Question 1

Which of the following events occurs in an erection?

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A)   vasoconstriction of arteries leading to erectile tissue of penis
B)   engorgement of erectile tissue of penis with blood
C)   dilation of venules leading from erectile tissue of penis
D)   relaxation of internal sphincter of urinary bladder
E)   decrease of blood flow to the penisF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The menstrual cycle can be divided into three continuous phases. Starting from the first day of the cycle, their consecutive order is

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A)   menses, proliferative, secretory.
B)   menses, secretory, proliferative.
C)   secretory, menses, proliferative.
D)   proliferative, menses, secretory.
E)   secretory, proliferative, menses.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The hormone hCG is necessary to

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A)   form the corpus luteum.
B)   cause the endometrium to proliferate.
C)   stimulate primary oocytes to divide.
D)   keep the corpus luteum from degenerating.
E)   destroy the corpus luteum.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following events in the male sex act occurs last and results in ejaculation?

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A)   peristaltic contractions of the ductus deferens
B)   contractions of skeletal muscle at the base of the penis
C)   constriction of the internal sphincter of the urinary bladder
D)   release of secretions from the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland
E)   semen accumulates in the prostatic urethraF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

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) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

-The diagram illustrates the ovary and ovulation. What does "B" represent?

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A)   zygote
B)   secondary oocyte
C)   daughter cell
D)   oogonia
E)   primary oocyteF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

-This is a picture of a spermatozoon. What does "D" represent?

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A)   mitochondria
B)   acrosome
C)   tail
D)   centriole
E)   nucleusF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-ovarian ligament

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A)  attaches the ovary to the superior margin of the uterus
B)  extends from the uterus through the inguinal canal to the external genitalia
C)  spreads out on both sides of the uterus; is attached to the ovaries and oviducts
D)  extends from the mesovarium to the body wall
E)  attaches the ovaries to the broad ligamentF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Shortly after ovulation,

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A)   the granulosa cells become corpus luteum cells.
B)   estrogen increases but progesterone decreases.
C)   the level of LH rises even more than before ovulation.
D)   GnRH receptors upregulate.
E)   corpus luteum degenerates.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-vestibule

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A)  longitudinal skin folds that border the vestibule
B)  small erectile structure homologous to the penis
C)  a fold formed by the anterior fusion of the labia minora
D)  two hair-covered folds of skin lateral to the labia minora
E)  both the vagina and urethra open into this spaceF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

The corpus luteum is a gland that

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A)   forms from a mature follicle after ovulation.
B)   secretes progesterone.
C)   degenerates into a zygote if pregnancy does not occur.
D)   releases the secondary oocyte.
E)   forms from a mature follicle after ovulation and secretes mainly progesterone.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Which of the listed events occurs last?

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A)   GnRH secretion is stimulated.
B)   FSH/LH positive-feedback loops produce a series of FSH/LH surges.
C)   Ovulation occurs.
D)   Estrogen produced by theca interna cells increases.
E)   FSH and LH levels increase.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Match the term with its definition or description.
-corona radiata

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A)  follicular cells located on one side of the mature follicle
B)  dense fibrous connective tissue covering
C)  a chamber within the mature follicle
D)  dense outer portion of the ovary proper
E)  the innermost cells of the cumulus massF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which function of the reproductive system is solely a function of the female reproductive system?

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A)   production of reproductive hormones
B)   fertilization
C)   production of gametes
D)   development and nourishment of a new individualE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

-The diagram illustrates the ovary and ovulation. What does "A" represent?

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A)   zygote
B)   secondary oocyte
C)   daughter cell
D)   oogonia
E)   primary oocyteF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Assume a couple has just completed intercourse and sperm have been deposited in the woman's reproductive tract. Trace the pathway of the sperm through the female reproductive tract to the point where fertilization will most likely occur. (1)  cervix
(2)  fallopian tubes
(3)  cavity of uterus
(4)  vagina

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A)   1, 2, 3, 4
B)   4, 1, 3, 2
C)   4, 3, 1, 2
D)   4, 3, 2, 1
E)   1, 3, 2, 4F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The secretory sacs of the mammary glands are known as the

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A)   follicles.
B)   alveoli.
C)   lactiferous ducts.
D)   areolar glands.
E)   vesicles.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 18

Normally, menstruation occurs when

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A)   blood levels of estrogen increase and progesterone levels decrease rapidly.
B)   blood levels of estrogen and progesterone increase rapidly.
C)   blood levels of FSH decrease rapidly.
D)   the corpus luteum secretes estrogen.
E)   blood levels of both female hormones decrease rapidly.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

What structure contains enzymes needed by a sperm to penetrate an oocyte?

Accepted Answer

A)   acrosome
B)   gubernaculum
C)   sustentacular cells
D)   androgen-binding proteinE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following follicular stages is the last to appear?

Accepted Answer

A)   corpus albicans
B)   corpus luteum
C)   primary follicle
D)   mature follicle
E)   Graafian follicleF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 28: Reproductive System

What structure contains enzymes needed by a sperm to penetrate an oocyte?

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The hormone hCG is necessary to

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The secretory sacs of the mammary glands are known as the

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-This is a picture of a spermatozoon. What does "D" represent?

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Shortly after ovulation,

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -ovarian ligament

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Match the term with its definition or description. -corona radiata

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The menstrual cycle can be divided into three continuous phases. Starting from the first day of the cycle, their consecutive order is

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Which of the following is a function of the vagina?

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -vestibule

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-The diagram illustrates the ovary and ovulation. What does "B" represent?

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Which of the listed events occurs last?

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Normally, menstruation occurs when

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-The diagram illustrates the ovary and ovulation. What does "A" represent?

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Which of the following events in the male sex act occurs last and results in ejaculation?

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Which of the following events occurs in an erection?

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Which function of the reproductive system is solely a function of the female reproductive system?

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The corpus luteum is a gland that

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Which of the following follicular stages is the last to appear?

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