chapter 3 mcq cards

Question 1

What are the primary reproductive organs called?

Answer 1

Gonads

Question 2

Which structure produces female gametes?

Answer 2

Ovaries

Question 3

Which structure produces male gametes?

Answer 3

Testes

Question 4

Which reproductive organ in males is responsible for testosterone production?

Answer 4

Testes

Question 5

Where do sperm mature after leaving the testes?

Answer 5

Epididymis

Question 6

What is the function of the cremaster muscle?

Answer 6

Tenses the scrotum and pulls the testes closer to the body

Question 7

Which hormone stimulates sperm production?

Answer 7

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 8

Which structure in males transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct?

Answer 8

Vas deferens

Question 9

What is the function of the seminal glands?

Answer 9

Secrete fluids that provide nutrients and activate sperm

Question 10

Which structure is shared between the male urinary and reproductive systems?

Answer 10

Urethra

Question 11

What happens to sperm that are stored in the vas deferens for several months?

Answer 11

They die and are reabsorbed

Question 12

Which hormone is converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) for masculinization of external genitalia?

Answer 12

Testosterone

Question 13

Which structure captures and transports an oocyte after ovulation?

Answer 13

Uterine (fallopian) tube

Question 14

Where does fertilization of the oocyte typically occur?

Answer 14

Uterine (fallopian) tubes

Question 15

What is the thick, muscular organ that houses a developing embryo?

Answer 15

Uterus

Question 16

What structure connects the uterus to the vagina?

Answer 16

Cervix

Question 17

What is the function of the endometrium?

Answer 17

Nourishes a fertilized egg

Question 18

What phase of the uterine cycle occurs when the endometrial lining is shed?

Answer 18

Menstrual phase

Question 19

Which structure in females produces milk for lactation?

Answer 19

Mammary glands

Question 20

Which hormone stimulates milk production?

Answer 20

Prolactin

Question 21

Which structure is homologous to the male penis in females?

Answer 21

Clitoris

Question 22

What event marks the beginning of the ovarian cycle?

Answer 22

Maturation of a follicle

Question 23

The ovarian cycle consists of which two main phases?

Answer 23

Follicular and luteal

Question 24

What hormone is responsible for triggering ovulation?

Answer 24

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 25

What structure forms after ovulation and produces progesterone?

Answer 25

Corpus luteum

Question 26

What happens to the corpus luteum if fertilization does not occur?

Answer 26

It degenerates into the corpus albicans

Question 27

What hormone is responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum during early pregnancy?

Answer 27

Chorionic gonadotropin (CG)

Question 28

The uterine cycle is also known as the __________.

Answer 28

Menstrual cycle

Question 29

What event marks the start of female puberty?

Answer 29

Menarche

Question 30

Which phase of the uterine cycle involves the regrowth of the endometrium?

Answer 30

Proliferative phase

Question 31

What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?

Answer 31

Prepares the uterus for implantation

Question 32

What is menopause?

Answer 32

The permanent cessation of menstruation

Question 33

Which of the following hormones is released in response to high estrogen levels before ovulation?

Answer 33

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 34

Which structure provides mechanical protection and nutritional support for a developing fetus?

Answer 34

Uterus

Question 35

What triggers the release of an oocyte from the ovary?

Answer 35

Luteinizing hormone (LH) surge

Question 36

What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?

Answer 36

Supports fetal development by secreting hormones

Question 37

What structure helps move the oocyte into the uterine tube after ovulation?

Answer 37

Fimbriae

Question 38

What is the main role of the hormone oxytocin in childbirth?

Answer 38

Promotes uterine contractions

Question 39

Which male gland surrounds the urethra and produces fluid that protects sperm from acidity?

Answer 39

Prostate gland

Question 40

The external genitalia of males and females develop from __________.

Answer 40

The same embryonic structures

Question 41

What happens if an oocyte is not fertilized?

Answer 41

It dissolves and is shed during menstruation

Question 42

What is the primary function of the labia majora?

Answer 42

Protect the external reproductive structures

Question 43

Which hormone is responsible for female secondary sex characteristics such as breast development and fat distribution?

Answer 43

Estrogen

Question 44

What is the primary function of the hormone follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in females?

Answer 44

Stimulate ovarian follicle growth

Question 45

Which reproductive organ produces sperm in males?

Answer 45

Testes

Question 46

What is the function of the clitoris?

Answer 46

Provides sexual pleasure

Question 47

The thick layer of muscle in the uterus responsible for contractions during childbirth is the __________.

Answer 47

Myometrium

Question 48

Which phase of the uterine cycle occurs after ovulation?

Answer 48

Luteal phase

Question 49

Which male reproductive structure contains erectile tissue and allows for penetration during intercourse?

Answer 49

Penis

Question 50

What is the purpose of the refractory period in males after orgasm?

Answer 50

Prevents immediate ejaculation again