of spermatids to spermatozoa involves cell division.

The primary storage site for sperm is the seminal vesicles.

Which of the following hormones is formed by the placenta during pregnancy?

In the testis,spermatogenesis takes place in the seminiferous tubules and testosterone is produced by the Leydig cells.

On day 14 of a typical 28 day menstrual cycle,LH levels will be .The endometrium will be .Estrogen levels in the blood are .

Cervical mucus secreted under the influence of estrogen alone is clear and nonviscous,while that secreted under the influence of both estrogen and progesterone is thick and sticky.

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99.9% of the ovarian follicles a woman produces in her lifetime are viable and capable of being fertilized.

The mechanisms underlying the physiological response of females to sexual stimulation are similar to those resulting in erection in males.

Which of the following best describes the reproductive organs of a genetic male who lacks androgen receptors (i.e.,has androgen insensitivity)?

Infertility treatments most often involve the administration of aromatases through injections leading to enhanced numbers of developing early ovarian antral follicles.

Which of the following is not an action of estrogen?

Which of the following would be likely to occur in an adult male whose Sertoli cells have begun to produce excessive amounts of inhibin?

The secretory phase of the uterus coincides with the follicular phase of the ovary.

The dominant follicle

With respect to hormonal control and secretion,theca cells in the ovary are analogous to Leydig cells in the testis.

Prostaglandins were given their name because they are secreted in high concentration into semen by the prostate gland.

A woman cannot become pregnant while she is lactating.

Detection of LH in the urine or blood of a woman is an indicator that she is pregnant.

Amniocentesis is the removal of a sample of amniotic fluid for diagnosis of genetic or chromosomal disorders of the fetus.

Oxytocin is a hormone that

Conversion of spermatids to spermatozoa involves cell division.

The primary storage site for sperm is the seminal vesicles.

Which of the following hormones is formed by the placenta during pregnancy?

In the testis,spermatogenesis takes place in the seminiferous tubules and testosterone is produced by the Leydig cells.

On day 14 of a typical 28 day menstrual cycle,LH levels will be ________.The endometrium will be ________.Estrogen levels in the blood are ________.

Cervical mucus secreted under the influence of estrogen alone is clear and nonviscous,while that secreted under the influence of both estrogen and progesterone is thick and sticky.

Homeostasis: a Framework for Human Physiology

Chemical Composition of the Body

Cellular Structure, Proteins, and Metabolism

Movement of Molecules Across Cell Membranes

Control of Cells by Chemical Messengers

Neuronal Signaling and the Structure of the Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Consciousness, the Brain, and Behavior

Muscle

Control of Body Movement

The Endocrine System

Cardiovascular Physiology

Respiratory Physiology

The Kidneys and Regulation of Water and Inorganic Ions

The Digestion and Absorption of Food

Regulation of Organic Metabolism and Energy Balance

The Immune System

Medical Physiology: Integration Using Clinical Cases

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On day 14 of a typical 28 day menstrual cycle,LH levels will be .The endometrium will be .Estrogen levels in the blood are .