Ch22: Structure & FN of Reproductive System

Question 0

2. Which of the following is a structure of the female EXTERNAL genitalia?
   a. vagina
   b. clitoris
   c. cul-de-sac
   d. cervies

Answer 0

b. clitoris

Question 1

1. GnRH reaches the anterior pituitary gland through the hypothalmic hypophyseal-portal system & causes release of:
   a. GH
   b. FSH
   c. ADH
   d. oxytocin

Answer 1

b. FSH

Question 2

3. During follicular/proliferative phase, the anterior pituitary gland secretes:
   a. LH
   b. GH
   c. estrogen
   d. progesterone
   e. FSH

Answer 2

d. progesterone

Question 3

4. Progesterone
   a. stimulates lactation
   b. increases uterine tube motility
   c. thins the endometrium
   d. maintains the thickened endometrium
   e. causes ovulation

Answer 3

d. maintains the thickened endometrium

Question 4

5. The ovaries produce:
   a. ova, estrogen, & oxytocin
   b. ova only
   c. ova & estrogen
   d. testosterone & semen
   e. None of the above

Answer 4

c. ova & estrogen

Question 5

6. During which days of the menstrual cycle does the endometrium achieve maximum development?
   a. 2 through 6
   b. 7 through 12
   c. 14
   d. 20 through 24
   e. 26 through 28

Answer 5

d. 20 through 24

Question 6

7. The hormone(s) necessary for the growth & development of female breasts is (are):
   a. estrogen & progesterone
   b. oxytocin & ADH
   c. androgens & steroids
   d. relaxin

Answer 6

a. estrogen & progesterone

Question 7

8. The structure that releases a mature ovum is the:
   a. corpus albicans
   b. Graafian follicle
   c. primary follicle
   d. corpus luteum
   e. infundibulum

Answer 7

b. Graafian follicle

Question 8

9. A major duct of the female reproductive system is:
   a. suspensory tube
   b. uterosacral duct
   c. broad duct
   d. mesovarian duct
   e. uterine tube

Answer 8

e. uterine tube

Question 9

10. Prostate is to accessory gland as ovary is to:
    a. ejaculatory duct
    b. gonad
    c. bulboureteral gland
    d. accessory gland
    e. urethra

Answer 9

b. gonad

Question 10

11. Cells that produce testosterone are:
    a. interstitial endocrinocytes
    b. testicular endocrine cells
    c. sustentacular cells
    d. spermatogonia
    e. None of the above

Answer 10

a. interstitial endocrinocytes

Question 11

12. Testosterone
    a. decreases renal erythropoietin production
    b. has an anabolic effect on skeletal muscle
    c. levels depend the activity of Sertoli cells
    d. production is w/o diurnal influences

Answer 11

b. has an anabolic effect on skeletal muscle

Question 12

13. Immediately after the sperm cells leave the ducts epididymis, they enter:
    a. ejaculatory duct
    b. ductus deferens
    c. urethra
    d. exterior of the body

Answer 12

b. ductus deferens

Question 13

14. A substance that is produced in the reproductive system mainly by the bulbourethral gland is:
    a. fructose
    b. HCl
    c. mucus
    d. an alkaline, viscous fluid

Answer 13

c. mucus

Question 14

15. Which of the following produces a secretion that helps maintain the motility of spermatoza?
    a. prostate
    b. penis
    c. greater vestibular glands
    d. interstitial tissues

Answer 14

a. prostate

Question 15

16. Semen is:
    a. a vaginal secretion needed to activate sperm
    b. the product of testes
    c. the sperm & secretions of seminal vesicles, prostate, & bulbourethral gland
    d. responsible for engorgement of erectile tissue in the penis
    e. the secretion that causes ovulation in the female

Answer 15

c. the sperm & secretions of seminal vesicles, prostate, & bulbourethral gland

Question 16

17. The uterus:
    a. increases in size & moves upward & forward during sexual excitement
    b. is usually backward to rest on the urinary bladder
    c. has four layers in its wall
    d. has a functional layer responsive to sex hormones

Answer 16

d. has a functional layer responsive to sex hormones

Question 17

18. The major difference btw female & male hormone production is:
    a. LH is w/o effect in the male
    b. GnRH does not cause release of FSH in male
    c. daily hormonal level vary more in females than in males
    d. FSH w/o effect in male

Answer 17

c. daily hormonal level vary more in females than in males

Question 18

19. The primary spermatocyte has:
    a. 46 chromosomes
    b. the same number of chromosomes as a sperm
    c. 23 chromosomes
    d. a haploid number of chromosomes

Answer 18

a. 46 chromosomes

Question 19

20. Which is CORRECT?
    a. infant gender cannot be predicted based on timing of intercourse
    b. Men need to “save up sperm” to enhance fertility
    c. Sperm retain their fertility for up to 10 days
    d. All of the above

Answer 19

a. infant gender cannot be predicted based on timing of intercourse

Question 20

21. Most of the lymphatic drainage of the female breasts occurs through:
    a. axillary nodes
    b. internal mammary nodes
    c. subclavian nodes
    d. brachial nodes
    e. anterior pectoral nodes

Answer 20

a. axillary nodes

Question 21

22. Primary follicles resist gonadotropin stimulation
    a. menarche
    b. perimenopause
    c. menopause
    d. vasomotor flush
    e. decreased vasoconstriction

Answer 21

c. menopause

Question 22

23. Elevated FSH, decreased inhibin, normal LH, & slightly elevated estradiol:
    a. menarche
    b. perimenopause
    c. menopause
    d. vasomotor flush
    e. decreased vasoconstriction

Answer 22

b. perimenopause

Question 23

24. Less effective erection:
    a. menarche
    b. perimenopause
    c. menopause
    d. vasomotor flush
    e. decreased vasoconstriction

Answer 23

e. decreased vasoconstriction

Question 24

25. First menstruation: a. menarche b. perimenopause c. menopause d. vasomotor flush e. decreased vasoconstriction

Answer 24

a. menarche