Question 1

Puberty in a female is characterized by

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A)   adipose tissue deposition in the breasts and around the hips.
B)   increased muscle mass, especially in the hips.
C)   growth of facial hair.
D)   closure of the uterine tubes.
E)   growth of chest hair.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

What is the role of NO (nitric oxide)  in the male sex act?

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A)   dilation of blood vessels in the penis
B)   activation of a G protein
C)   secretion of mucous
D)   contraction of somatic muscles of the urogenital diaphragmE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The ovary is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue called the

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A)   mesovarium.
B)   tunica albuginea.
C)   peritoneum.
D)   medulla.
E)   tunica alba.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Match the hormone with the correct function.
-progesterone

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A)  stimulates development of male sex organs
B)  stimulates interstitial cells to produce testosterone
C)  initiates development of primary follicles
D)  causes hypertrophy of endometrium
E)  stimulates synthesis of progesterone receptorsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

-The diagram illustrates the ovary and ovulation. What does "D" represent?

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A)   zygote
B)   secondary oocyte
C)   daughter cell
D)   oogonia
E)   primary oocyteF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Follicles in the ovary that are never ovulated

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A)   undergo atresia.
B)   become the corpus albicans.
C)   form secondary follicles.
D)   undergo and complete meiosis in the ovary.
E)   proliferate.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

The opening in the abdominal wall through which the testes descend is the

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A)   spermatic cord.
B)   gubernaculum.
C)   inguinal canal.
D)   process vaginalis.
E)   perineal opening.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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A)   clitoris - erectile tissue
B)   labia minora - unite anteriorly to form the prepuce
C)   vestibular glands - maintain moistness of vestibule
D)   mons pubis - vaginal orifice
E)   pudendal cleft - space between labia majoraF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Match the term with the best description.
-intercourse

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A)  must occur 5 days before to 1 day after ovulation if fertilization is to occur
B)  release of secondary oocyte
C)  sperm cell unites with secondary oocyte
D)  structure formed when genetic material combines
E)  formation of spermatozoaF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following events happens after ovulation?

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A)   Progesterone production by follicles declines.
B)   A negative feedback effect on GnRH.
C)   LH and FSH levels continue to increase.
D)   GnRH receptors upregulate.
E)   A positive feedback effect on GnRH.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following is mismatched?

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A)   prepuce - skin that covers the glans penis
B)   corpora cavernosa - forms the foreskin
C)   glans penis - contains external urethral opening
D)   corpus spongiosum - expands to form the glans penis
E)   membranous urethra - between prostatic and spongy urethraF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

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A)   manual stimulation of the penis.
B)   contraction of smooth muscle.
C)   impulses from the cerebellum.
D)   increased blood levels of testosterone.
E)   increased levels of LH and FSH.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

-This is a picture of a spermatozoon. What does "B" represent?

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A)   mitochondria
B)   acrosome
C)   tail
D)   centriole
E)   nucleusF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

In an ectopic pregnancy,

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A)   no fertilization occurs.
B)   implantation does not occur in the uterus.
C)   a fetus never develops.
D)   no placenta forms.
E)   implantation occurs in the uterus.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The accessory glands located near the membranous urethra are the

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A)   seminal vesicles.
B)   inguinal glands.
C)   bulbourethral glands.
D)   seminal receptacles.
E)   penal glands.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

During the female sex act,

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A)   the clitoris becomes engorged with blood.
B)   vaginal mucoid secretions are reduced.
C)   vaginal, uterine, and perineal muscles relax.
D)   an orgasm always occurs to insure fertilization.
E)   an orgasm always occurs.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Spermatozoa may remain viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

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A)   24 hours.
B)   48 hours.
C)   72 hours.
D)   96 hours.
E)   144 hours.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Arrange the following events in the correct sequence: (1)  ejaculation
(2)  emission
(3)  erection

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A)   1, 2, 3
B)   3, 1, 2
C)   3, 2, 1
D)   1, 3, 2
E)   2, 3, 1F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Both the vagina and the urethra open into a space called the

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A)   urogenital sinus.
B)   pudendal cleft.
C)   vestibule.
D)   prepuce.
E)   mons pubis.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The blood-testis barrier

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A)   feeds sustentacular cells.
B)   keeps blood from engorging the testis.
C)   is formed by the primary spermatocytes.
D)   isolates sperm cells from the immune system.
E)   nourishes the developing spermatozoa.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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During the female sex act,

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Erection and ejaculation can be initiated by

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The blood-testis barrier

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Match the hormone with the correct function. -progesterone

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The ovary is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue called the

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The accessory glands located near the membranous urethra are the

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Which of the following events happens after ovulation?

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Follicles in the ovary that are never ovulated

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Match the term with the best description. -intercourse

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-The diagram illustrates the ovary and ovulation. What does "D" represent?

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The opening in the abdominal wall through which the testes descend is the

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In an ectopic pregnancy,

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Puberty in a female is characterized by

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Both the vagina and the urethra open into a space called the

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Spermatozoa may remain viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

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Which of the following is mismatched?

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-This is a picture of a spermatozoon. What does "B" represent?

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What is the role of NO (nitric oxide) in the male sex act?

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Arrange the following events in the correct sequence: (1) ejaculation (2) emission (3) erection

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