Question 1

Which of the following correctly describes an erection?

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A)  Smooth muscles of vascular spaces in the penis contract.
B)  Parasympathetic impulses constrict arteries leading to the penis.
C)  Parasympathetic neurons release nitric oxide causing dilation of small arteries in the penis.
D)  The spongy tissue in the penis fills with air.

Question 2

Undifferentiated spermatogenic cells are called

Accepted Answer

A)  spermatogoniA.
B)  primary spermatocytes.
C)  secondary spermatocytes.
D)  spermatids.

Question 3

Signs of menopause include

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A)  increased concentrations of estrogens.
B)  inexplicable euphoria,extra energy,weight loss.
C)  shrinking of the vagina,uterus,and breasts.
D)  increased bone matrix.

Question 4

The primary organs of the female reproductive system are the uterus and vagina.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Compared to males who train for endurance events,females who train for such events typically

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A)  maintain a lower percentage of body fat.
B)  maintain a higher percentage of body fat.
C)  develop a higher percentage of muscle tissue because of testosterone.
D)  develop a higher percentage of muscle tissue because of estrogen.

Question 6

The interstitial cells of the testes produce

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A)  seminal fluid.
B)  spermatogenic cells.
C)  sperm cells.
D)  androgens.

Question 7

A mammary gland contains ____ lobes.

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A)  paired
B)  three
C)  ten
D)  fifteen to twenty

Question 8

The broad,suspensory,and ovarian ligaments hold an ovary in position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The number of possible chromosome combinations in a gamete of a human is

Accepted Answer

A)  800.
B)  8,000.
C)  80,000.
D)  8 million.

Question 10

The tubular part of the uterus that extends downward into the upper vagina is the

Accepted Answer

A)  fundus.
B)  cervix.
C)  perimetrium.
D)  endometrium.

Question 11

The epididymis is a _____ and it _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  compartment inside a testis;secretes testosterone and forms sperm
B)  stage of spermatogenesis;forms two sperm cells and semen
C)  tightly coiled tube on the outside of the testis;is the location for sperm maturation
D)  compartment that contains seminiferous tubules;ejaculates sperm

Question 12

Lulu is 53 and has not had her menstrual period in a year.Several times a day,she feels a tingling in her upper chest,and then heat washes over her,in an upwards direction.It is intensely uncomfortable for about 5 minutes,during which she is nearly overwhelmed with an urge to fling off her clothing.The cause of Lulu's hot flashes is

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in gonadotropin concentration and a decrease in estrogen concentration.
B)  an increase in gonadotropin concentration and an increase in estrogen concentration.
C)  a decrease in gonadotropin concentration and an increase in estrogen concentration.
D)  a decrease in gonadotropin concentration and a decrease in estrogen concentration.

Question 13

Oral contraceptives may cause

Accepted Answer

A)  increased skin pigmentation.
B)  breast tenderness.
C)  fluid retention.
D)  all of the above.

Question 14

Possible problems from donating eggs include

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological difficulties from wondering about the fate of the eggs.
B)  infertility.
C)  ovary scarring.
D)  all of the above.

Question 15

The ductus deferentia are muscular tubes,each about 25 centimeters long.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"You can't possibly have breast cancer," said Jim to his roommate Eliot,who was distraught after a visit to a doctor."You're a man!" "No,Jim.A certain percentage of breast cancer cases are in men." That percentage is

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5
B)  0.75
C)  1.0
D)  10

Question 17

Menopause is due to aging of the

Accepted Answer

A)  ovaries.
B)  vagina.
C)  cervix.
D)  uterine tube.

Question 18

Endometriosis can result in the formation of fibrous tissue around the ovaries and can prevent ovulation or obstruct the uterine tubes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Each epididymis emerges from the bottom of a testis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Male reproductive functions are controlled mainly by hormones from the hypothalamus,and

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior pituitary and adrenal glands.
B)  anterior pituitary and adrenal glands.
C)  posterior pituitary gland and testes.
D)  anterior pituitary gland and testes.

Exam 22: Reproductive Systems

The epididymis is a _ and it _.

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The primary organs of the female reproductive system are the uterus and vagina.

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Undifferentiated spermatogenic cells are called

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The number of possible chromosome combinations in a gamete of a human is

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The tubular part of the uterus that extends downward into the upper vagina is the

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A mammary gland contains ____ lobes.

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Oral contraceptives may cause

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Signs of menopause include

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Each epididymis emerges from the bottom of a testis.

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Which of the following correctly describes an erection?

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The interstitial cells of the testes produce

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Possible problems from donating eggs include

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Endometriosis can result in the formation of fibrous tissue around the ovaries and can prevent ovulation or obstruct the uterine tubes.

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Male reproductive functions are controlled mainly by hormones from the hypothalamus,and

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"You can't possibly have breast cancer," said Jim to his roommate Eliot,who was distraught after a visit to a doctor."You're a man!" "No,Jim.A certain percentage of breast cancer cases are in men." That percentage is

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The broad,suspensory,and ovarian ligaments hold an ovary in position.

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Menopause is due to aging of the

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The ductus deferentia are muscular tubes,each about 25 centimeters long.

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Compared to males who train for endurance events,females who train for such events typically

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Exam 22: Reproductive Systems

The epididymis is a _____ and it _____.

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The primary organs of the female reproductive system are the uterus and vagina.

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Undifferentiated spermatogenic cells are called

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The number of possible chromosome combinations in a gamete of a human is

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The tubular part of the uterus that extends downward into the upper vagina is the

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A mammary gland contains ____ lobes.

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Oral contraceptives may cause

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Signs of menopause include

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Each epididymis emerges from the bottom of a testis.

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Which of the following correctly describes an erection?

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The interstitial cells of the testes produce

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Possible problems from donating eggs include

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Endometriosis can result in the formation of fibrous tissue around the ovaries and can prevent ovulation or obstruct the uterine tubes.

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Male reproductive functions are controlled mainly by hormones from the hypothalamus,and

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"You can't possibly have breast cancer," said Jim to his roommate Eliot,who was distraught after a visit to a doctor."You're a man!" "No,Jim.A certain percentage of breast cancer cases are in men." That percentage is

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The broad,suspensory,and ovarian ligaments hold an ovary in position.

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Menopause is due to aging of the

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The ductus deferentia are muscular tubes,each about 25 centimeters long.

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Compared to males who train for endurance events,females who train for such events typically

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The epididymis is a _ and it _.

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