Reproductive system
Which of the following is a degenerating follicle? Select one: a. Graafian follicle b. Secondary follicle c. Corpus albicans d. Corpus luteum
Corpus albicans
Which of the following is NOT one of the erectile tissue columns in the penis? Select one: a. Corpus spongiosum b. Corpus callosum c. Corpus cavernosa d. All of the answers are correct
Corpus callosum
Which of the following is the remnants of a ruptured follicle (it produces progesterone) ? Select one: a. Graafian follicle b. Secondary follicle c. Corpus albicans d. Corpus luteum
Corpus luteum
What is the outer part of the ovary that contains follicles? Select one: a. Medulla b. Cortex c. Tunica albuginea d. Tunica vaginalis
Cortex
Which of the following occurs in warm environments? Select one: a. Dartos and cremaster muscles contract elevating the testes b. Dartos and cremaster muscles contract lowering the testes c. Dartos and cremaster muscles relax elevating the testes d. Dartos and cremaster muscles relax lowering the testes
Dartos and cremaster muscles relax lowering the testes
Which of the following is the cause of the menstrual phase of the menstrual cycle? Select one: a. Decreased levels of FSH and LH b. Increased levels of estrogen and progesterone c. Decreased levels of estrogen and progesterone d. Increased levels of testosterone
Decreased levels of estrogen and progesterone
Which of the following is NOT a part of the female reproductive system? Select one: a. Ovaries b. Ductus deferens c. Uterine d. Uterine tubes
Ductus deferens
Which of the following receives sperm after leaving the epididymis? Select one: a. Ductus deferens b. Urethra c. Ejaculatory duct d. Spermatic cord
Ductus deferens
During __________, semen is forcefully ejected from the penis. Select one: a. Emission b. Ejaculation c. Orgasm d. Gastration
Ejaculation
Which of the following is formed from the joining of the seminal vesicle duct and ductus deferens? Select one: a. Vas deferens b. Urethra c. Ejaculatory duct d. Spermatic cord
Ejaculatory duct
Which of the following is NOT part of the external female genitalia? Select one: a. Labia majora b. Clitoris c. Mons pubis d. Endometrium
Endometrium
Which of the following is the inner simple columnar epithelium that is lost during menstruation? Select one: a. Perimetrium b. Myometrium c. Endometrium d. Cervometrium
Endometrium
Which of the following is NOT a part of the female reproductive system? Select one: a. Ovaries b. Vagina c. Epididymis d. Uterine tubes
Epididymis
Which of the following is a comma-shaped structure that receives sperm after leaving the testis? Select one: a. Ductus deferens b. Urethra c. Ejaculatory duct d. Epididymis
Epididymis
Which of the following results from the engorgement of the male erectile tissue with blood? Select one: a. Erection b. Orgasm c. Peristalsis d. Mastication
Erection
Fallopian tubules are the site of sperm production; they are contained in the testes. Select one: True False
FRalse
A mastectomy involves the surgical removal of the uterus. Select one: True False
False
During the menstrual phase of the menstrual cycle, the endometrium produces glycogen and lipids to nourish the embryo. Select one: True False
False
Fertilization typically occurs in the uterus. Select one: True False
False
Perimenopause occurs about 1 year prior to menopause and is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles. Select one: True False
False
The cap on the head of a sperm is called the mid-piece and it contains enzymes. Select one: True False
False
The infundibulum is the longest and widest part of the uterine tube. Select one: True False
False
The vestibular glands are modified sweat glands that produces milk. Select one: True False
False
Enlargement of the prostate gland indicates the presence of cancer. Select one: True False
False It can also indicated BPH which stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Luteinizing hormone (LH) promotes sperm cell development. Select one: True False
False It stimulates the secretion of testosterone.
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the secretion of testosterone. Select one: True False
False LH does this
A mastectomy involves the surgical removal of the uterus. Select one: True False
False That procedure is called a hysterectomy. A mastectomy involves the removal of the breasts.
The nipple is the pigmented circular area of the breast. Select one: True False
False areola
The fatty mound of tissue that cushions the symphysis pubis is the clitoris. Select one: True False
False mons pubis
Sustentacular (or Sertoli) cells produce testosterone. Select one: True False
False Interstitial cells produce testosterone
Which of the following is the domed top of the uterus? Select one: a. Cervix b. Ampulla c. Body d. Fundus
Fundus
Which one of the following is NOT a part of the male urethra? Select one: a. Spongy urethra b. Prostatic urethra c. Membranous urethra d. Glans urethra
Glans urethra
There is usually only 1 of these dominate follicles per ovarian cycle. It contains a secondary oocyte that is arrested in metaphase 2.
Graafian (or tertiary) follicle
Which of the following is a large fluid filled follicle, also known as a tertiary follicle? Select one: a. Graafian follicle b. Secondary follicle c. Primary follicle d. Primordial follicle
Graafian follicle
Which of the following is NOT an accessory gland of the male reproductive system? Select one: a. Seminal vesicles b. Bulbourethral glands c. Prostate gland d. Greater vestibular glands
Greater vestibular glands These are only found in the female reproductive system.
Which of the following covers the opening of the vagina? Select one: a. Vaginal orifice b. Ampulla c. Fornix d. Hymen
Hymen
What is the inner part of the ovary that contains blood vessels? Select one: a. Medulla b. Cortex c. Tunica albuginea d. Tunica vaginalis
Medulla
Which of the following is NOT a female secondary sexual characteristic? Select one: a. Pubic and axillary hair b. Breast development c. Mensus d. Pelvis narrows
Pelvis narrow
What are the external genitalia of the male? Select one: a. Testes, epididymis, ducts and glands b. Scrotum and penis c. Penis, scrotum, ducts and glands d. None of the answers are correct
Scrotum and penis
What is the outer capsule of the ovary? Select one: a. Medulla b. Cortex c. Tunica albuginea d. Tunica vaginalis
Tunica albuginea
Tunica albuginea (outer covering of ovaries)
Tunica albuginea (outer covering of testes)
Which of the following is a fluid sac that surrounds the testes in the scrotum? Select one: a. Tunica vaginalis b. Scrotal sac c. Spermatic cord d. Tunica albuginea
Tunica vaginalis
Which of the following extends from the ovary to the uterus? Select one: a. Vagina b. Uterine tube c. Labia majora d. Clitoris
Uterine tube
Which of the following is NOT a part of the male reproductive system? Select one: a. Uterus b. Prostate gland c. Bulbourethral gland d. Ductus deferens
Uterus
Which of the following is part of the internal female genitalia? Select one: a. Labia majora b. Labia minora c. Vestibule d. Uterus
Uterus
Which of the following extends from the uterus to the outside of the body? Select one: a. Vagina b. Uterus c. Uterine tube d. None of the answers are correct.
Vagina
Which of the following leads from the uterus to outside the body? Select one: a. Vagina b. Uterine tube c. Labia majora d. Clitoris
Vagina
These follicles are "recruited" by FSH to complete prophase 1; they consist of a primary oocyte surrounded by 1 layer of cubodial cells.
primary follicles
Present at birth (1.5 M) arrested at prophase 1. They are composed of a primary oocyte surrounded by 1 cell layer.
primordial follicle
Function of the female reproductive system.
production of female sex hormones
Function of male reproductive system.
production of sperm cells (gametes)
The endometrium thickens.
proliferative phase
parautheral glands
prostate gland
Labia minor
protect urethral opening and vaginal orifice
The (prostatic) urethra receives sperm after it leaves the ejaculatory duct. Select one: True False
true
The tail of a sperm is actually a flagellum. Select one: True False
true
The outer tunic (layer) covering the testes.
tunica vaginalis
The advantage of sexual reproduction (over asexual reproduction).
variability in offspring
Which of the following is the neck of the uterus that projects into the vagina? Select one: a. Cervix b. Ampulla c. Body d. Fundus
Cervix
Which of the following is NOT a ligament that supports the ovary? Select one: a. Suspensory ligament b. Broad ligament c. Ovarian ligament d. Anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
Which of the following is a secondary sexual characteristic of males? Select one: a. Growth of hair on the public, axillary, chest and face b. Sexual urge c. Deeper voice d. All of the answers are correct.
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the female reproductive system? Select one: a. Production of female sex hormones b. Nurturing the development of the fetus c. Production of the oocyte d. All of these are a function of the female reproductive system.
All of these are a function of the female reproductive system.
Which of the following is the main part of the uterus? Select one: a. Cervix b. Ampulla c. Body d. Fundus
Body
Which of the following is the cause of the proliferation phase of the menstrual cycle? Select one: a. Increased levels of FSH and LH b. Increased levels of estrogen and progesterone c. Decreased levels of estrogen and progesterone d. Increased levels of testosterone
Increased levels of FSH and LH
Which of the following is the cause of the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle? Select one: a. Increased levels of FSH and LH b. Increased levels of progesterone and estrogen c. Decreased levels of progesterone and increased levels of estrogen d. Increased levels of GnRh
Increased levels of progesterone and estrogen
Which of the following is the funnel-shaped part of the uterine tube? Select one: a. Fimbriae b. Ampulla c. Infundibulum d. Fornix
Infundibulum
Which of the following are the cells that secrete testosterone? Select one: a. Primary spermatocytes b. Granulosa cells c. Interstitial cells d. Corpus luteus
Interstitial cells
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the phases of the menstrual cycle? Select one: a. Menstrual phase, proliferation phase and secretory phase b. Secretory phase, proliferation phase and menstrual phase c. Menstrual phase, secretory phase and proliferation phase
Menstrual phase, proliferation phase and secretory phase
Which of the following is the discharge of blood and some of the endometrium from the uterus? Select one: a. Ovulation b. Menstruation c. Fertilization d. Proliferation
Menstruation
What is of the following muscles controls the temperature of the testes? Select one: a. Dartos muscle b. Abdominal muscle c. Cremaster muscle d. More than one answer is correct.
More than one answer is correct.
Which of the following is the inner layer of the uterine tube that is a simple ciliated columnar epithelium? Select one: a. Serosa b. Muscular layer c. Mucosa d. Adventitia
Mucosa
Which of the following is the muscular layer of the uterus? Select one: a. Perimetrium b. Myometrium c. Endometrium d. Cervometrium
Myometrium
Which of the following is NOT a function of the male reproductive system? Select one: a. Production of male sex hormone b. Nurturing the development of the fetus c. Production of sperm d. All choices are a function of the male reproductive system.
Nurturing the development of the fetus
Which of the following is the organ that produces the monthly secondary oocyte? Select one: a. Vagina b. Uterus c. Ovary d. Uterine tube
Ovary
Which of the following is a primary oocyte and a single layer of flatten granulosa cells? Select one: a. Graafian follicle b. Secondary follicle c. Primary follicle d. Primordial follicle
Primary follicle
What is the cell type that is found in the ovary at birth? Select one: a. Zygote b. Primordial follicle c. Secondary oocyte d. Interstitial
Primordial follicle
In which of the following phases of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur? Select one: a. Menstrual phase b. Proliferation phase c. Secretory phase d. Follicular phase
Proliferation phase
In which of the following phases of the menstrual cycle does the corpus luteum form? Select one: a. Menstrual phase b. Proliferation phase c. Secretory phase d. Follicular phase
Proliferation phase
During which of the following phases do tubular spiral glands and spiral arteries begin to rebuild? Select one: a. Menstrual phase b. Proliferative phase c. Secretory phase d. All answers are correct
Proliferative phase
Which of the following organs secretes a milky, alkaline fluid that neutralizes acidic urine and vagina? Select one: a. Seminal vesicles b. Bulbourethral glands c. Prostate gland d. All of the answers are correct
Prostate gland
Which of the following surrounds the proximal end of the urethra? Select one: a. Seminal vesicles b. Bulbourethral glands c. Prostate gland d. Prepuce
Prostate gland, Prepuce
Which of the following organs produces secretions that account for most of the semen volume? Select one: a. Seminal vesicles b. Bulbourethral glands c. Prostate gland d. Seminiferous tubules
Seminal vesicles
Which of the following organs secretes a fluid that contains fructose and other nutrients to nourish sperm? Select one: a. Seminal vesicles b. Bulbourethral glands c. Prostate gland d. Seminiferous tubules
Seminal vesicles
Which of the following contains the ductus deferens, spermatic artery and vein and testicular nerve? Select one: a. Ductus deferens b. Urethra c. Ejaculatory duct d. Spermatic cord
Spermatic cord
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure in which the ductus deferens is cut and tied. Select one: True False
True
Bulbourethral glands are mucus-producing glands that empty into the spongy urethra. Select one: True False
True
Fimbriae are the long thin finger-like processes at the end of the uterine tube Select one: True False
True
GnRH causes the secretion of FSH and LH. Select one: True False
True
The clitoris is a small erectile structure of the female. Select one: True False
True
The labia majora are a pair of thin skin folds of the female external genitalia that are homologous to the scrotum? Select one: True False
True
The testes are considered both an exocrine and an endocrine organ. Select one: True False
True
The distal end of the penis is the glans penis and it is covered by the prepuce. Select one: True False
True The prepuce is also called the foreskin.
The ___ of sperm cells contain lyosomal enzymes.
acrosome
Uterus
allows for embryo implantation/development
greater vestibular glands
bulbourethral glands
___ house sperm while they mature and become motile.
epididymis
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has been linked to: Select one: a. prostate cancer b. cervical cancer c. breast cancer d. menopause
cervical cancer
Ovarian medulla
contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves
If an ovulated oocyte is not fertilized, the corpus luteum regresses to form the ___.
corpus albicans
Remants of the ovulated mature follicle. It secretes progesterone.
corpus luteum
Muscles that elevate or lower the testes.
cremaster
Muscles that control the diameter size of the scrotum.
dartos
An example of a male secondary sex characteristic.
facial hair
Which of the following is NOT a part of the male reproductive system? Select one: a. fallopian tubes b. epididymis c. testes d. penis
fallopian tubes
Primary follicles mature to secondary follicles because of an increase in follicle stimulating hormone.
follicular phase
prepuce
glans penis
The ___ of sperm cells contain DNA.
head
Ovarian cortex
houses follicles and allows for folliculogenesis
The corpus luteum secretes estrogen, progesterone, and inhibin. This stops the release of FSH and LH, therefore, no other follicles are developing at this time.
luteal phase
The endometrial lining sheds due to a decrease in estrogen and progesterone.
menstrual phase
The ___ of sperm cells contain an abundance of mitochondria.
midpiece
A dominant secondary follicle matures to form a Graafian follicle and ruptures during the LH surge.
ovulation phase
An example of a male primary sex characteristic.
penis
clitoris
penis
A sac containing testes.
scrotum
Which of the following is a saclike structure that contains the testes? Select one: a. penis b. epididymis c. prostate gland d. scrotum
scrotum
labia majora
scrotum
This follicle contains a primary oocyte surrounded by several layers. There are usually several of these per ovarian cycle and they secrete estrogen.
secondary follicle
Greater vestibular glands
secretes mucin which forms mucus
The endometrium continues to thicken and prepares for implantation. It becomes vascularized and glands form.
secretory phase
Extensions of the tunica albuginea form septa. The septa divide the testes into lobules that house ____.
seminiferous tubules
___ are sperm factories.
seminiferous tubules
The testes descend through the inguinal canal into the scrotum during the ____ month of fetal development.
seventh
Sertoli cells are responsible for secreting ___.
signaling hormones
Fimbriae of the uterine tubes (fallopian tubes, oviducts)
sweeps released egg into the uterine tube
ovaries
testes
Leydig cells are responsible for secreting ___.
testosterone
Menopause is the secession of the menstrual cycle. Select one: True False
true
Testosterone promotes puberty in males. Select one: True False
true