end of chapter quiz: chapter 16

Question 1

1. What gives sperm the energy to travel inside the vagina?
   a. the acrosome
   b. prostaglandins
   c. vaginal secretions
   d. the midpiece and the secreted fructose

Answer 1

d

Question 2

2. Anabolic steroids are similar in structure and function to testosterone. Which of the following would be a likely outcome in a
   male taking anabolic steroids?
   a. Testosterone production by the interstitial cells would
   increase.
   b. Release of GnRH by the hypothalamus would increase.
   c. Testosterone production by the interstitial cells would
   decrease.
   d. Testosterone production would be unaffected.

Answer 2

c

Question 3

3. Which structure helps to expel the baby during labor?
   a. myometrium
   b. cervix
   c. endometrium
   d. vulva

Answer 3

a

Question 4

4. Which of the following statements about oocytes and ovulation
   is correct?
   a. The production of primary oocytes continues in women
   from the onset of puberty until the onset of menopause.
   b. Meiotic divisions are complete at the time of ovulation.
   c. At ovulation, the structure released from the follicle includes
   a secondary oocyte and polar body.
   d. All of these statements are correct

Answer 4

c

Question 5

5. In which structure of the female reproductive system does the
   oocyte mature?
   a. oviduct
   b. endometrium
   c. ovaries
   d. uterus

Answer 5

c

Question 6

6. What is the role of the corpus luteum during early pregnancy?
   a. It produces the hormones that will support the early
   pregnancy.
   b. The fertilized egg will implant in the corpus luteum.
   c. The corpus luteum nourishes the rapidly growing embryo.
   d. The corpus luteum protects the fertilized egg during its
   transport to the uterus.

Answer 6

a

Question 7

7. Which of the following lists the female reproductive structures
   that sperm will pass through on their way to fertilize an oocyte,
   in the correct order?
   a. cervix . . . vagina . . . oviduct . . . ovary
   b. cervix . . . oviduct . . . vagina . . . uterus
   c. uterus . . . cervix . . . vagina . . . ovary
   d. vagina . . . cervix . . . uterus . . . oviduct

Answer 7

d

Question 8

8. The first structure that spermatogonia must pass through is the:
   a. seminiferous tubule
   b. epididymis
   c. ductus deferens
   d. corpus luteum

Answer 8

a

Question 9

9. Which two means of birth control are most similar in the way
   they prevent pregnancy?
   a. tubal ligation and IUDs
   b. oral contraceptives and spermicides
   c. tubal ligation and condoms
   d. oral contraceptives and hormone patch

Answer 9

d

Question 10

10. The most widely used hormonal methods of birth control:
    a. prevent fertilization by killing sperm
    b. prevent ovulation by inhibiting release of FSH and LH
    c. prevent implantation into the endometrium
    d. block transport of fertilized egg to uterus

Answer 10

b

Question 11

11. If a woman is infertile as a result of oviducts blocked by the
    scarring of PID, which of the following methods would enable
    her to become pregnant?
    a. artificial insemination
    b. hormonal treatments
    c. in vitro fertilization
    d. all of the above

Answer 11

c

Question 12

12. Which of the following STDs is most likely to infect a fetus and
    cause birth defects?
    a. syphilis
    b. gonorrhea
    c. chlamydia
    d. trichomoniasis

Answer 12

a

Question 13

13. Which of the following STDs is a condom not completely effective in preventing?
    a. genital herpes
    b. pubic lice
    c. HIV, HPV
    d. all of the above

Answer 13

d

Question 14

14. Which of the following STDs is associated with the development of cervical cancer?
    a. genital herpes
    b. human papillomavirus
    infection
    c. hepatitis B infection
    d. trichomoniasis

Answer 14

b

Question 15

15. PID may be associated with:
    a. chlamydia
    b. syphilis
    c. gonorrhea
    d. both (a) and (c)

Answer 15

d