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Human Biology, 7/e
Dr. Sylvia S. Mader
Reproductive System
Multiple Choice
Please answer all questions
1
The testes of the adult male lie within the ______ although they first begin development in the ______. (p. 318, 320)
A)
abdomen; scrotum
B)
scrotum; abdominal cavity
C)
testicles; vas deferens
D)
vas deferens; epididymus
2
The __________ add(s) secretions to seminal fluid. (p. 318)
A)
seminal vesicles
B)
bulbourethral glands
C)
prostate gland
D)
All of these are correct.
3
Aside from energy and a basic pH, seminal fluid also contains __________ which causes uterine contractions, possibly aiding the journey of sperm cells to the ovum. (p. 319)
A)
testosterone
B)
cGMP
C)
prostaglandins
D)
All of these are correct.
4
The vas deferens empties sperm into the _______. (p. 319)
A)
urinary bladder
B)
urethra
C)
penis
D)
prostate gland
5
The acrosome of the sperm contains ________. (p. 321)
A)
chromosomes
B)
enzymes
C)
mitochondria
D)
All of these are correct.
6
________ from the anterior pituitary is/are (a) gonadotropic hormone(s). (p. 321)
A)
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
B)
luteinizing hormone (LH)
C)
gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
D)
Both A and B
7
Testosterone is needed _____________. (p. 321)
A)
to stimulate growth of male genitalia
B)
for sperm maturation
C)
for development of secondary sex characteristics
D)
for all of the above
8
The site of fertilization within the female body is the _________. (p. 322)
A)
oviducts
B)
ovary
C)
cervix
D)
uterus
9
What portion of the uterus is shed each month during menstruation? (p. 323)
A)
the myometrium
B)
the entire endometrium
C)
the functional layer of the endometrium
D)
the basal layer of the endometrium
10
As the follicle undergoes maturation, it develops from a primary follicle to a secondary follicle, to a(n) _______ follicle. (p. 325)
A)
tertiary
B)
uniform
C)
temporary
D)
vesicular (Graafian)
11
The ovaries and the uterus undergo cycles that are ultimately controlled by the anterior pituitary and the _______. (p. 325)
A)
cerebrum
B)
cerebellum
C)
hypothalamus
D)
parathyroid
12
The end of the ________ phase is marked by ovulation. (p. 326)
A)
follicular
B)
luteal
C)
uterine
D)
menstruation
13
During days 6-13 of the uterine cycle, increased ________ production causes the endometrium to thicken. (p. 326, 327)
A)
estrogen
B)
progesterone
C)
both A and B
14
An IUD is inserted into the ______. (p. 329)
A)
vagina
B)
fallopian tubes
C)
oviduct
D)
uterus
15
RU-486 blocks the _________ receptors in the uterine lining. (p. 332)
A)
androgen
B)
estrogen
C)
progesterone
D)
testosterone
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