Question 1

A boy who has not passed through puberty sustains an injury to his anterior pituitary such that FSH is no longer released,but LH is normal.After he grows to maturity,one would expect that he would ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  be unable to produce viable sperm
B)  be impotent (unable to have an erection) 
C)  have impaired function of interstitial cells
D)  not develop secondary sex characteristicsE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The corpus luteum secretes progesterone only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sexually transmitted infections are the most important cause of reproductive disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All but one of the following statements is true of uterine function.Select the statement that is not true of uterine function.

Accepted Answer

A)  The endometrium has a functional layer that the embryo will implant into.
B)  Its rhythmic,reverse peristalsis can propel sperm toward the egg.
C)  The narrow portion of the uterus near the cervix is the most typical site of fertilization.
D)  The myometrium contracts to expel the fetus during child birth.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Why doesn't semen enter the urinary bladder during ejaculation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The smooth muscle sphincter at the base of the urinary bladder closes.
B)  There is no urge to urinate during sexual intercourse because of the suppression of LH by testosterone buildup in the blood.
C)  Ejaculation is a parasympathetic reflex resulting in no response by urinary contraction muscles.
D)  There is no common duct between the reproductive system and the urinary system.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A 38-year-old male is upset about his low sperm count and visits a "practitioner" who commonly advertises his miracle cures of sterility.The practitioner is a quack who treats conditions of low sperm count with megadoses of testosterone.Although his patients experience a huge surge in libido,their sperm count is even lower after hormone treatment.Explain why.

Accepted Answer

Megadoses of testosterone would inhibit ...

Question 7

All but one of the following statements are true regarding the differences between early and late spermatids.Select the answer below that does not reflect a difference between early and late spermatids.

Accepted Answer

A)  Early spermatids are round and have excessive cytoplasm.
B)  Early spermatids have not undergone meiosis and are still diploid.
C)  Early spermatids have not undergone spermiogenesis.
D)  Early spermatids have not formed a flagella.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Surgical cutting of the ductus deferens as a form of birth control is called a(n)________.

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The answer of Surgical cutting of the ductus deferens as...

Question 9

If gametes were diploid like somatic cells,how many chromosomes would the zygote contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twice the diploid number,and with every succeeding generation,the chromosome number would continue to double and normal development could not occur.
B)  Half the diploid number with no change in development.
C)  Triple the diploid number,and with every succeeding generation,the chromosome number would continue to triple and normal development would not occur.
D)  There is no relationship between gametes and somatic cells.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The first sign of puberty in females is budding breasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All of the following things occur during meiosis I with the exception of one thing.Select the statement below that does not occur during meiosis I.

Accepted Answer

A)  A single diploid (2n) cell has become two haploid (n) cells.
B)  Portions of maternal chromosomes crossover with equivalent portions of paternal chromosomes.
C)  The sister chromatids are separated from each other.
D)  The homologous chromosomes are separated from each other.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The duct system of the male reproductive system includes all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis
B)  ductus deferens
C)  urethra
D)  corpus spongiosumE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

The amount of testosterone and sperm produced by the testes is dependent on the influence of FSH alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The basic difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in oogenesis,one mature ovum is produced,and in spermatogenesis four mature sperm are produced from the parent cell
B)  during spermatogenesis two more polar bodies are produced
C)  the mature ovum is n,while the sperm is 2n
D)  spermatogenesis involves mitosis and meiosis,but oogenesis involves meiosis onlyE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The structures that receive the ovulated oocyte,providing a site for fertilization,are called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  infundibula
B)  fallopian tubes
C)  Graafian follicles
D)  fimbriaeE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

What is the name given to the female homologue to the penis?

Accepted Answer

The female clitoris is homolog...

Question 17

Which of the following hormones controls the release of anterior pituitary gonadotropins?

Accepted Answer

A)  LH
B)  GnRH
C)  testosterone
D)  FSHE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The primary function of the testes is to produce testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Pap smear is a test to detect cancerous changes in cells of the cervix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The erectile tissue around the urethra is the corpus ________.

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The answer of The erectile tissue around the urethra is...

Exam 27: The Reproductive System

The corpus luteum secretes progesterone only.

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If gametes were diploid like somatic cells,how many chromosomes would the zygote contain?

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The Pap smear is a test to detect cancerous changes in cells of the cervix.

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What is the name given to the female homologue to the penis?

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The female clitoris is homolog...
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A boy who has not passed through puberty sustains an injury to his anterior pituitary such that FSH is no longer released,but LH is normal.After he grows to maturity,one would expect that he would ________.

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The first sign of puberty in females is budding breasts.

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All of the following things occur during meiosis I with the exception of one thing.Select the statement below that does not occur during meiosis I.

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The erectile tissue around the urethra is the corpus ________.

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The basic difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis is that ________.

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The structures that receive the ovulated oocyte,providing a site for fertilization,are called the ________.

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The primary function of the testes is to produce testosterone.

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Surgical cutting of the ductus deferens as a form of birth control is called a(n)________.

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The duct system of the male reproductive system includes all but which of the following?

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Which of the following hormones controls the release of anterior pituitary gonadotropins?

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Sexually transmitted infections are the most important cause of reproductive disorders.

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All but one of the following statements is true of uterine function.Select the statement that is not true of uterine function.

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All but one of the following statements are true regarding the differences between early and late spermatids.Select the answer below that does not reflect a difference between early and late spermatids.

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Megadoses of testosterone would inhibit ...
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Why doesn't semen enter the urinary bladder during ejaculation?

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The amount of testosterone and sperm produced by the testes is dependent on the influence of FSH alone.

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Exam 27: The Reproductive System

The corpus luteum secretes progesterone only.

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If gametes were diploid like somatic cells,how many chromosomes would the zygote contain?

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The Pap smear is a test to detect cancerous changes in cells of the cervix.

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What is the name given to the female homologue to the penis?

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A boy who has not passed through puberty sustains an injury to his anterior pituitary such that FSH is no longer released,but LH is normal.After he grows to maturity,one would expect that he would ________.

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The first sign of puberty in females is budding breasts.

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All of the following things occur during meiosis I with the exception of one thing.Select the statement below that does not occur during meiosis I.

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The erectile tissue around the urethra is the corpus ________.

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The basic difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis is that ________.

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The structures that receive the ovulated oocyte,providing a site for fertilization,are called the ________.

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The primary function of the testes is to produce testosterone.

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Surgical cutting of the ductus deferens as a form of birth control is called a(n)________.

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The duct system of the male reproductive system includes all but which of the following?

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Which of the following hormones controls the release of anterior pituitary gonadotropins?

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Sexually transmitted infections are the most important cause of reproductive disorders.

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All but one of the following statements is true of uterine function.Select the statement that is not true of uterine function.

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All but one of the following statements are true regarding the differences between early and late spermatids.Select the answer below that does not reflect a difference between early and late spermatids.

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Why doesn't semen enter the urinary bladder during ejaculation?

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