Q. Specifically, where are sperm cells formed within the testes?
A. within the tunica albuginea
B. within the mediastinum testes
C. within the seminiferous tubules
D. in association with interstitial cells
Answer- within the seminiferous tubules
Q. During spermatogenesis, which stage is the first to be haploid in number of chromosomes?
A. spermatogonium
B. primary spermatocyte
C. secondary spermatocyte
D. spermatid
Answer- secondary spermatocyte
Q. What portion of the sperm cell contains the twenty-three chromosomes?
A. head
B. acrosome
C. midpiece
D. tail
Answer- head
Q. Males have a number of internal accessory organs. Which one(s) is/are responsible for secreting fluid containing fructose and prostaglandins?
A. epididymis
B. seminal vesicles
C. vas deferens
D. prostate gland
Answer- seminal vesicles
Q. Which male accessory gland lies inferior to the urinary bladder and surrounds the urethra like a donut?
A. epididymis
B. bulbourethral glands
C. vas deferens
D. prostate gland
Answer- prostate gland
Q. A number of hormonal secretions begin or increase during puberty. Which hormone appears to initiate the process of puberty?
A. testosterone
B. luteininzing hormone (LH or ICSH)
C. gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
D. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Answer- gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Q. Within the female ovary, primordial follicles begin their development ________________.
A. at puberty
B. around age 5
C. at birth
D. during prenatal development
Answer- during prenatal development
Q. What is the purpose of polar bodies during oogenesis?
A. Polar bodies serve both as a dumping ground for extra sets of chromosomes and ensure that the ovum will have most of the cytoplasm.
B. They rid the body of defective sets of chromosomes, leaving the "good" set within the ovum.
C. They are merely the byproduct of meiosis and serve no function.
D. They prevent the development of most sets of multiple births.
Answer- Polar bodies serve both as a dumping ground for extra sets of chromosomes and ensure that the ovum will have most of the cytoplasm.
Q. During ovulation, a(n) _____________ is released from the ovary.
A. ovum
B. secondary oocyte
C. primary oocyte
D. oogonium
Answer- secondary oocyte
Q. Which layer of the uterus is shed once monthly during menstruation?
A. the myometrium
B. the perimetrium
C. the endometrium
D. the exometrium
Answer- the endometrium
Q. Ovulation appears to be triggered by a midcycle surge in ______________.
A. estrogen
B. progesterone
C. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
D. luteinizing hormone (LH)
Answer- luteinizing hormone (LH)
Q. The ______________ is the early pre-embryonic stage that implants in the uterine lining.
A. morula
B. blastocyst
C. inner cell mass
D. fetus
Answer- blastocyst
Q. The detection of the hormone _______________ is the basis of pregnancy tests.
A. human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
B. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
C. luteinizing hormone (LH)
D. oxytocin
Answer- human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Q. Choosing from the following list, the most effective means of preventing conception is _____________.
A. coitus interruptus
B. rhythm method
C. condoms
D. tubal ligation
Answer- tubal ligation
Q. Which sexually transmitted disease is also associated with pelvic inflammatory disease and sterility in females?
A. genital herpes
B. chlamydia infection
C. genital warts
D. syphilis
Answer- chlamydia infection
Q. What is the term for the primary human sex organs?
A. gonads
B. genitals
C. ova
D. gametes
Answer- gonads
Q. The _____ can be considered an extension of the abdominal wall.
A. seminal vesicle
B. testes
C. scrotum
D. penis
Answer- scrotum
Q. Which factor favors spermatozoa development?
A. temperature of 37°C
B. temperature of 34°C
C. acidity
D. estrogens
Answer- temperature of 34°C
Q. Which cells are the earliest in the male sequence of meiosis?
A. spermatozoa
B. spermatocyte
C. spermatid
D. spermatogonia
Answer- spermatogonia
Q. Which gland lies at the inferior base of the urinary bladder?
A. seminal vesicle
B. prostate
C. Cowper's gland
D. testis
Answer- prostate
Q. Which sperm structure contains enzymes that help penetrate ova?
A. head
B. tail
C. acrosome
D. middle piece
Answer- acrosome
Q. What is the source of the male androgen testosterone?
A. seminiferous tubule
B. interstitial cells
C. epididymis
D. prostate
Answer- interstitial cells
Q. Which structure is not found within the spermatic cord?
A. urethra
B. blood vessel
C. nerve
D. smooth muscle
Answer- urethra
Q. How many mature, functional follicles will a female produce in a lifetime?
A. about 1 million
B. 400
C. 4,000
D. 350,000
Answer- 400
Q. Which structure is formed following ovulation?
A. Graafian follicle
B. secondary oocyte
C. corpus luteum
D. coronal radiata
Answer- corpus luteum
Q. What is the source of female sex steroids?
A. pituitary
B. ovary
C. uterus
D. hypothalamus
Answer- ovary
Q. What does an ovulated oocyte first come into contact with?
A. uterine tube
B. fimbriae
C. uterus
D. oviduct
Answer- fimbriae
Q. The testes in the male and ovaries in the female can both be found in the pelvic cavity of an early fetus.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Nothing can be said
D. None of the mentioned
Answer- TRUE
Q. Meiosis is defined as the process by which sperm cells give rise to four daughter cells each.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Nothing can be said
D. None of the mentioned
Answer- FALSE
Q. The epididymis is a coiled tubule in the testes that stores sperm cells.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Nothing can be said
D. None of the mentioned
Answer- FALSE
Q. The vas deferens connects to the urethra at the base of the penis.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Nothing can be said
D. None of the mentioned
Answer- FALSE
Q. The ovarian follicle cells will develop into the oocytes each month.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Nothing can be said
D. None of the mentioned
Answer- FALSE
Q. In a pregnancy, the corpus luteum will last from 3 to 6 months.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Nothing can be said
D. None of the mentioned
Answer- FALSE