Chapter 22: Structure and function of the Reproductive Systems

Question 1

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

Answer 1

b. FSH

Question 2

Which of the following is a structure of the female extern genitalia?

a. Vagina
b. Clitoris
c. Cul-de-sac
d. cervix

Answer 2

b. Clitoris

Question 3

During the follicular/proliferative phase, the anterior pituitary gland secretes:

a. LH
b. GH
c. estrogen
d. progesterone
e. FSH

Answer 3

e. FSH

Question 4

Progesterone

a. stimulates lactation
b. increases uterine tube motility
c. thins the endometrium
d. maintains the thickened endometrium
e. causes ovulation

Answer 4

d. maintains the thickened endometrium

Question 5

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

Answer 5

c. ova and estrogen

Question 6

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

Answer 6

d. 20 through 24

Question 7

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

Answer 7

a. estrogens and progesterone

Question 8

The structure that releases a mature ovum is the:

a. corpus albicans
b. graafian follicle
c. primary follicle
d. corpus luteum
e. infundibulum

Answer 8

b. graafian follicle

Question 9

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

Answer 9

e. uterine tube

Question 10

Prostate is to accessory gland as ovary is to :

a. ejaculatory duct
b. gonad
c. bulbourethral gland
d. accessory gland
e. urethra

Answer 10

b. gonad

Question 11

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

Answer 11

a. interstitial endocrinocytes

Question 12

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

Answer 12

b. has an anabolic effect on skeletal muscle

Question 13

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

Answer 13

b. ductus deferens

Question 14

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

Answer 14

c. Mucus

Question 15

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

Answer 15

a. prostate

Question 16

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

Answer 16

c. the sperm and secretions of the seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral gland.

Question 17

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

Answer 17

d. has a functional layer responsive to sex hormones

Question 18

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

Answer 18

c. daily hormonal levels vary more in females than in males

Question 19

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

Answer 19

a. 46 chromosomes

Question 20

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

Answer 20

a. infant gender cannot be predicted based on the timing of intercourse

Question 21

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

Answer 21

a. axillary nodes