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1
If an adult male walked into a swimming pool of cold water, which of these muscles would be expected to contract?
A)cremaster muscle
B)dartos muscle
C)gubernaculum
D)prepuce muscle
E)both a and b
2
Testosterone is produced in the
A)interstitial cells.
B)seminiferous tubules of the testes.
C)anterior lobe of the pituitary.
D)sperm cells.
3
Early in development (4 months after fertilization), the testes
A)are found in the peritoneal cavity.
B)produce a membrane that becomes the scrotum.
C)produce sperm cells.
D)all of the above.
4
The site of spermatogenesis in the male is the
A)ductus deferens.
B)seminiferous tubules.
C)epididymis.
D)rete testis.
E)efferent ductule.
5
The location of final maturation and storage of sperm cells before their ejaculation is the
A)seminal vesicles.
B)seminiferous tubules.
C)glans penis.
D)epididymis.
E)sperm bank.
6
Given these structures:
1. ductus deferens
2. efferent ductule
3. epididymis
4. ejaculatory duct
5. rete testis
Choose the arrangement that lists the structures in the order a sperm cell passes through them from the seminiferous tubules to the urethra.
A)2,3,5,4,1
B)2,5,3,4,1
C)3,2,4,1,5
D)3,4,2,1,5
E)5,2,3,1,4
7
Concerning the penis,
A)the membranous urethra passes through the corpora cavernosa.
B)the glans penis is formed by the corpus spongiosum.
C)the penis contains four columns of erectile tissue.
D)the crus of the penis is part of the corpus spongiosum.
E)the bulb of the penis is covered by the prepuce.
8
Given these glands:
1. prostate gland
2. bulbourethral gland
3. seminal vesicle
Choose the arrangement that is in the order the glands contribute their secretions to the formation of semen.
A)1,2,3
B)2,1,3
C)2,3,1
D)3,1,2
E)3,2,1
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Which of these glands is correctly matched with the function of its secretions?
A)bulbourethral gland—neutralizes acidic contents of the urethra
B)seminal vesicles—contain large amounts of fructose, which nourishes the sperm cells
C)prostate gland—contains clotting factors that cause coagulation of the semen
D)all of the above
10
LH in the male stimulates
A)development of the seminiferous tubules.
B)spermatogenesis.
C)testosterone production.
D)both a and b.
E)all of the above.
11
Which of these factors causes a decrease in GnRH release?
A)decreased inhibin
B)increased testosterone
C)decreased FSH
D)decreased LH
12
In the male, before puberty
A)FSH levels are higher than after puberty.
B)LH levels are higher than after puberty.
C)GnRH release is inhibited by testosterone.
D)all of the above.
13
Testosterone
A)stimulates the development of terminal hairs.
B)decreases red blood cell count.
C)prevents closure of the epiphyseal plate.
D)decreases blood volume.
E)all of the above.
14
Which of these is consistent with erection of the penis?
A)parasympathetic stimulation
B)dilation of arterioles
C)engorgement of sinusoids with blood
D)occlusion of veins
E)all of the above
15
The first polar body
A)is normally formed before fertilization.
B)is normally formed after fertilization.
C)normally receives most of the cytoplasm.
D)is larger than an oocyte.
E)both a and b.
16
After ovulation the mature follicle collapses, taking on a yellowish appearance to become the
A)degenerating follicle.
B)corpus luteum.
C)corpus albicans.
D)tunica albuginea.
E)cumulus mass.
17
The ampulla of the uterine tube
A)is the opening of the uterine tube into the uterus.
B)has long, thin projections called the ostium.
C)is connected to the isthmus of the uterine tube.
D)is lined with ciliated columnar epithelium.
E)both C and D are correct.
18
The layer of the uterus that undergoes the greatest change during the menstrual cycle is the
A)perimetrium.
B)hymen.
C)endometrium.
D)myometrium.
E)broad ligament.
19
The vagina
A)consists of skeletal muscle.
B)has ridges called rugae.
C)is lined with simple squamous epithelium.
D)all of the above.
20
During sexual excitement, which of these structures fills with blood and causes the vaginal opening to narrow?
A)bulb of the vestibule
B)clitoris
C)mons pubis
D)labia majora
E)prepuce
21
Given these vestibular-perineal structures:
1. vaginal opening
2. clitoris
3. urethral opening
4. anus
Choose the arrangement that lists the structures in their proper order from the anterior to the posterior aspect.
A)2,3,1,4
B)2,4,3,1
C)3,1,2,4
D)3,1,4,2
E)4,2,3,1
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Concerning the breasts,
A)lactiferous ducts open on the areola.
B)each lactiferous duct supplies an alveolus.
C)they are attached to the pectoralis major muscles by mammary ligaments.
D)even before puberty, the female breast is quite different from the male breast.
23
The major secretory product of the mature follicle is
A)estrogen.
B)progesterone.
C)LH.
D)FSH.
E)relaxin.
24
In the average adult female, ovulation occurs at day ____________ of the menstrual cycle.
A)1
B)7
C)14
D)21
E)28
25
Which of these processes or phases in the monthly reproductive cycle of the human female occur at the same time?
A)maximal LH secretion and menstruation
B)early follicular development and the secretory phase of the uterus
C)regression of the corpus luteum and an increase in ovarian progesterone secretion
D)ovulation and menstruation
E)proliferation stage of the uterus and increased estrogen production
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During the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, one would normally expect
A)the highest levels of estrogen that occur during the menstrual cycle.
B)the mature follicle to be present in the ovary.
C)an increase in the thickness of the endometrium.
D)both a and b.
E)all of the above.
27
The cause of menses in the menstrual cycle appears to be
A)increased progesterone secretion from the ovary, which produces blood clotting.
B)increased estrogen secretion from the ovary, which stimulates the muscles of the uterus to contract.
C)decreased progesterone secretion by the ovary.
D)decreased production of oxytocin, causing the muscles of the uterus to relax.
28
After fertilization the successful development of a mature, full-term fetus depends upon the
A)release of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) by the developing placenta.
B)production of estrogen and progesterone by the placental tissues.
C)maintenance of the corpus luteum for all 9 months.
D)both a and b.
E)all of the above.
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A woman with a 28-day menstrual cycle is most likely to become pregnant as a result of coitus on days
A)1 - 3.
B)5 - 8.
C)9 - 14.
D)15 - 20.
E)21 - 28.
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Menopause
A)develops when follicles become less responsive to FSH and LH.
B)results from elevated estrogen levels in 40- to 50-year-old women.
C)occurs because too many follicles develop during each cycle.
D)results when follicles develop but contain no oocytes.
E)occurs because FSH and LH levels decline.







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