Overview

Question 1

Sperms and ovum carry

Answer 1

Haploid number of chromosomes

Question 2

Pregnancy kits used when a woman misses her period to detect presence of ?

Answer 2

HCG in urine

Question 3

During later stages of pregnancy progesterone is produced by the

Answer 3

Placenta

Question 4

Which of the following is derived from the mesoderm?

Answer 4

Pectoralis major (muscle)

Question 5

After fertilization ____ stimulates the corpus luteum to continue secreting progesterone

Answer 5

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

Question 6

The ampulla of the fallopian is the site for ?

Answer 6

Fertilization

Question 7

At which stage is embryonic development does implantation occur?

Answer 7

Blastocyst

Question 8

Which of the following united with sperm during fertilization?

Answer 8

Secondary oocyte

Question 9

The embryonic membrane sac that completely encloses the fetus and contains a watery fluid is the

Answer 9

Amniotic sac

Question 10

Which of the below processes results in a larger number of cells in developing embryos?

Answer 10

Cleavage

Question 11

Place the following terms into their correct time sequence
Fertilization
Blastocyst
Morula
Zygote
Implantation
Development of chorionic villi

Answer 11

The correct sequence for the above is fertilization, zygote, morula, blastocyst, implantation and development of chorionic villi

Question 12

The first stage of labor is

Answer 12

From the onset of uterine contractions til complete dilation of the cervix

Question 13

The nervous system is derived from

Answer 13

Ectoderm

Question 14

Fraternal twins are always of the same sex

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Stacy’s last menstrual cycle was January 7th. Her expected date of delivery is most likely to be?

Answer 15

In October

Question 16

The genotype rr indicates that both alleles are _____ and they are both ____

Answer 16

Homozygous and recessive

Question 17

A recessive trait has to be inherited in the homozygous form in order to manifest

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Xc is the gene for color blindness and XC is the normal gene for color vision. In order for a girl to suffer from color blindness her genotype should be

Answer 18

XcXc

Question 19

Gene mutation affecting the sex chromosomes in the mother would tend to be visibly expressed

Answer 19

More frequently in male offspring

Question 20

A man and a woman have had several children but none of them are boys. They go to the doctor, who tells them in each pregnancy there is a 50% chance of conceiving a boy, and only one of the parents determines the sex of the baby. Which parent?

Answer 20

Father

Question 21

An individual who has a recessively inherited disease can be symbolized as

Answer 21

aa

Question 22

The gene for parkinson’s disease is dominant. If a person who is heterozygous for this train mates with a person who is also heterozygous for this trait the probability will be affected

Answer 22

75%

Question 23

Steve and Emily are expecting their second baby. They already have a son. What are their chances of another son this pregnancy?

Answer 23

50%

Question 24

Cystic fibrosis is a recessive autosomal disorder. Mom is homozygous with dominant alleles. Dad is heterozygous. What percent offspring will be afflicted and what percent will carry defective alleles

Answer 24

0, 50

Question 25

Sertoli cells in the testes are responsible for

Answer 25

Supporting and nourishing sperm

Question 26

The testis are present in the scrotum because they need a higher temperature in order to function

Answer 26

False

Question 27

The function of the testes is the production of

Answer 27

Sperm and male hormone testosterone

Question 28

The seminal vesicles

Answer 28

Produced a secretion rich in fructose

Question 29

The secretion of the prostate gland are poured into the

Answer 29

Urethra

Question 30

The normal mature human spermatozoan contains

Answer 30

23 chromosomes

Question 31

The cells that construct the blood testis barrier and provide nourishment for spermatogenic cells are

Answer 31

Sustentacular cells

Question 32

What is the normal sperm count

Answer 32

50 million to 100 million

Question 33

Which of the following statements applies to the testis correctly

Answer 33

The tunica vaginalis covers the testis

Question 34

Which of the below areas is the primary region of sperm storage and maturation

Answer 34

Epididymis

Question 35

Spermatozoa are produced in which of the following structures

Answer 35

Seminiferous tubules

Question 36

The gland that provides alkaline nutritive fluid for the sperm is the

Answer 36

Seminal vesicle

Question 37

When the uterus is bent anteriorly over the cervix it is said to be

Answer 37

Anteverted

Question 38

All of the following about the human female process of reproduction are true, except

Answer 38

Rebuilding the endometrium after menstruation is under the control of prolactin

Question 39

All of the following are true about the mammary gland except

Answer 39

Lies posterior to the pectoralis major muscle

Question 40

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the fallopian tube?

Answer 40

The cilia of the fallopian tube set up currents which help propel the zygote

Question 41

The later of the uterus responsible for contraction is the

Answer 41

Myometrium

Question 42

The posterior wall of the vagina is related to the

Answer 42

Rectum

Question 43

The function of the fimbria of the fallopian tube is to?

Answer 43

Grab the secondary oocyte as soon as ovulation occurs

Question 44

Fertilization of the secondary oocyte by sperm occurs normally in which area

Answer 44

Uterine tube

Question 45

Women are more prone to osteoporosis after menopause sets because

Answer 45

The levels of estrogen and progesterone decline

Question 46

The outcome of meiosis is to

Answer 46

Produce haploid gametes

Question 47

Which of the following will occur following ovulation

Answer 47

The endometrium enters the secretory phase

Question 48

Maturation occurs when

Answer 48

Blood levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease

Question 49

During the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle

Answer 49

Progesterone levels are at their highest

Question 50

Which of the following does NOT occur after ovulation

Answer 50

The uterus secretes estrogen and progesterone

Question 51

Preparation and maintenance of the endometrium for embryo implantation is the major function of which hormone

Answer 51

Progesterone

Question 52

The cells needed to provide spermiogenesis are

Answer 52

Interstitial, spermatogenic and Sertoli

Question 53

Rising levels of FSH stimulate

Answer 53

The ovarian follicles to develop

Question 54

The release of the secondary oocyte from the ovary is called

Answer 54

Ovulation