Reproductive system EXAM ONE

Question 1

1. Sperm production begins in the 
seminiferous tubules.
epididymis.
vas deferens.
ejaculatory duct.

Answer 1

1. seminiferous tubules

Question 2

2. The cell produced by fertilization is called
gamete.
embryo.
fetus.
zygote.
3. The produ

Answer 2

2. zygote

Question 3

3. The production of testosterone in the interstitial cells is stimulated by
inhibin.
luteinizing hormone (LH).
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
progesterone.

Answer 3

3. luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 4

4. Sperm maturation occurs in the 
seminiferous tubules.
epididymis.
vas deferens.
urethra.

Answer 4

4. epididymis

Question 5

5. The layer of the uterine wall that is shed during menstruation is the
endometrium.
myometrium.
epimetrium.
None of the above.

Answer 5

5. endometrium

Question 6

6. The external genitalia of the female are collectively called
labia.
vulva.
clitoris.
mons pubis.

Answer 6

6. vulva

Question 7

7.The hormone that works with estrogen to prepare the endometrium for implantation of a fertilized egg is
LH.
FSH.
ADH.
progesterone.

Answer 7

7. progesterone

Question 8

8. The average menstrual cycle is
14 days.
18 days.
24 days.
28 days.

Answer 8

8. 28 days

Question 9

9. The structure between the uterus and the vagina is the
uterine tube.
cervix.
vulva.
hymen

Answer 9

9. cervix

Question 10

10. The hormone that stimulates uterine contractions is
oxytocin.
estrogen.
granular cell carcinoma.
progesterone.

Answer 10

10. oxytocin