reproductive system
egg cells are transported in the female reproductive tract by the ________ whereas sperm are transported in the male reproductive tract by the _________ A. action of ciliated epithelium in the uterine tubes; movements of their tails B. activity of seminal vesicle secretion; activity of prostate gland secretions C. peristaltic contractions of the vaginal wall; peristaltic contraction of the uterus D. movement of their tails; lashing movements of their tails
A. action of ciliated epithelium in the uterine tubes; movements of their tails
which of the following is the most effective non-surgical form of contraceptive A. birth control pill B. tubal ligation C. timing method D. diaphragm
A. birth control pill
the tubular portion of the uterus that extends downward into the upper part of the vagina is the A. cervix B. perimetrium C. endometrium D. hymen
A. cervix
the function of the cremaster muscle is to A. elevate the testes during secxual arousal and exposure to cold B. generate peristaltic waves in the ductus deferens C. control the release of secretions from the seminal vesicles D. control the release of sperm cells from the testes into the epididymis
A. elevate the testes during secxual arousal and exposure to cold
the opening between the cervical and uterine cavity is called the A. internal os B. external os C. isthmus D. fornix
A. internal os
in the anatomical position, the urethral orifice is ________ to the vagina opening A. posterior B. anterior C. medial D. lateral
B. anterior
in the anatomical position, the urethral orifice is _______________ to the vagina opening A. posterior B. anterior C. medial D. lateral
B. anterior
the female structure that is the homolog of the male penis is the A. vagina B. clitoris C. vestibule D. labia minora
B. clitoris
which of the following female structure is homologous to the male penis A. vagina B. clitoris C. vestibule D. labia minora E. labia majora
B. clitoris
what effect do you think douching or washing has on the vagina A. douching damages the ridge-like ruage inside the vagina B. douching washes away beneficial bacteria and alters the pH balance of the vagina C. douching removes mucus made by the stratified squamous epithelium of the vaginal walls D. douching washes away the cilia lining the mucous membrane of the vagina
B. douching washes away beneficial bacteria and alters the pH balance of the vagina
the development of the fetus in a location other than the uterus is called an A. episiotomy B. ectopic pregnancy C. ovarian pregnancy D. fallopian pregnancy
B. ectopic pregnancy
the ampulla of the vas deferens and the excretory duct of the seminal vesicle unite to form the A. bulbourethral duct B. ejaculatory duct C. prostatic duct D. duct of wirsung
B. ejaculatory duct
the ampulla of the vas deferens and the excretory duct of the seminal vesicle unite to form the A. bulbourethral duct B. ejaculatory duct C. prostatic duct D. duct of wirsung
B. ejaculatory duct
the opening between the cervical canal and the vagina is called the A. internal os B. external os C. isthmus D. fornix
B. external os
salpingitis is the inflammation of the A. ovaries B. fallopian tubes C. uterus D. vagina
B. fallopian tubes
the __________ is pocket surround cervix and provides surgical access to the pelvic cavity A. vagina B. fornix C. uterus D. prepuce
B. fornix
a pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells in the A. urethra B. ovary C. cervix D. vagina E. fallopian tubes
C. cervix
all of the following reproductive organs/structures are internal EXCEPT A. ovaries B. salpinx C. clitoris D. uterus
C. clitoris
testosterone release will most likely result in A. decreased red blood cell count B. decreased blood volume C. closure of the epiphyseal plate D. all of the above
C. closure of the epiphyseal plate
after ovulation which of the following structures is responsible for maintaining the endometrium for potential implantation A. graffian follicle B. mature follicle C. corpus luteum D. corpus albican
C. corpus luteum
after ovulation which of the following structures is responsible for maintaining the endometrium for potential implantation A. graifian follicle B. mature follicle C. corpus luteum D. corpus albican
C. corpus luteum
all of the following statements concerning the female reproductive process are correct EXCEPT A. fertilization occurs in the fallopian tube B. ovulation occurs on the 14th day after the first day of the menstrual cycle C. endometrial proliferation is under the control of prolactin D. menses is initiated by the fall of estrogen and progesterone
C. endometrial proliferation is under the control of prolactin
which of the following layers of the uterus is sloughed off during menstruation A. epimetrium B. myometrium C. endometrium D. parietal peritoneum
C. endometrium
which of the following is under control of the parasympathetic nervous system A. emission B. ejaculation C. erection D. expulsion
C. erection
for a typical female cycle, ovulation occurs on the ____________ day of the cycle A. fifth (5th) B. eighth (8th) C. fourteenth (14th) D. twenty-first (21) E. twenty-eighth (28)
C. fourteenth (14th)
which of the following statements is most correct for the male reproductive system A. testosterone plays an important role in sexual behavior B. pharmacotherapy for erectile dysfunction may include viagra C. XYY genotype is linked to aggressive behavior especially those incarcerated D. all of the above
D. all of the above
in females what structure is located immediately anterior to the vagina A. uterus B. ovary C. rectum and anus D. pubic symphysis
D. pubic symphysis
contraction of the cremaster muscle A. propels sperm through the urethra B. moves sperm through the ductus deferens C. wrinkles the scrotal skin D. pulls the testes closer to the body
D. pulls the testes closer to the body
sperm cells develop in the A. efferent ductules B. interstitial cells C. rete testis D. seminiferous tubules
D. seminiferous tubules
sperm cells develop in the A. efferent ductules B. interstitial cells C. rete testis D. seminiferous tubules
D. seminiferous tubules
which of the following statements is most correct concerning male erection A. mediated by the sympathetic division B. parasympathetic activation of the bulbourethral glands C. dilatation of the penile veins D. spinal reflex mediated by the parasympathetic division
D. spinal reflex mediated by the parasympathetic division
the epithelium of the vaginal mucosa is A. simple squamous B. simple cuboidal C. simple columnar D. stratified squamous
D. stratified squamous
the epithelium of the vaginal mucosa is A. simple squamous B. simple cuboidal C. simple columnar D. stratified squamous E. transitional
D. stratified squamous
failure to have a menstrual period is called A. menorrhea B. amenorrhea C. menses D. luteinization
B. amenorrhea
all of the following statements are correct for the uterus EXCEPT A. it produces estrogen B. it is the site for embryo implantation C. under oxytocin control during parturition (the birthing process) D. tissue lining the uterus is sloughed off during menstruation
A. it produces estrogen
all of the following statements are correct for the uterus EXCEPT A. it produces estrogen B. it is the site for embryo implantation C. under oxytocin control during parturition ( the birthing process) D. tissue lining the uterus is sloughed off during menstruation
A. it produces estrogen
all of the following are secondary (accessory) sex organ to the female reproductive system EXCEPT A. ovary B. vagina C. uterine tube D. mammary glands
A. ovary
which of the following hormones causes milk ejection A. oxytocin B. prolactin C. estrogen D. progesterone
A. oxytocin
which portion of the penis is called the foreskin A. prepuce B. root C. body D. glans penis
A. prepuce
the function of fructose in semen is to A. provide an energy source for ATP production by sperm B. promote coagulation of semen in the female reproductive tract C. buffer acids in the female reproductive tract D. inhibit the growth of bacteria in semen and the female reproductive tract
A. provide an energy source for ATP production by sperm
which of the following is NOT a region of the male urethra A. serosa B. prostatic C. membranous D. spongy
A. serosa
what part of the female reproductive system receives the penis during sexual intercourse A. vagina B. uterus C. clitoris D. uterine tube
A. vagina
from its proximal end at the uterus as it approaches the ovary the regions of the uterine tube are A. isthmus, ampulla, fimbriae, infundibulum B. isthmus, ampulla, infundibulum, fimbriae C. isthmus, infundibulum, ampulla, fimbriae D. ampulla, isthmus, infundibulum, fimbriae
B. isthmus, ampulla, infundibulum, fimbriae
the process of egg formation is termed A. ovulation B. oogenesis C. fertilization D. germination
B. oogenesis
which ligament anchors the ovary to the uterus A. broad ligament B. ovarian ligament C. infundibulopelvic ligament D. suspensory ligament
B. ovarian ligament
a 24 year-old female presents to labor and delivery. she is 10 cm dilated and the fetus' head is crowned. to minimize trauma to the birth canal. the obstetrician performs an episiotomy. which of the following structure or region will the obstetrician have to cut A. vagina B. perineum C. labia majora D. none of the above
B. perineum
the most common cause of impotence in a 24 year old male without a history of spinal cord trauma or neurological disease is A. diabetes B. psychological C. too much pornography on the internet D. hypertension
B. psychological
which of the following cells nourish developing sperm cells and form the blood-testes barrier A. primary spermatocytes B. sertoli cells C. spermatids D. sperms cells
B. sertoli cells
which of the following cells nourish developing sperm cells and form the blood-testes barrier A. primary spermatocytes B. sertoli cells C. spermatids D. sperms cells
B. sertoli cells
which of the following cells provides mechanical support and protection for developing sperms A. interstitial cell of leydig B. sertoli cells C. rete testes D. tunica albuginea
B. sertoli cells
which of the following is the primary sex organ in males A. seminal vesicles B. testes C. vas deference D. cowper's glands
B. testes
which of the following is the primary sexual organ in males A. seminal vesicles B. testes C. vas deference D. cowper's glands
B. testes
which of the following is the main hormone that regulates spermatogenesis A. estrogen B. testosterone C. growth hormone D. inhibin
B. testosterone
during the menstrual (female) cycle, progesterone is produced by A. the secondary oocyte B. the corpus luteum C. the stroma of the ovary D. the primary follicles
B. the corpus luteum
which of the following occurs after ovulation A. the corpus luteum secretes only estrogen B. the endometrium enters its secretory phase C. the secretion of LH and FSH is enhanced D. all of the above
B. the endometrium enters its secretory phase
fertilization of an ovum most often occurs in the A. ovary B. uterine tube C. uterus D. vagina
B. uterine tube
fertilization of an ovum most often occurs in the A. ovary B. uterine tube C. uterus D. vagina
B. uterine tube
the most common site for ectopic pregnancy is in the A. ovary B. uterine tube C. uterus D. vagina E. abdominal cavity
B. uterine tube
the most common site for ectopic pregnancy is the A. ovary B. uterine tube C. uterus D. vagina E. abdominal cavity
B. uterine tube
for a typical female cycle ovulation occurs on the _________ day of the cycle A. 5 B. 8 C. 14 D. 21
C. 14
where does fertilization usually occur A. infundibulum of the uterine tube B. vagina C. ampulla of the uterine tube D. uterus
C. ampulla of the uterine tube
an elderly man, Mr. Gee, is unable to maintain an erection. classify the condition A. resolution B. flaccid C. impotence D. refractory period
C. impotence
if the penis fails to become erect, the condition is termed A. hernia B. infertility C. impotency D. cryptorchidism
C. impotency
testosterone is produced by A. spermatozoa B. sustentacular cells C. interstitial cells D. the hypothalamus
C. interstitial cells
all of the following statements are correct for the vagina EXCEPT A. it can act as a receptacle for seminal fluid from the male B. it serves as the lower part of the birth canal C. it is a passageway for urine D. the pH is normally is the acidic range
C. it is a passageway for urine
following ejaculation, a male may typically experience a period of time, called _____________, during which stimulation does not bring about an erection A. orgasm B. post ejaculatory trauma syndrome C. refractory period D. plateau phase
C. refractory period
the testes lie within the A. urinary bladder B. erectile tissue C. scrotum D. prostate gland
C. scrotum
the hormone responsible for the development and maintenance of male secondary sexual characteristics is A. ICSH B. FSH C. testosterone D. GRH E. ACTH
C. testosterone
the epididymis is a _________ and it functions to __________ A. compartment inside a testis; secrete testosterone and form sperm B. stage of spermatogenesis; form two sperm cells and semen C. tightly coiled tube on the outside of the testis; store immature sperm as they mature D. compartment that contains seminiferous tubules; ejaculate sperm and semen out of the penis
C. tightly coiled tube on the outside of the testis; store immature sperm as they mature
which of the following statements is most correct for the male reproductive system A. testosterone plays an important role in sexual behavior B. pharmacotherapy for erectile dysfunction may include viagra C. XYY genotype is linked to aggressive behavior, especially those incarcerated D. all of the above
D. all of the above
an erection of the penis is caused by A. semen pressure from the testes and vas deferens B. muscle flexion of the penile muscles C. increased secretions of lymph into the spongy tissue D. an increase in arterial blood flow to the penis
D. an increase in arterial blood flow to the penis
the interstitial cells of the testes produce A. seminal fluid B. egg cells C. sperm cells D. androgens
D. androgens
the interstitial cells of the testes produce A. seminal fluid B. egg cells C. sperm cells D. androgens
D. androgens
the uterine tubes consist of all of the following divisions except the A. isthmus B. ampulla C. infundibulum D. apex
D. apex
all of the following are genotypes EXCEPT A. XX B. XY C. XO D. blue eyes
D. blue eyes
what component allow semen to temporarily coagulate, preventing it from leaking back out of the female reproductive tract once ejaculated A. alkaline pH B. antimicrobial chemicals C. fructose D. clotting proteins and enzymes
D. clotting proteins and enzymes
all of the following are part of the spermatic cord EXPECT the A. testicular artery B. lymphatic vessels C. ductus deferens D. ejaculatory duct
D. ejaculatory duct
the movement of sperm testicular fluids and secretions from the prostate and seminal vesicle into the urethra is known as A. expulsion B. ejaculation C. erection D. emission
D. emission
the acrosome of a sperm cell contains A. the chromosomes B. mitochondria for energy production C. testosterone D. hyaluronidase for egg penetration
D. hyaluronidase for egg penetration
all of the following are internal genitals of the female reproductive system EXCEPT A. ovaries B. salpinx C. vagina D. labia (vulva)
D. labia (vulva)
during the menstrual cycle, progesterone would be at its highest levels A. during the menstrual phase (day 1-5) B. just prior to ovulation (day 12-14) C. just after ovulation (day 14-16) D. late in postovulatory phase (day 20-24)
D. late in postovulatory phase (day 20-24)
a decrease in plasma level of estrogen and progesterone will result in which of the following A. ovulation B. implantation C. fertilization D. menses E. menarche
D. menses
a decrease in plasma level of estrogen and progesterone will result in which of the following A. ovulation B. implantation C. fertilization D. menses
D. menses
the region between the vaginal orifice and the anus is termed the A. mons pubis B. labia majora C. labia minora D. perineum
D. perineum
the region between the vaginal orifice and the anus is termed the A. mons pubis B. labia majora C. labia minora D. perineum
D. perineum
all of the following structures are paired EXCEPT A. seminal vesicle B. vas deferens C. bulbourethral gland D. prostate gland
D. prostate gland
all of the following structures are paired EXCEPT A. seminal vesicle B. vas deferens C. bulbourethral gland D. prostate gland
D. prostate gland
which of the following structures are unpaired A. seminal vesicle B. vas deferens C. bulbourethral gland D. prostate gland
D. prostate gland
all of the following are internal genitals of the female reproductive system EXCEPT A. ovaries B. salpinx C. vagina D. vulva
D. vulva
each month the time when a female is most fertile is when A. progesterone levels peak B. estrogen levels are at the lowers level C. progesterone levels begin to fall D. when LH levels are highest
D. when LH levels are highest
content of semen would include A. sperm B. spermine C. glucose D. prostaglandins E. all of the above
E. all of the above
content of semen would include A. sperm B. spermine C. fructose D. prostaglandins E. all of the above
E. all of the above
a 24 year-old male, in attempt to impress an attractive young lady on their first date, dove into the atlantic ocean during the winter month, which of the following muscles would be expected to contract A. cremaster muscle B. levator ani muscle C. tensor vali palitini muscle D. dartos muscle E. only A & D are correct
E. only A & D are correct
