Question 1

What prevents the simultaneous passage of sperm and urine through the male urethra?

Accepted Answer

A)  External urethral sphincter
B)  Bulbourethral gland
C)  Internal urethral sphincter
D)  Perineal raphe
E)  PrepuceF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

The dartos muscle is composed of smooth muscle;the cremaster muscle is composed of skeletal muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

-This figure shows the duct system in the male reproductive tract.Which number indicates the crus?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  6
C)  8
D)  9
E)  10F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

-This figure shows the duct system in the male reproductive tract.Which number indicates the ductus deferens?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  6
C)  8
D)  9
E)  10F) A) and B)
G) B) and C) B

Question 5

Descent of the testis from the abdominal cavity to the scrotum is aided by a band of connective tissue called the

Accepted Answer

A)  tunica vaginalis.
B)  tunica albuginea.
C)  gubernaculum.
D)  mesonephric duct.
E)  genital ridge.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is not a component of seminal fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prostaglandin
B)  Citric acid
C)  Mucus
D)  Seminalplasmin
E)  CalciumF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

The changes that occur in a woman's body at menopause are due to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced frequency of sexual activity.
B)  reduced levels of estrogen and progesterone.
C)  increased production of androgens by the adrenal gland.
D)  depletion of oocyte supply.
E)  fluid retention that disrupts the osmotic balance of the body.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D) B

Question 8

Which is not correct regarding the perineum?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a diamond-shaped area between the thighs.
B)  It includes the urogenital triangle and the anal triangle.
C)  It is circumscribed by the coccyx,ischial tuberosities,and pubic symphysis.
D)  It contains the urethral and vaginal orifices in females.
E)  It contains the urethral orifice in males.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Which is not considered to be a symptom of menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vaginal dryness
B)  Increase in the amount of facial hair
C)  Periodic elevations in body temperature
D)  Osteoporosis
E)  No exceptions;all choices are considered to be symptoms of menopause.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 10

The male homologue to the labia majora is the

Accepted Answer

A)  testis.
B)  scrotum.
C)  penis.
D)  bulbourethral gland.
E)  prostate gland.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

The epithelial lining of the uterine tube is

Accepted Answer

A)  pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
B)  ciliated columnar epithelium.
C)  nonkeratinized squamous epithelium.
D)  stratified cuboidal epithelium.
E)  ciliated cuboidal epithelium.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E) B

Question 12

In females,the genital tubercle forms the

Accepted Answer

A)  clitoris.
B)  vagina.
C)  labia majora.
D)  labia minora.
E)  uterus.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

In both males and females,primary sex organs called _________________ produce the gametes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In both males and females,primary sex organs...

Question 14

Before birth,the uterus contains primary germ cells called ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before birth,the uterus contains primary germ cells...

Question 15

The structures of the male reproductive tract are
A: Ductus deferens
B: Urethra
C: Epididymis
D: Ejaculatory duct
E: Ampulla
The order in which sperm passes through these structures from the testes to the penis is

Accepted Answer

A)  a,b,c,e,d
B)  c,a,e,d,b
C)  a,c,e,b,d
D)  c,a,b,d,e
E)  d,a,c,e,bF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

The ejaculatory duct is formed by the

Accepted Answer

A)  ampulla and the proximal portion of the seminal vesicle.
B)  ductus deferens and the ducts of the prostate gland.
C)  ampulla and the distal portions of the bulbourethral glands.
D)  ductus deferens and the ducts of the prostate gland and bulbourethral glands.
E)  ampulla and the prostatic urethra.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Under what circumstances does a secondary oocyte complete meiosis II?

Accepted Answer

A)  In response to the LH surge at ovulation
B)  Upon fertilization
C)  In response to stimulation by FSH during the second week of the menstrual cycle
D)  Upon entering the uterine tube
E)  Upon reaching the uterusF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 18

If a secondary oocyte is fertilized and successfully implants in the uterine lining,it becomes a pre-embryo and begins to secrete

Accepted Answer

A)  progesterone.
B)  estrogen.
C)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
D)  human chorionic gonadotropin.
E)  gonadotropin-inhibiting hormone.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The ridge that is visible externally along the midline of the scrotum is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  septum.
B)  raphe.
C)  perineum.
D)  tunica albuginea.
E)  scrotal cord.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Sperm begin to exhibit motility upon entering the ductus deferens prior to ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 28: Reproductive System

What prevents the simultaneous passage of sperm and urine through the male urethra?

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The dartos muscle is composed of smooth muscle;the cremaster muscle is composed of skeletal muscle.

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-This figure shows the duct system in the male reproductive tract.Which number indicates the crus?

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-This figure shows the duct system in the male reproductive tract.Which number indicates the ductus deferens?

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Descent of the testis from the abdominal cavity to the scrotum is aided by a band of connective tissue called the

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Which of the following is not a component of seminal fluid?

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The changes that occur in a woman's body at menopause are due to

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Which is not correct regarding the perineum?

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Which is not considered to be a symptom of menopause?

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The male homologue to the labia majora is the

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The epithelial lining of the uterine tube is

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In females,the genital tubercle forms the

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In both males and females,primary sex organs called _________________ produce the gametes.

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Before birth,the uterus contains primary germ cells called ________________.

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The structures of the male reproductive tract are A: Ductus deferens B: Urethra C: Epididymis D: Ejaculatory duct E: Ampulla The order in which sperm passes through these structures from the testes to the penis is

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The ejaculatory duct is formed by the

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Under what circumstances does a secondary oocyte complete meiosis II?

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If a secondary oocyte is fertilized and successfully implants in the uterine lining,it becomes a pre-embryo and begins to secrete

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The ridge that is visible externally along the midline of the scrotum is called the

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Sperm begin to exhibit motility upon entering the ductus deferens prior to ejaculation.

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