Ch. 5 Anatomy Test Questions: True and False and MC
Contraction of the bladder and relaxation of the internal sphincter is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system
F
Erection is due to a sympathetic reflex activity.
F
Functionally, the scrotum is necessary to ensure the testes can be maintained at a slightly higher temperature than normal body temperature
F
Gravity moves urine from the kidney to the bladder through the ureter
F
Hemorrhoids are enlargements of the smaller arteries in the anal canal.
F
In both males and females, the urethra serves urinary and reproductive functions
F
In both sexes, the essential organs of reproduction are the testes.
F
Retroflexion, or backward flexion, is the normal position of the uterus.
F
Seminal vesicles convey sperm to the outside of the body.
F
The accessory organs of reproduction in women are the secondary oocytes.
F
The afterbirth is also called the fornix.
F
The ampulla is a portion of the epididymis.
F
The ampulla of the vas deferens joins with the duct from the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct
F
The anatomical structure of an epididymis consists of a head, neck, body, and tail
F
The bulbourethral glands are a supporting structure of the male reproductive system
F
The cervical canal is between the external os and the vagina
F
The ejaculatory ducts pass through the prostate and terminate in the ureter.
F
The fringe-like projections called fimbriae are located in the ampulla of the uterine tubes.
F
The hymen is a fold of mucous membrane that forms a border around the opening of the cervix.
F
The internal os is formed by the opening of the uterine tubes into the uterus.
F
The kidney and bladder are the principal organs of the urinary system.
F
The male urethra is about twice as long as the female urethra.
F
The male urethra is part of two different body systems, the urinary system and the integumentary system
F
The mammary glands are essential organs of reproduction in women
F
The mechanism of voiding urine begins with the involuntary relaxation of the external sphincter muscle.
F
The membrane lining the inside of the abdominopelvic cavity is the visceral peritoneum
F
The ovaries are attached to the oviducts.
F
The penis is classified as an accessory organ of reproduction in the male.
F
The penis is composed of four cylindrical masses of erectile tissue: two corpus cavernosa and two corpus spongiosum.
F
The perineum is a supporting structure of the male reproductive system.
F
The perineum is an accessory organ of the male reproductive system
F
The posterior ligament forms a deep pouch known as the perineal body
F
The prostate and the testes are essential organs of reproduction in males.
F
The prostate gland is a supportive structure of the male reproductive system
F
The tail of the epididymis is connected to the testis by the vas afferens
F
The urinary meatus is the tube leading from the bladder to the exterior
F
The uterine tubes are extensions of the uterus that communicate with the vagina and vulva
F
The uterine tubes enter the uterus at the top of the fundus.
F
The uterus is held in the normal position by four pairs of uterine ligaments
F
The wide upper portion of the uterus is called the cervix
F
The perineum, in the male, extends from the symphysis pubis anteriorly and to the coccyx posteriorly
T
The prostatic urethra is found only in men.
T
The three openings on the bladder floor make up the trigone
T
The transitional epithelium that lines the bladder wall is one factor which allows the bladder to distend.
T
The urinary bladder is a collapsible bag located behind the symphysis pubis
T
The urogenital triangle of the perineum contains the penis and scrotum.
T
The vas deferens acts as a storage area and a conduction pathway for sperm.
T
There are three openings in the floor of the urinary bladder, two from the ureters and one into the urethra.
T
Visceral peritoneum refers to the membrane that covers the organs within the abdominal cavity
T
Womb is another name for the uterus
T
An episiotomy is routinely done to prevent damage to the perineum during childbirth
F
Benign prostate hypertrophy is the earliest stage of prostate cancer
F
Which of the following uterine ligaments forms a deep pouch known as the posterior culde-sac of Douglas? a. broad ligaments b. uterosacral ligaments c. posterior ligament d. anterior ligament
C
The duct of the vas deferens is an extension of the: a. tail of the epididymis. b. urethra. c. ejaculatory duct. d. seminal vesicles.
A
The greater vestibular glands are also called: a. Bartholin's glands. b. Cowper's glands. c. Skene's glands. d. Huntington's glands.
A
The layer which is incomplete since it covers none of the cervix and only part of the body is called the: a. parietal peritoneum. b. myometrium. c. endometrium. d. symphysis pubis.
A
The lymph nodes located in the groin are called the: a. inguinal lymph nodes. b. axillary lymph nodes. c. submaxillary group. d. submental group.
A
Which muscle(s) form(s) most of the pelvic floor ? a. levator ani b. coccygeus c. ischiocavernosus d. A and B
A
Which of the following glands is not a paired accessory gland of the male reproductive system? a. prostate b. seminal vesicle c. bulbourethral gland d. Cowper's gland
A
Which of the following is a part of the supporting structures of the male reproductive system? a. scrotum b. spermatic cord c. prostate d. seminal vesicle
A
Which of the following is not an accessory sex organ to the female reproductive system? a. ovary b. vagina c. fallopian tube d. mammary glands
A
Which of the following is not classified as an accessory organ of reproduction in the male? a. testes b. epididymides c. urethra d. seminal vesicles
A
Which of the following is not true concerning the uterus? a. produces estrogen b. sloughs compact and spongy layers of lining tissue c. site for embryo implantation d. uterine muscle contraction expels infant
A
Which of the following structures is not in the urogenital triangle of the perineum? a. cervix b. labia c. vaginal orifice d. urinary opening
A
All of the following are classified as accessory organs of reproduction in the female except the: a. vagina. b. ovaries. c. vulva. d. uterus.
B
Fertilization of an ovum most often occurs in the: a. ovary. b. fallopian tube. c. uterus. d. vagina.
B
In the male reproductive system, the essential organs of reproduction are called: a. seminal vesicles. b. testes. c. vasa deferentia. d. Cowper's glands.
B
One difference of the male urethra when compared to the urethra in the female is: a. the male urethra is shorter.. b. the male urethra is part of two different body systems. c. the male urethra is unique in that there are no additional ducts that merge with it. d. B and C.
B
Salpingitis is inflammation of the: a. ovaries. b. fallopian tubes. c. uterus. d. vagina.
B
Sertoli cells is another name for: a. interstitial cells. b. sustentacular cells. c. rete testis. d. tunica albuginea.
B
The fundus of the uterus is the: a. lower, narrow section. b. area above where the tubes enter. c. central portion. d. opening into the uterus.
B
The main factor determining male fertility is the: a. size of the sperm. b. number of sperm ejaculated. c. shape of the sperm. d. motility of the sperm.
B
The opening of the urethra at the tip of the glans is called the: a. prepuce. b. external urinary meatus. c. corpora cavernosa. d. glans penis.
B
The part of the vulva which is composed of erectile tissue and is located just behind the junction of the labia minora is called the: a. mons pubis. b. clitoris. c. urinary meatus. d. labia majora.
B
The process of egg formation is called: a. ovulation. b. oogenesis. c. fertilization. d. germination
B
The structure above the pelvic inlet, which is bordered by muscle in the front and bone along the sides and back, is called the: a. pelvic brim. b. false pelvis. c. pelvic girdle. d. true pelvis.
B
The structure that connects the epididymis with the ejaculatory duct is the: a. urethra. b. vas deferens. c. seminal vesicle. d. scrotum.
B
The urethral orifice is ______ to the vagina opening. a. posterior b. anterior c. medial d. lateral
B
Which of the following is not a division of the uterine tubes (fallopian tubes)? a. isthmus b. fundus c. ampulla d. infundibulum
B
Which of the following is not a secreting gland in the male reproductive system? a. seminal vesicle b. epididymis c. prostate d. bulbourethral
B
Which of the following is not enclosed in the spermatic cord? a. vas deferens b. ejaculatory ducts c. blood vessels d. nerves
B
Which structure is not found in the scrotum? a. testes b. seminal vesicles c. lower part of the spermatic cord d. epididymis
B
A supporting structure of the male reproductive system is the: a. epididymis. b. urethra. c. spermatic cords. d. Cowper's gland.
C
At the beginning of the "plumbing system" of the urinary system, urine leaving the renal papilla is collected in the cuplike structures called: a. renal columns. b. renal pyramids. c. calyces. d. ureters.
C
Each of the following structures is a part of the vulva except the: a. mons pubis. b. labia majora. c. perineum. d. clitoris.
C
Leydig cells is another name for: a. sustentacular cells. b. rete testis. c. interstitial cells. d. none of the above.
C
The dense, white fibrous capsule that encases each testis is called the: a. rete testis. b. efferent ductule. c. tunica albuginea. d. scrotum.
C
The division of the uterine tube which has an outer margin that resembles a fringe is called the: a. isthmus. b. ampulla. c. infundibulum. d. oviduct.
C
The efferent ductules: a. surround and protect each testis. b. are part of the tunica albuginea. c. drain the rete testis d. all of the above
C
The funnel-shaped, open-ended portion of the oviduct is called the: a. isthmus. b. ampulla. c. infundibulum. d. fimbriae.
C
The reproductive system includes all of the following except: a. testes. b. ovaries. c. ureter. d. penis.
C
There is (are) ______ opening(s) in the urinary bladder. a. one b. two c. three d. four
C
Which of the following is not a supporting structure of the male reproductive system? a. penis b. scrotum c. prostate d. pair of spermatic cords
C
Which of the following is not true of the ovaries? a. They are located on either side of the uterus. b. They are attached to the mesovarial ligament. c. They are attached to the anterior surface of the broad ligament. d. All of the above statements are true.
C
Which of the following is not true of the vagina? It: a. can act as a receptacle for seminal fluid from the male b. serves as the lower part of the birth canal. c. is a passageway for urine. d. acts as an excretory duct for uterine secretions.
C
A vasectomy is usually performed by making a small incision at the base of the penis
F
Going from the ovary to the uterus, the sequence of the divisions of the uterine tubes would be: a. isthmus, ampulla, fimbriae, and infundibulum. b. ampulla, isthmus, infundibulum, and fimbriae. c. fimbriae, ampulla, infundibulum, and isthmus. d. fimbriae, ampulla, isthmus, and infundibulum
C *Typo in book: should be fimbriae, infundibulum, ampulla, and isthmus
Each of the following is a duct in the male reproductive system except: a. vas deferens. b. urethra. c. epididymis. d. inguinal canal
D
In the male, the urethra: a. is involved in the reproductive system. b. is involved in the urinary system. c. is classified as a genital duct. d. all of the above.
D
The accessory organs of the male reproductive system include all the following except: a. epididymis. b. vasa deferentia. c. urethra. d. gonads.
D
The anterior of the pelvic girdle is formed by the: a. sacrum. b. ilium. c. ischium. d. pubis.
D
The foreskin in the male is also known as the: a. glans penis. b. urinary meatus. c. scrotum. d. prepuce
D
The function of the urinary bladder is to: a. serve as a reservoir for urine before it leaves the body. b. expel urine from the body, aided by the urethra. c. help concentrate the urine in periods of dehydration. d. A and B.
D
The region between the vaginal orifice and the anus is called the: a. mons pubis. b. labia majora. c. labia minora. d. perineum.
D
The supporting structures in the male reproductive system include: a. the penis. b. a pair of spermatic cords. c. the scrotum. d. all of the above.
D
The urethra runs through the center of the: a. seminal vesicle. b. Cowper's gland. c. bulbourethral gland. d. prostate gland.
D
The uterus is suspended between two folds of parietal peritoneum that form a partition across the pelvic cavity. These ligaments are: a. round ligaments. b. uterosacral ligaments. c. anterior and posterior ligaments. d. broad ligaments.
D
Urine is conducted from the kidney to the urinary bladder through a tube called the: a. renal column. b. renal pelvis. c. urethra. d. ureter.
D
Which of the following divides the testes into lobules? a. seminiferous tubules b. vas afferens c. efferent ductules d. tunica albuginea
D
Which of the following glands are not part of the vulva? a. the greater vestibular glands b. Skene's glands c. Bartholin's glands d. all of the above glands are part of the vulva
D
Which of the following is/are classified as an accessory organ of the urinary system? a. ureters b. urinary bladder c. urethra d. all of the above
D
Which of the following organs in not considered part of the "duct system" of the female reproductive system? a. vagina b. uterine tubes c. uterus d. all of the above are considered part of the "duct system"
D
Which of the following structures is not classified as internal genitals of the female reproductive system? a. ovaries b. uterine tubes c. vagina d. vulva
D
A line drawn between the ischial tuberosities divides the perineum into the larger anal triangle and the smaller urogenital triangle.
F
A vasectomy involves severing the ejaculatory ducts
F
A vasectomy involves the severing of the epididymis
F
A circumcision is the surgical removal of the prepuce.
T
A line drawn between the two ischial tuberosities divides the perineum into a urogenital and anal triangle.
T
A prolapsed uterus results from weakening of the supporting ligaments of the uterus, which permits retroflexion (backward tilt) and descent of the uterus into the vagina
T
An enlargement of the prostate may cause urinary retention
T
An imperforate hymen may prevent the escape of menstrual flow from the body.
T
Another name for the uterine tubes is the fallopian tubes
T
Bartholin's gland is homologous to the bulbourethral glands in the male
T
Each epididymis consists of a single, tightly coiled tube enclosed in a fibrous casing
T
Filling of the erectile tissue in the penis is necessary for coitus to occur
T
Hemorrhoids are enlargements of veins in the anal canal
T
In Caucasians, the areola and nipple of the breasts change color from delicate pink to brown early in pregnancy
T
Micturition is the process of voiding urine.
T
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men
T
Sperm may remain in the vas deferens for over 1 month with no loss of fertility.
T
The acetabulum is a deep, cuplike socket, whereas the glenoid cavity is shallow and saucer-shaped.
T
The ampulla is a portion of the vas deferens.
T
The bladder wall is made up mostly of crisscrossing bundles of smooth muscle called the detrusor muscle
T
The cervical canal is bordered by the internal os above and the external os below
T
The citrate found in prostatic fluid is a nutrient for sperm cells
T
The clitoris is homologous to the corpora cavernosa and the glans of the penis in the male.
T
The corpus spongiosum of the penis contains the male urethra
T
The detrusor muscle is the name given to the smooth muscle that makes up the bladder
T
The development of the fetus in a location other than the uterus is called an ectopic pregnancy.
T
The external os opens into the vagina
T
The fundus of the uterus is the part of the body of the uterus
T
The greater vestibular glands in the female are homologous to the bulbourethral glands in the male.
T
The hip joint permits flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, rotation, and circumduction.
T
The inguinal lymph nodes are located in the groin.
T
The lateral boundaries of the perineum are the ischial tuberosities.
T
The major function of the reproductive system is propagation of the species
T
The mons pubis is a skin-covered pad of fat over the symphysis pubis
T
The muscular layers of the vas deferens help in propelling sperm through the duct system.
T
The ovaries are also endocrine organs.
T
The perineum has great clinical importance because of the danger of it being torn during childbirth.
T
