Question 1

Contraction of the dartos muscle

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A)  elevates the scrotal sac.
B)  produces an erection.
C)  propels sperm through the urethra.
D)  moves sperm through the ductus deferens.
E)  initiates seminal emission.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

The ligament that attaches the ovary to the uterus is the ________ ligament.

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A)  inguinal
B)  mesovarium
C)  suspensory
D)  ovarian
E)  broadF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

In a(n) ________,each ductus deferens is cut,and either a segment is removed and the ends tied (or cauterized) or silicone plugs are inserted.

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A)  prostatectomy
B)  tubal ligation
C)  vasectomy
D)  hysterectomy
E)  ovariectomyF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

The opening connecting the uterus to the cervical canal is the

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A)  uterine lumen.
B)  internal os.
C)  ampulla.
D)  isthmus.
E)  external os.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Describe the phases of the uterine cycle.

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The uterine cycle begins with the menstr...

Question 6

On which of the following days would the level of LH be highest in a female?

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A)  the day before ovulation
B)  the first day of menses
C)  3 days before ovulation
D)  3 days after ovulation
E)  the day of ovulationF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

The space bounded by the labia minora is the

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A)  fornix.
B)  vestibule.
C)  hymen.
D)  clitoris.
E)  isthmus.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

The surge in luteinizing hormone that occurs during the middle of the ovarian cycle triggers

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A)  follicle maturation.
B)  menstruation.
C)  ovulation.
D)  menopause.
E)  atresia.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

The organ that provides mechanical protection and nutritional support for the developing embryo is the

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A)  vagina.
B)  uterine tube.
C)  ovary.
D)  uterus.
E)  cervix.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Figure 26-2
-Identify the structure labeled "9."

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A)  uterus
B)  vagina
C)  cervix
D)  clitoris
E)  greater vestibular glandF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The organ that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra is the

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A)  ductus deferens.
B)  epididymis.
C)  seminal gland.
D)  ejaculatory duct.
E)  corpus cavernosum.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Describe the process of spermiation.

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A)  During spermiation,a primary spermatocyte becomes a secondary spermatocyte.
B)  During spermiation,a secondary spermatocyte becomes a spermatid.
C)  During spermiation,a spermatid becomes a sperm.
D)  During spermiation,a sperm loses its tail.
E)  During spermiation,a sperm loses its attachment to the nurse cell and enters the lumen of the seminiferous tubule.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Inward projections of the tunica albuginea,known as septa,divide the testis into

Accepted Answer

A)  seminiferous tubules.
B)  straight tubules.
C)  lobules.
D)  rete testis.
E)  the epididymis and the testis proper.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

An inability to contract the ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus would interfere with which phase of the male sexual response?

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal
B)  emission
C)  ejaculation
D)  erection
E)  impotenceF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Trace the ductal pathway from the epididymis to the urethra.

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis,ductus deferens,ampulla of ductus deferens,ejaculatory duct,urethra
B)  epididymis,seminal gland,ampulla of ductus deferens,ductus deferens,ejaculatory duct,urethra
C)  epididymis,prostate gland,ejaculatory duct,ampulla of ductus deferens,ductus deferens,urethra
D)  epididymis,ejaculatory duct,ductus deferens,ampulla of ductus deferens,urethra
E)  epididymis,ejaculatory duct,prostate gland,ductus deferens,ampulla of ductus deferens,seminal glands,urethraF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

The male reproductive system is most closely associated with which of the following systems?

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A)  muscular
B)  urinary
C)  endocrine
D)  digestive
E)  integumentaryF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following interactions is incorrect regarding the reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The endocrine system provides hormones that regulate the gonads.
B)  The male urethra is a structure shared by the urinary and reproductive systems.
C)  The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system are both involved in erection and ejaculation.
D)  The gonads produce hormones that influence muscular development.
E)  A vasectomy is an effective way of preventing ovulation.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

On a warm day,would the cremaster muscle be contracted or relaxed? Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cremaster muscle would be contracted so the scrotum would be pulled close to the body.
B)  The cremaster muscle would be contracted so the scrotum could descend away from the body.
C)  The cremaster muscle would be relaxed so the scrotum would be pulled close to the body.
D)  The cremaster muscle would be relaxed so the scrotum could descend away from the body.
E)  The cremaster muscle would be contracted so the testes can descend into the scrotal cavities.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Contraction of the cremaster muscles

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxes the scrotal sac.
B)  pulls the testes closer to the body cavity.
C)  propels sperm through the urethra.
D)  moves sperm through the ductus deferens.
E)  both relaxes the scrotal sac and propels sperm through the urethra.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is not required for arousal to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  There must be sufficient blood hydrostatic pressure.
B)  The sacral spinal cord must be intact.
C)  Nitric oxide must be present.
D)  Sympathetic stimulation of sacral nerves.
E)  Parasympathetic stimulation of pelvic nerves.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 26: The Reproductive System

Contraction of the dartos muscle

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On which of the following days would the level of LH be highest in a female?

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An inability to contract the ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus would interfere with which phase of the male sexual response?

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Figure 26-2 -Identify the structure labeled "9."

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The surge in luteinizing hormone that occurs during the middle of the ovarian cycle triggers

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The opening connecting the uterus to the cervical canal is the

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Contraction of the cremaster muscles

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Describe the process of spermiation.

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In a(n) ________,each ductus deferens is cut,and either a segment is removed and the ends tied (or cauterized) or silicone plugs are inserted.

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Trace the ductal pathway from the epididymis to the urethra.

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Which of the following interactions is incorrect regarding the reproductive system?

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The male reproductive system is most closely associated with which of the following systems?

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The organ that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra is the

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The organ that provides mechanical protection and nutritional support for the developing embryo is the

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On a warm day,would the cremaster muscle be contracted or relaxed? Why?

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The ligament that attaches the ovary to the uterus is the ________ ligament.

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The space bounded by the labia minora is the

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Inward projections of the tunica albuginea,known as septa,divide the testis into

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Which of the following is not required for arousal to occur?

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Describe the phases of the uterine cycle.

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