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The primary sex organ in the male is the _____. |
| | A) | penis |
| | B) | testis |
| | C) | scrotum |
| | D) | epididymis |
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Where do the testes originate in a fetus? |
| | A) | scrotal sac |
| | B) | pelvic cavity |
| | C) | abdominal cavity |
| | D) | retroperitoneal space |
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When do the testes begin to descend? |
| | A) | at birth |
| | B) | two months after birth |
| | C) | two months prior to birth |
| | D) | in the fifth month of pregnancy |
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| 4 | |
The failure of a testes to descend is referred to as _____. |
| | A) | inguinal hernia |
| | B) | strangulated hernia |
| | C) | vaginal process |
| | D) | cryptorchidism |
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Spermatogenesis is a function of the _____. |
| | A) | tunica albuginea |
| | B) | rete testis |
| | C) | seminiferous tubule |
| | D) | seminal vesicle |
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| 6 | |
What is the source of the male sex hormones? |
| | A) | epididymis |
| | B) | vas deferens |
| | C) | seminiferous tubules |
| | D) | interstitial cells |
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| 7 | |
Testicular cancer usually arises from the _____. |
| | A) | scrotal sac |
| | B) | seminiferous tubules |
| | C) | epididymis |
| | D) | interstitial cells |
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Which cells are present in a male age five? |
| | A) | spermatocytes |
| | B) | spermatozoa |
| | C) | spermatogonia |
| | D) | spermatid |
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| 9 | |
Where do sperm cells attain fertilization competence and motility? |
| | A) | rete testis |
| | B) | epididymis |
| | C) | vas deferens |
| | D) | seminiferous tubule |
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Which structure contains lysosomal-like enzymes? |
| | A) | Sertoli cells |
| | B) | sperm head |
| | C) | acrosome |
| | D) | sperm tail |
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Where does the epididymis direct sperm cells into? |
| | A) | vas efferens |
| | B) | vas deferens |
| | C) | rete testis |
| | D) | prostate gland |
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| 12 | |
The end of the vas deferens is a dilated sac called the _____. |
| | A) | ductus deferens |
| | B) | seminal vesicle |
| | C) | ampulla |
| | D) | ejaculatory duct |
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The ejaculatory duct is the union of the vas deferens and _____. |
| | A) | seminal vesicle |
| | B) | prostate |
| | C) | ampulla |
| | D) | urethra |
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The substrate used for sperm metabolism is produced by the _____. |
| | A) | prostate |
| | B) | seminal vesicle |
| | C) | Cowper's gland |
| | D) | testes |
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The main function of the prostate seems to be _____. |
| | A) | spermatogenesis |
| | B) | production of glycogen |
| | C) | secretion of alkaline mucus |
| | D) | maturation of sperm cells |
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Infertility could develop when the sperm cells display _____. |
| | A) | a count of 120 million per ml semen |
| | B) | increased acrosomal activity |
| | C) | normal morphology |
| | D) | a count of less than 20 million per ml semen |
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Which of the following has no homolog in the female? |
| | A) | penis |
| | B) | scrotum |
| | C) | prostate |
| | D) | bulbourethral glands |
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The process of capacitation usually occurs in the _____. |
| | A) | vagina |
| | B) | testis |
| | C) | prostate |
| | D) | epididymis |
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Which term includes the other terms? |
| | A) | spermatozoa |
| | B) | alkaline mucus |
| | C) | semen |
| | D) | fructose |
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The urethra passes through the _____ of the penis. |
| | A) | tunica albuginea |
| | B) | prepuce |
| | C) | corpora spongiosum |
| | D) | corpora cavernosa |
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| 21 | |
Which of the following is NOT compatible with penile erection? |
| | A) | parasympathetic stimulation |
| | B) | arterial dilation |
| | C) | venous compression |
| | D) | blood leaves erectile tissue |
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| 22 | |
Which hormone initiates the changes in puberty? |
| | A) | FSH |
| | B) | ICSH |
| | C) | testosterone |
| | D) | GnRH |
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The target of FSH is the _____. |
| | A) | prostate |
| | B) | seminiferous tubule |
| | C) | pituitary |
| | D) | penis |
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The target of ICSH is the _____. |
| | A) | prostate |
| | B) | seminiferous tubule |
| | C) | interstitial cells |
| | D) | seminal vesicle |
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Testosterone is converted to _____ in the prostate. |
| | A) | cholesterol |
| | B) | estrogen |
| | C) | progesterone |
| | D) | dihydrotestosterone |
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| 26 | |
Which of these is NOT a function of testosterone? |
| | A) | loss of body hair |
| | B) | thickening of the larynx |
| | C) | anabolism of skeletal muscle |
| | D) | thickening of bones |
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What normally inhibits testosterone production? |
| | A) | increasing FSH |
| | B) | increasing ICSH |
| | C) | decreasing ICSH |
| | D) | decreasing FSH |
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The largest ovarian ligament is the _____ ligament. |
| | A) | ovarian |
| | B) | broad |
| | C) | suspensory |
| | D) | sacral |
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How many oocytes are there in the ovaries of an adult? |
| | A) | fewer than 400 |
| | B) | 10 million |
| | C) | 50 million |
| | D) | 400,000 |
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Which cell has been fertilized by a sperm cell? |
| | A) | primary oocyte |
| | B) | secondary oocyte |
| | C) | ovum |
| | D) | oogonia |
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A cell called the ______ is a fertilized cell with 46 chromosomes. |
| | A) | spermatozoon |
| | B) | polar body |
| | C) | ovum |
| | D) | zygote |
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The result of oogenesis is _____. |
| | A) | one secondary oocyte |
| | B) | two secondary oocytes |
| | C) | one ovum |
| | D) | four ootids |
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The initiation of puberty and menses in a female, involves increased levels of _____. |
| | A) | FSH |
| | B) | LH |
| | C) | estrogen |
| | D) | progesterone |
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The outside layer of the oocyte is the _____. |
| | A) | theca interna |
| | B) | theca externa |
| | C) | zona pellucida |
| | D) | antrum |
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The mature follicle is also called a _____. |
| | A) | Graafian follicle |
| | B) | granulosa cell |
| | C) | primary follicle |
| | D) | secondary follicle |
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When do the corona radiata cells appear? |
| | A) | at birth |
| | B) | 12 days |
| | C) | 28 days |
| | D) | 1 day |
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During ovulation, the oocyte passes into the _____. |
| | A) | uterine tube |
| | B) | uterus |
| | C) | pelvic cavity |
| | D) | ovary |
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What is the first structure to receive the oocyte? |
| | A) | fimbriae |
| | B) | uterine tube |
| | C) | infundibulum |
| | D) | uterus |
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The largest component of the uterus by weight is the _____. |
| | A) | broad ligament |
| | B) | myometrium |
| | C) | round ligament |
| | D) | endometrium |
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The superior portion of the uterus is the _____. |
| | A) | body |
| | B) | cervix |
| | C) | fundus |
| | D) | infundibulum |
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The outer serosal layer of the uterus is the _____. |
| | A) | perimetrium |
| | B) | cervix |
| | C) | endometrium |
| | D) | myometrium |
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The superior region of the vagina is the _____. |
| | A) | vaginal orifice |
| | B) | cervix |
| | C) | hymen |
| | D) | vaginal rugae |
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The inner lining of the vagina is _____ epithelium. |
| | A) | simple cuboidal |
| | B) | simple columnar |
| | C) | mucous |
| | D) | stratified squamous |
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Which of these includes the other terms? |
| | A) | labia |
| | B) | clitoris |
| | C) | vulva |
| | D) | vestibular glands |
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What structure corresponds to the scrotum in the male? |
| | A) | labia major |
| | B) | labia minor |
| | C) | pudendal cleft |
| | D) | mons pubis |
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The _____ is the space between the labia minor. |
| | A) | vulva |
| | B) | vestibule |
| | C) | vaginal orifice |
| | D) | pudendal cleft |
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Which of the following is NOT part of the clitoris? |
| | A) | corpora cavernosa |
| | B) | crura |
| | C) | glans |
| | D) | corpus spongiosum |
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The female Bartholin glands correspond to the male _____. |
| | A) | prostate |
| | B) | Cowper's |
| | C) | seminal vesicle |
| | D) | glans |
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Which of the following is a steroid? |
| | A) | FSH |
| | B) | LH |
| | C) | estrogen |
| | D) | GnRH |
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Which hormone stimulates the secondary female sex organs? |
| | A) | FSH |
| | B) | LH |
| | C) | GnRH |
| | D) | estrogen |
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Which of these is NOT a function of estrogen? |
| | A) | decreases adipose |
| | B) | breast development |
| | C) | increased skin blood vessels |
| | D) | enlarges clitoris |
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What area experiences the greatest changes in a menstrual cycle? |
| | A) | vagina |
| | B) | perimetrium |
| | C) | cervix |
| | D) | endometrium |
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Which of the following is NOT a source of estrogen? |
| | A) | adrenal gland |
| | B) | ovary |
| | C) | pituitary |
| | D) | follicle |
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Which factor causes the act of ovulation? |
| | A) | blood pressure |
| | B) | LH levels |
| | C) | FSH levels |
| | D) | estrogen |
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Where is the majority of progesterone produced? |
| | A) | Graafian follicle |
| | B) | corpus luteum |
| | C) | secondary follicle |
| | D) | adrenal cortex |
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Which hormone is produced throughout a menstrual cycle? |
| | A) | FSH |
| | B) | estrogen |
| | C) | LH |
| | D) | progesterone |
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Which factor will inhibit the secretion of estrogens? |
| | A) | FSH |
| | B) | LH |
| | C) | estrogens |
| | D) | progesterone |
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What factor will inhibit LH secretion? |
| | A) | FSH |
| | B) | progesterone |
| | C) | estrogen |
| | D) | LH |
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Which of the following is the most accurate sequence of hormones? |
| | A) | FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone |
| | B) | LH, FSH, estrogen, progesterone |
| | C) | FSH, estrogen, LH, progesterone |
| | D) | FSH, estrogen, progesterone, LH |
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Which hormone thickens the lining of the uterus? |
| | A) | FSH |
| | B) | estrogen |
| | C) | LH |
| | D) | progesterone |
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Which hormone causes the uterus to increase glycogen? |
| | A) | progesterone |
| | B) | FSH |
| | C) | LH |
| | D) | estrogen |
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The shedding and bleeding of the decidua during menses is directly caused by low levels of _____. |
| | A) | FSH |
| | B) | LH |
| | C) | sex steroids |
| | D) | GnRH |
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Which of the following is NOT a result of menopause? |
| | A) | loss of hormones |
| | B) | reduction in breast mass |
| | C) | increase in calcium deposition |
| | D) | psychological changes |
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Specifically, where are sperm cells formed within the testes? |
| | A) | within the tunica albuginea |
| | B) | within the mediastinum testes |
| | C) | within the seminiferous tubules |
| | D) | in association with interstitial cells |
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During spermatogenesis, which stage is the first to be haploid in number of chromosomes? |
| | A) | spermatogonium |
| | B) | primary spermatocyte |
| | C) | secondary spermatocyte |
| | D) | spermatid |
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What portion of the sperm cell contains the twenty-three chromosomes? |
| | A) | head |
| | B) | acrosome |
| | C) | midpiece |
| | D) | tail |
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| 67 | |
Males have a number of internal accessory organs. Which one(s) is/are responsible for secreting fluid containing fructose and prostaglandins? |
| | A) | epididymis |
| | B) | seminal vesicles |
| | C) | vas deferens |
| | D) | prostate gland |
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Which male accessory gland lies inferior to the urinary bladder and surrounds the urethra like a donut? |
| | A) | epididymis |
| | B) | bulbourethral glands |
| | C) | vas deferens |
| | D) | prostate gland |
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A number of hormonal secretions begin to increase during puberty. Which hormone appears to initiate the process of puberty? |
| | A) | testosterone |
| | B) | luteininzing hormone (LH or ICSH) |
| | C) | gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) |
| | D) | follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) |
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Within the female ovary, primordial follicles begin their development ________________. |
| | A) | at puberty |
| | B) | around age 5 |
| | C) | at birth |
| | D) | during prenatal development |
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What is the purpose of polar bodies during oogenesis? |
| | A) | Polar bodies serve both as a dumping ground for extra sets of chromosomes and ensure that the ovum will have most of the cytoplasm. |
| | B) | They rid the body of defective sets of chromosomes, leaving the "good" set within the ovum. |
| | C) | They are merely the byproduct of meiosis and serve no function. |
| | D) | They prevent the development of most sets of multiple births. |
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During ovulation, a(n) _____________ is released from the ovary. |
| | A) | ovum |
| | B) | secondary oocyte |
| | C) | primary oocyte |
| | D) | oogonium |
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Which layer of the uterus is shed once monthly during menstruation? |
| | A) | the myometrium |
| | B) | the perimetrium |
| | C) | the endometrium |
| | D) | the exometrium |
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Ovulation appears to be triggered by a midcycle surge in ______________. |
| | A) | estrogen |
| | B) | progesterone |
| | C) | follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) |
| | D) | luteinizing hormone (LH) |
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Choosing from the following list, the most effective means of preventing conception is _____________. |
| | A) | coitus interruptus |
| | B) | rhythm method |
| | C) | condoms |
| | D) | tubal ligation |
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Which sexually transmitted disease is also associated with pelvic inflammatory disease and sterility in females? |
| | A) | genital herpes |
| | B) | chlamydia infection |
| | C) | genital warts |
| | D) | syphilis |
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What is the term for the primary human sex organs? |
| | A) | gonads |
| | B) | genitals |
| | C) | ova |
| | D) | gametes |
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Which factor favors spermatozoa development? |
| | A) | temperature of 37°C |
| | B) | temperature of 34°C |
| | C) | acidity |
| | D) | estrogens |
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Which cells are the earliest in the male sequence of sperm production? |
| | A) | spermatozoa |
| | B) | spermatocyte |
| | C) | spermatid |
| | D) | spermatogonia |
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Which sperm structure contains enzymes that help penetrate ova? |
| | A) | head |
| | B) | tail |
| | C) | acrosome |
| | D) | midpiece |
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Which structure is NOT found within the spermatic cord? |
| | A) | urethra |
| | B) | blood vessel |
| | C) | nerve |
| | D) | smooth muscle |
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| 82 | |
How many mature, functional follicles will a female produce in a lifetime? |
| | A) | about 1 million |
| | B) | about 400 |
| | C) | about 4,000 |
| | D) | about 350,000 |
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Which structure is formed following ovulation? |
| | A) | Graafian follicle |
| | B) | secondary oocyte |
| | C) | corpus luteum |
| | D) | coronal radiata |
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