CH 28 Reproductive System Flashcards
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
a. Location of the scrotum and contraction of muscle fibers regulate the testis temperature.
b. Normal sperm production requires a temperature 2 to 3 degrees C above body core temperature.
c. Proper temperature is maintained within the scrotum because it is outside the pelvic cavity.
d. The dartos and cremaster muscles contract in response to cold temperatures forcing the testes closer to the body reducing heat loss.
e. The dartos and cremaster muscles relax when exposed to warmth.
b. Normal sperm production requires a temperature 2 to 3 degrees C above body core temperature.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. The tunica albuginea divides the testes into lobules.
b. Sperm are produced in tightly coiled seminiferous tubules within the lobules.
c. Sertoli cells form a blood-testis barrier protecting developing sperm from the immune system.
d. Interstitial cells of Leydig located between seminiferous tubules secrete testosterone.
e. All of these statements are correct.
e. All of these statements are correct.
The acrosome:
a. is a caplike vesicle filled with enzymes that help a sperm to penetrate a secondary oocyte.
b. is found in the midpiece and contains enzymes that aid in sperm penetration of a secondary oocyte.
c. contains mitochondria arranged in a spiral, which provide the energyfor locomotion of sperm.
d. is the tapering portion of the tail.
a. is a caplike vesicle filled with enzymes that help a sperm to penetrate a secondary oocyte.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
a. Luteinizing hormone stimulates Leydig cells to secrete testosterone.
b. Follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone stimulate production of androgen binding protein which helps to maintain testosterone secretion.
c. Follicle stimulating hormone and testosterone stimulate spermatogenesis.
d. Inhibin produced by Sertoli cells inhibits follicle stimulating hormone helping to regulate spermatogenesis rate.
e. Secretion of testosterone, inhibin and follicle stimulating hormone is controlled by positive feedback loops.
e. Secretion of testosterone, inhibin and follicle stimulating hormone is controlled by positive feedback loops.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
a. The epididymis lies along the posterior border of each testis.
b. Within the epididymis is a tightly coiled ductus epididymis.
c. The tail of the epididymis continues as the vas deferens.
d. Each ejaculatory duct is formed by union of the duct from the seminal vesicle and the ampulla of the vas deferens.
e. Ejaculatory ducts terminate in the membranous urethra.
e. Ejaculatory ducts terminate in the membranous urethra.
Which of the following sperm pathways is correct? (Some steps may be omitted.)
a. Seminiferous tubules, straight tubules, rete testis, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory ducts, urethra
b. Seminiferous tubules, rete testis, straight tubules, epididymis, vas deferens, urethra
c. Straight tubules, rete testis, epididymis vas deferens, urethra
d. Urethra, seminiferous tubules, straight tubules, rete testis, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory ducts
a. Seminiferous tubules, straight tubules, rete testis, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory ducts, urethra
The spermatic cord contains:
a. An artery
b. A vein
c. Lymphatic vessels
d. Nerves
e. The vas deferens
f. all of the above
f. all of the above
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Seminal vesicles lie posterior to the base of the urinary bladder and anterior to the rectum.
b. Seminal vesicles produce an alkaline fluid containing fructose, prostaglandins, and clotting proteins.
c. The prostate surrounds the prostatic urethra and secretes a slightly acidic fluid containing citric acid and enzymes.
d. The bulbourethral glands secrete an alkaline fluid into the urethra that protects sperm by neutralizing acids in urine.
e. All of these statements are correct
e. All of these statements are correct
Which of the following contributes clotting proteins to the semen?
a. bulbourethral gland
b. seminal vesicle
c. prostate gland
d. epididymis
b. seminal vesicle
This fluid contains sperm and provides it with a transport medium, nutrients, and protection from the acidic environment of the urethra and vagina.
a. Semen
b. Hydrocele
c. Lymph
d. Albuginea
a. Semen
During erection parasympathetic nerves release nitric oxide to cause which of the following?
a. muscles in the walls of the arterioles supplying the penis to relax
b. veins carrying blood from the penis to expand
c. constriction of the blood sinuses in the erectile tissues
d. ejaculation to be initiated
a. muscles in the walls of the arterioles supplying the penis to relax
What ligaments hold the ovaries in position in the pelvic city? Select all that apply.
a. ovarian
b. suspensory ligaments
c. broad
d. inguinal
e. sacral
a. ovarian
b. suspensory ligaments
c. broad
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
a. The ovarian cortex consists of ovarian follicles in various stages of development surrounded by dense irregular connective tissue, and stromal cells.
b. The medulla of the ovary contains connective tissue, blood vessels and nerves.
c. The cells surrounding the ovarian follicles nourish the developing oocyte and secrete estrogen as the follicle grows.
d. The Graafian follicle is a mature follicle that is ready to rupture and release a primary oocyte.
e. The corpus luteum forms from the remains of the follicle after ovulation.
d. The Graafian follicle is a mature follicle that is ready to rupture and release a primary oocyte.
In oogenesis:
a. meiosis I is completed only after the secondary oocyte is fertilized
b. meiosis II is completed only after the secondary oocyte is fertilized
c. meiosis I is completed only after the primary oocyte is fertilized
d. meiosis II is completed only after the primary oocyte is fertilized
b. meiosis II is completed only after the secondary oocyte is fertilized
Please select all of the following that are true of the uterine tubes: (Select all that apply.)
a. They extend laterally from the uterus
b. They provide a pathway for sperm to reach the ovum
c. They provide a pathway for secondary oocytes and fertilized ova to reach the uterus
d. They contain blood vessels, nerves, and the vas deferens
a. They extend laterally from the uterus
b. They provide a pathway for sperm to reach the ovum
c. They provide a pathway for secondary oocytes and fertilized ova to reach the uterus