Ch. 22 - Structure & Fxn of Reproductive Sys.

Question 1

Which information is most accurate regarding puberty? 
Puberty is complete when:
A. Adrenarche occurs. 
B. Reproduction is possible.
C. Gonadarche occurs. 
D. Thelarche is complete.

Answer 1

B. Reproduction is possible

Question 2

Which statement indicates the PA has an accurate understanding about Lactobacillus acidophilus?

Lactobacillus acidophilus:
A. Is secreted from the Skene 
     glands.
B. Maintains an alkaline pH in 
     the vagina.
C. Is secreted from the 
     Bartholin glands.
D. Maintains an acidic pH in 
     the vagina.

Answer 2

D. maintains an acidic pH in the vagina

Question 3

During the follicular or proliferative phaseof ovulation:
A. Ovulation occurs.
B. Estrogen causes endometrial growth. 
C. Progesterone secretion occurs.
D. The corpus luteum degenerates.

Answer 3

B. estrogen causes endometrial growth

Question 4

When an erection occurs, arterioles in the penis:
A. Vasodilate in response to
norepinephrine.
B. Allow the filling of the corpora
cavernosa and corpus spongiosum
with 50 to 75 ml of blood.
C. Vasodilate in response to nitric oxide.
D. Allow filling of the tunica albuginea
with 25 to 50 ml of blood.

Answer 4

C. vasodilate in response to NO

Question 5

A PA knows that testosterone:
A. Produces a catabolic effect on skeletal 
     muscle.
B. Increases hemoglobin and hematocrit 
     levels. 
C. Suppresses activity of the sebaceous 
     glands. 
D. Is a peptide hormone.

Answer 5

B. increases hemoglobin & hematocrit levels