Question 1

Which hormone causes pelvic ligaments and the pubic symphysis to relax, widen, and become more flexible during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen
B)   progesterone
C)   relaxin
D)   luteinizing hormone (LH) E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which ligament anchors the anterior portion of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)   suspensory ligament
B)   ovarian ligament
C)   broad ligament
D)   round ligamentE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The gonads, or primary sex organs, produce sex cells, also known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   zygotes
B)   interstitial cells
C)   gametes
D)   spermatidsE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The placenta is usually functioning to deliver nutrients and oxygen to, and remove waste from, the embryonic blood by the ________ week of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)   first
B)   second
C)   third
D)   fourth
E)   fifthF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

An erection results from blood filling the spongy erectile tissues of the penis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which hormone is necessary for the growth of endometrial glands which are important for the sustenance of a growing embryo until its implantation?

Accepted Answer

A)   luteinizing hormone (LH) 
B)   testosterone
C)   progesterone
D)   inhibin
E)   follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

When a year has passed without menstruation, a woman has reached menarche.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which portion of the sperm houses the nucleus and its DNA?

Accepted Answer

A)   midpiece
B)   flagellum
C)   head
D)   tail
E)   acrosomeF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

What effect does follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)  have on males?

Accepted Answer

A)   Male testes are not influenced by FSH.
B)   FSH functions solely in females.
C)   FSH stimulates sperm production in males.
D)   FSH causes the testes to enlarge in size.
E)   FSH stimulates estrogen production in males.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following cells could be fertilized?

Accepted Answer

A)   polar body
B)   primary oocyte
C)   secondary oocyte
D)   oogonium
E)   corpus luteumF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

A fertilized egg, which represents the first cell of a new individual, is called a(n)  ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   blastocyst
B)   zygote
C)   fetus
D)   embryoE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Days 6-14 of the uterine (menstrual)  cycle are known as the ________ phase. This phase concludes with ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A)   secretory
B)   luteal
C)   proliferative
D)   menstrualE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

In a female, the labia minora are two outer, hair-covered folds of skin that enclose the delicate, hair-free folds called the labia majora.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How many chromosomes do each sperm and each ovum have?

Accepted Answer

A)   23 pairs of chromosomes
B)   23 chromosomes
C)   46 pairs of chromosomes
D)   46 chromosomes
E)   2n chromosomesF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Where does fertilization usually occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   ovary
B)   vesicular (Graafian)  follicle
C)   uterine (fallopian)  tubes
D)   uterus
E)   vaginaF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Match each description with the appropriate female reproductive structure:
-Birth canal

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina
B)  ovary
C)  hymen
D)  uterus
E)  uterine (fallopian)  tubeF) vulvaG) A) and B)
H) A) and C)

Question 17

Oocytes are viable for 48-72 hours once ovulated from the ovary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which hormone is produced by the corpus luteum that helps maintain pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen
B)   testosterone
C)   progesterone
D)   relaxinE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Using Figure 16.1, identify the following:
-The epididymis is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Label J
B)   Label K
C)   Label L
D)   Label A
E)   Label BF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Ovulation usually occurs on or about day 14 of the uterine (menstrual) cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: The Reproductive System

In a female, the labia minora are two outer, hair-covered folds of skin that enclose the delicate, hair-free folds called the labia majora.

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A fertilized egg, which represents the first cell of a new individual, is called a(n) ________.

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Oocytes are viable for 48-72 hours once ovulated from the ovary.

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Where does fertilization usually occur?

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Ovulation usually occurs on or about day 14 of the uterine (menstrual) cycle.

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The gonads, or primary sex organs, produce sex cells, also known as ________.

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What effect does follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) have on males?

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Which hormone is produced by the corpus luteum that helps maintain pregnancy?

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An erection results from blood filling the spongy erectile tissues of the penis.

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The placenta is usually functioning to deliver nutrients and oxygen to, and remove waste from, the embryonic blood by the ________ week of pregnancy.

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Which ligament anchors the anterior portion of the uterus?

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Using Figure 16.1, identify the following: -The epididymis is indicated by ________.

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Which hormone is necessary for the growth of endometrial glands which are important for the sustenance of a growing embryo until its implantation?

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How many chromosomes do each sperm and each ovum have?

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Which portion of the sperm houses the nucleus and its DNA?

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Which hormone causes pelvic ligaments and the pubic symphysis to relax, widen, and become more flexible during pregnancy?

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Match each description with the appropriate female reproductive structure: -Birth canal

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Which of the following cells could be fertilized?

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When a year has passed without menstruation, a woman has reached menarche.

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Days 6-14 of the uterine (menstrual) cycle are known as the ________ phase. This phase concludes with ovulation.

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