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Male and female reproductive system and meiosis
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11. How many cell divisions occur in meiosis?
- AA. none
- BB. one
- CC. two
- DD. many
- AA. none
22. What is the haploid number of chromosomes found in human gametes?
- AA. 23
- BB. 46
- CC. 23 pair
- DD. both 46 and 23 pair
- AA. 23
33. What is the new cell formed from the union of egg and sperm called and how many chromosomes does it have?
- AA. zygote with 23 chromosomes
- BB. zygote with 23 pairs of chromosomes
- CC. egg with 46 chromosomes
- DD. tetrad with 23 pairs of chromosomes
- AA. zygote with 23 chromosomes
44. The primary sex organs of a male are the
- AA. scrotum.
- BB. ovaries.
- CC. testes.
- DD. glands.
- AA. scrotum.
55. Why do the testes descend into the scrotum?
- AA. There is not sufficient room in the abdomen.
- BB. Abdominal temperature is too low to produce hormones.
- CC. Abdominal temperature is too high to produce viable sperm.
- DD. There is no known reason.
- AA. There is not sufficient room in the abdomen.
66. The seminiferous tubules
- AA. are found in the testes.
- BB. are where sperm are formed.
- CC. produce male hormones.
- DD. both are found in the testes and are where sperm are formed.
- AA. are found in the testes.
77. The process of sperm production is called
- AA. spermatogenesis.
- BB. spermiogenesis.
- CC. oogenesis.
- DD. None of the choices are correct.
- AA. spermatogenesis.
88. Spermatogenesis
- AA. occurs in the interstitial cells.
- BB. is a form of meiosis.
- CC. occurs at internal body temperature.
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. occurs in the interstitial cells.
99. The sperm's acrosome contains
- AA. the chromosomes.
- BB. the mitochondria.
- CC. enzymes.
- DD. the tail.
- AA. the chromosomes.
1010. The sperm's midpiece contains
- AA. the chromosomes.
- BB. the mitochondria.
- CC. enzymes.
- DD. the tail.
- AA. the chromosomes.
1111. The __________ stores sperm and allows them to mature.
- AA. epididymis
- BB. vas deferens
- CC. bulbourethral gland
- DD. urethra
- AA. epididymis
1212. The __________ conducts sperm into the abdominal cavity through the inguinal canal.
- AA. epididymis
- BB. vas deferens
- CC. bulbourethral gland
- DD. urethra
- AA. epididymis
1313. The ejaculatory ducts join the _______ in the prostate gland.
- AA. ureters
- BB. spermatic cord
- CC. urethra
- DD. None of the choices are correct.
- AA. ureters
1414. What does seminal fluid provide?
- AA. the correct pH for sperm
- BB. fructose for energy
- CC. enhance sperm motility
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. the correct pH for sperm
1515. Which gland secretes a mucus like fluid that helps lubricate the end of the penis for sexual intercourse?
- AA. prostate gland
- BB. seminal vesicles
- CC. bulbourethral glands
- DD. epididymis
- AA. prostate gland
1616. Which male gland encircles the urethra and secretes a fluid that enhances sperm motility?
- AA. Cowper's glands
- BB. seminal vesicles
- CC. prostate
- DD. bulbourethral glands
- AA. Cowper's glands
1717. Which male gland is located behind the urinary bladder and secretes an alkaline fluid with fructose and prostaglandins?
- AA. bulbourethral glands
- BB. Cowper's glands
- CC. prostate
- DD. seminal vesicles
- AA. bulbourethral glands
1818. Which of the following produces the gonadotropic hormones?
- AA. hypothalamus
- BB. testis
- CC. anterior pituitary gland
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. hypothalamus
1919. LH and FSH are
- AA. sex hormones.
- BB. gonadotropic hormones.
- CC. only in females.
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. sex hormones.
2020. Which of the following stimulates spermatogenesis in the seminiferous tubules?
- AA. LH
- BB. FSH
- CC. testosterone
- DD. inhibin
- AA. LH
2121. Which of the following is NOT a function of testosterone?
- AA. growth of facial, axillary, and pubic hair
- BB. increase in secretion of oil and sweat glands
- CC. decrease in the size of the larynx
- DD. increased muscle strength
- AA. growth of facial, axillary, and pubic hair
2222. Testosterone
- AA. matures the penis and testes.
- BB. is responsible for male secondary characteristics.
- CC. causes oil glands to secrete.
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. matures the penis and testes.
2323. The primary sex organ(s) in females is (are)
- AA. fallopian (uterine) tubes.
- BB. ovaries.
- CC. uterus.
- DD. vagina.
- AA. fallopian (uterine) tubes.
2424. The process of forming an ovum is called
- AA. mitosis.
- BB. oogenesis.
- CC. meiosis.
- DD. both oogenesis and meiosis.
- AA. mitosis.
2525. What nonviable cell is produced by oogenesis?
- AA. ovum
- BB. polar body
- CC. follicle
- DD. corpus luteum
- AA. ovum
2626. Where does fertilization of an egg usually occur?
- AA. pelvic cavity
- BB. uterus
- CC. vagina
- DD. uterine tubes
- AA. pelvic cavity
2727. A mature follicle is called a
- AA. vesicular (Graafian) follicle.
- BB. primary follicle.
- CC. secondary follicle.
- DD. corpus luteum.
- AA. vesicular (Graafian) follicle.
2828. Once a follicle releases an egg, it becomes a
- AA. vesicular follicle.
- BB. corpus luteum.
- CC. zona pellucida.
- DD. corpus albicans.
- AA. vesicular follicle.
2929. What structures act to draw a released ovum into the uterine tube?
- AA. follicle
- BB. corpus luteum
- CC. fimbriae
- DD. zona pellucida
- AA. follicle
3030. Which layer of the uterus varies according to the monthly reproductive cycle?
- AA. endometrium
- BB. myometrium
- CC. perimetrium
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. endometrium
3131. Development of the fetus occurs in the
- AA. uterus.
- BB. vagina.
- CC. ovaries.
- DD. uterine tubes.
- AA. uterus.
3232. What female external genital is homologous to the male's penis?
- AA. mons pubis
- BB. labia majora
- CC. labia minora
- DD. clitoris
- AA. mons pubis
3333. Ovulation is triggered by
- AA. the LH surge.
- BB. high levels of progesterone.
- CC. low levels of FSH.
- DD. low levels of estrogen.
- AA. the LH surge.
3434. At the end of the luteal phase,
- AA. ovulation occurs.
- BB. the corpus luteum degenerates.
- CC. menstruation occurs.
- DD. both the corpus luteum degenerates and menstruation occurs.
- AA. ovulation occurs.
3535. Progesterone
- AA. is produced by the corpus luteum.
- BB. thickens the endometrium two or three times normal.
- CC. exerts negative feedback over LH secretion
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. is produced by the corpus luteum.
3636. During menstruation, the
- AA. follicle breaks down.
- BB. endometrium breaks down.
- CC. epididymis breaks down.
- DD. alveoli break down.
- AA. follicle breaks down.
3737. Which of the following is the correct order of events in the ovary?
- AA. ovulation, follicular phase, luteal phase
- BB. luteal phase, follicular phase, ovulation
- CC. follicular phase, ovulation, luteal phase
- DD. luteal phase, ovulation, follicular phase
- AA. ovulation, follicular phase, luteal phase
3838. The female is pregnant when
- AA. LH is present in the blood.
- BB. FSH is present in the blood.
- CC. hCG is present in the blood.
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. LH is present in the blood.
3939. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
- AA. maintains the corpus luteum until the placenta is secreting hormones.
- BB. is used to detect pregnancy.
- CC. keeps a new follicle from developing.
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. maintains the corpus luteum until the placenta is secreting hormones.
4040. The first secretion from the breasts is a milky fluid rich in protein and antibodies called
- AA. prolactin.
- BB. oxytocin.
- CC. colostrum.
- DD. estrogen.
- AA. prolactin.
4141. Which method of birth control normally prevents fertilization?
- AA. IUD
- BB. diaphragm
- CC. condom
- DD. diaphragm and condom
- AA. IUD
42What is the most effective method of birth control?
- AC. abstinence
- BA. condom
- CB. hormone pill
- DD. diaphragm
- AC. abstinence
4343. How does combined hormone birth control work?
- AA. prevents fertilization
- BB. prevents implantation
- CC. prevents ovulation
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. prevents fertilization
4444. An IUD is placed in the _____ and will prevent implantation if fertilization should occur.
- AA. vagina
- BB. uterine tubes
- CC. uterus
- DD. urethra
- AA. vagina
4545. The head of a sperm contains
- AA. many organelles.
- BB. a nucleus enclosing the 23 chromosomes.
- CC. a large amount of cytoplasm.
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. many organelles.
4646. The extracellular matrix surrounding the ovum is called the
- AA. corona radiate.
- BB. acrosome.
- CC. zona pellucida.
- DD. follicle.
- AA. corona radiate.
4747. Which of the following is the correct order of structures sperm must penetrate before entering the ovum?
- AA. zona pellucida, corona radiate, ovum plasma membrane
- BB. ovum plasma membrane, zona pellucida, corona radiate
- CC. corona radiate, zona pellucida, ovum plasma membrane
- DD. None of the choices are correct.
- AA. zona pellucida, corona radiate, ovum plasma membrane
4848. Cleavage
- AA. is cell division with no increase in size.
- BB. is mitosis.
- CC. occurs immediately after fertilization.
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. is cell division with no increase in size.
4949. Morphogenesis refers to
- AA. increase of size.
- BB. shaping of the embryo and migration of cells.
- CC. cells having a specific function.
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. increase of size.
5050. Differentiation refers to
- AA. cells taking on different structures and functions.
- BB. movement of cells to shape the embryo.
- CC. increased size of the cells.
- DD. cell division with no increase in size.
- AA. cells taking on different structures and functions.
5151. The chorion is
- AA. the first site of blood cell formation.
- BB. the fetal half of the placenta.
- CC. becomes the umbilical cord vessels.
- DD. cushions and protects the embryo with fluid.
- AA. the first site of blood cell formation.
5252. The yolk sac
- AA. is the first site of blood cell formation.
- BB. is the fetal half of the placenta.
- CC. becomes the umbilical cord vessels.
- DD. provides nutrition until the placenta is formed.
- AA. is the first site of blood cell formation.
5353. The allantois
- AA. is the first site of blood cell formation.
- BB. is the fetal half of the placenta.
- CC. becomes the umbilical cord vessels.
- DD. cushions and protects the embryo with fluid.
- AA. is the first site of blood cell formation.
5454. The amnion
- AA. is the first site of blood cell formation.
- BB. is the fetal half of the placenta.
- CC. becomes the umbilical cord vessels.
- DD. cushions and protects the embryo with fluid.
- AA. is the first site of blood cell formation.
5555. Embryonic development
- AA. refers to the first week.
- BB. refers to week two through month two.
- CC. refers to months three through nine.
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. refers to the first week.
5656. The pre-embryonic structure created by cleavage is a ball of cells called a
- AA. blastocyst.
- BB. trophoblast.
- CC. morula.
- DD. zygote.
- AA. blastocyst.
5757. The pre-embryonic structure that enters the uterus is a fluid-filled ball of cells called a
- AA. blastocyst.
- BB. trophoblast.
- CC. morula.
- DD. zygote.
- AA. blastocyst.
5858. The process of gastrulation ends with the formation of the
- AA. allantois.
- BB. placenta.
- CC. primary germ layers.
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. allantois.
5959. From which primary germ layer do both the skeletal and muscular systems develop?
- AA. ectoderm
- BB. endoderm
- CC. mesoderm
- DD. None of these choices are correct for both systems.
- AA. ectoderm
6060. From which primary germ layer does the nervous system and epidermis of the skin develop?
- AA. ectoderm
- BB. endoderm
- CC. mesoderm
- DD. None of the choices are correct for both systems.
- AA. ectoderm
6161. From which primary germ layer does the epithelial lining of the digestive system and the blood vessels develop?
- AA. ectoderm
- BB. endoderm
- CC. mesoderm
- DD. None of these choices are correct for both systems.
- AA. ectoderm
6262. The first system to be visually evident is the
- AA. muscular system.
- BB. cardiovascular system.
- CC. skeletal system.
- DD. nervous system.
- AA. muscular system.
6363. If the neural tube does not close inferiorly, ______ may result.
- AA. anencephaly
- BB. conjoined twins
- CC. spina bifida
- DD. Down syndrome
- AA. anencephaly
6464. During the eighth week
- AA. all organ systems have appeared.
- BB. ossification begins.
- CC. eyes, ears and nose are noticeable.
- DD. mother begins to feel movement.
- AA. all organ systems have appeared.
6565. At the placenta,
- AA. oxygen enters the fetal circulation.
- BB. nutrients enter the fetal circulation.
- CC. nitrogenous wastes enter maternal circulation.
- DD. All of the choices are correct.
- AA. oxygen enters the fetal circulation.
6666. The umbilical cord contains
- AA. the fetal intestine.
- BB. two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein.
- CC. only muscle tissue.
- DD. two umbilical veins and one umbilical artery.
- AA. the fetal intestine.
6767. The umbilical arteries carry
- AA. waste and carbon dioxide toward the placenta.
- BB. oxygen and nutrients toward the fetus.
- CC. waste and carbon dioxide toward the fetus.
- DD. oxygen and nutrients toward the placenta.
- AA. waste and carbon dioxide toward the placenta.
6868. The umbilical vein carries
- AA. waste and carbon dioxide toward the placenta.
- BB. oxygen and nutrients toward the fetus.
- CC. waste and carbon dioxide toward the fetus.
- DD. oxygen and nutrients toward the placenta.
- AA. waste and carbon dioxide toward the placenta.
6969. During the fifth through seventh months,
- AA. the sex can be determined visually.
- BB. lanugo covers the body.
- CC. mother begins to feel movement.
- DD. both lanugo covers the body and mother begins to feel movement are true
- AA. the sex can be determined visually.
7070. The gender of the individual is determined at
- AA. birth.
- BB. the third month.
- CC. fertilization.
- DD. gastrulation.
- AA. birth.
7171. The tissues of the gonads is indifferent until the production of
- AA. estrogen.
- BB. progesterone.
- CC. semen.
- DD. testosterone.
- AA. estrogen.
7272. A male will have ____ chromosomes, while a female has _____ chromosomes.
- AA. XX, XY
- BB. XY, XX
- AA. XX, XY
73During stage one of parturition,
- AA. the placenta is delivered.
- BB. the birth occurs.
- CC. the cervix dilates.
- AA. the placenta is delivered.
7474. During stage two of parturition,
- AA. the placenta is delivered.
- BB. the birth occurs.
- CC. the cervix dilates.
- AA. the placenta is delivered.
7575. During stage three of parturition
- AA. the placenta is delivered.
- BB. the birth occurs.
- CC. the cervix dilates.
- AA. the placenta is delivered.
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