Chap 22 quiz

Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis are each caused by a type of __________. virus parasite bacterium genetic abnormality

bacterium

During the female reproductive cycle, what triggers menstruation? A rapid increase in blood levels of luteinizing hormone A decrease in blood levels of estrogens and progesterone A rapid increase in blood levels of follicle-stimulating hormone A rapid increase in blood levels of estrogens and progesterone

A decrease in blood levels of estrogens and progesterone

What is the process of egg formation called? Spermatogenesis Follicular development Oogenesis Mitosis

Oogenesis

In a nonpregnant female, what is the primary source of estrogens and progesterone? Ovaries Hypothalamus Uterus Pituitary

Ovaries

A patient presents with low semen volume. In addition, he has a decrease in sperm motility due to a decrease in nutrients that supply energy to power the flagella. Which of the following accessory glands of the reproductive system may be malfunctioning? Adrenal gland Bulbourethral glands Prostate gland Seminal vesicle

Seminal vesicle

Within the mammary glands, milk is produced by __________ glands. lobular lactiferous alveolar areolar

alveolar