Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 17: The Reproductive System

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
A cell with 46 chromosomes undergoes mitosis. The result is 2 cells, each with:
A)23 chromosomes that are genetically identical
B)23 chromosomes that are genetically different
C)46 chromosomes that are genetically identical
D)46 chromosomes that are genetically different
2
A cell with 46 chromosomes undergoes meiosis I and II. The result is 4 cells, each with:
A)23 chromosomes that are genetically identical
B)23 chromosomes that are genetically different
C)46 chromosomes that are genetically identical
D)46 chromosomes that are genetically different
3
The haploid (n) number of chromosomes in human cells is
A)46.
B)23 pair
C)23
D)46 pair.
4
Which of the following is NOT true of meiosis?
A)Homologous chromosomes appear together in prophase I.
B)Homologous chromosomes line up paired in metaphase I.
C)The centromere splits and chromatids move to opposite poles in anaphase I.
D)The daughter cells of telophase I each have 23 chromosomes still attached to their copies.
5
The final products of meiosis are
A)4 haploid daughter cells.
B)2 haploid daughter cells.
C)4 diploid daughter cells.
D)2 diploid daughter cells.
6
A fertilized ovum is first called a _________ .
A)meiotic cell
B)Graafian follicle
C)corpus albicans
D)zygote
7
The primary sex organs of the male are the
A)prostate glands.
B)testes.
C)epididymides.
D)ovaries.
8
Place the structures of the male reproductive tract in the order of sperm transport, beginning with the structure that receives sperm from the testes.
A)ejaculatory duct – epididymis - vas deferens - urethra
B)epididymis - ejaculatory duct - vas deferens - urethra
C)epididymis - vas deferens - ejaculatory duct - urethra
D)vas deferens – epididymis - urethra - ejaculatory duct
E)vas deferens – urethra – epididymis - ejaculatory duct
9
Why are the testes located outside the body in the scrotal sacs?
A)for protection
B)because it is too cold inside
C)because it is too warm inside
D)because it is too wet inside
10
Where does spermatogenesis occur?
A)epididymis
B)seminal vesicles
C)seminiferous tubules
D)vas deferens
11
Identify the cells that produce testosterone.
A)interstitial
B)seminiferous
C)spermatogonia
D)spermatozoa
12
Identify cells that provide nourishment and support to developing sperm cells.
A)spermatogonial cells
B)spermatids
C)interstitial cells
D)sustentacular cells
13
How many sperm are formed from one primary spermatocyte?
A)1
B)2
C)4
D)8
14
Identify the three parts of a sperm.
A)arm, head and tail
B)arm, head and middle piece
C)head, middle piece and tail
D)head, back and tail
15
The section of a sperm cell that contains enzymes that facilitate penetration of the ovum is the ______.
A)acrosome
B)head
C)middle piece
D)tail
16
The part of the sperm cell that mitochondria that produces the energy necessary to move the sperm is the _____.
A)arm
B)head
C)middle piece
D)tail
17
Place the types of sperm cells in order from most immature to most mature.
1) primary spermatocyte, spermatogonium, secondary spermatocyte and spermatid
2) spermatid, spermatogonium, primary spermatocyte and secondary spermatocyte
3) spermatid, primary spermatocyte, secondary spermatocyte and spermatogonium
4) spermatogonium, spermatid, primary spermatocyte and secondary spermatocyte
5) spermatogonium, primary spermatocyte, secondary spermatocyte, and spermatid
A)primary spermatocyte, spermatogonium, secondary spermatocyte and spermatid
B)spermatid, spermatogonium, primary spermatocyte and secondary spermatocyte
C)spermatid, primary spermatocyte, secondary spermatocyte and spermatogonium
D)spermatogonium, spermatid, primary spermatocyte and secondary spermatocyte
E)spermatogonium, primary spermatocyte, secondary spermatocyte, and spermatid
18
Cells within the seminiferous tubules include:
A)developing sperm cells and interstitial cells
B)developing sperm cells and sustentacular cells
C)interstitial cells and sustentacular cells
D)ovum and sustentacular cells
19
Where do sperm mature?
A)epididymides
B)seminal vesicles
C)seminiferous tubules
D)vas deferens
20
What structure transports sperm from the testes to the abdominal cavity?
A)vas deferens
B)epididymis
C)seminiferous tubules
D)urethra
21
Which of the following does NOT add its secretions to seminal fluid?
A)bulbourethral gland
B)epididymis
C)prostate
D)seminal vesicle
E)inguinal canal
22
Sperm are most viable in a ________ solution.
A)slightly acidic
B)slightly basic
C)neutral
23
Which of the following male glands is NOT paired?
A)prostate gland
B)bulbourethral gland
C)seminal vesicle
24
Which male gland produces a secretion that is thin, milky, and alkaline?
A)prostate
B)bulbourethral gland
C)seminal vesicle
25
Which hormone stimulates testosterone production?
A)inhibin
B)luteinizing hormone
C)follicle stimulating hormone
D)gonadotropic-releasing hormone
26
The ejaculatory ducts pass through the ______ and join the _____.
A)bulburethral glands; urethra
B)bulburethral glands; vas deferens
C)protstate gland; urethra
D)prostate gland; vas deferens
27
The penis consists of three columns of erectile tissue: two _______ and one ______.
A)corpora cavernosa; corpus spongiosum
B)corpora spongiosa; corpus cavernosum
C)ejaculatory ducts; urethra
D)epididymi; urethra
28
Which hormone stimulates spermatogenesis?
A)inhibin
B)luteinizing hormone (LH)
C)Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
D)Gonadotropic-releasing hormone (GnRH)
29
Which of the following is NOT a result of testosterone action?
A)increased skin gland secretion
B)increased body hair growth
C)decreased size of the larynx
D)increased muscular strength
30
The primary female sex organ(s) is (are) the
A)uterus.
B)fallopian tubes.
C)vulva.
D)ovaries.
31
Which of the following structures conducts an ovum toward the uterus?
A)cervix
B)ovary
C)uterine tube
D)urethra
32
The ovaries produce:
A)estrogen and ova
B)estrogen and progesterone
C)progesterone and ova
D)estrogen, progesterone and ova
33
Fertilization, the completion of oogenesis, and zygote formation normally occur in the
A)cervix.
B)ovary.
C)uterine tube.
D)uterus.
34
The formation of an ovum through the process of meiosis is called
A)oogenesis.
B)menstruation.
C)menarche.
D)ovulation.
35
How many viable cells are produced by oogenesis?
A)1
B)2
C)4
D)8
36
Identify the structures that usually disintegrate during oogenesis.
A)polar bodies
B)secondary oocyte
C)sperm
37
Place the stages of follicular development in chronological order.
A)Primary oocyte - secondary oocyte – vesicular (Graafian) follicle
B)Primary oocyte – vesicular (Graafian) follicle – secondary oocyte
C)Vesicular (Graafian) follicle – primary oocyte – secondary oocyte
38
What structure is formed in the ovary from the follicle of an ovulated ovum?
A)fimbriae
B)corpus albicans
C)corpus luteum
D)Graafian follicle
39
The function of fimbriae is to help
A)move the secondary oocyte into the fallopian tube.
B)move the secondary oocyte along the fallopian tube towards the uterus
C)move the sperm towards the secondary oocyte
D)promote implantation
40
Which of the following is NOT another name for the uterine tubes?
A)ovarian tubules
B)oviducts
C)Fallopian tubes
41
The female external genital organs are collectively called the:
A)clitoris
B)uterus
C)vagina
D)vulva
42
The birth canal is the _____.
A)clitoris
B)uterus
C)vagina
D)vulva
43
The structure of the female that is homologous to the penis in males is the ______.
A)clitoris
B)uterus
C)vagina
D)vulva
44
Identify the hormone that stimulates ovulation.
A)estrogen
B)FSH
C)GnRH
D)LH
45
Identify the hormone that stimulates the release of luteinizing hormone.
A)estrogen
B)FSH
C)GnRH
D)Progesterone
46
Identify the hormone(s) that is/are secreted by the corpus luteum.
A)estrogen
B)FSH
C)Progesterone
D)Both progesterone and estrogen
47
Estrogen is responsible for the
A)development of a follicle.
B)formation of the corpus luteum.
C)release of an ovum.
D)thickening of the endometrium
48
Follicle stimulating hormone is secreted by the:
A)anterior pituitary gland
B)ovary
C)ovary and testes
D)posterior pituitary gland
E)testes
49
Which of the following does NOT describe events of the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?
A)Estrogen causes a large decrease in LH secretion.
B)FSH causes several ovarian follicles to develop.
C)Follicle secretes estrogen.
D)LH levels rise along with the FSH.
50
What occurs in the uterus during the ovarian follicular phase?
A)menstruation
B)thickening of the endometrium.
C)uterine proliferative phase
D)All of the above occur.
51
The third phase of the uterine cycle is the ______ phase.
A)proliferative
B)menstruation
C)secretory
52
The longest part of the ovarian cycle occurs after ovulation and is called the _____ phase.
A)secretory
B)follicular
C)luteal
D)proliferative
53
Place the events of the ovarian cycle in chronological order.
A)Follicular phase – luteal phase - ovulation
B)Follicular phase – ovulation – luteal phase
C)Luteal phase – ovulation – follicular phase
D)Menstruation – proliferative phase – secretory phase
54
Place the events of the uterine cycle in chronological order.
A)Menstruation – proliferative phase – secretory phase
B)Menstruation – secretory phase – proliferative phase
C)Proliferative phase – menstruation – secretory phase
D)Proliferative phase – secretory phase – menstruation
E)Follicular phase – ovulation – luteal phase
55
Which hormone is produced in higher amounts during the ovarian luteal phase?
A)LH
B)progesterone
C)estrogen
D)FSH
56
Menstruation and the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle correspond to what event(s) of the ovarian cycle.
A)Follicular phase
B)Luteal phase
C)Ovulation
D)Luteal phase and ovulation.
57
When is the level of estrogen the highest?
A)When the corpus luteum is forming.
B)When the follicle is largest.
C)When the uterus is thickest.
58
The flow of blood and tissues passing out of the vagina during the woman's period is called _______ .
A)ovulation
B)PMS
C)proliferative phase
D)mensus
59
Which of the following is NOT an ovarian cycle phase?
A)follicular
B)ovulation
C)luteal
D)menstruation
60
Which of the following is NOT a uterine cycle phase?
A)menstruation
B)ovulation
C)proliferative
D)secretory
61
Which of the following is only produced during pregnancy?
A)FSH
B)GnRH
C)hCG
D)LH
62
What is the function of human chorionic gonadotropic hormone?
A)promotes follicle development.
B)promotes corpus luteum degeneration.
C)maintains the corpus luteum.
D)promotes milk production.
63
What is the time in a woman's life when the menstrual cycle ceases and no longer responds to FSH and LH?
A)menses
B)pregnancy
C)ovulation
D)menopause
64
The first milk that is produced following delivery is called _____.
A)colostrum
B)2 lactose
C)prolactin
D)oxytocin
65
Colostrum is rich in _______ .
A)protein and antibodies
B)fat and antibodies
C)carbohydrates and antibodies
D)both a and c
66
The production of milk requires the hormone _____ and the "let down" of milk requires the hormone ______.
A)estrogen; progesterone
B)progesterone; estrogen
C)prolactin; oxytocin
D)oxytocin; prolactin
67
Combination hormone methods of contraception work by
A)preventing follicle development and therefore ovulation.
B)washing out sperm.
C)blocking sperm entry.
D)altering the environment of the uterus so that no implantation occurs.
68
Of the natural methods of contraception, which one is most effective?
A)natural family planning
B)withdrawal
C)abstinence
D)douching
69
Of the nonprescription methods of contraception, which one is the most effective?
A)spermicides
B)sponges
C)female condom
D)male condom
70
Of the prescription barrier methods of contraception, which one is most effective?
A)IUDs
B)diaphragm
C)cervical cap
D)cervical shield
71
Which of the following is NOT a cause of low sperm count in males?
A)overheating the testes
B)tight clothing
C)smoking
D)anabolic steroids
E)All of the above can cause low sperm count.
72
The presence of uterine tissue outside the uterus is called
A)endometriosis.
B)infertility.
C)insemination.
D)None of the above.
73
The process of placing sperm in the vagina to assist reproduction is called
A)intrauterine insemination.
B)in vitro fertilization.
C)intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection.
D)artificial insemination.
74
Conception that occurs in the laboratory (testtube babies) is called
A)intrauterine insemination.
B)invitro fertilization.
C)intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection.
D)artificial insemination.
75
Which of the following is an STD caused by a virus?
A)gonorrhea
B)syphilis
C)genital warts
D)chlamydia
76
What is caused by Papilloma viruses in humans?
A)gonorrhea
B)genital warts
C)genital herpes
D)chlamydia
77
Which STD is associated with cancer of the cervix?
A)genital warts.
B)genital herpes
C)hepatitis
D)gonorrhea
78
What STD causes blisters on the genitals and a copious discharge in women?
A)genital warts
B)genital herpes
C)hepatitis
D)gonorrhea
79
What bacterial STD causes a thick, greenish-yellow discharge in women?
A)chlamydia
B)syphilis
C)gonorrhea
D)hepatitis
80
Which bacterial STD has three distinct stages?
A)chlamydia
B)syphilis
C)gonorrhea
D)hepatitis
81
Correctly match the stage of syphilis to its description.
A)Primary -- chancre sores
B)Secondary -- gummas
C)Tertiary - nonitchy rash
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