Chapter 28
During the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle
all
For erection to occur
all
The reproductive system
all
Which of these characteristics is not shared between the male and female reproductive systems?
all
The small paired structures at the base of the penis that secrete a thick, alkaline mucus are the
bulbo-urethral glands.
What is the name of the structure that carries sperm from the epididymis to the internal pelvic cavity of a male?
ductus deferens
The lumen of the uterus is lined by the glandular __________.
endometrium
Spermatozoa are functionally matured within the
epididymus
The dominant ovarian hormone during the follicular phase is __________.
estradiol
The granulosa cells of developing follicles secrete
estradiol
Which of the following does not occur after menopause?
estrogen levels rise
The role of FSH in males is to
initiate sperm production in the testes.
Testosterone is produced by __________.
interstitial cells
Which female reproductive structure is NOT found in the internal pelvic cavity of a female?
labia minus and majus
A mature follicle releases an ovum in response to a surge in
luteinizing hormone
The special type of cell division required to produce gametes is called
meiosis
Which of the following is not an action of estrogen?
mimics the symptoms of menopause
Which female reproductive structure secretes female sex hormones and produces oocytes?
ovaries
The large and rapid rise of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the blood stream triggers __________.
ovulation
The surge in luteinizing hormone that occurs during the middle of the ovarian cycle triggers
ovulation
Which of these reproductive system hormones is mismatched to its source?
oxytocin; adenohypophysis
The fold of skin that covers the glans penis is the
prepuce
The primary follicle develops from the
primordial follicle
The organ that produces a secretion that contains fructose, prostaglandins, and fibrinogen is the
seminal gland (seminal vesicle).
Sperm production occurs in the
seminiferous tubules
When spermatogonia divide, the daughter cells are called
spermatocytes
Sperm develop from stem cells called
spermatogonia
Semen contains all of the following, except
spermatogonia.
The process of spermiogenesis produces
spermatozoa
Follicle-stimulating hormone
stimulates maturation of primordial follicles in the ovary.
This causes a prominent bulge in the surface of the ovary.
tertiary follicle
Which of the following male reproductive structures produces spermatozoa and androgen hormones (primarily testosterone)?
testes
During the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle,
the functional zone of the endometrium is restored
The uterine phase that develops because of a fall in progesterone levels is
the menses
The __________ is the dense connective tissue that surrounds each testis.
tunica albuginea
Which tube is found anterior to the vagina?
urethra
The organ that transports the ovum to the uterus is the
uterine tube
The organ that provides mechanical protection and nutritional support for the developing embryo is the
uterus
Emission of semen depends on smooth muscle contraction in which of these organs?
Emission of semen requires smooth muscle contraction in all of these organs.
Interstitial cells surrounding seminiferous tubules produce testosterone in response to __________.
LH
The spermatic cord is
a bundle of tissue that contains the ductus deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics that serve the testis
The erectile tissue that surrounds the urethra is the
corpus spongiosum
Functions of the accessory glands of the male reproductive system include all of the following, except
production of spermatozoa.
The principal hormone secreted by the corpus luteum is
progesterone
Which of the following male glands has both the urethra and the ejaculatory duct passing through it?
prostate gland
Straight tubules originate at the seminiferous tubules and form a network of passageways called the
rete testis
The first haploid cell formed during spermatogenesis is the __________.
secondary spermatocyte