Deck 42: Anatomy of the Reproductive System

Question 1

In sequential order, the pathway from sperm production to the external environment is from _ .

A) seminiferous tubules to epididymis to ductus deferens to urethra
B) urethra to ductus deferens to seminiferous tubules to epididymis
C) epididymis to seminiferous tubules to ductus deferens to urethra
D) seminiferous tubules to ductus deferens to epididymis to urethra

Answer 1

A

Question 2

This component of the male duct system carries sperm from outside the body into the abdominal cavity.

A) ductus deferens
B) urethra
C) epididymis
D) ejaculatory duct

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The male gonads are the _ .

A) testes
B) epididymis
C) scrotum
D) scrotum, testes, and epididymis

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Alkaline mucus made by this gland neutralizes traces of acidic urine in the urethra prior to ejaculation.

A) prostate gland
B) seminal glands
C) bulbourethral glands

Question 5

Ejaculation occurs .

A) as semen is propelled from the male duct system
B) as the penis fills with blood
C) following climax or orgasm

Question 6

Semen is a combination of .

A) fluid from the prostate and seminal glands
B) fluid from the seminal glands and bulbo-urethral glands
C) seminal fluid and sperm
D) fluid from the prostate and sperm

Question 7

The spermatic cord .

A) is formed by the union of both ductus deferens
B) is the system of ducts that transports sperm from scrotum to the exterior of the body
C) carries sperm from their entry into the abdominal cavity to the ejaculatory duct
D) carries blood vessels, nerves, and the ductus deferens between the scrotum and the abdomen

Question 8

The interstitial endocrine cells that produce testosterone are located .

A) in the epididymis
B) lining the ductus deferens
C) in the rete testis
D) between the seminiferous tubules

Question 9

In sequential order from proximal to distal, the components of the male urethra are .

A) intermediate part of the urethra, spongy urethra, prostatic urethra
B) spongy urethra, intermediate part of the urethra, prostatic urethra
C) prostatic urethra, spongy urethra, intermediate part of the urethra
D) prostatic urethra, intermediate part of the urethra, spongy urethra

Question 10

The canal that extends from the vestibule to the uterus is called the _.

A) vagina
B) uterine tube
C) perivestibular canal
D) fimbria

Question 11

The female vulva .

A) consists of the labia majora and minora
B) consists of the mons pubis, labia majora and minora, clitoris, urethral and vaginal orifices, hymen, and greater vestibular glands
C) is a diamond-shaped region spanning the area between anterior labial folds and anus
D) is a region containing the clitoris and urethral and vaginal orifices

Question 12

Of the five accessory glands of the male, this one produces the bulk of the seminal fluid.

A) prostate
B) bulbo-urethral glands
C) seminal glands

Question 13

This fold of loose skin covers the glans of the penis.

A) copulatory skin
B) prepuce
C) circumferential fold
D) scrotal sac

Question 14

Sperm are produced in the .

A) interstitial tubules
B) seminiferous tubules
C) epididymis
D) spermatic network

Question 15

After ovulation, the "egg" travels to the uterus through the .

A) ampullary canal
B) vagina
C) uterine tube
D) infundibulum

Question 16

The role of both sexes in fulfilling the function of the reproductive system is to .

A) produce hormones that support the growth and development of the embryo and fetus
B) produce gametes
C) produce hormones that help maintain homeostasis
D) bear young

Question 17

The testes reside in the .

A) scrotum
B) deferens
C) ampulla
D) epididymis

Question 18

This is the muscular layer of the uterus.

A) endometrium
B) serosa
C) myometrium

Question 19

What is not true about the lactiferous ducts and sinuses?

A) their function is performed only by females
B) they are part of the uterus
C) they produce milk for the newborn
D) they are part of the mammary glands

Question 20

The secretion of this male gland is important in activating sperm.

A) bulbo-urethral glands
B) seminal glands
C) prostate

Question 21

The penis contains three elongated cylinders of erectile tissue. Select the most dorsal tissue.

A) corpora cavernosa
B) corpus circularis dorsalis
C) corpus spongiosum
D) corpora elongus ventralis

Question 22

The pseudostratified columnar epithelial cells that line the tubules in this organ bear stereocilia that absorb excess fluid.

A) penis
B) epididymis
C) seminal gland

Question 23

This connective tissue covering of the testis also divides it into lobes.

A) tunica albuginea
B) periscrotal sac
C) tunica vaginalis
D) tunica cavernosa

Question 24

A series of ligaments anchors the uterus, ovaries, and uterine tubes. They include all the following except the .

A) mesosalpinx
B) round ligament
C) ovarian ligament
D) mesocolon

Question 25

The superficial layer of the uterus, which sloughs off periodically in response to cyclic hormonal changes, is the .

A) mucous membrane that lines the uterus
B) entire endometrium
C) basal layer of the endometrium
D) functional layer of the endometrium

Question 26

Because the uterine tubes have no direct contact with the uterus, .

A) infectious agents can enter the pelvic cavity and cause pelvic inflammatory disease
B) waving, long, finger-like projections are needed to pull the "egg" into the uterine tube
C) an ovulated "egg" can enter the pelvic cavity
D) an ovulated "egg" can enter the pelvic cavity, infectious agents can enter the pelvic cavity and cause pelvic inflammatory disease, and waving, long, finger-like projections are needed to pull the "egg" into the uterine tube

Question 27

The clitoris _.

A) is hooded by a tissue fold called the prepuce
B) is filled with erectile tissue
C) is homologous to the penis
D) is homologous to the penis, is hooded by a tissue fold called the prepuce, and is filled with erectile tissue

Question 28

The is/are a portion of the broad ligament that anchors the uterine tubes.

A) round ligaments
B) mesosalpinx
C) mesovarium
D) mesometrium

Question 29

The is the erectile tissue in the penis that surrounds the spongy urethra.

A) corpus spongiosum
B) glans penis
C) corpora cavernosa
D) prepuce

Question 30

The are structures in the mammary glands that produce milk during lactation.

A) alveoli
B) areola
C) lactiferous sinus
D) lactiferous duct