Question 1

Why do female athletes sometimes experience disturbances in their reproductive cycles?

Accepted Answer

A)   They have an increased secretion of adrenal androgens.
B)   They have a decreased secretion of adrenal androgens.
C)   They have an increased synthesis of estrogens.
D)   They have a decreased synthesis of estrogens.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C) D

Question 2

Where is testicular cancer most likely to originate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Connective tissue cells of the seminiferous tubules
B)   Epithelial cells of the seminiferous tubules
C)   Intestinal cells
D)   Mediastinal cells
E)   Epidermal cells of the scrotumF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

What hormone is mainly responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Estrogen
B)   Progesterone
C)   Androgen
D)   Luteinizing hormone
E)   Follicle-stimulating hormoneF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

What process(es)  utilize meiosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spermatogenesis only
B)   Oogenesis only
C)   Both spermatogenesis and oogenesis
D)   Neither spermatogenesis nor oogenesis
E)   Tissue repairF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Preventing fertilization is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Preventing fertilization is called __________....

Question 6

What structure does the sperm enter after the ductus deferens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Seminal vesicles
B)   Epididymis
C)   Ejaculatory duct
D)   Rete testis
E)   Seminiferous tubulesF) A) and B)
G) B) and E) C

Question 7

The hormone that stimulates female breast development is __________.

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The answer of The hormone that stimulates female breast development...

Question 8

A male patient comes into the clinic with his female partner. He complains of a painful burning sensation while urinating. He suspects an STI, but his partner has no symptoms. Which STI does he most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gonorrhea
B)   AIDs
C)   Chlamydia
D)   SyphilisE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The fertilization of an egg occurs in theuterine tube.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The endometrium is the inner layer of the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   uterine tube
B)   uterus
C)   vagina
D)   labia minora
E)   vestibuleF) A) and E)
G) A) and C) B

Question 11

What are androgens?

Accepted Answer

A)   Male sex hormones
B)   Female sex hormones
C)   Releasing hormones
D)   Gonadotropins
E)   Anterior pituitary gland hormonesF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

The period when female reproductive cycles cease is called __________.

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The answer of The period when female reproductive cycles cease...

Question 13

Sperm cells are produced by the spermatogenic cells that line the __________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following is a mechanical barrier used in birth control?

Accepted Answer

A)   Male condom
B)   Oral contraceptive
C)   Gel spermicide
D)   Copper intrauterine device
E)   VasectomyF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 15

The amount of testosterone produced is regulated by a positive feedback system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ovulation is induced by a peak in the secretion of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   inhibin
B)   LH
C)   ovulin
D)   estrogen
E)   progesteroneF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

A complication of the sexually transmitted infections gonorrhea and chlamydia is __________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Following ovulation, the remaining follicular cells in the ovary enlarge to form an endocrine structure called the __________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

In the female reproductive cycle, menstrual flow occurs when the concentrations of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen and progesterone are low
B)   estrogen and progesterone are high
C)   estrogen is high and progesterone is low
D)   progesterone is high and estrogen is low
E)   estrogen and progesterone are absentF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

A new, non-surgical alternative to vasectomy, called Vasalgel, is done by injecting an impassable gel into the ductus deferentia. What contraceptive effect will this have?

Accepted Answer

A)   The prostate gland will be blocked from secreting nutrients for sperm into the ductus deferentia.
B)   Sustentacular cells will be killed, preventing spermatogenesis.
C)   Sperm will be blocked from traveling from the testis to the urethra.
D)   Secretions are stimulated to be released that will interrupt testosterone secretion from interstitial cells.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 19: Reproductive Systems

Why do female athletes sometimes experience disturbances in their reproductive cycles?

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Where is testicular cancer most likely to originate?

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What hormone is mainly responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics?

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What process(es) utilize meiosis?

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Preventing fertilization is called __________.

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What structure does the sperm enter after the ductus deferens?

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The hormone that stimulates female breast development is __________.

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A male patient comes into the clinic with his female partner. He complains of a painful burning sensation while urinating. He suspects an STI, but his partner has no symptoms. Which STI does he most likely have?

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The fertilization of an egg occurs in theuterine tube.

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The endometrium is the inner layer of the __________.

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What are androgens?

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The period when female reproductive cycles cease is called __________.

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Sperm cells are produced by the spermatogenic cells that line the __________.

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Which of the following is a mechanical barrier used in birth control?

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The amount of testosterone produced is regulated by a positive feedback system.

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Ovulation is induced by a peak in the secretion of __________.

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A complication of the sexually transmitted infections gonorrhea and chlamydia is __________.

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Following ovulation, the remaining follicular cells in the ovary enlarge to form an endocrine structure called the __________.

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In the female reproductive cycle, menstrual flow occurs when the concentrations of __________.

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A new, non-surgical alternative to vasectomy, called Vasalgel, is done by injecting an impassable gel into the ductus deferentia. What contraceptive effect will this have?

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