Question 1

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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A)   clitoris - erectile tissue
B)   labia minora - unite anteriorly to form the prepuce
C)   vestibular glands - maintain moistness of vestibule
D)   mons pubis - vaginal orifice
E)   pudendal cleft - space between labia majoraF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The ductus deferens

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A)   stores sperm until ejaculation.
B)   travels through the bladder.
C)   ascends the abdominal cavity along the posterior side of the kidney.
D)   passes through the inguinal canal and enters the pelvic cavity.
E)   passes just beneath the skin to the penis.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

As a secondary follicle enlarges,

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A)   the granulosa cells are replaced with fluid.
B)   the secondary oocyte divides by mitosis.
C)   a theca or capsule is formed around it.
D)   the zona pellucida becomes thinner.
E)   the fluid within it is reduced.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is the most important role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?

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A)   It reduces the size of the gametes.
B)   It produces at least one gamete that is mobile.
C)   It prevents the chromosome number from doubling in each generation.
D)   It ensures that each daughter cell doubles the number of chromosomes.
E)   It changes the genetic composition of each chromosome.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D) C

Question 5

Fertilization occurs when the

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A)   oocyte ruptures from the ovary.
B)   oocyte is implanted in the uterus.
C)   sperm head enters the zygote.
D)   nuclei of the secondary oocyte and the sperm cell unite.
E)   sperm enter vagina.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an age-related change in the male reproductive system?

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A)   increase in erectile dysfunction
B)   prostatic hypertrophy
C)   size and weight of testes decrease
D)   decline of sperm production until no more sperm are producedE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

What process converts a spermatid to a mature sperm cell?

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A)   spermatogenesis
B)   cryptorchidism
C)   gubernaculum
D)   spermiogenesisE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Of the two million primary oocytes in the ovaries at birth, only about _____ are ovulated.

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A)   40
B)   400
C)   2,000
D)   4,000
E)   400,000F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the

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A)   prepuce.
B)   crus penis.
C)   glans penis.
D)   corpora cavernosa.
E)   bulb of penis.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D) A

Question 10

The blood-testis barrier

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A)   feeds sustentacular cells.
B)   keeps blood from engorging the testis.
C)   is formed by the primary spermatocytes.
D)   isolates sperm cells from the immune system.
E)   nourishes the developing spermatozoa.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following structures is located within the perineum?

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A)   dartos
B)   seminal vesicles
C)   femoral triangle
D)   urogenital triangle
E)   navelF) B) and C)
G) C) and D) D

Question 12

Sex cells are called _______________.

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A)   gametes
B)   sperm
C)   eggs
D)   zygotes
E)   chromosomesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

A blood test for the prostate-specific antigen (PSA)  is useful in the diagnosis of

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A)   prostatitis.
B)   prostatic atrophy.
C)   prostatic cancer.
D)   prostatic infection.
E)   urinary tract infection.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

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A)   oocyte production
B)   reception of penis during intercourse
C)   site of fertilization
D)   production of estrogen
E)   female hormone secretionF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following substances found in semen is mismatched with its function?

Accepted Answer

A)   fructose - nourishes sperm
B)   mucous - lubricates urethra
C)   fibrinogen - transient coagulation of semen
D)   prostaglandins - cause urethral contractions
E)   prostaglandins - cause uterine contractionsF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

The process of meiosis provides for the reorganization of the the entire complement of human genes, the human genome. Meiosis occurs in the production of gametes in

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A)   males.
B)   females.
C)   both males and females.D) None of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 17

Meiosis produces __________ in humans.

Accepted Answer

A)   sperm cells and oocytes
B)   somatic cells
C)   somatic cells and sex cells
D)   neurons
E)   muscle cellsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Sexual drive in females

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A)   is dependent on hormones.
B)   can be affected by psychological factors.
C)   is influenced by androgens that affect the hypothalamus.
D)   is dependent on hormones, can be affected by psychological factors, and is influenced by androgens that affect the hypothalamus.
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Menarche refers to

Accepted Answer

A)   monthly ovulation.
B)   enlargement of the breasts.
C)   an increase in the sexual drive.
D)   the first episode of menstrual bleeding.
E)   the end of the menstrual cycle.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 20

"Zygote" is the term used to describe the

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A)   Graafian oocyte.
B)   primary oocyte.
C)   secondary oocyte.
D)   fertilized oocyte.
E)   sperm just before fertilization.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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The ductus deferens

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As a secondary follicle enlarges,

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Which of the following is the most important role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?

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Fertilization occurs when the

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Which of the following is NOT an age-related change in the male reproductive system?

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What process converts a spermatid to a mature sperm cell?

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Of the two million primary oocytes in the ovaries at birth, only about _____ are ovulated.

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Circumcision is the surgical removal of the

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The blood-testis barrier

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Which of the following structures is located within the perineum?

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Sex cells are called _______________.

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A blood test for the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is useful in the diagnosis of

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Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

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Which of the following substances found in semen is mismatched with its function?

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The process of meiosis provides for the reorganization of the the entire complement of human genes, the human genome. Meiosis occurs in the production of gametes in

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Meiosis produces __________ in humans.

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Sexual drive in females

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