Question 1

A tubal ligation consists of cutting and sealing the vas deferens so that sperm are unable to reach the seminal fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the estrogen spike at the end of the follicular phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a positive feedback effect on the hypothalamus. 
B)  It has a positive feedback effect on the pituitary gland. 
C)  Gonadotrophic releasing hormone from the hypothalamus decreases. 
D)  It is followed by a surge of LH. 
E)  It is followed by ovulation. 
A)  It has a positive feedback effect on the hypothalamus. 
B)  It has a positive feedback effect on the pituitary gland. 
C)  Gonadotrophic releasing hormone from the hypothalamus decreases. 
D)  It is followed by a surge of LH. 
E)  It is followed by ovulation. C

Question 3

What structure is present within a follicle?

Accepted Answer

A)  the labia 
B)  mucus-secreting glands 
C)  an oocyte 
D)  the clitoris 
E)  vaginal cleft 
A)  the labia 
B)  mucus-secreting glands 
C)  an oocyte 
D)  the clitoris 
E)  vaginal cleft C

Question 4

The placenta, which sustains the developing embryo and fetus, originates only from maternal tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which structure of the male reproductive system is also part of the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  bulbourethral gland 
B)  prostate gland 
C)  urethra 
D)  vas deferens 
E)  testes 
A)  bulbourethral gland 
B)  prostate gland 
C)  urethra 
D)  vas deferens 
E)  testes

Question 6

Where does spermatogenesis occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  lobules of the testes 
B)  ovaries 
C)  vas defernetia 
D)  urethra 
E)  Bulbourethral gland 
A)  lobules of the testes 
B)  ovaries 
C)  vas defernetia 
D)  urethra 
E)  Bulbourethral gland

Question 7

Which of the following are not found in the testes?

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle 
B)  Sertoli cells 
C)  spermatozoa 
D)  seminiferous tubules 
E)  interstitial cells 
A)  follicle 
B)  Sertoli cells 
C)  spermatozoa 
D)  seminiferous tubules 
E)  interstitial cells

Question 8

Which assisted reproductive technology involves the maturation and fertilization of the egg within laboratory glassware and then 2 - 4 days later the embryo is transferred back into the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  In vitro fertilization 
B)  Gamete intrafallopian transfer 
C)  Artificial insemination 
D)  Surrogate mother 
E)  Intracytoplasmic sperm injection 
A)  In vitro fertilization 
B)  Gamete intrafallopian transfer 
C)  Artificial insemination 
D)  Surrogate mother 
E)  Intracytoplasmic sperm injection

Question 9

The oviducts are not attached to the ovaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The development of a hard chancre (an ulcerated sore with hard edges) is indication of what type of STD?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis 
B)  papillomavirus 
C)  syphilis 
D)  yeast infection 
E)  gonorrhea 
A)  hepatitis 
B)  papillomavirus 
C)  syphilis 
D)  yeast infection 
E)  gonorrhea

Question 11

All of the body systems in humans are the same in males and females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During IVF, where does conception occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the vagina 
B)  in the uterus 
C)  in the oviducts 
D)  in the laboratory 
E)  in the fimbr 
A)  in the vagina 
B)  in the uterus 
C)  in the oviducts 
D)  in the laboratory 
E)  in the fimbr

Question 13

Identify the structures of the male reproductive system and indicate their functions.

Accepted Answer

1. testes: produce sperm and sex hormone

Question 14

Which of the following is not part of the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  testes 
B)  bladder 
C)  epididymides 
D)  prostate gland 
E)  urethra 
A)  testes 
B)  bladder 
C)  epididymides 
D)  prostate gland 
E)  urethra

Question 15

Which of the following hepatitis viruses is normally transmitted through contaminated drinking water?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

How does GIFT differ from IVF?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sperm come from a stranger. 
B)  The eggs and sperm are placed in the oviducts immediately after being brought together. 
C)  A woman is contracted and paid to carry the baby. 
D)  A single sperm is injected into an egg. 
E)  Fertility drugs are used to obtain the eggs. 
A)  The sperm come from a stranger. 
B)  The eggs and sperm are placed in the oviducts immediately after being brought together. 
C)  A woman is contracted and paid to carry the baby. 
D)  A single sperm is injected into an egg. 
E)  Fertility drugs are used to obtain the eggs.

Question 17

Which of the following STDs is caused by a virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  HIV/AIDS 
D)  syphilis 
E)  vaginitis 
A)  gonorrhea 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  HIV/AIDS 
D)  syphilis 
E)  vaginitis

Question 18

When does the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle (nonpregnant) occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  days 1-5 
B)  days 1-13 
C)  days 6-13 
D)  day 14 
E)  days 15-28 
A)  days 1-5 
B)  days 1-13 
C)  days 6-13 
D)  day 14 
E)  days 15-28

Question 19

All of the following are viral infections, except

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis. 
B)  chlamydia. 
C)  warts. 
D)  herpes. 
E)  HIV/AIDS. 
A)  hepatitis. 
B)  chlamydia. 
C)  warts. 
D)  herpes. 
E)  HIV/AIDS.

Question 20

The urinary and reproductive systems in the female are entirely separate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Reproductive System

A tubal ligation consists of cutting and sealing the vas deferens so that sperm are unable to reach the seminal fluid.

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the estrogen spike at the end of the follicular phase?

What structure is present within a follicle?

The placenta, which sustains the developing embryo and fetus, originates only from maternal tissue.

Which structure of the male reproductive system is also part of the urinary system?

Where does spermatogenesis occur?

Which of the following are not found in the testes?

Which assisted reproductive technology involves the maturation and fertilization of the egg within laboratory glassware and then 2 - 4 days later the embryo is transferred back into the uterus?

The oviducts are not attached to the ovaries.

The development of a hard chancre (an ulcerated sore with hard edges) is indication of what type of STD?

All of the body systems in humans are the same in males and females.

During IVF, where does conception occur?

Identify the structures of the male reproductive system and indicate their functions.

Which of the following is not part of the male reproductive system?

Which of the following hepatitis viruses is normally transmitted through contaminated drinking water?

How does GIFT differ from IVF?

Which of the following STDs is caused by a virus?

When does the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle (nonpregnant) occur?

All of the following are viral infections, except

The urinary and reproductive systems in the female are entirely separate.

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