Reproductive System Exam Study Guide (Pt. 2)

What is the proper arrangement of the four structures listed below into the order in which sperm pass from the testis to the urethral meatus? 1. ductus deferens 2. urethra 3. ejaculatory duct 4. epididymis 4, 1, 2, 3 4, 1, 3, 2 4, 3, 1, 2 1, 3, 4, 2 1, 4, 3, 2

4, 1, 3, 2

What are the functions of the bulbo-urethral glands? (Module 26.5B) Bulbo-urethral glands produce the antibiotic protein, seminalplasmin. Bulbo-urethral glands produce about 60 percent of the volume of semen. Bulbo-urethral glands produce testosterone. Bulbo-urethral glands produce mucus that neutralizes acid in the urethra and lubricates the penis. Bulbo-urethral glands produce inhibin.

Bulbo-urethral glands produce mucus that neutralizes acid in the urethra and lubricates the penis.

What is not produced by the structure labeled "1"? progesterone FSH estrogen inhibin ova

FSH

________ is defined as an inability to achieve or maintain an erection. Impotence Benign prostatic hypertrophy Sterility Infertility Emission

Impotence

The pituitary hormone that stimulates the interstitial cells to secrete testosterone is FSH. LH. ADH. ACTH. GH.

LH.

What effect would low FSH levels have on sperm production? (Module 26.7C) Low FSH levels would increase the level of testosterone which increases sperm production. Low FSH levels would decrease the level of testosterone which decreases sperm production. Low FSH levels would decrease the level of testosterone which increases sperm production. Low FSH levels would increase the level of inhibin which increases sperm production. Low FSH levels would increase the level of testosterone which decreases sperm production.

Low FSH levels would decrease the level of testosterone which decreases sperm production.

Which of the following is not required for arousal to occur? There must be sufficient blood hydrostatic pressure. The sacral spinal cord must be intact. Nitric oxide must be present. Sympathetic stimulation of sacral nerves. Parasympathetic stimulation of pelvic nerves.

Sympathetic stimulation of sacral nerves.

Distinguish between the vesico-uterine and recto-uterine pouches. (Module 26.9A) The vesico-uterine pouch is between the uterus and the right lateral wall of the pelvis and the recto-uterine pouch is between the uterus and the left lateral wall of the pelvis. The vesico-uterine pouch is between the uterus and the anterior surface of the colon and the recto-uterine pouch is between the uterus and the posterior wall of the bladder. The vesico-uterine pouch is between the uterus and the left lateral wall of the pelvis and the recto-uterine pouch is between the uterus and the right lateral wall of the pelvis. The vesico-uterine pouch is between the uterus and the posterior wall of the bladder and the recto-uterine pouch is between the uterus and the anterior surface of the colon. The vesico-uterine pouch is between the uterus and the inferior surface of the stomach and liver and the recto-uterine pouch is between the uterus and the pelvic floor.

The vesico-uterine pouch is between the uterus and the posterior wall of the bladder and the recto-uterine pouch is between the uterus and the anterior surface of the colon.

Which of the following is not true of interstitial cells? They help establish male secondary sex characteristics. They respond to luteinizing hormone. They are found in the tissue between seminiferous tubules. They produce inhibin. They produce testosterone.

They produce inhibin.

A boy has a genetic mutation such that FSH is not produced, but LH is normal. After the boy grows to maturity, it is likely he will have impaired function of the interstitial cells. produce large amounts of inhibin. be sterile. not develop secondary sex characteristics. be impotent.

be sterile.

Which of these glands secretes a fluid that lubricates the tip of the penis? bulbourethral gland seminal gland Bartholin's gland prostate vestibular gland

bulbourethral gland

The small paired structures at the base of the penis that secrete a thick, alkaline mucus are the seminal vesicles. bulbourethral glands. prostate glands. Bartholin's glands. vestibular glands.

bulbourethral glands.

Emission and ejaculation require all of the following except sympathetic stimulation. contractions of the bulbospongiosus muscle. propulsion of semen. peristaltic contractions of the ampulla. contraction of the dartos muscles.

contraction of the dartos muscles.

The paired erectile bodies in the penis are the corpus spongiosum. corpora cavernosa. prepuce. penile urethra. membranous urethra.

corpora cavernosa.

Name the three columns of erectile tissue in the penis. (Module 26.6A) ischiocavernosus and the paired bulbospongiosus ischial ramus and the paired crura of the penis root of the penis, prepuce, and the glans penis corpus vaginalis and the paired corpora albuginea corpus spongiosum and the paired corpora cavernosa

corpus spongiosum and the paired corpora cavernosa

The erectile tissue that surrounds the urethra is the corpus cavernosum. membranous urethra. corpus spongiosum. glans penis. penile urethra.

corpus spongiosum.

A male bodybuilder starts taking injections of testosterone (an anabolic steroid) on a daily basis. After 3 weeks, which of the following would you not expect to observe? decreased levels of DHT decreased levels of LH and FSH increased sex drive decreased levels of GnRH None of the answers is correct.

decreased levels of DHT

The organ that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra is the corpus cavernosum. epididymis. seminal gland. ejaculatory duct. ductus deferens.

ductus deferens.

An inability to contract the ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus would interfere with which phase of the male sexual response? (Module 26.6B) ejaculation emission erection impotence arousal

ejaculation

Contractions of the bulbospongiosus muscles result in emission. impotence. erection. detumescence. ejaculation.

ejaculation.

The ________ carries fluid from the seminal gland through the prostate. corpora cavernosa ejaculatory duct ductus deferens ampulla efferent tubule

ejaculatory duct

Trace the ductal pathway from the epididymis to the urethra. (Module 26.5C) epididymis, ejaculatory duct, prostate gland, ductus deferens, ampulla of ductus deferens, seminal glands, urethra epididymis, prostate gland, ejaculatory duct, ampulla of ductus deferens, ductus deferens, urethra epididymis, ejaculatory duct, ductus deferens, ampulla of ductus deferens, urethra epididymis, ductus deferens, ampulla of ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra epididymis, seminal gland, ampulla of ductus deferens, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra

epididymis, ductus deferens, ampulla of ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra

Spermatozoa functionally mature within the seminal gland. rete testes. epididymis. seminiferous tubules. ductus deferens.

epididymis.

The organ that monitors and adjusts the composition of tubular fluid, recycles damaged spermatozoa, and is the site of sperm maturation is the prostate gland. ductus deferens. rete testis. epididymis. seminal gland.

epididymis.

Identify the sources of hormones that control male sexual and reproductive functions. (Module 26.7B) hypothalamus, anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, and the adrenal gland adrenal gland, anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, and the testes hypothalamus, anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, and the testes adrenal gland and the testes testes, seminal glands, prostate, and bulbo-urethral glands

hypothalamus, anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, and the testes

Where in the male reproductive system would you expect to find the most mature spermatozoa? in the seminal gland in the prostate gland in the ductus deferens and ejaculatory duct in the seminiferous tubules in the head of the epididymis

in the ductus deferens and ejaculatory duct

The primary role of FSH in males is to influence sexual behaviors and sex drive. develop and maintain secondary sex characteristics. initiate sperm production in the testes. stimulate the nurse cells to produce inhibin. stimulate the interstitial cells to produce testosterone.

initiate sperm production in the testes.

Testosterone is secreted by the hypothalamus. suprarenal cortex. adenohypophysis. interstitial cells. nurse cells.

interstitial cells.

Which structure(s) of the female reproductive system contain(s) glands that lubricate the vaginal entrance? gonads mammaries labia uterus uterine tube

labia

The ________ penetrates the urogenital diaphragm. membranous urethra penile urethra prostatic urethra

membranous urethra

Name the structures of the external genitalia. (Module 26.8B) mons pubis, clitoris, and labia urethra, clitoris, and vagina ovary, uterine tube, uterus, and vagina urethra, vagina, mammary glands cervix and vagina

mons pubis, clitoris, and labia

The ligament that attaches the ovary to the uterus is the ________ ligament. mesovarium broad ovarian inguinal suspensory

ovarian

Name the structures enclosed by the broad ligament, and describe the function of the mesovarium. (Module 26.9C) uterine tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina; the mesovarium supports and stabilizes the vagina ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus; the mesovarium supports and stabilizes the uterus ovaries uterine tubes, and uterus; the mesovarium supports and stabilizes the vagina ovaries uterine tubes, and cervix; the mesovarium supports and stabilizes the cervix ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus; the mesovarium supports and stabilizes each ovary

ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus; the mesovarium supports and stabilizes each ovary

The ________ passes through the shaft of the penis to the external urethral meatus. prostatic urethra membranous urethra penile urethra

penile urethra

The organ that delivers semen into the female reproductive tract is the corpus spongiosum. penis. ejaculatory duct. corpus cavernosum. urethra.

penis.

Sperm are moved along the ductus deferens by hydrostatic force. peristaltic contractions. hydraulic action. suction. ciliary action.

peristaltic contractions.

The fold of skin that covers the glans penis is the prepuce. corpus spongiosum. corpus cavernosum. penile urethra. ejaculatory duct.

prepuce.

What roles do the ovaries perform? (Module 26.9B) produce oocytes and provide the site for fetal development produce oocytes, anchor and support the uterus structurally, and act as the site for fertilization secrete female and male sex hormones and secrete catecholamines produce oocytes, secrete female sex hormones, secrete inhibin secrete FSH and LH to control female reproductive cycles

produce oocytes, secrete female sex hormones, secrete inhibin

Functions of the accessory glands of the male reproductive system include all of the following except meeting the nutrient needs of spermatozoa for motility. activating the spermatozoa. propelling spermatozoa and fluids along the reproductive tract. producing spermatozoa. producing buffers.

producing spermatozoa.

The organ that surrounds the urethra and secretes an antibiotic protein is the seminal gland (seminal vesicle). bulbourethral gland. prostate gland. vestibular gland. Bartholin's gland.

prostate gland.

The nurse cells of the seminiferous tubules do all of the following except support spermiogenesis. maintain the blood-testis barrier. secrete inhibin. secrete testosterone. secrete androgen-binding protein.

secrete testosterone.

The ________ is/are in contact with the posterior side to the urinary bladder. seminal glands testes bulbourethral gland prostate gland corpus cavernosum

seminal glands

The penile urethra passes through the corpus spongiosum. cavernosum.

spongiosum.

What is the function of the ductus deferens? (Module 26.5A) produces alkaline, mucus secretions produces sperm and secretes testosterone stores sperm and transports sperm to the ejaculatory duct secretes the majority of semen carry fluid from the seminal gland and ampulla to the urethra

stores sperm and transports sperm to the ejaculatory duct

The broad ligament does all of the following except attach to floor of the pelvic cavity. enclose the ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus. the major has blood vessels of the ovary passing along this ligament to reach the mesovarium. stay continuous with the parietal peritoneum. subdivide the peritoneal cavity.

the major has blood vessels of the ovary passing along this ligament to reach the mesovarium.

The main organs of the female reproductive tract include all of the following except the ovaries. urinary bladder. uterus. mammary glands. vagina.

urinary bladder.

Identify the structure labeled "2." uterine tube suspensory ligament infundibulum ovarian ligament ureter

uterine tube

Where does fertilization normally occur? (Module 26.8C) uterus vagina ovary uterine tube labia

uterine tube

Fertilization of an ovum usually takes place in the uterus. ovary itself. cervix. uterine tube. vagina.

uterine tube.

Identify the structure labeled "9." clitoris uterus greater vestibular gland vagina cervix

uterus