Question 1

Which of the following provides mechanical contraception?

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A)   The rhythm method
B)   The minipill
C)   Combined hormone contraceptives
D)   A diaphragmE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The number of sperm cells in an ejaculate averages

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A)   about 20 million per milliliter.
B)   about 20 million per millimeter.
C)   about 20 million per liter.
D)   about 120 million per milliliter.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A mammary gland contains ____ lobes.

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A)   paired
B)   three
C)   ten
D)   fifteen to twentyE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Signs of menopause include

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A)   increased concentrations of estrogens.
B)   inexplicable euphoria, extra energy, weight loss.
C)   shrinking of the vagina, uterus, and breasts.
D)   increased bone matrix.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The ductus deferentia are muscular tubes, each about 25 centimeters long.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A cause of female infertility is failure of ovulation due to hyposecretion of hormones from the

Accepted Answer

A)   anterior pituitary gland.
B)   posterior pituitary gland.
C)   adrenal gland.
D)   ovary.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Chromosomes align down the center of a cell undergoing meiosis in metaphase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The head of a sperm is mostly

Accepted Answer

A)   mitochondria.
B)   cell membrane.
C)   cytoskeleton.
D)   nucleus.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Compared to males who train for endurance events, females who train for such events typically

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A)   maintain a lower percentage of body fat.
B)   maintain a higher percentage of body fat.
C)   develop a higher percentage of muscle tissue because of testosterone.
D)   develop a higher percentage of muscle tissue because of estrogen.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The egg, or ovum, is more correctly called

Accepted Answer

A)   a primary oocyte.
B)   a secondary oocyte.
C)   an oogonium.
D)   a zygote.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The epididymis is a _____ and it _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   compartment inside a testis; secretes testosterone and forms sperm
B)   stage of spermatogenesis; forms two sperm cells and semen
C)   tightly coiled tube on the outside of the testis; is the location for sperm maturation
D)   compartment that contains seminiferous tubules; ejaculates spermE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The epididymis, coiled on the outer surface of the testis, becomes the

Accepted Answer

A)   penile urethra.
B)   rete testis.
C)   tunica albuginea.
D)   ductus deferens.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The structures of the female reproductive system that surround the openings to the urethra and vagina comprise the mons pubis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The level of testosterone in the blood is increased by

Accepted Answer

A)   a high level of testosterone stimulating the hypothalamus.
B)   the hypothalamus stimulating the testes to release LH.
C)   LH causing the interstitial cells to release testosterone.
D)   a high level of testosterone stimulating the testes to release more LH.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The bulbourethral glands secrete

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A)   sperm.
B)   a mucus-like fluid.
C)   blood.
D)   sweat.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The secretions of the prostate gland neutralize the acid in semen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Fertilization normally occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)   peritoneal cavity.
B)   uterine tube.
C)   uterus.
D)   vagina.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is (are)  forms of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rhythm method
B)   Chemical barriers
C)   Intrauterine device
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

The zona pellucida consists of

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A)   glycoprotein.
B)   adipose tissue.
C)   epithelium.
D)   nucleic acid.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The female structure that corresponds to the male penis is the

Accepted Answer

A)   vagina.
B)   clitoris.
C)   vestibule.
D)   labia minora.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 22: Reproductive Systems

The egg, or ovum, is more correctly called

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The bulbourethral glands secrete

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The head of a sperm is mostly

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Fertilization normally occurs in the

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The epididymis, coiled on the outer surface of the testis, becomes the

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The ductus deferentia are muscular tubes, each about 25 centimeters long.

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The structures of the female reproductive system that surround the openings to the urethra and vagina comprise the mons pubis.

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The epididymis is a _____ and it _____.

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The zona pellucida consists of

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The female structure that corresponds to the male penis is the

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Which of the following is (are) forms of contraception?

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Chromosomes align down the center of a cell undergoing meiosis in metaphase.

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The number of sperm cells in an ejaculate averages

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The level of testosterone in the blood is increased by

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Compared to males who train for endurance events, females who train for such events typically

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A cause of female infertility is failure of ovulation due to hyposecretion of hormones from the

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Signs of menopause include

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Which of the following provides mechanical contraception?

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A mammary gland contains ____ lobes.

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The secretions of the prostate gland neutralize the acid in semen.

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