Question 1

Place the following ducts in the correct order, from the site of sperm production to the point of exit from the body.
1)  ductus (vas)  deferens
2)  straight tubules
3)  prostatic urethra
4)  ductus epididymis
5)  ejaculatory duct
6)  efferent ducts
7)  spongy (penile)  urethra
8)  rete testis
9)  membranous (intermediate)  urethra

Accepted Answer

A)   6, 1, 8, 2, 4, 3, 5, 7, 9
B)   2, 8, 6, 4, 1, 5, 3, 9, 7
C)   5, 6, 2, 8, 4, 1, 9, 3, 7
D)   6, 8, 2, 4, 1, 3, 5, 9, 7E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Primary oocytes enter which phase of Meiosis I prior to puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prophase
B)   Anaphase
C)   Telophase
D)   MetaphaseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following pairs of terms is most closely matched?

Accepted Answer

A)   tunica vaginalis; testes
B)   tunica albuginea; uterus
C)   germinal epithelium; spermatic cord
D)   corpus luteum; penisE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Fructose, which is an energy source for sperm, is a component of the secretions of the prostate gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The dartos muscle:

Accepted Answer

A)   causes wrinkling of the skin of the scrotum.
B)   is found in the scrotal septum.
C)   relaxes in response to warmth, contracts in response to cold.
D)   all of these choicesE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which type of birth control is prevent fertilization by blocking sperm entry into the uterine tube and has a long-term effectiveness of 10 years?

Accepted Answer

A)   morning-after pill
B)   spermicide
C)   intrauterine device
D)   vaginal pouchE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The tunica albuginea of an ovary:

Accepted Answer

A)   is a layer of loose connective tissue that divides the ovaries into lobes.
B)   is the outermost covering of the ovary.
C)   is the tissue that contains and surrounds a developing oocyte.
D)   is a tissue layer located deep to the germinal epithelium.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The blood-testis barrier:

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A)   consists of tight junctions between interstitial (Leydig)  cells.
B)   is the basement membrane of the seminiferous tubules.
C)   protects sperm antigens from exposure to the cells of the immune system.
D)   all of these choicesE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of ligament that helps maintain the position of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)   suspensory ligament
B)   round ligament
C)   cardinal (lateral cervical)  ligament
D)   broad ligamentE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which uterine layer is most responsive to the hormone oxytocin, which increases contractions and leads to expulsion of the fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)   endometrium
B)   myometrium
C)   perimetrium
D)   serosaE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Describe the structure of a mammary gland, using the correct terminology for the tissues and ducts.

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Within each breast is a mammary gland, a...

Question 12

Several layers of cells, called granulosa cells, surround and nourish a developing oocyte in the ovary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The tubular, muscular canal extending from the exterior of the body to the uterine cervix is the _____.

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The answer of The tubular, muscular canal extending from the...

Question 14

A series of transverse folds in the vagina that increases the surface area of the vagina during sexual intercourse and childbirth.

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The answer of A series of transverse folds in the...

Question 15

Describe the location and the functions of sustentacular (Sertoli) cells.

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The sustentacular (Sertoli) cells are la...

Question 16

The embryonic mesonephric (Wolffian) ducts develop into the ducts of the male reproductive system and the uterine tubes of the female reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Descent of the testes into the scrotum normally occurs:

Accepted Answer

A)   near the end of the seventh month of fetal development.
B)   in the ninth month of fetal development.
C)   shortly after birth.
D)   at puberty.E) None of the above
F) A) and D) A

Question 18

The pH of the vagina is

Accepted Answer

A)   acidic
B)   basic
C)   neutralD) A) and B)
E) B) and C) A

Question 19

During a woman's reproductive lifetime, she will ovulate approximately how many mature oocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)   400
B)   10,000
C)   40,000
D)   2 millionE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following structures are not found in the vesiblule of the vulva?

Accepted Answer

A)   vaginal orifice
B)   external urethral orifice
C)   hymen
D)   clitorisE) B) and C)
F) None of the above D

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Primary oocytes enter which phase of Meiosis I prior to puberty?

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Which of the following pairs of terms is most closely matched?

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Fructose, which is an energy source for sperm, is a component of the secretions of the prostate gland.

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The dartos muscle:

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Which type of birth control is prevent fertilization by blocking sperm entry into the uterine tube and has a long-term effectiveness of 10 years?

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The tunica albuginea of an ovary:

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The blood-testis barrier:

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Which of the following is NOT a type of ligament that helps maintain the position of the uterus?

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Which uterine layer is most responsive to the hormone oxytocin, which increases contractions and leads to expulsion of the fetus?

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Describe the structure of a mammary gland, using the correct terminology for the tissues and ducts.

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Within each breast is a mammary gland, a...
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Several layers of cells, called granulosa cells, surround and nourish a developing oocyte in the ovary.

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The tubular, muscular canal extending from the exterior of the body to the uterine cervix is the _____.

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A series of transverse folds in the vagina that increases the surface area of the vagina during sexual intercourse and childbirth.

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Describe the location and the functions of sustentacular (Sertoli) cells.

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The sustentacular (Sertoli) cells are la...
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The embryonic mesonephric (Wolffian) ducts develop into the ducts of the male reproductive system and the uterine tubes of the female reproductive system.

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Descent of the testes into the scrotum normally occurs:

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The pH of the vagina is

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During a woman's reproductive lifetime, she will ovulate approximately how many mature oocytes?

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Primary oocytes enter which phase of Meiosis I prior to puberty?

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Which of the following pairs of terms is most closely matched?

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Fructose, which is an energy source for sperm, is a component of the secretions of the prostate gland.

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The dartos muscle:

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Which type of birth control is prevent fertilization by blocking sperm entry into the uterine tube and has a long-term effectiveness of 10 years?

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The tunica albuginea of an ovary:

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The blood-testis barrier:

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Which of the following is NOT a type of ligament that helps maintain the position of the uterus?

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Which uterine layer is most responsive to the hormone oxytocin, which increases contractions and leads to expulsion of the fetus?

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Describe the structure of a mammary gland, using the correct terminology for the tissues and ducts.

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Several layers of cells, called granulosa cells, surround and nourish a developing oocyte in the ovary.

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The tubular, muscular canal extending from the exterior of the body to the uterine cervix is the _____.

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A series of transverse folds in the vagina that increases the surface area of the vagina during sexual intercourse and childbirth.

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Describe the location and the functions of sustentacular (Sertoli) cells.

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The embryonic mesonephric (Wolffian) ducts develop into the ducts of the male reproductive system and the uterine tubes of the female reproductive system.

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Descent of the testes into the scrotum normally occurs:

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During a woman's reproductive lifetime, she will ovulate approximately how many mature oocytes?

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