Question 1

Movement of the oocyte along the uterine tube is due to peristalsis and ciliary action.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The corpus luteum secretes progesterone and estrogen.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Prior to puberty, the anterior pituitary does not release FSH and LH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Sperm are produced in the

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A)   rete testis.
B)   seminiferous tubules.
C)   epididymis.
D)   seminal vesicles.
E)   efferent ductules.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

When comparing gamete production in males and females, males produce

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A)   more gametes that are larger in size.
B)   more gametes that are smaller in size.
C)   fewer gametes that are larger in size.
D)   fewer gametes that are smaller in size.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

During menopause, the vaginal wall

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A)   becomes thicker.
B)   becomes thinner.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 7

Sperm begin to exhibit motility once they exit the seminiferous tubules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of these male reproductive structures is unpaired (meaning there is only one in the body) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Epididymis
B)   Bulbourethral gland
C)   Prostate gland
D)   Seminal vesicle
E)   Corpus cavernosumF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

In both males and females, primary sex organs called ________ produce the gametes.

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Question 10

Describe how internal reproductive structures develop. What genetic factors determine whether development proceeds in a male or female manner? What ducts are formed in male and female embryos and fetuses?

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Expression of SRY from the Y chromosome ...

Question 11

The external genitalia do not become clearly differentiated until about week ________ of development.

Accepted Answer

A)   6
B)   12
C)   20
D)   32
E)   38F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 12

The ejaculatory duct is formed by the

Accepted Answer

A)   ampulla and the proximal portion of the seminal vesicle.
B)   ductus deferens and the ducts of the prostate gland.
C)   ampulla and the distal portions of the bulbourethral glands.
D)   ductus deferens and the ducts of the prostate gland and bulbourethral glands.
E)   ampulla and the prostatic urethra.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The changes that occur in a woman's body at menopause are due to

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A)   atrophy of the thermoregulatory center of the hypothalamus.
B)   reduced levels of estrogen and progesterone.
C)   increased production of androgens by the adrenal gland.
D)   depletion of oocyte supply.
E)   fluid retention that disrupts the osmotic balance of the body.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

The ________ is a comma-shaped structure that lies on the surface of the testis, and includes a head, body, and tail.

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The answer of The ________ is a comma-shaped structure that...

Question 15

Male embryos develop both Wolffian and Mullerian ducts, but only the Wolffian ducts remain in the male fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The external os is the

Accepted Answer

A)   opening of the cervix into the vagina.
B)   inferior portion of the central cavity.
C)   bone that supports the uterus during pregnancy.
D)   uterine tube attachment site.
E)   primary suspensory ligament for the uterus.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 17

When homologous replicated chromosomes pair up during meiosis, they form a

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A)   sister chromatid.
B)   tetrad.
C)   single-stranded chromosome.
D)   centromere.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

What is the correct order for the phases of the ovarian cycle, beginning with day 1?

Accepted Answer

A)   Luteal, follicular, ovulation
B)   Follicular, luteal, ovulation
C)   Follicular, ovulation, luteal
D)   Ovulation, follicular, luteal
E)   Ovulation, luteal, follicularF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Meiosis I is a reduction division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The myometrium of the uterus is composed of

Accepted Answer

A)   skeletal muscle.
B)   mucous membrane.
C)   fibrous connective tissue.
D)   loose connective tissue.
E)   smooth muscle.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Exam 28: Reproductive System

When homologous replicated chromosomes pair up during meiosis, they form a

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The external genitalia do not become clearly differentiated until about week ________ of development.

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Sperm are produced in the

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Male embryos develop both Wolffian and Mullerian ducts, but only the Wolffian ducts remain in the male fetus.

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The external os is the

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The ejaculatory duct is formed by the

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In both males and females, primary sex organs called ________ produce the gametes.

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Which of these male reproductive structures is unpaired (meaning there is only one in the body) ?

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When comparing gamete production in males and females, males produce

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Sperm begin to exhibit motility once they exit the seminiferous tubules.

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The ________ is a comma-shaped structure that lies on the surface of the testis, and includes a head, body, and tail.

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The corpus luteum secretes progesterone and estrogen.

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What is the correct order for the phases of the ovarian cycle, beginning with day 1?

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The changes that occur in a woman's body at menopause are due to

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Describe how internal reproductive structures develop. What genetic factors determine whether development proceeds in a male or female manner? What ducts are formed in male and female embryos and fetuses?

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Prior to puberty, the anterior pituitary does not release FSH and LH.

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Meiosis I is a reduction division.

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During menopause, the vaginal wall

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The myometrium of the uterus is composed of

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Movement of the oocyte along the uterine tube is due to peristalsis and ciliary action.

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