Question 1

Interstitial cells

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A)   are found in the areolar tissue between the tubules.
B)   respond to luteinizing hormone.
C)   produce testosterone.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the aboveF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The release of FSH and LH from gonadotropes in the adenohypophysis is separately controlled by the same hypothalamic releasing hormone, GnRH. How is it possible to organize their secretion during the uterine cycle?

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In females, the GnRH pulse frequency and...

Question 3

All of the following are True of the vagina, except that it

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A)   serves as a passageway for the elimination of menstrual fluids.
B)   receives the penis during coitus.
C)   holds spermatozoa prior to their passage to the uterus.
D)   forms the lower portion of the birth canal.
E)   loses a portion of its lining during menses.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is greater?

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A)   the number of primordial follicles in the ovaries at birth
B)   the number of primordial follicles in the ovaries at pubertyC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 5

The ________ connect the seminiferous tubules to the epididymis.

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A)   efferent ductules
B)   straight tubules
C)   spermatic cords
D)   ductus deferentia
E)   inguinal canalsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

The primary role of FSH in males is to

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A)   stimulate the interstitial cells to produce testosterone.
B)   stimulate the nurse cells to produce inhibin.
C)   initiate sperm production in the testes.
D)   develop and maintain secondary sex characteristics.
E)   influence sexual behaviors and sex drive.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

On which of the following days would the level of GnRH be highest in a female?

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A)   day of ovulation
B)   first day of menses
C)   3 days before ovulation
D)   3 days after ovulationE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

During the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle,

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A)   the corpus luteum is forming.
B)   the functional zone of the endometrium is restored.
C)   the fertilized ovum implants.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the aboveF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The small paired structures at the base of the penis that secrete a thick, alkaline mucus are the

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A)   seminal vesicles.
B)   prostate glands.
C)   preputial glands.
D)   Bartholin glands.
E)   bulbo-urethral glands.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Secondary spermatocytes divide to produce ________ spermatids having ________ chromosomes each.

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A)   millions of; 46
B)   four; 23
C)   one; 46
D)   millions of; 23
E)   four; 46F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

The clitoris

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A)   is derived from the same embryonic structures as the penis in males.
B)   engorges with blood during sexual arousal.
C)   is topped by a small erectile glans.
D)   contains erectile tissue comparable to the corpora cavernosa of the penis.
E)   all of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

The pituitary hormone that stimulates the interstitial cells to secrete testosterone is

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A)   FSH.
B)   LH.
C)   ACTH.
D)   ADH.
E)   GH.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Figure 25-1 The Male Reproductive System
Use Figure 25-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "1 1."

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A)   bulbourethral gland
B)   prostate gland
C)   seminal gland (seminal vesicle) 
D)   epididymis
E)   ductus deferensF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

The ________ ligament extends from the lateral surface of the ovary to the pelvic wall.

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The answer of The ________ ligament extends from the lateral...

Question 15

When spermatogonia divide, the daughter cells are called

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A)   spermatogonia.
B)   spermatocytes.
C)   spermatids.
D)   spermatozoa.
E)   Sertoli cells.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

The ________ is an opening through which the spermatic cord passes.

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Question 17

The pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple is the

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A)   zona reticularis.
B)   fornix.
C)   zona pellucida.
D)   peripapilla.
E)   areola.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Contraction of the smooth muscle within the ________ acts to pinch off the urethra.

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The answer of Contraction of the smooth muscle within the...

Question 19

The space bounded by the labia minora is the

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A)   fornix.
B)   vestibule.
C)   hymen.
D)   clitoris.
E)   isthmus.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following muscles move the testes towards the body?

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A)   the cremaster
B)   the tunica muscularis
C)   the biceps brachii
D)   the dartos
E)   both the cremaster and the dartosF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Exam 25: The Reproductive System

Which of the following is greater?

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When spermatogonia divide, the daughter cells are called

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The pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple is the

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The primary role of FSH in males is to

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The small paired structures at the base of the penis that secrete a thick, alkaline mucus are the

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The release of FSH and LH from gonadotropes in the adenohypophysis is separately controlled by the same hypothalamic releasing hormone, GnRH. How is it possible to organize their secretion during the uterine cycle?

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All of the following are True of the vagina, except that it

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On which of the following days would the level of GnRH be highest in a female?

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The pituitary hormone that stimulates the interstitial cells to secrete testosterone is

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During the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle,

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The ________ connect the seminiferous tubules to the epididymis.

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The ________ ligament extends from the lateral surface of the ovary to the pelvic wall.

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Which of the following muscles move the testes towards the body?

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The clitoris

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The ________ is an opening through which the spermatic cord passes.

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Interstitial cells

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Secondary spermatocytes divide to produce ________ spermatids having ________ chromosomes each.

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Figure 25-1 The Male Reproductive System Use Figure 25-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "1 1."

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Contraction of the smooth muscle within the ________ acts to pinch off the urethra.

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