Deck 20 (MC): The Reproductive Systems

Question 1

Which statement is NOT true of spermatogenesis and oogenesis?

A)Four functional sperm cells are produced for each cell that undergoes meiosis.
B)Both are cyclical processes.
C)Both processes begin at puberty.
D)One functional egg is produced for each cell that undergoes meiosis.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The polar bodies produced by oogenesis:

A)have no function
B)disintegrate
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and there are three of them per cycle

Answer 2

D

Question 3

For men,the function of FSH is to:

A)initiate sperm production
B)stimulate secretion of testosterone
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and promote maturation of sperm

Answer 3

A

Question 4

For men,the hormone LH:

A)initiates sperm production
B)stimulates secretion of testosterone
C)increases protein synthesis in skeletal muscles
D)all of these

Question 5

For men,the hormone inhibin:

A)increases secretion of FSH
B)decreases secretion of FSH
C)increases secretion of testosterone
D)decreases secretion of testosterone

Question 6

For women,the hormone that promotes the release of an ovum from a mature follicle is:

A)FSH
B)estrogen
C)LH
D)progesterone

Question 7

For men,the hormone that promotes maturation of sperm is:

A)testosterone
B)FSH
C)LH
D)inhibin

Question 8

Spermatogenesis takes place in the ___,and produces ___ for every cell that undergoes the process.

A)seminiferous tubules/one functional sperm
B)testes/two functional sperm
C)seminiferous tubules/three functional sperm
D)testes/four functional sperm

Question 9

For women,the hormone that promotes the development of the corpus luteum from the ruptured ovarian follicle is:

A)FSH
B)estrogen
C)LH
D)progesterone

Question 10

For men,the hormone testosterone:

A)initiates sperm production
B)promotes maturation of sperm
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and increases secretion of LH

Question 11

In women,the corpus luteum of the ovary secretes the hormones:

A)FSH and LH
B)LH and estrogen
C)estrogen and progesterone
D)progesterone and FSH

Question 12

In women,the secretion of estrogen is stimulated by:

A)FSH
B)LH
C)progesterone
D)all of these

Question 13

Oogenesis takes place in the ___,and produces ___ for each cell that undergoes the process.

A)ovaries/one egg cell
B)follicles/two egg cells
C)ovaries/three egg cells
D)follicles/four egg cells

Question 14

Which statement is NOT true of oogenesis?

A)The process takes place in the ovaries.
B)Two functional egg cells are produced for each cell that undergoes meiosis.
C)The process is cyclical,and a cycle lasts about 28 days.
D)The process begins at puberty and ends at menopause.

Question 15

For men,the hormone that stimulates secretion of testosterone is:

A)FSH
B)LH
C)GnRH
D)inhibin

Question 16

For women,the hormones that are necessary for production of mature ova are:

A)FSH and LH
B)FSH and estrogen
C)LH and progesterone
D)estrogen and progesterone

Question 17

Which statement is NOT true of spermatogenesis?

A)The process takes place in the testes.
B)Four functional sperm are produced for each cell that undergoes meiosis.
C)The process is continuous from day to day.
D)The process begins at puberty and ends around the age of 50 to 60.

Question 18

For men,the hormone that initiates sperm production is:

A)testosterone
B)FSH
C)LH
D)inhibin

Question 19

For women,the hormones estrogen and FSH are both necessary for the:

A)production of mature ova
B)growth of the endometrium
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and for growth of the corpus luteum

Question 20

For men,the hormone that decreases the secretion of FSH is:

A)GnRH
B)testosterone
C)LH
D)inhibin

Question 21

In the testes,inhibin is produced by the:

A)seminiferous tubules
B)interstitial cells
C)sustentacular cells
D)inhibitory cells

Question 22

Which statement is NOT true of the male reproductive hormones?

A)Testosterone is important for the maturation of sperm.
B)LH stimulates secretion of testosterone.
C)Inhibin increases the secretion of FSH.
D)FSH initiates sperm production.

Question 23

The male reproductive glands that produce alkaline secretions to promote sperm motility are the:
1.seminal vesicles
2.prostate gland
3.bulbourethral glands

A)1 and 2 only
B)1 and 3 only
C)2 and 3 only
D)1,2,and 3

Question 24

The transport of sperm from the testes to the ductus deferens is a function of the:

A)reticular ducts
B)epididymis
C)ejaculatory duct
D)B and C only

Question 25

The male reproductive gland(s)with smooth muscle that contributes to ejaculation is (are)the:

A)seminal vesicles
B)bulbourethral glands
C)prostate gland
D)all of these

Question 26

Which of these is the proper sequence for the path sperm take through the male reproductive ducts?
1.ductus deferens
2.ejaculatory duct
3.epididymis
4.urethra

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

Question 27

For women,a function of FSH is to:

A)increase estrogen secretion
B)decrease estrogen secretion
C)increase progesterone secretion
D)decrease progesterone secretion

Question 28

Maturation of sperm takes place in the:

A)spermatic cord
B)interstitial cells
C)seminiferous tubules
D)epididymis

Question 29

Secretion of fructose for the nourishment of sperm is a function of the:

A)prostate gland
B)seminal vesicles
C)bulbourethral glands
D)epididymis

Question 30

Which statement is NOT true of the female reproductive hormones?

A)FSH initiates development of ovarian follicles and ova.
B)LH stimulates secretion of estrogen.
C)LH stimulates ovulation.
D)LH stimulates secretion of progesterone.

Question 31

Within the testes,sperm are produced in the:

A)interstitial cells
B)sustentacular cells
C)seminiferous tubules
D)spermatic cord

Question 32

In the testes,the interstitial cells secrete:

A)testosterone
B)inhibin
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 33

The epididymis transports sperm from the ___ to the ___.

A)ductus deferens/urethra
B)ductus deferens/testes
C)testes/ductus deferens
D)testes/urethra

Question 34

In women,the hormones estrogen and progesterone:

A)are secreted by the corpus luteum
B)are produced by the developing ovarian follicle
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and both are increased by FSH

Question 35

In the testes,the sustentacular cells produce:

A)testosterone
B)inhibin
C)alkaline secretions for semen
D)acidic secretions for semen

Question 36

Which statement is NOT true of the testes?

A)The sustentacular cells produce inhibin.
B)The interstitial cells produce testosterone.
C)The epididymis is on the lower,anterior side.
D)Sperm are produced in seminiferous tubules.

Question 37

The function of the seminiferous tubules is the production of:

A)sperm
B)testosterone
C)inhibin
D)all of the above

Question 38

For women,the hormone LH:

A)causes ovulation
B)promotes growth of the corpus luteum
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and stimulates secretion of progesterone

Question 39

In the testes,testosterone is produced by the:

A)seminiferous tubules
B)interstitial cells
C)sustentacular cells
D)rete testis

Question 40

For both men and women,secretion of FSH and LH is stimulated by:

A)GnRH from the anterior pituitary gland
B)GnRH from the hypothalamus
C)inhibin from the testes or ovaries
D)inhibin from the anterior pituitary gland

Question 41

The part of a sperm cell that contains the chromosomes is the:

A)head
B)acrosome
C)flagellum
D)middle piece

Question 42

A fallopian tube extends from the ___ medially to the ___ laterally.

A)ovary/uterus
B)uterus/ovary
C)ovary/cervix
D)cervix/ovary

Question 43

The head of a sperm cell contains:

A)enzymes to burrow into the ovum
B)mitochondria to produce energy
C)the chromosomes
D)all of these

Question 44

The part of a sperm cell that contains enzymes to digest the membrane of the egg cell is the:

A)head
B)acrosome
C)flagellum
D)middle piece

Question 45

The ovaries are located ___ to the uterus in the ___ cavity.

A)medial/pelvic
B)inferior/abdominal
C)medial/abdominal
D)lateral/pelvic

Question 46

The ciliated epithelium of the fallopian tube:

A)sweeps the ovum medially
B)sweeps the sperm cells medially
C)sweeps the ovum laterally
D)sweeps the zygote laterally

Question 47

The flagellum of a sperm cell:

A)provides motility
B)produces ATP
C)is very short
D)all of these

Question 48

A fallopian tube extends from the ___ laterally to the ___ medially.

A)ovary/uterus
B)uterus/ovary
C)ovary/cervix
D)cervix/ovary

Question 49

A sperm cell contains ___ of chromosomes.

A)46,the diploid number
B)23,the diploid number
C)46,the haploid number
D)23,the haploid number

Question 50

The hormones produced by the ovaries are:

A)progesterone and LH
B)estrogen and FSH
C)FSH,LH,estrogen,and progesterone
D)estrogen and progesterone

Question 51

Which statement is NOT true of the male reproductive glands?

A)All of them produce alkaline secretions.
B)The prostate gland contributes to ejaculation.
C)The secretion of the seminal vesicles contains fructose.
D)The bulbourethral glands empty into the prostate gland.

Question 52

The corpus luteum of the ovary produces:

A)estrogen
B)progesterone
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and LH

Question 53

The ovum (or zygote)is propelled through the fallopian tube by the:

A)stratified squamous epithelium
B)transitional epithelium
C)ciliated epithelium
D)simple squamous epithelium

Question 54

An erection occurs when the arteries to the penis ___,and the cavernous tissue ___.

A)dilate/empties of blood
B)constrict/fills with blood
C)dilate/fills with blood
D)constrict/empties of blood

Question 55

Ejaculation of semen involves peristalsis of the ___,and contraction of the ___.

A)prostate gland/bulbourethral glands
B)prostate gland/male ducts
C)male ducts/prostate gland
D)male ducts/bulbourethral glands

Question 56

The ovum (or zygote)is propelled through the fallopian tube by the:

A)sweeping of the ciliated epithelium
B)peristalsis of the smooth muscle
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and by the flagella of the ovum

Question 57

The acrosome of a sperm cell:

A)contains enzymes to digest the ovum membrane
B)is on the posterior end of the cell
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and it produces ATP

Question 58

The follicle cells of the ovary produce:

A)estrogen
B)progesterone
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and FSH

Question 59

The part of a sperm cell that provides motility is the:

A)head
B)acrosome
C)flagellum
D)middle piece

Question 60

The middle piece of a sperm cell contains:

A)enzymes to digest the ovum membrane
B)mitochondria to produce energy
C)the fibrils to produce movement
D)None of these; it is just a connecting piece.

Question 61

The part of the uterus that contracts for delivery of the infant is the:

A)endometrium
B)myometrium
C)serosa
D)ectometrium

Question 62

Which statement is NOT true of the uterus?

A)It is lateral to the ovaries.
B)The myometrium is made of smooth muscle.
C)The basilar layer regenerates a new endometrium with each menstrual cycle.
D)The cervix opens into the vagina.

Question 63

The endometrium of the uterus:

A)has extensive blood vessels
B)will become the maternal portion of the placenta
C)both A and B
D)both A and B,and its growth is influenced by hormones

Question 64

The part of the uterus that will become the maternal portion of the placenta is the:

A)ectometrium
B)myometrium
C)endometrium
D)serometrium

Question 65

The part of the endometrium that regenerates a new,thick endometrium in each menstrual cycle is the:

A)transitional layer
B)functional layer
C)germinative layer
D)basilar layer

Question 66

The vagina:

A)is the outlet for menstrual blood
B)is the birth canal
C)receives sperm during intercourse
D)all of these

Question 67

The uterus is ___ to the urinary bladder.

A)inferior
B)superior
C)lateral
D)medial

Question 68

The part of a fallopian tube that encloses an ovary is the:

A)stalk
B)body
C)fundus
D)fimbriae

Question 69

The birth canal for delivery of the infant at the end of gestation is the:

A)uterus
B)cervix
C)vagina
D)myometrium

Question 70

The uterus is ___ to the urinary bladder and ___ to the ovaries.

A)inferior/medial
B)superior/lateral
C)inferior/lateral
D)superior/medial

Question 71

Which statement is NOT true of the uterus?

A)It is superior to the urinary bladder.
B)The myometrium contracts for delivery.
C)The functional layer regenerates a new endometrium with each menstrual cycle.
D)The fundus is superior to the body.

Question 72

The part of the endometrium that is lost in menstruation is the:

A)transitional layer
B)functional layer
C)germinative layer
D)basilar layer

Question 73

The myometrium is the:

A)vascular lining of the uterus
B)smooth muscle middle layer of the uterus that contracts for delivery
C)striated muscle outer layer of the uterus that contracts for delivery
D)vascular outer layer of the uterus

Question 74

The hormones that are directly necessary for the growth of blood vessels in the endometrium are:

A)FSH and LH
B)LH and progesterone
C)FSH and estrogen
D)estrogen and progesterone

Question 75

The part of the endometrium that is not lost during menstruation is the:

A)transitional layer
B)functional layer
C)germinative layer
D)basilar layer

Question 76

The vagina is ___ to the urethra and ___ to the rectum.

A)anterior/posterior
B)posterior/medial
C)anterior/medial
D)posterior/anterior

Question 77

The urethral and vaginal openings are covered and protected by which of these?
1.labia majora
2.labia minora
3.clitoris

A)1 and 2
B)1 and 3
C)2 and 3
D)1,2,and 3

Question 78

The vagina is ___ to the urethra.

A)superior
B)inferior
C)anterior
D)posterior

Question 79

The labia majora and minora are ___ to the urethral and vaginal orifices.

A)medial
B)lateral
C)proximal
D)distal

Question 80

Lateral to the vaginal and urethral orifices are the:
1.labia majora
2.labia minora
3.mons pubis

A)1 and 2
B)1 and 3
C)2 and 3
D)1,2,and 3