Mod5 Flashcards
Because the lining of the oviducts is continuous with the uterus and vagina, it
allows infections to spread from the reproductive tract to the abdominal
cavity.
True
If estrogen in the female is the counterpart of testosterone in the male, then which part of the ovary would be the counterpart of the interstitial cells of the
testes?
Granulosa cells
More than 90% of men show some degree of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
(BPH) by the age of:
70
One of the functions of estrogen is the initiation of the first menstrual cycle.
True
One of the functions of testosterone is the stimulation of protein anabolism.
True
The part of the female reproductive cycle during which progesterone
secretion reaches its highest level is
the secretory phase
The hormones LH and FSH are produced by the
anterior pituitary gland
The midpiece is a part of the sperm cell that supplies ATP so the sperm has
the energy to swim.
True
The primary spermatocyte
contains 46 chromosomes
The epididymis is a tightly coiled tube attached to the testes and is about 6
meters long.
True
The prostate gland begins to grow after the age of:
45
The definition of menopause is …
both b and c.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of low estrogen levels after
menopause?
anxiety, palpitations, trouble sleeping
Which of the following would be part of a helpful diet for BPH?
Foods high in zinc
Which herb is commonly used in Europe for general PMS symptoms:
Vitex, Agnus castus
Which of the following structures is not part of the spermatic cord?
Epididymis
What condition usually occurs in older men and leads to increased
frequency, difficulty in emptying the bladder, and nocturia?
Both A and B
Which herb is thought to decrease the activity of the enzyme that produces
DHT?
Saw palmetto
What is a helpful support option for menopause?
Black cohosh, Cimicifuga racemosa
Which of the following causes the prostate gland to begin to grow?
Dihydrotestosterone
The uterus functions in three processes: menstruation, pregnancy, and labor.
True
Fertilization usually occurs in the uterus.
false
Milk-secreting cells in the breast are arranged in grapelike clusters called areola.
false
The vagina both receives sperm cells and is the last structure the baby passes through at birth.
true
Both the ovum and sperm are considered gametes.
true
When the tunica adventitia enters the testicle it is called the seminiferous tubule.
False
The bulbourethral gland secretions have two functions: to neutralize any residual acidic urine in the urethra and to lubricate the urethra.
True
Which of the following is not considered a reproductive duct of the male reproductive system?
Seminiferous Tubule
The tightly coiled tube that lies along the top and sides of the testes is the
Edpididymis
The prostate gland begins to grow after the age of:
45
TRUE or FALSE: After menopause a woman no longer makes estrogen
False
Which herb is helpful for BPH:
All of the above
The definition of menopause is …
both b and c
What is a helpful support option for menopause?
Black Cohosh
Which dietary intervention is helpful for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)?
Eliminate caffeine
Which herb is thought to decrease the activity of the enzyme that produces DHT?
Saw Palmetto
The amount of milk produced by the breast is directly related to the size of the breast
false
Another term for the female external genitals is the mons pubis
false
The lactiferous ducts
all of the above
Although LH is called the ovulation hormone, without FSH there would be nothing to ovulate.
true
Both the ovum and sperm are considered gametes.
true
Oogenesis has a similar function to spermatogenesis, the formation of a gamete.
true
The essential organ(s) of the male reproductive system is (are) the
testes
The penis contains two separate columns of erectile tissue: one corpus spongiosum and one corpus cavernosa.
false
The prostate gland is also called Cowper’s gland
false
Seminal fluid is slightly acidic to protect the sperm from the alkaline condition of the female reproductive tract.
false
What condition usually occurs in older men and leads to increased frequency, difficulty in emptying the bladder, and nocturia?
Both a and b
The definition of menopause is …
both b and c
What condition is helped when eliminating caffeine and adding pumpkin seeds to the diet?
BPH
TRUE or FALSE: After menopause a woman no longer makes estrogen
False
About what percent of the primary follicles that a woman has at puberty will develop into mature follicles?
1%
The part of the female reproductive cycle that occurs when the egg is released from the ovary is
Ovulation
Progesterone stimulates proliferation and vascularization of the epithelial lining of the uterus.
True
The prostate gland produces a thin, milk-colored fluid that makes up about 30% of the seminal fluid.
True
Sperm cells develop in the
seminiferous tubules
The definition of menopause is …
both b and c
Symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome PMS typically occur:
1 week to 10 days before menstruation
What condition usually occurs in older men and leads to increased frequency, difficulty in emptying the bladder, and nocturia?
Both a and b
The mucous membrane lining of the uterus is the
endometrium
The erectile tissue of the female external genitalia is the
clitoris
Although LH is called the ovulation hormone, without FSH there would be nothing to ovulate.
true
Almost all the primary follicles a girl has at puberty will develop into mature follicles.
false
The muscle layer of the uterus is called the myometrium.
true
The primary spermatocyte contains only 23 chromosomes.
false
The epididymis makes up part of the spermatic cord.
false
The part of the follicle that remains in the ovary after ovulation is called the corpus luteum.
true
The testes require a slightly lower temperature than normal body temperature to function properly.
false
The spermatids
both b and c
The prostate gland produces a thin, milk-colored fluid that makes up about 30% of the seminal fluid.
true
Because the urethra is part of both the reproductive and the urinary system, the male reproductive system is sometimes called the urogenital system.
true
What condition usually occurs in older men and leads to increased frequency, difficulty in emptying the bladder, and nocturia?
Both A and B
