Question 1

Which of these places the events of the menstrual cycle in the correct order?

Accepted Answer

A)  menstrual phase→secretory phase→proliferative phase→ovulation 
B)  menstrual phase→ovulation→secretory phase→proliferative phase 
C)  menstrual phase→proliferative phase→ovulation→secretory phase 
D)  menstrual phase→proliferative phase→secretory phase→ovulation 
E)  menstrual phase→ovulation→proliferative phase→secretory phase 
A)  menstrual phase→secretory phase→proliferative phase→ovulation 
B)  menstrual phase→ovulation→secretory phase→proliferative phase 
C)  menstrual phase→proliferative phase→ovulation→secretory phase 
D)  menstrual phase→proliferative phase→secretory phase→ovulation 
E)  menstrual phase→ovulation→proliferative phase→secretory phase

Question 2

Which type of assisted reproductive technology allows the doctor to evaluate the embryo for genetic defects before it is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  ICSI 
B)  AID 
C)  IVF 
D)  GIFT 
E)  It is impossible to test the embryo for genetic diseases prior to assisted reproductive technology. 
A)  ICSI 
B)  AID 
C)  IVF 
D)  GIFT 
E)  It is impossible to test the embryo for genetic diseases prior to assisted reproductive technology.

Question 3

In the figure shown here, which of the following is the cervix?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 4

The fingerlike projections of the oviducts are the

Accepted Answer

A)  fimbriae. 
B)  chorionic villi. 
C)  labia. 
D)  follicles. 
E)  acrosomes. 
A)  fimbriae. 
B)  chorionic villi. 
C)  labia. 
D)  follicles. 
E)  acrosomes.

Question 5

Which of these is viviparous?

Accepted Answer

A)  salmon 
B)  parrot 
C)  bullfrog 
D)  crayfish 
E)  moose 
A)  salmon 
B)  parrot 
C)  bullfrog 
D)  crayfish 
E)  moose

Question 6

Animals with both male and female reproductive systems are

Accepted Answer

A)  hermaphroditic. 
B)  chimeric. 
C)  parthenogenetic. 
D)  asexual. 
E)  menopausal. 
A)  hermaphroditic. 
B)  chimeric. 
C)  parthenogenetic. 
D)  asexual. 
E)  menopausal.

Question 7

If a pregnant woman wanted to know the sex of her fetus as soon as possible, she could have an ultrasound in the _____ month.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  third 
C)  sixth 
D)  eighth 
E)  ninth 
A)  first 
B)  third 
C)  sixth 
D)  eighth 
E)  ninth

Question 8

Which STD is caused by a virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia 
B)  syphilis 
C)  trichomoniasis 
D)  gonorrhea 
E)  genital warts 
A)  chlamydia 
B)  syphilis 
C)  trichomoniasis 
D)  gonorrhea 
E)  genital warts

Question 9

Sperm are produced

Accepted Answer

A)  by Sertoli cells. 
B)  in the epididymis. 
C)  by interstitial cells. 
D)  in the seminiferous tubules. 
E)  in the seminal vesicles. 
A)  by Sertoli cells. 
B)  in the epididymis. 
C)  by interstitial cells. 
D)  in the seminiferous tubules. 
E)  in the seminal vesicles.

Question 10

Which of these correctly traces the path of a sperm from its origin to the point at which it leaves the male reproductive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  testis→epididymis→vas deferens→ejaculatory duct→urethra 
B)  epididymis→vas deferens→testis→urethra→ejaculatory duct 
C)  testis→epididymis→vas deferens→urethra→ejaculatory duct 
D)  vas deferens→epididymis→testis→ejaculatory duct→urethra 
E)  testis→vas deferens→epididymis→ejaculatory duct→urethra 
A)  testis→epididymis→vas deferens→ejaculatory duct→urethra 
B)  epididymis→vas deferens→testis→urethra→ejaculatory duct 
C)  testis→epididymis→vas deferens→urethra→ejaculatory duct 
D)  vas deferens→epididymis→testis→ejaculatory duct→urethra 
E)  testis→vas deferens→epididymis→ejaculatory duct→urethra

Question 11

If you could mark the ectoderm of a mouse embryo so that all tissues and organs descended from ectoderm were easily identifiable, where would you expect to find the marker?

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal muscles and dermis 
B)  cardiovascular and reproductive systems 
C)  nervous system and epidermis 
D)  lining of the digestive and respiratory tracts 
E)  urinary bladder and its lining 
A)  skeletal muscles and dermis 
B)  cardiovascular and reproductive systems 
C)  nervous system and epidermis 
D)  lining of the digestive and respiratory tracts 
E)  urinary bladder and its lining

Question 12

Secondary sex characteristics in males develop due to the influence of

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle-stimulating hormone FSH). 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  human chorionic gonadotropin hCG). 
D)  estrogen. 
E)  testosterone. 
A)  follicle-stimulating hormone FSH). 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  human chorionic gonadotropin hCG). 
D)  estrogen. 
E)  testosterone.

Question 13

The inner lining of the uterus is the

Accepted Answer

A)  cervix. 
B)  endometrium. 
C)  placenta. 
D)  fimbria. 
E)  chorion. 
A)  cervix. 
B)  endometrium. 
C)  placenta. 
D)  fimbria. 
E)  chorion.

Question 14

The first two months of human development are referred to as the _____ period.

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal 
B)  blastocyst 
C)  implantation 
D)  cleavage 
E)  embryonic 
A)  fetal 
B)  blastocyst 
C)  implantation 
D)  cleavage 
E)  embryonic

Question 15

What structure allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between mother and fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)  chorionic villi 
B)  umbilical cord 
C)  placenta 
D)  chorion 
E)  amnion 
A)  chorionic villi 
B)  umbilical cord 
C)  placenta 
D)  chorion 
E)  amnion

Question 16

Which list contains the correct sequence of structures a sperm nucleus must penetrate in order to fertilize an egg?

Accepted Answer

A)  egg plasma membrane→follicle cells→zona pellucida 
B)  follicle cells→egg plasma membrane→zona pellucida 
C)  follicle cells→zona pellucida→egg plasma membrane 
D)  egg plasma membrane→zona pellucida→follicle cells 
E)  zona pellucida→follicle cells→egg plasma membrane 
A)  egg plasma membrane→follicle cells→zona pellucida 
B)  follicle cells→egg plasma membrane→zona pellucida 
C)  follicle cells→zona pellucida→egg plasma membrane 
D)  egg plasma membrane→zona pellucida→follicle cells 
E)  zona pellucida→follicle cells→egg plasma membrane

Question 17

Ovulation usually occurs on day _____ of a woman's cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  7 
C)  14 
D)  21 
E)  28 
A)  0 
B)  7 
C)  14 
D)  21 
E)  28

Question 18

Which of these cells is diploid 2n)?

Accepted Answer

A)  first polar body 
B)  spermatid 
C)  secondary oocyte 
D)  sperm 
E)  primary oocyte 
A)  first polar body 
B)  spermatid 
C)  secondary oocyte 
D)  sperm 
E)  primary oocyte

Question 19

This birth control device consists of a small piece of plastic that is inserted into the uterus by a health care provider.

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical cap 
B)  IUD 
C)  diaphragm 
D)  female condom 
E)  vaginal sponge 
A)  cervical cap 
B)  IUD 
C)  diaphragm 
D)  female condom 
E)  vaginal sponge

Question 20

In the figure shown here, which of the following is the prostate gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Exam 29: Reproduction and Embryonic Development

Which of these places the events of the menstrual cycle in the correct order?

Which type of assisted reproductive technology allows the doctor to evaluate the embryo for genetic defects before it is used?

In the figure shown here, which of the following is the cervix?

The fingerlike projections of the oviducts are the

Which of these is viviparous?

Animals with both male and female reproductive systems are

If a pregnant woman wanted to know the sex of her fetus as soon as possible, she could have an ultrasound in the _____ month.

Which STD is caused by a virus?

Sperm are produced

Which of these correctly traces the path of a sperm from its origin to the point at which it leaves the male reproductive tract?

If you could mark the ectoderm of a mouse embryo so that all tissues and organs descended from ectoderm were easily identifiable, where would you expect to find the marker?

Secondary sex characteristics in males develop due to the influence of

The inner lining of the uterus is the

The first two months of human development are referred to as the _____ period.

What structure allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between mother and fetus?

Which list contains the correct sequence of structures a sperm nucleus must penetrate in order to fertilize an egg?

Ovulation usually occurs on day _____ of a woman's cycle.

Which of these cells is diploid 2n)?

This birth control device consists of a small piece of plastic that is inserted into the uterus by a health care provider.

In the figure shown here, which of the following is the prostate gland?

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