Exam 4
How long does the luteal phase usually last? 1 week 2 days It usually varies. 2 weeks
2 weeks
Which of the following is true of prostate cancer? It is the same thing as benign prostatic hyperplasia. A biopsy may confirm if it is present. It is extremely rare. It usually occurs in men between the ages of 15-35.
A biopsy may confirm if it is present.
What genes often mutated in someone with breast or ovarian cancer? STAT 5A&5B DJF 1&2 p53 and Rb BRCA 1&2
BRCA 1&2
Which of the following best describes the prostate gland? It is found in both genders. It plays a role in sperm activation. It produces about 2/3 the volume of semen. It secretes a basic pH solution.
It plays a role in sperm activation
Which of the following best describes menstration? The stratum pelucidum secretes nutrients. The stratum functionalis is shed. The stratum corneum is thickened. The stratum basalis is rebuilt.
The stratum functionalis is shed
The most abundant and potent of the estrogens is _______ also called E2 estriol estradiol estrone estriolone
estradiol
Which of the following is not part of the sperm cell? midpiece chromosomes* foot acrosome*
foot
Which of the following female genitalia is external to the body? vagina uterine tubes None of these answers ovaries
none of the answers
What may occur after a surge in LH and FSH? secretion proliferation menstruation ovulation
ovulation
What happens during spermiogenesis? mitosis of stem cells spermatids become sperm sperm are activated spermatocytes are formed
spermatids become sperm
What is the main function of sertoli cells? to produce androgens to produce testosterone to support sperm production to form the blood-brain-barrier
to support sperm production