Reproductive System Practice Test

Question 1

What are the primary sex organs for a male? A female?

Answer 1

Male: testes

Female: ovaries

Question 2

Male external genitalia consist of?

Answer 2

Scrotum and penis

Question 3

Describe cryptorchidism

Answer 3

State of hidden testis/testes

Question 4

Why does the scrotum hang loosely and lower than the rest of the body?

Answer 4

To keep the testes below body temperature

Question 5

Where do sperm originate?

Answer 5

Seminiferous tubules

Question 6

How many chromosomes are found in a mature sperm cell?

Answer 6

23

Question 7

What is another name for sperm cell?

Answer 7

gamete

Question 8

Where do sperm mature?

Answer 8

Epididymis

Question 9

What does the sperm maturation process consist of?

Answer 9

Learning to swim by peristalsis

Question 10

Name the three parts to the mature sperm

Answer 10

1-Head
2-body/midpiece
3-tail

Question 11

Is sperm alkaline or acidic?

Answer 11

Alkaline

Question 12

How does the Semens pH aid when coming into contact with the vagina?

Answer 12

It neutralizes the acidness environment of the vagina

Question 13

Which structure is cut cauterized during a vasectomy?

Answer 13

Vas Deferens

Question 14

What happens to sperm after a vasectomy?

Answer 14

They stay in the testes and are reabsorbed by the body

Question 15

Which two structures join to form the ejaculatory duct?

Answer 15

Vas Deferens and seminal vessels

Question 16

Which portion of the male duct system serves another body system?

Answer 16

Urethra

Question 17

Which body system does the urethra serve?

Answer 17

Both urinary and reproductive systems

Question 18

What are the roles of the urethra both body systems?

Answer 18

Urinary: to conduct urine out of the body

Reproductive: to conduct semen and sperm out of the body

Question 19

How is it that ejaculation and urination do not occur at the same time?

Answer 19

The bladder sphincter contracts during ejaculation

Question 20

Name the three accessory glands that contribute to the composition of semen.

Answer 20

1-paired seminal vessels
2-prostate gland
3-bulbourethral gland

Question 21

Why is the DRE so important for men over 40?

Answer 21

To detect prostatitis or BPH

Question 22

What is the number one reason for male urology visits?

Answer 22

Prostatitis

Question 23

What occurs during BPH?

Answer 23

The prostate strangles the urethra causing dysuria and possibly UTIs

Question 24

What is the name of the procedure that removes the prepuce?

Answer 24

Circumcision

Question 25

Name the three parts to the penis?

Answer 25

1-shaft 2-glans penis 3-prepuce

Question 26

What is the process called that propels sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the epididymis?

Answer 26

Peristalsis

Question 27

What is it called when men can no longer achieve an erection?

Answer 27

Erectile dysfunction ED

Question 28

What is it that makes erectile tissue erect?

Answer 28

Blood and soft tissue

Question 29

Define ejaculation

Answer 29

The expulsion of semen and sperm to the out side

Question 30

Where is testosterone produced?

Answer 30

Interstitial cells surrounding the seminiferous tubules

Question 31

Types of secondary male sex characteristics

Answer 31

``` 1-deepening of the voice 2-increase of hair growth all over 3-thickenikng of the skin more sweating 4-heavier muscle mass 5-thickening of the bones ```

Question 32

Describe the difference between ova and sperm?

Answer 32

Sperm are smaller, fragile and have scanty nutrients.

Question 33

What are the four functions of the female reproductive system?

Answer 33

1-produce ova 2-produce estrogen and progesterone 3-Nurture and protect developing fetus 4-receive semen and sperm into reproductive tract

Question 34

When does a female receive her a lifetime supply of ovarian follicles/eggs?

Answer 34

During fetal development

Question 35

At what time in the females life to her eggs reach maturity? How often and for how long?

Answer 35

About 400 eggs mature; one per month from puberty to menopause; about 40 to 45 years

Question 36

What happens to the egg if it is not fertilized?

Answer 36

It dies and goes out with the menses

Question 37

What causes ovarian cyst’s? How are they usually resolved?

Answer 37

If corpus luteum becomes fluid filled or blood filled Usually resolves on their own

Question 38

What are the female hormones?

Answer 38

Estrogen and progesterone

Question 39

What is the female hormone that controls: - pubic and auxiliary hair - breast development - inlargemeant of internal reproductive organs - widening of pelvis - stops growth spurt - deposit fat in2 hips and breasts - monarche

Answer 39

Estrogen

Question 40

What is the female hormone that controls: - Maintains pregnancy - prepares breast for milk production - establishes menstrual cycle

Answer 40

Progesterone

Question 41

What is another name for the fallopian tube’s?

Answer 41

Uterine tubes Oviducts

Question 42

Define ectopic pregnancy. Give to possible causes.

Answer 42

Implantation outside of the uterus 1-STI’s 2-tubal ligation

Question 43

Why does a pregnant woman feel the urge to urinate so often?

Answer 43

Pressure from the fetus in the uterus is on the bladder

Question 44

What are the three major parts of the uterus?

Answer 44

1-fundus 2-body 3-cervix

Question 45

How can STI’s cause infertility in women?

Answer 45

Scarring or blockage of/in tubes

Question 46

What are the three layers of the uterine wall from the inner most to outer most layer? Which layer is shed each month as menses?

Answer 46

1-endometrium *** 2-myometrium 3-epimetrium

Question 47

What are the roles of the vagina?

Answer 47

Serves as a canal for: - birth - menses - semen and sperm

Question 48

Name five regions of female external genitalia

Answer 48

``` 1-mons pubis 2 labia majora 3-labia minora 4-Metus 5-vestibule 6-clitoris 7-obstetric perinum ```

Question 49

Name the gonadotropins. What are their purpose.

Answer 49

FSH, LH and testosterone

Question 50

Explains what happens to estrogen and progesterone at ovulation

Answer 50

Progesterone goes up while estrogen that goes down

Question 51

Name the three phases of the uterine or menstrual cycle.

Answer 51

1-menstrual phase 2-proliferative phase 3-secretory phase

Question 52

What is the hormone produced to detect pregnancy?

Answer 52

hCG: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

Question 53

If a woman wants to become pregnant, how soon after ovulation must she have sex in order to maximize her chances of conception? What is it based upon?

Answer 53

12 to 24 hours and is based on the lifespan of the egg/ova

Question 54

What is the earliest before ovulation a woman can have sex and possibly become pregnant? What is it based upon?

Answer 54

2 to 3 days and is based on the lifespan of the sperm

Question 55

Give the clinical definition of menopause? What are three symptoms?

Answer 55

The sensation of ovulation and menses that occurs after a whole year has passed without menstruation - night sweats - insomnia - hot flashes

Question 56

Define birth control. Choose three different methods and describe how they work. Be sure to mention any downsides of each method.

Answer 56

To prevent the union of egg and sperm Abstinence-most effective but least fun Barrier method: Mechanical-condoms, diaphragm Chemicals-foams, jellies IUD’s: prevents implantation instead of conception