Practice Ch. 28

Which structure is lined by a ciliated epithelium? a) 2 b) 12 c) 9 d) 11 e) 1

a) 2

The pituitary hormone that stimulates the interstitial cells to secrete testosterone is a) LH. b) ACTH. c) ADH. d) GH. e) FSH.

a) LH.

Identify the structure labeled "1." a) corpora cavernosa b) membranous urethra c) membranous urethra d) corpus spongiosum e) ejaculatory duct

a) corpora cavernosa

Identify the structure labeled "2." a) corpus spongiosum b) membranous urethra c) ejaculatory duct d) penile urethra e) corpora cavernosa

a) corpus spongiosum

Identify the structure labeled "12." a) ejaculatory duct b) ductus deferens c) membranous urethra d) prostatic urethra e) vas deferens

a) ejaculatory duct

The granulosa cells of developing follicles secrete a) estradiol. b) progesterone. c) FSH. d) LH. e) GnRH.

a) estradiol.

The broad ligament is a(n) a) extensive mesentery that encloses the ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus. b) structure that anchors the ovary to the rectouterine pouch. c) thickened fold of mesentery that supports and stabilizes the position of the ovary. d) structure that extends from the lateral surface of the ovary to the pelvic wall. e) pocket formed between the posterior wall of the uterus and the anterior surface of the rectum.

a) extensive mesentery that encloses the ovaries, uterine tubes, and uterus.

Which region of the uterine tube captures the ovum? a) infundibulum b) anterior segment c) posterior segment d) ampulla e) isthmus

a) infundibulum

Which of the following is not an action of estrogen? a) mimics the symptoms of menopause b) stimulates bone growth c) initiates repair of the endometrium d) maintains accessory reproductive organs e) maintains female secondary sex characteristics

a) mimics the symptoms of menopause

Sperm are moved along the ductus deferens (vas deferens) by a) peristaltic contractions. b) hydraulic action. c) ciliary action. d) hydrostatic force. e) suction.

a) peristaltic contractions.

The organ that surrounds the urethra and produces an alkaline secretion is the a) prostate gland. b) seminal gland (seminal vesicle). c) preputial gland. d) bulbourethral gland. e) Bartholin's gland.

a) prostate gland.

Sperm develop from stem cells called a) spermatogonia. b) secondary spermatocytes. c) primary spermatocytes. d) spermatids. e) spermatozoa.

a) spermatogonia.

The organ that provides mechanical protection and nutritional support for the developing embryo is the a) uterus. b) ovary. c) vagina. d) uterine tube. e) cervix.

a) uterus.

A typical ejaculation releases approximately ________ sperm. a) 800 million b) 250 million c) 20 million d) 100,000 e) 1 million

b) 250 million

Arrange 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 a) 4, 1, 2, 3 b) 4, 1, 3, 2 c) 4, 3, 1, 2 d) 1, 4, 3, 2 e) 1, 3, 4, 2

b) 4, 1, 3, 2

Interstitial cells a) respond to luteinizing hormone. b) All of the answers are correct. c) produce testosterone. d) are also called Leydig cells. e) are located between seminiferous tubules.

b) All of the answers are correct.

Which of the following is the function of the ovaries? a) secretion of hormones b) All of the answers are correct. c) formation of immature gametes d) production of oocytes e) secretion of inhibin

b) All of the answers are correct.

The small paired structures at the base of the penis that secrete a thick, alkaline mucus are the a) preputial glands. b) bulbo-urethral glands. c) seminal vesicles. d) prostate glands. e) Bartholin glands.

b) bulbo-urethral glands.

The organ that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra is the a) epididymis. b) ductus deferens (vas deferens). c) seminal gland (seminal vesicle). d) ejaculatory duct. e) corpus cavernosum.

b) ductus deferens (vas deferens).

Identify the structure labeled "6." a) ejaculatory duct b) epididymis c) ductus deferens d) seminiferous tubule e) testis

b) epididymis

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term uterinetube? a) covers the glans penis or glans clitoris b) has ciliated epithelium c) holds the uterus to the ovary d) passes through erectile tissue in females e) has stratified squamous epithelium

b) has ciliated epithelium

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

b) initiate sperm production in the testes.

The uterine phase that develops because of a fall in progesterone levels is the a) secretory phase. b) menses. c) proliferative phase. d) luteal phase. e) follicular phase.

b) menses.

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

b) secrete testosterone.

The organ that produces a secretion that contains fructose, prostaglandins, and fibrinogen is the a) preputial gland. b) seminal gland (seminal vesicle). c) prostate gland. d) bulbourethral gland. e) corpus cavernosum.

b) seminal gland (seminal vesicle).

Sperm production occurs in the a) epididymis. b) seminiferous tubules. c) rete testis. d) ductus deferens. e) seminal glands (seminal vesicles).

b) seminiferous tubules.

Identify the structure labeled "5." a) cervix b) urethra c) ureter d) uterine tube e) vagina

b) urethra

The male reproductive system is most closely associated with which of the following systems? a) integumentary b) urinary c) muscular d) endocrine e) digestive

b) urinary

The organ that transports the ovum to the uterus is the a) uterosacral ligament. b) uterine (Fallopian) tube. c) infundibulum. d) vagina. e) myometrium.

b) uterine (Fallopian) tube.

During the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle, a) progesterone levels are high. b) the fertilized ovum implants. c) All of the answers are correct. d) endometrial glands enlarge. e) the corpus luteum is formed.

c) All of the answers are correct.

The ________ is the largest portion of the uterus. a) fundus b) cervix c) body d) internal os e) myometrium

c) body

Spermatozoa are functionally matured within the a) seminiferous tubules. b) seminal gland (seminal vesicle). c) epididymis. d) rete testes. e) ductus deferens.

c) epididymis.

During the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, the a) old functional layer is sloughed off. b) corpus luteum is forming. c) functional zone of the endometrium is restored. d) fertilized ovum implants. e) endometrium finalizes the preparation for implantation.

c) functional zone of the endometrium is restored.

Testosterone is secreted by the a) adenohypophysis. b) suprarenal cortex. c) interstitial cells. d) nurse cells. e) hypothalamus.

c) interstitial cells.

A mature follicle releases an ovum in response to a surge in a) follicle-stimulating hormone. b) oxytocin. c) luteinizing hormone. d) estrogen. e) progesterone.

c) luteinizing hormone.

The special type of cell division required to produce gametes is called a) maturation. b) fertilization. c) meiosis. d) capacitation. e) mitosis.

c) meiosis.

Menstruation is triggered by a drop in the levels of a) LH. b) inhibin. c) progesterone. d) FSH. e) relaxin.

c) progesterone.

The principal hormone secreted by the corpus luteum is a) luteosterone. b) estrogen. c) progesterone. d) LH. e) FSH.

c) progesterone.

Identify the structure labeled "9." a) cremaster muscle b) testis c) scrotum d) ductus deferens e) prepuce

c) scrotum

Semen contains all of the following except a) fibrinogen. b) seminal fluid. c) spermatogonia. d) spermatozoa. e) prostaglandins.

c) spermatogonia.

The process of spermiogenesis produces a) secondary spermatocytes. b) spermatogonia. c) spermatozoa. d) primary spermatocytes. e) spermatids.

c) spermatozoa.

Identify the structure labeled "3." a) corpus spongiosum b) ejaculatory duct c) spongy urethra d) prostatic urethra e) corpora cavernosa

c) spongy urethra

Follicle-stimulating hormone a) stimulates the thyroid follicles. b) is important only in females. c) stimulates maturation of primordial follicles in the ovary. d) All of the answers are correct. e) stimulates ovulation.

c) stimulates maturation of primordial follicles in the ovary.

Interstitial cells produce a) inhibin. b) nutrients. c) testosterone. d) androgen-binding protein. e) sperm.

c) testosterone.

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term myometrium? a) After ovulation, the ovum is captured by it. b) consists of a functional zone and a basilar zone c) thick layer of smooth muscle cells d) supports the uterus anteriorly e) supports the uterus laterally

c) thick layer of smooth muscle cells

Identify the structure that produces a fructose-rich fluid. a) 11 b) 13 c) 9 d) 10 e) 12

d) 10

Which of the following statements concerning oogenesis is false? a) Oogenesis begins before birth. b) Ova develop from stem cells called oogonia. c) An ovum completes its last meiosis after it is fertilized. d) About half the oogonia complete mitosis between birth and puberty. e) By the time of their birth, girls have already lost about 80 percent of their oocytes.

d) About half the oogonia complete mitosis between birth and puberty.

Which of the following is not a similarity between the testis and ovary? a) Both respond to follicle-stimulating hormone. b) Both respond to luteinizing hormone. c) Both produce gametes. d) Both produce progesterone. e) Meiosis takes place in both.

d) Both produce progesterone.

The spermatic cord is a) a narrow opening that links the scrotal chamber with the peritoneal cavity. b) the external marking of the boundary between the two chambers of the scrotum. c) a dense layer of connective tissue that surrounds the testis. d) a bundle of tissue that contains the ductus deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics that serve the testis. e) a layer of smooth muscle in the skin of the scrotal sac.

d) a bundle of tissue that contains the ductus deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics that serve the testis.

After ovulation, the ovary secretes a) luteinizing hormone, estrogen, and progesterone. b) luteinizing hormone. c) estrogen. d) both estrogen and progesterone. e) progesterone.

d) both estrogen and progesterone.

The inferior one-third portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina is the a) isthmus. b) fornix. c) fundus. d) cervix. e) body.

d) cervix.

The paired erectile bodies in the penis are the a) membranous urethra. b) corpus spongiosum. c) prepuce. d) corpora cavernosa. e) penile urethra.

d) corpora cavernosa.

The erectile tissue that surrounds the urethra is the a) glans penis. b) membranous urethra. c) penile urethra. d) corpus spongiosum. e) corpus cavernosum.

d) corpus spongiosum.

Identify the structure labeled "4." a) prostate gland b) seminal gland (seminal vesicle) c) epididymis d) ductus deferens e) testis

d) ductus deferens

The special type of cell division required to produce gametes is called a) fertilization. b) capacitation. c) maturation. d) meiosis. e) mitosis.

d) meiosis.

The thick muscular layer of the uterus is the a) perimetrium. b) endometrium. c) sarcometrium. d) myometrium. e) uterometrium.

d) myometrium.

The surge in luteinizing hormone that occurs during the middle of the ovarian cycle triggers a) menopause. b) atresia. c) menstruation. d) ovulation. e) follicle maturation.

d) ovulation.

The PSA test is used for diagnosis of a) premature puberty. b) testicular cancer. c) penile cancer. d) prostate cancer. e) prostatitis.

d) prostate cancer.

When spermatogonia divide, the daughter cells are called a) spermatozoa. b) spermatogonia. c) Sertoli cells. d) spermatocytes. e) spermatids.

d) spermatocytes.

What is produced by the structure labeled "7"? a) testosterone b) spermatozoa c) seminal fluids d) spermatozoa and testosterone e) FSH

d) spermatozoa and testosterone

Identify the structure labeled "2." a) vagina b) clitoris c) ureter d) uterine tube e) ovary

d) uterine tube

The reproductive system a) transports gametes. b) nourishes gametes. c) produces gametes. d) stores gametes. e) All of the answers are correct.

e) All of the answers are correct.

What is produced by the structure labeled "1"? a) progesterone b) eggs c) estrogen d) inhibin e) All of the answers are correct.

e) All of the answers are correct.

A primary spermatocyte matures into ________ spermatids having ________ chromosomes. a) millions of; 23 b) one; 46 c) millions of; 46 d) four; 46 e) four; 23

e) four; 23

Identify the structure labeled "11." a) seminal gland (seminal vesicle) b) epididymis c) bulbourethral gland d) ductus deferens e) prostate gland

e) prostate gland

The cells that are formed during spermatogenesis by the first meiosis are called a) primary spermatocytes. b) spermatogonia. c) spermatozoa. d) spermatids. e) secondary spermatocytes.

e) secondary spermatocytes.

Which of the following glands contributes the most volume to semen? a) rete testis b) prepuce c) prostate gland d) bulbourethral gland e) seminal gland (seminal vesicle)

e) seminal gland (seminal vesicle)

During the menses, a) secretory glands and blood vessels develop in the endometrium. b) progesterone levels are high. c) the corpus luteum is most active. d) a new uterine lining is formed. e) the old functional layer is sloughed off.

e) the old functional layer is sloughed off.

Identify the structure labeled "12." a) clitoris b) uterus c) labium minus d) ovary e) vagina

e) vagina