Chapter 22: Structure and function of the Reproductive Systems Flashcards
GnRH reaches the anterior pituitary gland through the hypothalamic hypophyseal -portal system and causes the release of:
a. growth hormone
b. FSH
c. ADH
d. oxytocin
b. FSH
Which of the following is a structure of the female extern genitalia?
a. Vagina
b. Clitoris
c. Cul-de-sac
d. cervix
b. Clitoris
During the follicular/proliferative phase, the anterior pituitary gland secretes:
a. LH
b. GH
c. estrogen
d. progesterone
e. FSH
e. FSH
Progesterone
a. stimulates lactation
b. increases uterine tube motility
c. thins the endometrium
d. maintains the thickened endometrium
e. causes ovulation
d. maintains the thickened endometrium
The ovaries produce:
a. ova, estrogen, and oxytocin
b. ova only
c. ova and estrogen
d. testosterone and semen
e. non of the above is correct
c. ova and estrogen
During which days in the menstrual cycle does the endometrium achieve maximum development
a. 2 through 6
b. 7 through 12
c. 14
d. 20 through 24
e. 26 through 28
d. 20 through 24
The hormones necessary for the growth and development of female breasts is (are)
a. estrogens and progesterone
b. oxytocin and ADH
c. androgens and steroids
d. gonadocorticoids
e. relaxin
a. estrogens and progesterone
The structure that releases a mature ovum is the:
a. corpus albicans
b. graafian follicle
c. primary follicle
d. corpus luteum
e. infundibulum
b. graafian follicle
A major duct of the female reproductive system is the:
a. suspensory tube
b. uterosacral duct
c. broad duct
d. mesovarian duct
e. uterine tube
e. uterine tube
Prostate is to accessory gland as ovary is to :
a. ejaculatory duct
b. gonad
c. bulbourethral gland
d. accessory gland
e. urethra
b. gonad
Cells that produce testosterone are called:
a. interstitial endocrinocytes
b. testicular endocrine cells
c. sustentacular cells
d. spermatogonia
e. none of the above is correct
a. interstitial endocrinocytes
Testosterone:
a. decreases renal erythropoietin production
b. has an anabolic effect on skeletal muscle
c. levels depend on the activity of Sertoli cells
d. production is without diurnal influences
b. has an anabolic effect on skeletal muscle
Immediately after the sperm cells leave the ducts epididymis, they enter the:
a. ejaculatory duct
b. ductus deferens
c. urethra
d. exterior of the body
b. ductus deferens
A substance that is produced in the reproductive system mainly by the bulbourethral glands is:
a. fructose
b. HCL
c. Mucus
d. An alkaline viscous fluid
c. Mucus
Which of the following produces a secretion that helps maintain the motility of spermatozoa:
a. prostate
b. penis
c. greater vestibular glands
d. interstitial tissues
a. prostate
Semen is:
a. a vaginal secretion needed to activate sperm
b. the product of the testes
c. the sperm and secretions of the seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral gland.
d. responsible for the engorgement of the erectile tissue in the penis
e. the secretion that causes ovulation in the female
c. the sperm and secretions of the seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral gland.
The uterus:
a. increase in size and moves upward and forward during sexual excitement
b. is usually backward to rest on the urinary bladder
c. has four layers in its wall
d. has a functional layer responsive to sex hormones
d. has a functional layer responsive to sex hormones
The major difference between female and male hormone production is:
a. LH is without effect in the mail
b. GnRH does not cause the release of FSH in the male.
c. daily hormonal levels vary more in females than in males
d. FSH is without effect in males
c. daily hormonal levels vary more in females than in males
The primary spermatocyte has:
a. 46 chromosomes
b. the same number of chromosomes as a sperm
c. 23 chromosomes
d. a haploid number of chromosomes
a. 46 chromosomes
Which is correct?
a. infant gender cannot be predicted based on the timing of intercourse
b. Men need to “save up sperm” to enhance their fertility
c. Sperm retain their fertility for up to 10 days
d. All of the above are correct
a. infant gender cannot be predicted based on the timing of intercourse
Most of the lymphatic drainage of the female breasts occurs through the:
a. axillary nodes
b. internal mammary nodes
c. subclavian nodes
d. brachial nodes
e. anterior pectoral nodes
a. axillary nodes
