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Chapter 28 Flashcards

1
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A combination of ______ and _______ prevents ovulation and implantation and thickens the cervical mucus.

Choose the correct option and select Submit.

condoms, the pill

depo-Provera, progesterone

estrogen, progestin

limited sexual activity, no genital intercourse

A

estrogen, progestin

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Sam and Jessie practice this form of birth control, which works in accordance with the female fertility cycle.

Choose the correct option and select Submit.

withdrawal

condom

rhythm method

tubal ligation

A

rhythm method

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Mike and Liz are newlyweds and are not ready for kids. Liz is concerned about the side effects of the pill, so she asks Mike to use _______, the only barrier form of birth control available for males.

Choose the correct option and select Submit.

a diaphragm

a condom

spermicidal foam or jelly

none of the above

A

a condom

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4
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Even though Nicco’s chlamydia was cured, symptoms returned weeks later. After several tests, Nicco learned that because of her body’s unique reaction to the pathogen, she had also contracted a rare disease called _________, which can cause her to become sterile.

A

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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5
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Men often experience painful urination with the sexually transmitted disease called _________, which is caused by neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria.

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gonorrhea

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6
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Kea was concerned about a fever and genital sores she was experiencing. After visiting the doctor, she learned that she has _________, a disease caused by the herpes virus type II.

A

genital herpes

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7
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_________, caused by treponema pallidum bacteria, appears in the form of rash.

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syphilis

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8
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syphilis caused by treponema pallidum bacteria, appears in the form of a _________ is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus and has no vaccine.

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acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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9
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The organ system that specializes in producing offspring.

A

reproductive system

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10
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The male gonad that produces sperm and testosterone.The male gonad that produces sperm and testosterone.

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plural, testes

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11
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The tube that leads from the tubules of the testes to the vas deferens.

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epididymis

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12
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The tube that leads from the epididymis to the urethra.

A

vas deferens

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13
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The two glandular structures that empty into the ejaculatory ducts.

A

seminal vesicles

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14
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Penile ejaculate that contains sperm cells.

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semen

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15
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The gland in the male reproductive system that secrets semen prior to ejaculation.

A

prostate gland

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16
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The gland in the male reproductive system that secretes fluid into the urethra during sexual stimulation.

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bulbourethral gland

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17
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The pouch of skin that surrounds the testes.

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scrotum

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18
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The external organ of the male reproductive system that houses the urethra.

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penis

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19
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Sperm cell production.

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spermatogenesis

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20
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The male sex cells that are precursors of spermatocytes.

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spermatogonia

21
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During meiosis I

homologous chromosomes synapse.
crossing over between homologous chromosomes occurs.
the chromosomal number is reduced by half.
two haploid cells are produced.
All of these are correct.

A

All of these are correct.

22
Q

Testosterone is produced in the
interstitial cells.
seminiferous tubules of the testes.
anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
sperm cells.

A

interstitial cells.

23
Q

Early in development (4 months after fertilization),
the testes

are found in the abdominal cavity.
move through the inguinal canal.
produce a membrane that becomes the scrotum.
produce sperm cells.
All of these are correct.

A

are found in the abdominal cavity.

24
Q

The site of spermatogenesis in the male is the

ductus deferens.
seminiferous tubules.
epididymis.
rete testis.
efferent ductule.

A

seminiferous tubules.

25
Q

The site of final maturation and storage of sperm cells before their ejaculation is the

seminal vesicles.
seminiferous tubules.
glans penis.
epididymis.
sperm bank.

A

epididymis.

26
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Given these structures:
(1) ductus deferens
(2) efferent ductule
(3) epididymis
(4) ejaculatory duct
(5) rete testis
Choose the arrangement that lists the structures in the order a sperm cell passes through them from the seminiferous tubules to the urethra.
2,3,5,4,1
2,5,3,4,1
3,2,4,1,5
3,4,2,1,5
5,2,3,1,4

A

5,2,3,1,4

27
Q

Concerning the penis,
the membranous urethra passes through the corpora cavernosa.
the glans penis is formed by the corpus spongiosum.
the penis contains four columns of erectile tissue.
the crus of the penis is part of the corpus spongiosum.
the bulb of the penis is covered by the prepuce.

A

the glans penis is formed by the corpus spongiosum.

28
Q

Which of these glands is correctly matched with the function of its secretions?
bulbourethral gland—neutralizes acidic contents of the urethra
seminal vesicles—contain large amounts of fructose, which nourishes the sperm cells
prostate gland—contains clotting factors that cause coagulation of the semen
All of these are correct.

A

All of these are correct.

29
Q

The left testis of a newborn baby failed to descend into his scrotal sac. For some reason, the condition was not treated, and the testis remained in that position until after puberty. Select the observation consistent with the fate of the left testis after puberty.
(1) normal testosterone secretion
(2) no interstitial cells in the testis
(3) no sustentacular cells in the testis
(4) no spermatogonia in the testis
(5) increased number of interstitial cells
(6) normal LH secretion
1
1,2,3,4
1,2,3,6
1,4,6
4,6

A

1,4,6

30
Q

LH in the male stimulates
the development of the seminiferous tubules.
spermatogenesis.
testosterone production.
Both a and b are correct.
All of these are correct.

A

testosterone production.

31
Q

Which of these factors causes a decrease in GnRH release?
decreased inhibin
increased testosterone
decreased FSH
decreased LH

A

increased testosterone

32
Q

In the male, before puberty

FSH levels are higher than after puberty.
LH levels are higher than after puberty.
GnRH release is inhibited by testosterone.
All of these are correct.

A

GnRH release is inhibited by testosterone.

33
Q

Testosterone
stimulates the development of terminal hairs.
decreases red blood cell count.
prevents closure of the epiphyseal plate.
decreases blood volume.
All of these are correct.

A

stimulates the development of terminal hairs.

34
Q

Which of these events is consistent with erection of the penis?
parasympathetic stimulation
dilation of arterioles
engorgement of sinusoids with blood
occlusion of veins
All of these are correct.

A

All of these are correct.

35
Q

Norman had a stroke that decreased blood flow to his anterior pituitary gland. The condition had a sudden onset, and the manifestations lasted for about a week before collateral circulation developed and the manifestations disappeared. Which of the following are most consistent with this temporary interruption of anterior pituitary function?
(1) increased testosterone levels in the blood
(2) reduced sperm counts during the week Norman was in the hospital
(3) decreased testosterone levels in the blood
(4) normal sperm counts during the week Norman was in the hospital
(5) increased LH secretion
(6) decreased LH secretion
1,5
3,5
2,3,6
3,4,6
1,4,5

A

3,4,6

36
Q

After ovulation, the mature follicle collapses, taking on a yellowish appearance to become the
degenerating follicle.
corpus luteum.
corpus albicans.
tunica albuginea.
cumulus mass.

A

corpus luteum.

37
Q

The ampulla of the uterine tube
is the opening of the uterine tube into the uterus.
has long, thin projections called the ostium.
is connected to the isthmus of the uterine tube.
is lined with simple cuboidal epithelium.

A

is connected to the isthmus of the uterine tube.

38
Q

The layer of the uterus that undergoes the greatest change during the menstrual cycle is the
perimetrium.
hymen.
endometrium.
myometrium.
broad ligament.

A

endometrium.

39
Q

The vagina
consists of skeletal muscle.
has ridges called rugae.
is lined with simple squamous epithelium.
All of these are correct.

A

has ridges called rugae.

40
Q

During sexual excitement, which of these structures fills with blood and causes the vaginal opening to narrow?
bulbs of the vestibule
clitoris
mons pubis
labia majora
prepuce.

A

bulbs of the vestibule

41
Q

Concerning the breasts,
lactiferous ducts open on the areola.
each lactiferous duct supplies an alveolus.
they are attached to the pectoralis major muscles by suspensory ligaments.
even before puberty, the female breast is quite different from the male breast.

A

they are attached to the pectoralis major muscles by suspensory ligaments.

42
Q

The major secretory product of the mature follicle is
estrogen.
progesterone.
LH.
relaxin.
FSH.

A

estrogen.

43
Q

In the average adult female, ovulation occurs at day ________ of the menstrual cycle.
1
7
14
21
28

A

14

44
Q

Which of these processes or phases in the monthly reproductive cycle of the human female occur at the same time?

maximal LH secretion and menstruation
early follicular development and the secretory phase of the uterus
regression of the corpus luteum and an increase in ovarian progesterone secretion
ovulation and menstruation
proliferative stage of the uterus and increased estrogen production

A

proliferative stage of the uterus and increased estrogen production

45
Q

During the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle, one would normally expect
the highest levels of estrogen that occur during the menstrual cycle.
the mature follicle to be present in the ovary.
an increase in the thickness of the endometrium.
Both a and b are correct.
All of these are correct.

A

All of these are correct.

46
Q

The cause of menses in the uterine cycle appears to be
increased progesterone secretion from the ovary, which produces blood clotting.
increased estrogen secretion from the ovary, which stimulates the muscles of the uterus to contract.
decreased progesterone secretion by the ovary.
decreased production of oxytocin, causing the muscles of the uterus to relax.

A

decreased progesterone secretion by the ovary.

47
Q

After fertilization, the successful development of a mature, full-term fetus depends on
the release of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) by the developing placenta.
the production of estrogen and progesterone by the placental tissues.
maintenance of the corpus luteum for all 9 months.
Both a and b are correct.
All of these are correct.
Answer

A

Both a and b are correct.

the release of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) by the developing placenta.

the production of estrogen and progesterone by the placental tissues.

48
Q

A female with a 28-day menstrual cycle is most likely to become pregnant as a result of intercourse on days

1–3.
5–8.
9–14.
15–20.
21–28.

A

9–14.

49
Q

Menopause
develops when follicles become less responsive to FSH and LH.
results from elevated estrogen levels in 40- to 50-year-old females.
occurs because too many follicles develop during each cycle.
results when follicles develop but contain no oocytes.
occurs because FSH and LH levels decline.

A

develops when follicles become less responsive to FSH and LH.

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