Chapter 26

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a primary sex organ in males?

Answer 1

testes

Question 2

In response to warmth, the scrotum __________.

Answer 2

increases its surface area

Question 3

interstitial cells

Answer 3

interstitial cells

Question 4

seminiferous tubules

Answer 4

site of sperm production in the testes

Question 5

tunica albuginea

Answer 5

ibrous capsule of the testes

Question 6

epididymis

Answer 6

. site of sperm storage

Question 7

pampiniform venous plexus

Answer 7

cools arterial blood to keep the testes below core temperature

Question 8

The main component of semen is sperm.

Answer 8

false

Question 9

he diploid chromosome number in humans is __________.

Answer 9

46

Question 10

Which of the following is true about meiosis?

Answer 10

Meiosis produces cells that have a haploid chromosome number.

Question 11

prophase I

Answer 11

crossovers

Question 12

metaphase I

Answer 12

Tetrads align along the cell’s equator.

Question 13

anaphase I

Answer 13

Homologous chromosomes separate from one another.

Question 14

telophase I

Answer 14

Two haploid daughter cells are formed.

Question 15

telophase II

Answer 15

Four genetically unique haploid cells are formed.

Question 16

Conversion of haploid spermatids to spermatozoa is specifically called __________.

Answer 16

spermiogenesis

Question 17

The area of the sperm cell that contains many mitochondria is the __________.

Answer 17

midpiece

Question 18

_________ acts upon the __________ to encourage the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

Answer 18

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); anterior pituitary

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an effect of testosterone?

Answer 19

decreases sperm production

Question 20

The ovaries are situated retroperitoneally next to the kidneys.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

fallopian tubes

Answer 21

generally the site of fertilization of the ovulated oocyte

Question 22

fimbriae

Answer 22

finger-like projections that brush over the ovary

Question 23

uterus

Answer 23

receives, retains, and nourishes a fertilized ovum

Question 24

vagina

Answer 24

thin walled structure that connects the uterus to the body exterior

Question 25

ovaries

Answer 25

. house and form the female gametes

Question 26

The __________ is shed during menstruation.

Answer 26

stratum functionalis

Question 27

The __________ of the mammary glands are responsible for producing milk during lactation.

Answer 27

alveoli

Question 28

The pH of the adult female vagina is normally __________.

Answer 28

acidic

Question 29

Choose the FALSE statement about oogenesis.

Answer 29

In humans, the secondary oocyte must complete meiosis II before it can be fertilized.

Question 30

__________ stimulates the anterior pituitary to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

Answer 30

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Question 31

The functional layer of the endometrium is shed in response to __________.

Answer 31

decreased progesterone levels