Question 1

Hormonal problems in women account for about 75 percent of all cases where ovulation does not occur.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How can in vitro fertilization be used to help infertile couples conceive? Describe the process.

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The most common reason for using in vitr...

Question 3

Secretions from the seminal vesicles,prostate gland and bulbourethral gland are important for all of the following except

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A)   assisting the movement of sperm through the female reproductive system.
B)   acid neutralization.
C)   lubrication during intercourse.
D)   providing an energy source for the sperm.
E)   increasing sperm production.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is FALSE about female reproduction?

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A)   Fallopian tubes have fingerlike projections.
B)   Fertilization occurs most often in the fallopian tubes.
C)   Fallopian tubes are part of the uterus.
D)   Oogenesis produces eggs in the ovaries.
E)   Females have a pair of ovaries.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above C

Question 5

Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that is used to remove eggs from the donor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One example of this procedure combines a sperm sample and donated eggs in the woman's fallopian tubes.

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A)   in vitro fertilization (IVF) 
B)   artificial insemination
C)   surrogacy
D)   intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) 
E)   gamete injection into the fallopian tube (GIFT) F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Spermatogenesis occurs in the

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A)   urethra.
B)   seminiferous tubules.
C)   epididymis.
D)   seminal vesicles.
E)   prostate gland.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 8

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Match the structure to the function in the male reproductive tract.
-Testes

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A)  Provides a path for sperm to travel to the urethra
B)  Holds the testes away from the body
C)  Organ of intercourse
D)  Produces sperm
E)  Stores spermF) D) and E)
G) B) and E) D

Question 9

What is the most common cause of infertility in females?

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A)   hormone imbalance
B)   blocked fallopian tubes
C)   damaged ovaries
D)   endometriosis
E)   obesityF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate letter.
 
-sperm are stored here

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Question 11

An increase in this hormone level is measured by home ovulation tests.

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A)   chorionic gonadotropin hormone
B)   luteinizing hormone
C)   estrogen
D)   testosterone
E)   None of these are measured by home ovulation tests.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is true for secondary amenorrhea?

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A)   It can be caused by obesity.
B)   It can be caused by excessive physical conditioning.
C)   It can be caused by endometriosis.
D)   It can cause an increased risk of miscarriages.
E)   It can be caused by lack of physical conditioning.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following statements is FALSE about in vitro fertilization?

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A)   Donor eggs can be used.
B)   Donor sperm can be used.
C)   Sperm or eggs of the couple themselves can be used.
D)   Only donor eggs and donor sperm can be used.
E)   Donor eggs, donor sperm, and/or the sperm or egg of the couple themselves can be used.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a known factor for increased risk of infertility?

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A)   the age of the mother
B)   contraction of a sexually-transmitted disease
C)   the age of the father
D)   smoking cigarettes
E)   exposure to some environmental factorsF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

What is the role of the uterus?

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A)   It produces eggs.
B)   It serves as the birth canal.
C)   It holds the embryo and the fetus during pregnancy.
D)   It facilitates egg movement through the fallopian tubes.
E)   It connects the fallopian tubes and the ovaries.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is not a possible cause of infertility in women?

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A)   blockage of the fallopian tubes
B)   high levels of estrogen
C)   damaged ovaries
D)   premature menopause
E)   All of these are possible causes of infertility in women.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following can lead to blockage of the fallopian tubes?

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A)   appendicitis
B)   bowel problems
C)   scar tissue following surgery
D)   viral infections
E)   All of these can lead to blockage of the fallopian tubes.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) E

Question 18

Which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Overweight females can have difficulty conceiving.
B)   Smoking cigarettes lowers sperm count.
C)   Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of miscarriage.
D)   Women working on farms often have a harder time conceiving than women who do not.
E)   The woman's age is unrelated to infertility.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Smoking cigarettes increases the chances of having a child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Freezing donor eggs is a very successful and commonly used procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Assisted Reproductive Technology

Hormonal problems in women account for about 75 percent of all cases where ovulation does not occur.

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How can in vitro fertilization be used to help infertile couples conceive? Describe the process.

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Secretions from the seminal vesicles,prostate gland and bulbourethral gland are important for all of the following except

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Which of the following statements is FALSE about female reproduction?

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Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that is used to remove eggs from the donor.

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One example of this procedure combines a sperm sample and donated eggs in the woman's fallopian tubes.

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Spermatogenesis occurs in the

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MATCHING Match the structure to the function in the male reproductive tract. -Testes

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What is the most common cause of infertility in females?

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Match the following descriptions with the appropriate letter. -sperm are stored here

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An increase in this hormone level is measured by home ovulation tests.

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Which of the following is true for secondary amenorrhea?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE about in vitro fertilization?

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Which of the following is NOT a known factor for increased risk of infertility?

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What is the role of the uterus?

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Which of the following is not a possible cause of infertility in women?

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Which of the following can lead to blockage of the fallopian tubes?

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Which of the following is FALSE?

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Smoking cigarettes increases the chances of having a child.

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Freezing donor eggs is a very successful and commonly used procedure.

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