Question 1

Which statement is NOT true of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is lateral to the ovaries.
B)  The myometrium is made of smooth muscle.
C)  The basilar layer regenerates a new endometrium with each menstrual cycle.
D)  The cervix opens into the vagina.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The flagellum of a sperm cell:

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A)  provides motility
B)  produces ATP
C)  is very short
D)  all of theseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following statements are true of the uterus? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

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A)  Both estrogen and progesterone contribute to the growth of the endometrium.
B)  Growth of the endometrium includes growth of blood vessels and storage of fatty acids as potential nutrients.
C)  The smooth muscle of the myometrium contracts in response to oxytocin at the end of gestation.
D)  The functional layer of the endometrium is permanent until menopause,when it is no longer needed.
E)  The uterus is anterior to the urinary bladder and medial to the ovaries.F) The cervix of the uterus opens into the vagina.G) B) and E)
H) A) and E)

Question 4

The female external genital organs are collectively called the ____________________.

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The answer of The female external genital organs are collectively...

Question 5

In the menstrual cycle,ovulation is stimulated by the hormone ____________________.

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The answer of In the menstrual cycle,ovulation is stimulated by...

Question 6

The testes are located in the ____________________,because sperm production requires a lower ____________________.

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The answer of The testes are located in the ____________________,because...

Question 7

Which statement is NOT true of the male reproductive glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  The seminal vesicles and bulbourethral glands produce alkaline secretions.
B)  The prostate gland contributes to ejaculation.
C)  The secretion of the seminal vesicles contains fructose.
D)  The bulbourethral glands empty into the prostate gland.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In the menstrual cycle,the corpus luteum develops during the ____________________ phase.

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The answer of In the menstrual cycle,the corpus luteum develops...

Question 9

The part of the endometrium that is lost in menstruation is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  transitional layer
B)  functional layer
C)  germinative layer
D)  basilar layerE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

In women,the corpus luteum of the ovary secretes the hormones:

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH and LH
B)  LH and estrogen
C)  estrogen and progesterone
D)  progesterone and FSHE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Ejaculation of semen involves peristalsis of the ____,and contraction of the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  prostate gland/bulbourethral glands
B)  prostate gland/male ducts
C)  male ducts/prostate gland
D)  male ducts/bulbourethral glandsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following statements are true of the mammary glands? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Accepted Answer

A)  The lactiferous ducts converge at the nipple.
B)  The lactiferous glands are cushioned by adipose tissue.
C)  During pregnancy,both estrogen and progesterone contribute to the growth of the mammary glands in preparation for milk production.
D)  After pregnancy,oxytocin from the anterior pituitary stimulates the release of milk.
E)  Milk production is stimulated by prolactin from the posterior pituitary gland.F) Besides nutrients,breast milk also contains antibodies that provide passive immunity for a newborn.G) A) and D)
H) E) and F)

Question 13

The follicle cells of the ovary produce:

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen
B)  progesterone
C)  both A and B
D)  both A and B and FSHE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

In the menstrual cycle,which hormone stimulates the ruptured ovarian follicle to become the corpus luteum?

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH
B)  LH
C)  estrogen
D)  progesteroneE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which statement is NOT true of spermatogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The process takes place in the testes.
B)  Four functional sperm are produced for each cell that undergoes meiosis.
C)  The process is continuous from day to day.
D)  The process begins at puberty and ends around the age of 50 to 60.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The lining of the uterus is the ____________________,and its growth depends on the hormones ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The part of the uterus that will become the maternal portion of the placenta is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ectometrium
B)  myometrium
C)  endometrium
D)  serometriumE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

The part of the endometrium that is not lost in menstruation is the ____________________.

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The answer of The part of the endometrium that is...

Question 19

The openings in the female perineum are for the ____________________ and the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The openings in the female perineum are...

Question 20

The male reproductive gland with smooth muscle that contributes to ejaculation is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The male reproductive gland with smooth muscle...

Exam 20: The Reproductive Systems

Which statement is NOT true of the male reproductive glands?

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The male reproductive gland with smooth muscle that contributes to ejaculation is the ____________________.

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Ejaculation of semen involves peristalsis of the ____,and contraction of the ____.

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The flagellum of a sperm cell:

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In the menstrual cycle,the corpus luteum develops during the ____________________ phase.

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The part of the uterus that will become the maternal portion of the placenta is the:

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The openings in the female perineum are for the ____________________ and the ____________________.

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The part of the endometrium that is not lost in menstruation is the ____________________.

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The part of the endometrium that is lost in menstruation is the:

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In the menstrual cycle,ovulation is stimulated by the hormone ____________________.

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In the menstrual cycle,which hormone stimulates the ruptured ovarian follicle to become the corpus luteum?

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The female external genital organs are collectively called the ____________________.

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The testes are located in the ____________________,because sperm production requires a lower ____________________.

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Which of the following statements are true of the mammary glands? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

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