Question 1

The portion of the uterine cycle between the ending of menses and next ovulation is called

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A)  the secretory phase.
B)  the proliferative phase.
C)  the menstrual phase.
D)  the hormonal phase.
E)  the progesterone phase.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Sloughing of the endometrium is inhibited by __________ but stimulated by ____.

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A)  oxytocin; progesterone
B)  progesterone; oxytocin
C)  progesterone; estrogen
D)  estrogen; progesterone
E)  progesterone; human chorionic gonadotropinF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Which of these structures is NOT found in the spermatic cord?

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A)  ductus deferens
B)  testicular artery and veins
C)  dartos muscle
D)  testicular nerve
E)  lymphatic vesselsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) :

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A)  is only released in females
B)  is released from the posterior pituitary gland
C)  binds to sustentacular cells in the seminiferous tubules
D)  increases the synthesis and secretion of testosterone
E)  all of the above are true of FSH.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Long,thin processes surrounding the openings of the uterine tubes are called

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A)  theca cells.
B)  zona pellucida.
C)  myometria.
D)  fimbriae.
E)  cervical extensions.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Thin,longitudinal folds that border the vestibule are called

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A)  the labia minora.
B)  the hymen.
C)  the mons pubis.
D)  the labia majora.
E)  the clinical perineum.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

The space into which the vagina and urethra open is called the

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A)  vulva.
B)  vestibule.
C)  prepuce.
D)  clinical perineum.
E)  mons pubis.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Which one of the following is NOT a function of the female reproductive system?

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A)  production of sexual gametes
B)  reception of sperm cells from the male
C)  nurturing the development and providing nourishment for a new individual
D)  production of testosterone
E)  All of these are functions of the reproductive system.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

In the scrotum,

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A)  cold temperatures cause the cremaster muscle to contract.
B)  cold temperatures cause the dartos muscle to contract.
C)  warm temperatures cause the testes to descend away from the body.
D)  if the testes become too warm or too cold,normal sperm will not develop.
E)  All of these are correct statements.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Cells of the corpus luteum secrete

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A)  estrogen.
B)  progesterone.
C)  LH.
D)  both estrogen and progesterone.
E)  both progesterone and LH.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Menopause

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A)  is the cessation of menstrual cycles.
B)  is usually caused by age related changes in the ovaries.
C)  arises from the reduced number of follicles and their insensitivity to FSH and LH.
D)  occurs gradually in response to reduced levels of estrogen and progesterone.
E)  All of these are correct.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

_____________ require(s) the presence of centrioles and spindle fibers in animal cells.

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A)  Mitosis
B)  Meiosis
C)  Both mitosis and meiosis
D)  Neither mitosis nor meiosisE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

During _________ only one division occurs.

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A)  mitosis
B)  meiosis
C)  both mitosis and meiosis
D)  neither mitosis nor meiosisE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Part of which of these layers of the uterus is sloughed off during menstruation?

Accepted Answer

A)  endometrium
B)  myometrium
C)  serous layer
D)  peritoneumE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

In humans,all of the cells of the body,except for the sex cells,contain

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A)  23 chromosomes.
B)  35 chromosomes.
C)  46 chromosomes.
D)  69 chromosomes.
E)  92 chromosomes.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

The corpus spongiosum

Accepted Answer

A)  surrounds the urethra.
B)  forms the glans penis distally.
C)  is in the ventral portion of the penis.
D)  is an erectile column.
E)  has all of these properties.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

During the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle,you would normally expect

Accepted Answer

A)  the highest levels of progesterone that occur during the menstrual cycle.
B)  a follicle present in the ovary that is ready to undergo ovulation.
C)  the endometrium is just beginning development.
D)  the highest levels of progesterone that occur during the menstrual cycle and a follicle present in the ovary that is ready to undergo ovulation.
E)  both the highest levels of progesterone that occur during the menstrual cycle and the endometrium is just beginning development.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

The process that produces sex cells in both males and females is a special type of cell division called

Accepted Answer

A)  mitosis.
B)  meiosis
C)  fertilization.
D)  duplication.
E)  transportation.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following male reproductive hormones is NOT correctly paired with its source?

Accepted Answer

A)  gonadotropin releasing hormone - hypothalamus
B)  luteinizing hormone - posterior pituitary
C)  follicle stimulating hormone - anterior pituitary
D)  testosterone - testes
E)  inhibin - Sertoli or sustentacular cellsF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

With the mature follicle,

Accepted Answer

A)  an antrum is absent.
B)  a tissue layer,called a theca,is formed surrounding the follicle.
C)  a clear layer,called the zona pellucida forms around the oocyte.
D)  the follicle forms a lump on the surface of the ovary.
E)  all of these characteristics are present.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 19: Reproductive System

The corpus spongiosum

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Long,thin processes surrounding the openings of the uterine tubes are called

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In humans,all of the cells of the body,except for the sex cells,contain

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Which of the following male reproductive hormones is NOT correctly paired with its source?

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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) :

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The process that produces sex cells in both males and females is a special type of cell division called

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Which one of the following is NOT a function of the female reproductive system?

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The portion of the uterine cycle between the ending of menses and next ovulation is called

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Part of which of these layers of the uterus is sloughed off during menstruation?

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During _________ only one division occurs.

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With the mature follicle,

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Thin,longitudinal folds that border the vestibule are called

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Menopause

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During the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle,you would normally expect

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In the scrotum,

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Which of these structures is NOT found in the spermatic cord?

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Cells of the corpus luteum secrete

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Sloughing of the endometrium is inhibited by __________ but stimulated by ____.

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_____________ require(s) the presence of centrioles and spindle fibers in animal cells.

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The space into which the vagina and urethra open is called the

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