Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Chapter 22: Reproductive Systems

Post-Test

Learning Outcome 22.3

1
Where do the testes originate in a fetus?
A)scrotal sac
B)pelvic cavity
C)abdominal cavity
D)retroperitoneal space

Learning Outcome 22.3

2
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

Learning Outcome 22.3

3
The failure of testes to descend is referred to as _____.
A)inguinal hernia
B)strangulated hernia
C)vaginal process
D)cryptorchidism

Learning Outcome 22.4

4
Spermatogenesis is a function of the _____.
A)tunica albuginea
B)rete testis
C)seminiferous tubule
D)seminal vesicle

Learning Outcome 22.8

5
The process of capacitation usually occurs in the _____.
A)vagina
B)testis
C)prostate
D)epididymis

Learning Outcome 22.5

6
Which term includes the other terms?
A)spermatozoa
B)alkaline mucus
C)semen
D)fructose

Learning Outcome 22.6

7
The urethra passes through the _____ of the penis.
A)tunica albuginea
B)prepuce
C)corpora spongiosum
D)corpora cavernosa

Learning Outcome 22.6

8
Which of the following is NOT compatible with penile erection?
A)parasympathetic stimulation
B)arterial dilation
C)venous compression
D)blood leaves erectile tissue

Learning Outcome 22.7

9
Which hormone initiates the changes in puberty?
A)FSH
B)ICSH
C)testosterone
D)GnRH

Learning Outcome 22.8

10
Which of these includes the other terms?
A)labia
B)clitoris
C)vulva
D)vestibular glands

Learning Outcome 22.8

11
What structure corresponds to the scrotum in the male?
A)labia major
B)labia minor
C)pudendal cleft
D)mons pubis

Learning Outcome 22.8

12
The _____ is the space between the labia minor.
A)vulva
B)vestibule
C)vaginal orifice
D)pudendal cleft

Learning Outcome 22.8

13
Which of the following is NOT part of the clitoris?
A)corpora cavernosa
B)crura
C)glans
D)corpus spongiosum

Learning Outcome 22.8

14
The female Bartholin glands correspond to the male _____.
A)prostate
B)Cowper's
C)seminal vesicle
D)glans

Learning Outcome 22.10

15
Which of the following is a steroid?
A)FSH
B)LH
C)estrogen
D)GnRH

Learning Outcome 22.10

16
Which hormone thickens the lining of the uterus?
A)FSH
B)estrogen
C)LH
D)progesterone

Learning Outcome 22.10

17
Which hormone causes the uterus to increase glycogen?
A)progesterone
B)FSH
C)LH
D)estrogen

Learning Outcome 22.10

18
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

Learning Outcome 22.11

19
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

Learning Outcome 22.4

20
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

Learning Outcome 22.7

21
What is the source of the male sex hormones?
A)epididymis
B)vas deferens
C)seminiferous tubules
D)interstitial cells

Learning Outcome 22.3

22
Testicular cancer usually arises from the _____.
A)scrotal sac
B)seminiferous tubules
C)epididymis
D)interstitial cells

Learning Outcome 22.4

23
Where do sperm cells attain fertilization competence and motility?
A)rete testis
B)epididymis
C)vas deferens
D)seminiferous tubule

Learning Outcome 22.3

24
Where does the epididymis direct sperm cells into?
A)vas efferens
B)vas deferens
C)rete testis
D)prostate gland

Learning Outcome 22.3

25
The end of the vas deferens is a dilated sac called the _____.
A)ductus deferens
B)seminal vesicle
C)ampulla
D)ejaculatory duct

Learning Outcome 22.3

26
The ejaculatory duct is the union of the vas deferens and _____.
A)seminal vesicle
B)prostate
C)ampulla
D)urethra

Learning Outcome 22.5

27
The substrate used for sperm metabolism is produced by the _____.
A)prostate
B)seminal vesicle
C)Cowper's gland
D)testes

Learning Outcome 22.3

28
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

Learning Outcome 22.5

29
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

Learning Outcome 22.3

30
Which of the following has no homolog in the female?
A)penis
B)scrotum
C)prostate
D)bulbourethral glands

Learning Outcome 22.7

31
The target of FSH is the _____.
A)prostate
B)seminiferous tubule
C)pituitary
D)penis

Learning Outcome 22.7

32
The target of ICSH is the _____.
A)prostate
B)seminiferous tubule
C)interstitial cells
D)seminal vesicle

Learning Outcome 22.7

33
Testosterone is converted to _____ in the prostate.
A)cholesterol
B)estrogen
C)progesterone
D)dihydrotestosterone

Learning Outcome 22.7

34
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

Learning Outcome 22.7

35
What normally inhibits testosterone production?
A)increasing FSH
B)increasing ICSH
C)decreasing ICSH
D)decreasing FSH

Learning Outcome 22.8

36
The largest ovarian ligament is the _____ ligament.
A)ovarian
B)broad
C)suspensory
D)sacral

Learning Outcome 22.9

37
How many oocytes are there in the ovaries of an adult?
A)fewer than 400
B)10 million
C)50 million
D)400,000

Learning Outcome 22.9

38
Which cell has been fertilized by a sperm cell?
A)primary oocyte
B)secondary oocyte
C)ovum
D)oogonia

Learning Outcome 22.9

39
A cell called the ______ is a fertilized cell with 46 chromosomes.
A)spermatozoon
B)polar body
C)ovum
D)zygote

Learning Outcome 22.9

40
The result of oogenesis is _____.
A)one secondary oocyte
B)two secondary oocytes
C)one ovum
D)four ootids

Learning Outcome 22.9

41
The outside layer of the oocyte is the _____.
A)theca interna
B)theca externa
C)zona pellucida
D)antrum

Learning Outcome 22.9

42
The mature follicle is also called a _____.
A)Graafian follicle
B)granulosa cell
C)primary follicle
D)secondary follicle

Learning Outcome 22.11

43
When do the corona radiata cells appear?
A)at birth
B)12 days
C)28 days
D)1 day

Learning Outcome 22.9

44
During ovulation, the oocyte passes into the _____.
A)uterine tube
B)uterus
C)pelvic cavity
D)ovary

Learning Outcome 22.9

45
What is the first structure to receive the oocyte?
A)fimbriae
B)uterine tube
C)infundibulum
D)uterus

Learning Outcome 22.8

46
The largest component of the uterus by weight is the _____.
A)broad ligament
B)myometrium
C)round ligament
D)endometrium

Learning Outcome 22.8

47
The superior portion of the uterus is the _____.
A)body
B)cervix
C)fundus
D)infundibulum

Learning Outcome 22.8

48
The outer serosal layer of the uterus is the _____.
A)perimetrium
B)cervix
C)endometrium
D)myometrium

Learning Outcome 22.8

49
The superior region of the vagina is the _____.
A)vaginal orifice
B)cervix
C)hymen
D)vaginal rugae

Learning Outcome 22.10

50
Which hormone stimulates the secondary female sex organs?
A)FSH
B)LH
C)GnRH
D)estrogen

Learning Outcome 22.10

51
Which of these is NOT a function of estrogen?
A)decreases adipose
B)breast development
C)increased skin blood vessels
D)enlarges clitoris

Learning Outcome 22.11

52
What area experiences the greatest changes in a menstrual cycle?
A)vagina
B)perimetrium
C)cervix
D)endometrium

Learning Outcome 22.10

53
Which of the following is NOT a source of estrogen?
A)adrenal gland
B)ovary
C)pituitary
D)follicle

Learning Outcome 22.11

54
Which factor causes the act of ovulation?
A)blood pressure
B)LH levels
C)FSH levels
D)estrogen

Learning Outcome 22.10

55
Where is the majority of progesterone produced?
A)Graafian follicle
B)corpus luteum
C)secondary follicle
D)adrenal cortex

Learning Outcome 22.10

56
Which hormone is produced throughout a menstrual cycle?
A)FSH
B)estrogen
C)LH
D)progesterone

Learning Outcome 22.10

57
Which factor will inhibit the secretion of estrogens?
A)FSH
B)LH
C)estrogens
D)progesterone

Learning Outcome 22.10

58
What factor will inhibit LH secretion?
A)FSH
B)progesterone
C)estrogen
D)LH

Learning Outcome 22.10

59
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

Learning Outcome 22.4

60
During spermatogenesis, which stage is the first to be haploid in number of chromosomes?
A)spermatogonium
B)primary spermatocyte
C)secondary spermatocyte
D)spermatid

Learning Outcome 22.4

61
What portion of the sperm cell contains the twenty-three chromosomes?
A)head
B)acrosome
C)midpiece
D)tail

Learning Outcome 22.3

62
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

Learning Outcome 22.3

63
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

Learning Outcome 22.7

64
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)

Learning Outcome 22.9

65
Within the female ovary, primordial follicles begin their development ________________.
A)at puberty
B)around age 5
C)at birth
D)during prenatal development

Learning Outcome 22.9

66
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.

Learning Outcome 22.9

67
During ovulation, a(n) _____________ is released from the ovary.
A)ovum
B)secondary oocyte
C)primary oocyte
D)oogonium

Learning Outcome 22.8

68
Which layer of the uterus is shed once monthly during menstruation?
A)the myometrium
B)the perimetrium
C)the endometrium
D)the exometrium

Learning Outcome 22.9

69
Ovulation appears to be triggered by a midcycle surge in ______________.
A)estrogen
B)progesterone
C)follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
D)luteinizing hormone (LH)

Learning Outcome 22.13

70
Choosing from the following list, the most effective means of preventing conception is _____________.
A)coitus interruptus
B)rhythm method
C)condoms
D)tubal ligation

Learning Outcome 22.14

71
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

Learning Outcome 22.1

72
What is the term for the primary human sex organs?
A)gonads
B)genitals
C)ova
D)gametes

Learning Outcome 22.4

73
Which factor favors spermatozoa development?
A)temperature of 37°C
B)temperature of 34°C
C)acidity
D)estrogens

Learning Outcome 22.4

74
Which cells are the earliest in the male sequence of sperm production?
A)spermatozoa
B)spermatocyte
C)spermatid
D)spermatogonia

Learning Outcome 22.4

75
Which sperm structure contains enzymes that help penetrate ova?
A)head
B)tail
C)acrosome
D)midpiece

Learning Outcome 22.3

76
Which structure is NOT found within the spermatic cord?
A)urethra
B)blood vessel
C)nerve
D)smooth muscle

Learning Outcome 22.9

77
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

Learning Outcome 22.9

78
Which structure is formed following ovulation?
A)Graafian follicle
B)secondary oocyte
C)corpus luteum
D)coronal radiata

Learning Outcome 22.5

79
Semen contains chemicals that cause female smooth muscle to contract.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.7

80
Testosterone injections are used to treat prostate cancer.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.4

81
Sperm cells die immediately when they are released from the body and are placed in a petri plate.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.4

82
The dartos muscle assists sperm development by helping maintain a testes temperature close to 98.6 F.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.6

83
The crura of the corpora cavernosa attach the penis to the bones of the pubic arch.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.5

84
Emission is the release of semen from the body during the process of orgasm.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.7

85
Testosterone increases the number of red blood cells.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.9

86
The ovarian medulla contains cells that will differentiate into the oocytes.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.9

87
The outer layer of an ovary is similar to the tunica albuginea outer testis layer.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.9

88
Females produce hundreds of oocytes each month in comparison to the millions of sperm cells produced in the same age male.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.9

89
Ciliated epithelium and peristaltic waves help move the oocyte through the Fallopian tubes.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.8

90
The vagina is anterior to the bladder and posterior to the rectum.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.8

91
All of the muscle associated with the vagina is involuntary and smooth.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.8

92
During orgasm, the muscle of the uterus and uterine tubes undergo rhythmic contractions.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.11

93
Female athletes usually experience menstrual cycles with excessive loss of blood.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.11

94
The first female menstrual cycle is called menarche.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.10

95
The hormone inhibin acts to decrease the production of FSH.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.11

96
The cortical granules of the ovum membrane cause the increase in sperm acrosomal activity and penetration.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.11

97
Cleavage is an early process of division that causes an increase in the size of the embryo.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.11

98
Endometriosis is the increase in uterine tissue which causes excessive bleeding and possible infertility.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.10

99
For most women who decide to breast feed, it will be easier to become pregnant during the first month after delivery than it will be one year later.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.13

100
Spermicidal foams and creams are an effective means of contraception.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.10

101
Estrogen stimulates fat deposition and duct development in the breasts.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.12

102
A mammogram can be used to screen for but not diagnose breast cancer.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.1

103
The testes in the male and ovaries in the female can both be found in the pelvic cavity of an early fetus.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.2

104
Meiosis is defined as the process by which sperm cells give rise to four daughter cells each.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.3

105
The epididymis is a coiled tubule in the testes that stores sperm cells.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.3

106
The vas deferens connects to the urethra at the base of the penis.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.9

107
The ovarian follicle cells will develop into the oocytes each month.
A)True
B)False

Learning Outcome 22.11

108
In a pregnancy, the corpus luteum will last from 3 to 6 months.
A)True
B)False
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