Deck 16: Reproductive System

Question 1

When does the reproductive system begin to function fully?

A) at birth
B) before puberty
C) when puberty is complete
D) when there has been intercourse
E) after menopause

Answer 1

C
Explanation: The reproductive system functions fully after puberty.

Question 2

How many chromosomes does a sperm contain?

A) 1
B) 23
C) 24
D) 46
E) 48

Answer 2

B
Explanation: Sperm contain the haploid number or 23 chromosomes.

Question 3

All of the cells in the body,except for sperm and eggs,have 46 chromosomes.

Answer 3

False
Explanation: Red blood cells lack a nucleus and therefore have 0 chromosomes. Liver cells often have multiple copies of each chromosome and therefore have 69 or more chromosomes.

Question 4

Which type of cell division is called the "duplication division"?

A) mitosis
B) meiosis

Question 5

In males,is there an organ analogous to the uterus in females?

Question 6

Which of the following are not found in the testes?

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

Question 7

Females undergo puberty earlier than males.

Question 8

The end result of meiosis I is

A) spermatogonia.
B) primary spermatocytes.
C) secondary spermatocytes.
D) spermatids.
E) spermatozoa.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Which of the following is not involved in achieving and maintaining an erection?

A) nitrous oxide
B) cGMP
C) smooth muscle
D) blood
E) urethra

Question 11

Which of the following contributes to the semen?

A) bulbourethral gland
B) epididymides
C) urethra
D) penis

Question 12

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

Question 13

Which of the following hormones is mismatched with its function?

A) GnRH--stimulates the anterior pituitary
B) Testosterone--brings about male secondary sexual characteristics
C) FSH--stimulates the hypothalamus
D) LH--controls the production of testosterone
E) Inhibin--blocks GnRH and FSH secretion

Question 14

Which of the following is not a function of the genitals?

A) produce gametes
B) transport gametes
C) protect zygote
D) produce FSH and LH
E) produce androgens/estrogens

Question 15

A zygote contains 46 chromosomes.

Question 16

Sperm cannot develop at body temperature (37 degrees Celsius).

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

Meiosis is to gametes as fertilization is to

A) zygote.
B) chromosome.
C) egg.
D) sperm.
E) mitosis.

Question 19

What is the function of inhibin?

A) It inhibits the secretion of GnRH.
B) It inhibits meiosis.
C) It inhibits the development of male secondary sexual characteristics.
D) It binds with testosterone and inhibits it.
E) It binds with the Sertoli cells and inhibits the production of sperm.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the hormonal control over the male reproductive system?

A) The hypothalamus secretes a hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are present in both males and females.
C) These hormones are involved in a negative feedback relationship.
D) Luteinizing hormone controls the production of sperm in the seminiferous tubules.
E) The interstitial cells produce testosterone.

Question 21

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

Question 22

Which of the following is part of the external genital organs of the female?

A) cervix
B) glans clitoris
C) vagina
D) ovary
E) oviduct

Question 23

Which of the following parts of the female reproductive system is not present in pairs?

A) uterus
B) ovary
C) oviduct

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

Where does fertilization of the egg usually occur?

A) ovary
B) abdominal cavity
C) fimbria
D) oviduct
E) vagina

Question 26

Menstruation occurs during what days of the uterine cycle?

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

Question 27

Which of the following is not a result of estrogen?

A) body hair distribution
B) fat distribution
C) breast development
D) milk production
E) the uterine cycle

Question 28

Following ovulation,the follicle

A) becomes the corpus luteum and produces sex hormones.
B) disappears immediately.
C) becomes a vesicular or Graafian follicle.
D) becomes a secondary follicle containing a secondary oocyte.
E) becomes a polar body.

Question 29

The pH of the vagina is basic because that is the pH sperm prefer.

Question 30

During implantation,the zygote can be found

A) in the endometrium.
B) in the oviduct.
C) in the abdominal cavity.
D) in the labium majora.
E) in the labium minora.

Question 31

The oviducts are not attached to the ovaries.

Question 32

A "Pap test" checks for cancer of the

A) ovary.
B) oviduct.
C) uterus.
D) cervix.
E) vagina.

Question 33

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

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.

Question 34

If fertilization occurs,the progesterone levels fall to almost zero.

Question 35

How long does an egg live if it is not fertilized?

A) less than 1 hour
B) 1-5 hours
C) 6-24 hours
D) 2-3 days
E) 14 days

Question 36

If the secondary oocyte is not fertilized,it never finishes meiosis.

Question 37

What is present within a follicle?

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

Question 38

How much does the uterus stretch in order to accommodate a growing fetus?

A) 2 times normal
B) 3 times normal
C) 4 times normal
D) 5 times normal
E) 6 times normal

Question 39

Which layer of the endometrium is the functional layer and what does it do?

A) the innermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells
B) the innermost layer, grows in thickness to accommodate the pregnancy
C) the outermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells
D) the outermost layer, grows in thickness to accommodate the pregnancy

Question 40

The product(s)of meiosis I in oogenesis is/are

A) a primary oocyte.
B) a secondary oocyte.
C) a polar body.
D) 1 primary oocyte and 1 polar body.
E) 1 secondary oocyte and 1 polar body.

Question 41

Put the following methods of contraception in order from most effective to least effective: 1.hormone pill 2.female condom 3.spermicide 4.male condom

A) 1,2,3,4
B) 4,3,2,1
C) 2,3,4,1
D) 3,2,4,1
E) 1,4,2,3

Question 42

STDs caused by viruses can be effectively treated with antibiotics.

Question 43

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a "silent" disease--there are essentially no symptoms.

Question 44

All of the following are viral infections,except

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

Question 45

Which form of birth control is 100% effective?

A) abstinence
B) natural family planning
C) male condom
D) birth control pills
E) hormone patch

Question 46

Which STD is characterized by a foul-smelling,yellow-green frothy discharge and itching of the vulva/vagina?

A) yeast infection
B) trichomoniasis
C) gonorrhea
D) genital warts
E) genital herpes

Question 47

During IVF,where does conception occur?

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

Question 48

Treatment for genital herpes can cure the disease.

Question 49

Is bacterial vaginosis (BV)always a result of sexual transmission?

Question 50

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

Which of the following STDs is caused by a virus?

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

Question 53

What causes genital warts?

A) bacteria
B) virus
C) fungi
D) parasite

Question 54

Which of the following forms of birth control is a small piece of molded plastic that does not allow the fertilized embryo to implant?

A) diaphragm
B) cervical cap
C) intrauterine device
D) cervical shield
E) female condom

Question 55

Which of the following is a protist that causes an STD?

A) Chlamydia trachomatis
B) Neisseria gonorrhoeae
C) Trichomonas vaginalis
D) Candida albicans
E) Gardnerella vaginosis

Question 56

What does being overweight have to do with infertility in women?

A) Leptin levels are higher which impacts GnRH and FSH.
B) The oviducts are blocked.
C) Uterine tissue is located outside of the uterus causing pain and structural abnormalities.
D) Follicles are larger than normal and many mature at one time.
E) The uterus is displaced and the zygote has difficulty implanting.

Question 57

How does GIFT differ from IVF?

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 58

What is the most frequent cause of infertility in males?

A) low sperm count
B) body weight
C) pelvic inflammatory disease
D) endometriosis
E) tubal ligation

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

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

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