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Both the male and female reproductive systems |
| | A) | produce sex cells |
| | B) | produce hormones that develop and maintain secondary sex characteristics |
| | C) | regulate reproductive physiology |
| | D) | accomplish all of the above |
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Male primary sex organs are the |
| | A) | penis |
| | B) | testes |
| | C) | spermatozoa |
| | D) | none of the above |
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What cells give rise most commonly to testicular cancer in young men? |
| | A) | sperm cells |
| | B) | interstitial cells |
| | C) | epithelial cells of seminiferous tubules |
| | D) | cells of the epididymis |
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Which of the following statements about sperm cells is incorrect? |
| | A) | The nucleus of sperm cells is located in the head of the sperm and contains 23 pair of chromosomes. |
| | B) | The acrosome contains enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the ovum during fertilization. |
| | C) | The cylindrical mid-portion of the sperm is called the body. |
| | D) | Mitochondria in sperm cells provide ATP needs for the sperm flagellum to thrash about and propel the sperm forwarD. |
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Which of the following is not a function of the epididymis? |
| | A) | produce sex hormones |
| | B) | allow the sperm to develop mobile tails |
| | C) | store sperm as they mature |
| | D) | supply some of the propulsive force needed for ejaculation |
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A thick slippery mucus-like secretion that provides lubrication during sexual intercourse is produced by the |
| | A) | prostate gland |
| | B) | bulbourethral glands |
| | C) | vas deferens |
| | D) | testes |
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7 | |
The external organs of the male reproductive system include the |
| | A) | penis |
| | B) | testes |
| | C) | prostate gland |
| | D) | seminal vesicle |
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The gland that enlarges as males age and that can disrupt excretion of urine is the |
| | A) | Cowper's gland |
| | B) | bulbourethral gland |
| | C) | seminal vesicle |
| | D) | prostate gland |
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Erection of the penis depends on |
| | A) | contraction of the perineal muscles |
| | B) | filling of the corpus spongiosum with arterial blood |
| | C) | enlargement of the glans penis |
| | D) | peristaltic contractions of the vas deferens |
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The pituitary hormone that stimulates the testes to produce testosterone is |
| | A) | gonadotropin-releasing hormone |
| | B) | FSH |
| | C) | LH (ICSH) |
| | D) | ACTH |
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Androgens are secreted by |
| | A) | testicular interstitial cells |
| | B) | the adrenal cortex |
| | C) | both |
| | D) | neither |
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The hormone that stimulates the development of facial and body hair, enlargement of the larynx, and increases muscular growth is |
| | A) | androsterone |
| | B) | testosterone |
| | C) | gonadotropin |
| | D) | all of the above |
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In the ovary, the primary germinal epithelium is located |
| | A) | in the medulla |
| | B) | between the medulla and the cortex |
| | C) | in the cortex |
| | D) | on the free surface of the ovary |
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The egg arises from the |
| | A) | primary oocyte |
| | B) | secondary oocyte |
| | C) | polar body |
| | D) | cells of the follicle |
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Which of the following statements about the uterine tubes is false? |
| | A) | The end of the uterine tube near the ovary has many fingerlike projections called fimbriae. |
| | B) | The tube penetrates the uterine wall and empties into its cavity. |
| | C) | The inner layer of the ovarian tube is cuboidal epithelium. |
| | D) | There are cilia in the lining of the uterine tube that help move the egg toward the uterus. |
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The lower segment of the uterus that joins the vagina is the |
| | A) | myometrium |
| | B) | cervix |
| | C) | fundus |
| | D) | hymen |
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Which of the following statements about the vagina is true? |
| | A) | The mucosal layer contains many mucous glands that provide lubrication during sexual intercourse. |
| | B) | The bulbospongiosus muscle is primarily responsible for opening the vaginal orifice. |
| | C) | The vagina connects the uterus to the outer surface of the body. |
| | D) | The hymen is a membrane that covers the mouth of the cervix. |
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The organ of the female reproductive system that corresponds to the male penis is the |
| | A) | vagina |
| | B) | mons pubis |
| | C) | clitoris |
| | D) | labium major |
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The organs that open into the vestibule are the |
| | A) | vagina |
| | B) | urethra |
| | C) | both |
| | D) | neither |
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Which of the following tissues become engorged and erect in response to sexual stimulation? |
| | A) | clitoris and outer 1/3 of vagina |
| | B) | labia minora and vestibular glands |
| | C) | upper and outer 1/3 of vagina |
| | D) | labia majora and labia minora |
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Which of the secondary sex characteristics is thought to be related to androgen concentration? |
| | A) | breast development |
| | B) | growth of axillary and pubic hair |
| | C) | female skeletal configuration |
| | D) | deposition of adipose tissue over hips, thighs, buttocks, and breasts |
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During the menstrual cycle, the event that is thought to initiate ovulation is |
| | A) | increasing levels of progesterone |
| | B) | a sudden increase in concentration of LH |
| | C) | decreasing levels of estrogen |
| | D) | a cessation of secretion of FSH |
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Once the corpus luteum is formed, the level of which of the following hormones increases? |
| | A) | estrogen |
| | B) | progesterone |
| | C) | FSH |
| | D) | LH |
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The uterus responds to increased levels of progesterone from the corpus luteum by |
| | A) | making the endometrium more vascular and glandular |
| | B) | stimulating the uterine glands to secrete glycogen and lipids |
| | C) | providing increased levels of nutrients and electrolytes |
| | D) | all of the above |
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If a fertilized egg is not implanted, the corpus luteum degenerates and the levels of |
| | A) | estrogen and progesterone decrease |
| | B) | estrogen increase |
| | C) | FSH and LH begin a gradual increase |
| | D) | FSH levels increase, LH levels decrease then increase |
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Changes in estrogen and progesterone levels usually lead to changes in |
| | A) | breasts |
| | B) | the vagina |
| | C) | pubic and axillary hair |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Which of the following methods of contraception are listed in descending order of effectiveness? |
| | A) | rhythm method, chemical barriers, Depo-Provera, birth control pills |
| | B) | vasectomy/tubal ligation, oral contraceptives, cervical cap, coitus interruptus |
| | C) | intrauterine devices, contraceptive foam, contraceptive implants |
| | D) | coitus interruptus, rhythm, oral contraceptives, contraceptive foam |
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It is important for health care providers to inquire about sexual activity in interviewing a patient because |
| | A) | sexually transmitted diseases are related to such activity |
| | B) | sexually transmitted diseases are "silent diseases in that their symptoms are easily overlooked |
| | C) | the complications of sexually transmitted diseases can be devastating |
| | D) | all of the above |
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Once a couple has identified the possibility of a fertility problem, the cause is usually easy to identify. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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30 | |
The testes are suspended in the scrotum. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Male sex hormones are produced and secreted by the interstitial cells of the testes. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Sperm cells are produced only during periods of sexual excitation of the male. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Spermatogenesis is the process of producing sperm cells. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Prostaglandins added to seminal fluid in the seminal vesicle stimulate muscle contraction in the female reproductive tract. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Sperm are highly motile from the time they enter the vas deferens. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Orgasm is the culmination of sexual stimulation and is a pleasurable feeling of physiological and psychological release. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Emission is controlled by the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland, and testes secrete hormones that control male reproductive function. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The male climacteric signals the cessation of testosterone production. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The distribution of cytoplasm is equally divided among four daughter cells when the primary oocyte divides. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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