Quizbowl Flashcards

1
Q

One hormone responsible for initiating the development of follicles is

A

FSH

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2
Q

Which of the following statements concerning testosterone is true?

A

It can lead to an increase in muscle mass

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3
Q

Progesterone

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Causes cellular hyper trophy in the endometrium

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4
Q

Frequency during childbirth, an episiotomy is performed. In this procedure the ____ is cut

A

Perineum

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5
Q

Sperm is produced in the _____ and complete maturation in the _____.

A

Seminiferous tubules, epididymis

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6
Q

What are the female gametes?

A

Oocytes

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7
Q

A primary spermatocyte is diploid cell that gives rise to two secondary spermatocytes. How many chromosomes?

A

46

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8
Q

Most of the seminal fluid is produced in the

A

Seminal vesicles

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9
Q

Which portion of the sperm cell is most involved with penetration of female sex cell?

A

Acrosome

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10
Q

Which of the following hormones is produced by the testes?

A

Testosterone

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11
Q

Sperm are produced in the

A

Seminiferous tubules

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12
Q

Which of the following hormones is detected by over the counter pregnancy tests?

A

hCG

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13
Q

Spermatozoa may remain viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

A

144 hours

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14
Q

The LH surge

A

Ovulation

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15
Q

The average menstrual cycle is about ____ days long; ovulation occurs on about day ____.

A

28:14

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16
Q

The secretory sacs of the mammary glands are known as

A

Alveoli

17
Q

The blood-testis barrier

A

Isolates sperm cells from the immune system

18
Q

The interstitial cells or leydig cells

A

Secrete testosterone

19
Q

In males, both urine and male reproductive fluids travel through the

A

Urethra

20
Q

Of the two million primary oocytes in the ovaries at birth, only about ____ are ovulated

A

400

21
Q

A lack of testosterone production before birth would

A

Inhibit normal development of male reproductive structures

22
Q

Follicles in the ovary that are never ovulated

A

Undergo atresia

23
Q

The male urethra

A

Extends the length of the penis

24
Q

Implantation

A

Normally occurs in the uterus

25
Q

The release of the secondary oocyte from the ovary is called

A

Ovulation

26
Q

The cervix is a portion of the

A

Uterus

27
Q

The penis consist of ____ columns of erectile tissue

A

Three

28
Q

Semen is

A

Sperm cells plus secretion of accessory organs

29
Q

The ovum is viable for ____ hours following ovulation

A

24