The Reproductive System 

A. stores and nourishes gamete

B. produces and transports gametes

C. produces FSH and LH

D. A and B only

E. all of the above

D. A and B only

Sperm Cells are stores primarily in the 

A. straight tubules

B. lobules

C. interstitial areas

D. epididymis

E. seminiferous tubules

D. epididymis

Undifferentiated spermatogenic cells are called

A. spermatids

B. sperm

C. secondary spermatocytes

D. spermatogonia

E. primary spermatocytes

D. spermatogonia

Leydig cells produce

A.testonsterone

B. nutrients

C.FSH

D. sperm

E.androgen-inhibiting protein

A. testosterone

Sperm production occurs in the

A. seminal vesicles

B. ductus deferens

C. seminiferous tubules

D. epididymus

E. rete testis

C. seminiferous tubules

The hormone responsible for a male's secondary sex characteristics is

A.FSH

B.testosterone

C.ICSH

D.gonadotropin

E.LH

B. testosterone

The stage of development prior to a developing sperm beginning spermiogenesis is

A. secondary spermatocytes

B. primary spermatocyte

C. spermatagonia

D. nurse cells

E. spermatids

E. spermatids

__________ are formed at the end of meiosis

A. Primary spermatocytes

B. Secondary spermatocytes

C. Spermatagonia

D. Spermatozoa

E.Spermatids

E. Spermatids

The structure that stores sperm is the

A. seminal vesicle

B. ejaculatory duct

C. epididymis

D. ductus deferens

E. corpus spongiosum

C. epididymus

The tubular gland that produces a secretion that contains fructose, is slightly alkaline, and contributes about 60 percent to the volume of semen is the

A. corpus cavernosum

B. prostate gland 

C. prenuptial gland

D. bulbourethral gland

E. seminal vesicles

E. seminal vesicles

The small, paired glands at the base of the penis that produce a lubricating secretion are the

A. prostate glands

B. bulbourethral glands

C.Bartholin's glands

D. prenuptial glands

E. seminal vesicles

B. bulbourethral glands

Semen contains

A. seminal fluid

B. nutrients

C. spermatozoans

D. enzymes

E. all of the above

E. all of the above

The scrotum is

A. the site of sperm production

B. superior to the glans penis

C. responsible for the temperature control of the testes

D. the male organ of copulation

E. erectile tissue of the penis

The role of the pituitary hormone LH in males is to

A. develop and maintain secondary sex characteristics

B. influence sexual behaviors and sex drive.

C. stimulate sustentacular cells to produce inhibin

D. initiate sperm production in the testes

E. stimulate Leydig cells to produce testosterone

The pituitary hormone that stimulates spermatogenesis is

A. GH

B. ACTH

C. ADH

D.LH

E. FSH

How many spermatozoa are produced in spermatogenesis

A. one

B. two

C. four

D. six

E. eight

Major functions of the accessory glands of the male reproductive system include

A. propelling spermatozoa and fluids along the reproductive tract

B. providing nutrients spermatozoa need for motility

C. activating the spermatozoa

D. producing buffers

E. all of the above

The following is a list of structures of the male reproductive tract

1. ductus deferens

2. urethrea

3. ejaculatory duct

4. epididymis

A. 4,1,3,2   B. 1,4,3,2   C. 1,3,4,2   D. 4,3,1,2  E. 4,1,2,3

In vitro studies indicate that the sperm can fertilize in the ovum if they are first washed before being introduced to the ovum. These observations suggest that

A. the process of capacitation involves the removal of some inhibiting substance or substances.

B. pH is an important factor in the process of capacitation

C. in capacitation, secretions of the female reproductive tract are taken up the the sperm

D. only sperm that come into contact with vaginal secretions are capable of fertilizing and ovum.

E. the process of capacitation is temperature dependent

The hormone responsible for the development and maintenance of the female secondary sexual characteristics is

A. progesterone

B. LH

C. gonadotropin

D. FSH

E. estrogen

About the time of ovulation, the anterior pituitary releases a large quantity of

A. LH

B. estrogen

C. FSH

D. gonadotropins

E. progesterone

The hormones responsible for maintaining the uterine wall during the second and third trimesters are

A. placental lactogens

B. FSH and LH

C. hCG and LH

D. placental estrogen and progesterone

E. none of the above

The hormone oxytocin aids in the birth process by stimulating

A. fetal muscular movements

B. uterine wall contractions

C. and increase in estrogen secretion 

D. the functional maturation of sperm

E. all of the above

The vagina

A. serves as a passageway for the elimination of menstrual fluids

B. forms the lower portion of the birth canal

C. hold spermatozoa prior to their passage to the uterus

D. receives the penis during coitus

E. all of the above

The cell commonly called the egg, or ovum, is more correctly called the

A. oocyte

B. secondary oocyte

C. oogonia

D. zygote

E. primary oocyte

The process of oogenesis produces_____viable ovum/ova

A. one

B. two

C. three

D. four

E. eight

Fertilization normally occurs in the 

A. vagina

B. oviduct

C. peritoneal cavity

D. vas deferens

E. uterus

The average length of the menstrual cycle is ____days

A. 10

B. 14

C. 21

D. 28

E. 35

During the secretory phase of the uterine (menstrual) cycle,

A. the secretory glands and blood vessels develop in the endometrium

B. ovulation occurs

C. the old functional layer is sloughed off

D. the corpus luteum is formed

E. a new functional layer is formed in the uterus

A. the secretory glands and blood vessels develop in the endometrium

The hormone commonly measured in a pregnancy test is

A. LH

B. progesterone

C. FSH

D. estrogen

E. hCG

The principal hormone secreted by the corpus luteum is

A. estradiol

B. estrogen

C.FSH

D. LH

E. progesterone

At puberty in both sexes

A. gametogenesis

B. secondary sex characteristics begin to appear

C. levels of FSH and LH increase

D. A and C only

E. all of the above

The phase of the uterine cycle prior to ovulation is the _P_____ phase.

A. pueperal

B. preovulatory

C. meiosis

D. secretory

E. proliferative

The increase in FSH that occurs during the first half of the ovarian cycle triggers

A. menstration

B. menopause

C. follicle maturation

D. pregnancy

E. ovulation

This birth control strategy interferes with the female hormonal cycle so that ovulation does not occur.

A. vaginal barrier

B. oral contraceptives

C. rhythm method

D. diaphram

E. intrauterine device (IUD)