Chapter 26 quiz Flashcards
Which of the following is a male secondary sex characteristic?
A deep voice
The testis
The prostate
The ductus deferens
The perineal raphe
A deep voice
Why would an enlarged prostate interfere with urination?
It inhibits urine production.
It develops calcified deposits that block the urethra.
It inhibits the micturition reflex.
It compresses the urethra.
It produces thicker prostatic secretions that block the urethra
It compresses the urethra
Which structure frequently causes problems with urination in elderly men?
Prostate
Seminal vesicle
Bulbourethral gland
Penis
Epididymis
Prostate
In the process of spermiogenesis, __________ become __________.
spermatozoa; spermatids
spermatogonia; spermatocytes
spermatocytes;spermatozoa
spermatids; spermatozoa
spermatocytes; spermatids
spermatids; spermatozoa
Which statement about the parasympathetic nervous system is true?
Parasympathetic nerves initiate erection in response to visual stimuli and sexual thoughts.
Fibers arising in the sacral division cause dilation of penile blood vessels and engorgement of erectile tissue.
Parasympathetic nerves constrict the penile arteries when the penis is directly stimulated.
Parasympathetic nerves stimulate contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the epididymis and ductus deferens during emission.
Parasympathetic fibers arise from T12 to L2 and pass through the hypogastric and pelvic nerve plexuses.
Fibers arising in the sacral division cause dilation of penile blood vessels and engorgement of erectile tissue
Which cells produce testosterone?
Spermatogonia
Cumulus cells
Sustentacular cells
Interstitial endocrine cells
Seminiferous cells
Interstitial endocrine cells
Which of the following is not an adaptation for keeping the testes cool?
Cremaster muscle
Pampiniform plexus
Descent of the testes to the scrotum
The testicular artery
The dartos muscle
The testicular artery
The golf-ball sized structure found inferior to the urinary bladder, and surrounding the most proximal portion of the urethra, is called the __________.
prostate
ejaculatory duct
urethra
bulbourethral gland
seminal vesicle
prostate
Which gland produces most of the semen?
The areolar gland
The prostate
The vestibular gland
The seminal vesicle
The bulbourethral gland
the seminal vesicle
Which of the following structures serves to store sperm?
Seminiferous tubules
Seminal vesicles
Prostate
Epididymis
Spermatic cord
Epididymis
Men have only one __________.
seminal vesicle
ejaculatory duct
prostate
corpus cavernosum
bulbourethral gland
prostate
Blood is supplied to the endometrium by which arteries between the endometrial glands?
Uterine
Arcuate
Spiral
Cardinal
Gonadal
Spiral
In the adult ovary, more than 90% of the follicles are in which stage of development?
Preovulatory follicles
Primary follicles
Primordial follicles
Secondary follicles
Tertiary follicles
Primordial follicles
Which female structure is homologous to the male scrotum?
Labia majora
Labia minora
Clitoris
Urethra
Vagina
Labia majora
Where are follicles located?
Epithelium of the endometrium
Medulla of the ovary
Center of the ovum
Epithelium of the placenta
Cortex of the ovary
Cortex of the ovary
What is the development of a girl’s breasts at puberty called?
Menarche
Pubarche
Thelarche
Mammarche
Climacteric
Thelarche
Which of the following regulates the second half of the menstrual cycle?
Endometrium
Corpus spongiosum
Corpus albicans
Posterior pituitary gland
Corpus luteum
Corpus luteum
Which of the following structures is composed of a theca folliculi, granulosa cells, a zona pellucida, and a secondary oocyte?
Secondary follicle
Corpus luteum
Corpus albicans
Primary follicle
Tertiary follicle
Secondary follicle
What is the correct order of blood flow to the uterus?
Spiral arteries –> Uterine artery –> Arcuate arteries
Uterine artery –> Arcuate arteries –> Spiral arteries
Uterine artery –> Spiral arteries –> Arcuate arteries
Arcuate arteries –> Spiral arteries –> Uterine artery
Uterine artery –> Arcuate arteries –> Spiral arteries
When do mammary glands primarily develop within the breasts?
During the last weeks of fetal development
During puberty
During infancy
During pregnancy
At birth
During pregnancy
What is an ovulated egg more technically referred to as?
A secondary oocyte
A tertiary follicle
A secondary follicle
A primary oocyte
A primary follicle
A secondary oocyte
Myoepithelial cells perform which of the following functions?
They cause milk ejection into lactiferous ducts.
They sweep the egg into the uterine tube when it is ovulated.
They cause contractions in the ductus deferens and epididymis so that sperm are pushed toward the penis.
They stimulate uterine contractions during female orgasm.
They cause ejection of glandular secretions from seminal vesicles.
They cause milk ejection into lactiferous ducts.
Which of the following is found in the ovarian cortex?
The broad ligament
The round ligament
Ovarian follicles and connective tissue
Only fibrous connective tissue and vessels
Ovarian follicles and connective tissue, the broad ligament, and the round ligament
Ovarian follicles and connective tissue
What is the cessation of menstruation referred to as?
Menarche
Pubarche
Menopause
Climacteric
menopause
