Quiz 19: Reproductive Systems

The secretions of the prostate gland neutralize acidic semen.

The amount of testosterone produced is regulated by a positive feedback system.

The gonads in the female reproductive system are the uterus and vagina.

The fertilization of an egg occurs in theuterine tube.

Follicle-stimulating hormone causes a primordial follicle to start the maturation process.

Where is testicular cancer most likely to originate? A) Connective tissue cells of the seminiferous tubules B) Epithelial cells of the seminiferous tubules C) Intestinal cells D) Mediastinal cells E) Epidermal cells of the scrotum

Undifferentiated spermatogenic cells are called __________. A) spermatogonia B) primary spermatocytes C) secondary spermatocytes D) spermatids E) sperm

During spermatogenesis, what is the end result of meiosis? A) One sperm cell with 23 chromosomes B) Two sperm cells with 46 chromosomes each C) Four sperm cells with 23 chromosomes each D) Four sperm cells with 46 chromosomes each E) One sperm cell with 46 chromosomes

The head of a sperm consists mostly of __________. A) mitochondria B) neurons C) membranes D) the nucleus E) microtubules

What structure is a tightly coiled tube that leads to the ductus deferens? A) Seminal vesicle B) Prostate gland C) Epididymis D) Inguinal canal E) Ejaculatory duct

What are androgens? A) Male sex hormones B) Female sex hormones C) Releasing hormones D) Gonadotropins E) Anterior pituitary gland hormones

What hormone is responsible for the development and maintenance of male secondary sexual characteristics? A) Luteinizing hormone B) Follicle-stimulating hormone C) Testosterone D) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone E) Inhibin

What process(es) utilize meiosis? A) Spermatogenesis only B) Oogenesis only C) Both spermatogenesis and oogenesis D) Neither spermatogenesis nor oogenesis E) Tissue repair

When fertilized, what cell becomes a zygote? A) Primordial follicle B) Mature follicle C) Primary oocyte D) Secondary oocyte E) Polar body

What aids in the movement of an egg cell down a uterine tube? A) Ciliary action only B) Peristaltic contractions only C) Both ciliary action and peristaltic contractions D) Flagellum on the egg cell E) Sperm

Name the tubular portion of the uterus that extends downward into the upper part of the vagina. A) Ostium uteri B) Cervix C) Perimetrium D) Endometrium E) Fundus

The endometrium is the inner layer of the __________. A) uterine tube B) uterus C) vagina D) labia minora E) vestibule

A Pap smear is used to detect abnormal cells in the __________. A) urethra B) ovary C) cervix D) vagina E) uterine tube

What female structure is homologous to (i.e. corresponds to ) the male penis? A) Vagina B) Clitoris C) Vestibule D) Labia minora E) Cervix

What hormone is mainly responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics? A) Estrogen B) Progesterone C) Androgen D) Luteinizing hormone E) Follicle-stimulating hormone

In the female reproductive cycle, menstrual flow occurs when the concentrations of __________. A) estrogen and progesterone are low B) estrogen and progesterone are high C) estrogen is high and progesterone is low D) progesterone is high and estrogen is low E) estrogen and progesterone are absent

Why do female athletes sometimes experience disturbances in their reproductive cycles? A) They have an increased secretion of adrenal androgens. B) They have a decreased secretion of adrenal androgens. C) They have an increased synthesis of estrogens. D) They have a decreased synthesis of estrogens.

Which of the following is a mechanical barrier used in birth control? A) Male condom B) Oral contraceptive C) Gel spermicide D) Copper intrauterine device E) Vasectomy

Which of the following is not a symptom of sexually transmitted infections? A) A burning sensation during urination B) Fever C) Increased sex drive D) Sores, blisters, bumps, or rash E) Discharge from the vagina or penis

In a certain male individual, primary spermatocytes do not divide into secondary spermatocytes, yet between still undergo spermiogenesis and form mature sperm. These sperm then fertilize a normal oocyte. How many chromosomes will the zygote contain? A) 0 chromosomes B) 23 chromosomes C) 36 chromosomes D) 46 chromosomes E) 69 chromosomes

A female patient develops genital warts after recent sexual contact. What pathogen has she been exposed to? A) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) B) Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria C) Human papilloma virus (HPV) D) Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria E) Herpes simplex 2 virus (HSV2)

A male patient comes into the clinic with his female partner. He complains of a painful burning sensation while urinating. He suspects an STI, but his partner has no symptoms. Which STI does he most likely have? A) Gonorrhea B) AIDs C) Chlamydia D) Syphilis

A new, non-surgical alternative to vasectomy, called Vasalgel, is done by injecting an impassable gel into the ductus deferentia. What contraceptive effect will this have? A) The prostate gland will be blocked from secreting nutrients for sperm into the ductus deferentia. B) Sustentacular cells will be killed, preventing spermatogenesis. C) Sperm will be blocked from traveling from the testis to the urethra. D) Secretions are stimulated to be released that will interrupt testosterone secretion from interstitial cells.

A mammary gland contains __________ lobes. A) two B) three C) ten D) fifteen E) thirty

What structure does the sperm enter after the ductus deferens? A) Seminal vesicles B) Epididymis C) Ejaculatory duct D) Rete testis E) Seminiferous tubules

The last fluid expelled from the urethra during ejaculation comes from the __________. A) testes B) bulbourethral gland C) prostate gland D) seminal vesicles

Which of the following correctly describes an erection? A) Smooth muscles of vascular spaces in the penis contract. B) Parasympathetic impulses constrict arteries leading to the penis. C) Parasympathetic neurons release nitric oxide, causing dilation of small arteries in the penis. D) The spongy tissue in the penis fills with air. E) Skeletal muscle within the penis contracts.

Ovulation is induced by a peak in the secretion of __________. A) inhibin B) LH C) ovulin D) estrogen E) progesterone

When comparing gamete production in males and females, males produce __________ gametes that are __________ in size. A) more; larger B) more; smaller C) fewer; larger D) fewer; smaller

Name the secretory structures that produce milk in a lactating female. A) Lactiferous sinuses B) Lactiferous ducts C) Alveolar glands D) Areolar glands E) Bartholin glands

Sperm cells are produced by the spermatogenic cells that line the __________.

In the testes, male sex hormones are produced by the __________ cells.

The tail of a sperm cell is a __________.

The culmination of sexual stimulation, which is accompanied by a sense of physiological and psychological release, is called a(n) __________.

The process by which an egg cell forms is called __________.

As a group, the structures of the female reproductive system that surround the openings to the urethra and vagina comprise the __________.

The hormone that stimulates female breast development is __________.

Following ovulation, the remaining follicular cells in the ovary enlarge to form an endocrine structure called the __________.

The period when female reproductive cycles cease is called __________.

In a female, the __________ glands secrete milk.

Preventing fertilization is called __________.

A complication of the sexually transmitted infections gonorrhea and chlamydia is __________.