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The testes of the adult male lie within the ______ although they first begin development in the ______. |
| | A) | abdomen; scrotum |
| | B) | scrotum; abdominal cavity |
| | C) | testicles; vas deferens |
| | D) | vas deferens; epididymus |
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Which of the following do NOT add secretions to seminal fluid? |
| | A) | seminal vesicles |
| | B) | bulbourethral glands |
| | C) | prostate gland |
| | D) | urinary bladder |
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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. |
| | A) | testosterone |
| | B) | cGMP |
| | C) | prostaglandins |
| | D) | All of these are correct. |
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4 | |
The vas deferens empties sperm into the _______. |
| | A) | urinary bladder |
| | B) | urethra |
| | C) | penis |
| | D) | prostate gland |
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The acrosome of the sperm contains ________. |
| | A) | chromosomes |
| | B) | enzymes |
| | C) | mitochondria |
| | D) | All of these are correct. |
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________ from the anterior pituitary is/are (a) gonadotropic hormone(s). |
| | A) | Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) |
| | B) | Luteinizing hormone (LH) |
| | C) | Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) |
| | D) | Both A and B |
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7 | |
Testosterone is needed _____________. |
| | A) | to stimulate growth of male genitalia |
| | B) | for sperm maturation |
| | C) | for development of secondary sex characteristics |
| | D) | for all of the above |
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8 | |
Which of the following correctly traces the path of sperm from the testes to the outside of a male's body? |
| | A) | Vas deferens, epididymis, ejaculatory duct, urethra |
| | B) | Epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra |
| | C) | Ejaculatory duct, urethra, vas deferens, epididymis |
| | D) | Vas deferens, urethra, ejaculatory duct, epididymis |
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9 | |
Sperm is produced in the _____ of the testes. |
| | A) | vas deferens |
| | B) | interstitial cells |
| | C) | epididymis |
| | D) | seminiferous tubules |
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10 | |
Which of the following is NOT an event of male orgasm? |
| | A) | Rhythmic contraction of the urethra to expel seminal fluid. |
| | B) | Passing of urine into the urethra. |
| | C) | Blood filling the erectile tissue of the penis. |
| | D) | Addition of secretions to the seminal fluid. |
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Testosterone, the male sex hormone, is secreted by the _______ of the testes. |
| | A) | interstitial cells |
| | B) | seminiferous tubules |
| | C) | vas deferens |
| | D) | epididymis |
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12 | |
Testosterone is responsible for which of the following secondary male sexual characterisitics? |
| | A) | Greater muscular development. |
| | B) | Deeper voice from enlargement of the larynx. |
| | C) | Facial and chest hair. |
| | D) | All of the above are results of testosterone. |
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13 | |
Male gametes are the _____ and the female gametes are the _____. |
| | A) | testes; ovaries |
| | B) | sperm; egg |
| | C) | testosterone; estrogens |
| | D) | scrotum; uterus |
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Which female reproductive organ is NOT correctly matched with its function? |
| | A) | Ovaries -- producing the egg and sex hormones. |
| | B) | Oviducts -- conducts the egg to the uterus. |
| | C) | Uterus -- site of fertilization. |
| | D) | Vagina -- receives the penis during intercourse and serves as the birth canal. |
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The female sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone, are produced by the: |
| | A) | oocyte. |
| | B) | follicle cells. |
| | C) | endometrium. |
| | D) | cervix. |
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The site of fertilization within the female body is the _________. |
| | A) | oviducts |
| | B) | ovary |
| | C) | cervix |
| | D) | uterus |
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What portion of the uterus is shed each month during menstruation? |
| | A) | the myometrium |
| | B) | the entire endometrium |
| | C) | the functional layer of the endometrium |
| | D) | the basal layer of the endometrium |
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As the follicle undergoes maturation, it develops from a primary follicle to a secondary follicle, to a(n) _______ follicle. |
| | A) | tertiary |
| | B) | uniform |
| | C) | temporary |
| | D) | vesicular (Graafian) |
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19 | |
The ovaries and the uterus undergo cycles that are ultimately controlled by the anterior pituitary and the _______. |
| | A) | cerebrum |
| | B) | cerebellum |
| | C) | hypothalamus |
| | D) | parathyroid |
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20 | |
The end of the ________ phase of the ovarian cycle is marked by ovulation. |
| | A) | follicular |
| | B) | luteal |
| | C) | uterine |
| | D) | menstruation |
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21 | |
Ovulation at about the 14th day of the ovarian cycle is caused by a/an: |
| | A) | estrogen spike leading to a surge of LH. |
| | B) | progesterone spike leading to a surge of LH. |
| | C) | decrease in LH. |
| | D) | none of the above is correct |
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During days 6-13 of the uterine cycle, increased ________ production causes the endometrium to thicken. |
| | A) | estrogen |
| | B) | progesterone |
| | C) | both A and B |
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23 | |
What occurs during the proliferative phase of the non-pregnant uterine cycle of the female? |
| | A) | Menstruation. |
| | B) | Thickening of the endometrium due to estrogen. |
| | C) | Ovulation |
| | D) | Thickening of the endometrium due to progesterone. |
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24 | |
Painful menstruation is caused by a/an: |
| | A) | decrease in prostaglandins. |
| | B) | increase in prostaglandins. |
| | C) | decrease in estrogen. |
| | D) | increase in progesterone. |
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In women, FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) causes: |
| | A) | the egg to develop. |
| | B) | ovulation to occurs. |
| | C) | the endometrium to thicken. |
| | D) | the follicle to mature. |
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26 | |
Progesterone and estrogen produced by the placenta cause: |
| | A) | a shut-down of new follicle maturation. |
| | B) | menstruation to occur. |
| | C) | maintenance of the endometrium. |
| | D) | Both A and C are correct. |
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27 | |
An IUD is inserted into the ______. |
| | A) | vagina |
| | B) | fallopian tubes |
| | C) | oviduct |
| | D) | uterus |
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28 | |
RU-486 blocks the _________ receptors in the uterine lining. |
| | A) | androgen |
| | B) | estrogen |
| | C) | progesterone |
| | D) | testosterone |
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29 | |
Oral contraceptives work by: |
| | A) | preventing implantation of the fertilized egg. |
| | B) | killing sperm in the female reproductive tract. |
| | C) | inhibiting anterior pituitary release of FSH and LH. |
| | D) | trapping sperm. |
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30 | |
The most significant factor in female infertility is: |
| | A) | increased body weight. |
| | B) | blocked oviducts. |
| | C) | sedentary lifestyle. |
| | D) | alcohol consumption. |
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31 | |
A Pap test is used to detect cancer of the __________. |
| | A) | cervix |
| | B) | uterus |
| | C) | vagina |
| | D) | urethra |
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32 | |
What is one of the least effective means of birth control? |
| | A) | Diaphragm |
| | B) | IUD |
| | C) | Male condom. |
| | D) | Natural family planning |
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