Reproductive 1 Flashcards
Primary spermatocytes go through meiosis I; the two haploid cells formed during meiosis I are called
a) Spermatogonia
b) Tertiary spermatocytes
c) Secondary spermatocytes
d) Spermatids
e) Spermatozoa
C
The acrosome of a sperm contains the mitochondria needed for ATP production
Answer:
T/F
F
Sperm are transported within the spermatic cord through
a) pampinform plexux
b) epididymis.
c) ductus deferens.
d) rete testis and epididymis are both correct.
e) rete testis, epididymis, and ductus deferens are all correct.
C
__________ stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes to secrete __________.
A. Luteinizing hormone (LH); testosterone
B. Luteinizing hormone (LH); estrogen
C. Luteinizing hormone (LH); androgen-binding protein (ABP)
D. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH); androgen-binding protein (ABP)
E. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); LH
A
All of the following structures are considered to be part of the spermatic cord EXCEPT the
a) pampiniform plexus.
b) ductus deferens.
c) cremaster muscle.
d) prostatic urethra.
e) lymphatic vessels.
D
The prostate secretes all of the following EXCEPT
a) sperm.
b) citric acid (ATP production)
c) proteolytic enzymes (break up clotted sperm)
d) seminalplasmin (antibiotics)
A
Sperm comprise most of the volume of semen.
Answer:
T/F
F
During oogenesis, the first haploid stage is the
a) oogonium
b) primary oocyte.
c) secondary oocyte.
d) ovum.
e) zygote.
C
The uterine tubes form a direct connection between the ovaries and the uterus.
Answer:
T/F
F
Which of the following statements about the uterus is NOT correct?
a) The uterus is anterior to the urinary bladder.
b) The fundus is the portion of the uterus that is superior to the uterine tubes.
c) The isthmus is located between the body of the uterus and the cervix.
d) The internal os is the superior opening of the cervical canal.
e) The cervix projects inferiorly and posteriorly.
A
The __________ of the uterus is part of the visceral peritoneum.
a) stratum functionalis.
b) stratum basalis
c) perimetrium
d) myometrium
e) endometrium
C
The extensive blood supply of the uterus is essential to support regrowth of a new stratum basalis following menstruation.
Answer:
T/F
F
Shedding of the endometrial lining occurs:
A. because ovulation disrupts the growing follicle.
B. because of an increase in the level of FSH.
C. a day after the LH surge.
D. as a result of a fall in plasma levels of estrogen and progesterone.
E. because the non-dominant follicles undergo atresia.
D
The secretory phase of the uterine cycle is associated with
a) increased secretion of progesterone and formation of the corpus albicans.
b) increased secretion of progesterone and formation of the corpus luteum.
c) increased secretion of luteinizing hormone and rupture of the mature follicle.
d) increased secretion of estrogen and maturation of the secondary follicle.
e) increased secretion of follicle stimulating hormone and ovulation.
B
