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Only cells of the testes or ovaries undergo meiosis, which produces four haploid (n) cells with 23 chromosomes each.

A) True
B) False

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The interstitial cells or Leydig cells


A) produce sperm cells.
B) form the wall of the rete testis.
C) cover the testis with a white tunic.
D) secrete seminal fluid.
E) secrete testosterone.

F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

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Which of the following events in the menstrual cycle occur at the same time?


A) Maximal LH secretion and menstruation (menstrual flow)
B) Early follicular development in the ovaries and maximum thickening of the uterus
C) Ovulation and menstruation (menstrual flow)
D) Uterine wall begins to thicken and increased estrogen production by the follicles
E) Proliferation and secretion

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Which of the following is not a function of the reproductive system?


A) Development and nourishment of a new individual
B) Production of gametes
C) Creation of antibodies
D) Fertilization
E) Production of reproductive hormones

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following is NOT an age-related change of the female reproductive system?


A) Dryness of the vagina
B) Decreased estrogen and progesterone production
C) Cessation of the menses
D) Decreased incidence of breast cancer

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Both the vagina and the urethra open into a space called the ________.


A) urogenital sinus
B) pudendal cleft
C) vestibule
D) prepuce
E) mons pubis

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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The follicular phase of the ovarian cycle is characterized by


A) ovulation.
B) rapid development of ovarian follicles.
C) formation of the corpus luteum.
D) high progesterone levels.
E) maturation of and secretion by uterine glands.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Which of the following portions of the vulva is most superior?


A) Clitoris
B) Mons pubis
C) Vestibule
D) Labia majora
E) Labia minora

F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

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Which of the following structures is located within the perineum?


A) Dartos muscle
B) Seminal vesicles
C) Femoral triangle
D) Urogenital triangle
E) Navel

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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Menarche refers to


A) monthly ovulation.
B) enlargement of the breasts.
C) an increase in the sexual drive.
D) the first episode of menstrual bleeding.
E) the end of the menstrual cycle.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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In a mature follicle, the oocyte lies in a mass of follicular cells called the ________.


A) theca interna
B) zona pellucida
C) granulosa
D) cumulus mass
E) theca externa

F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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If the ________ were blocked due to scarring or surgical procedure, the fertilization of the ________ would be prevented.


A) uterine tube; secondary oocyte
B) uterine tube; ovum
C) uterus; primary oocyte
D) uterus; ovum

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following statements concerning the uterine tube is true?


A) The outer layer of the tube is formed by the ampulla.
B) The oocyte is moved along the tube by peristaltic contractions of the muscular layer.
C) The opening of the uterine tube is the mesosalpinx.
D) The portion of the uterine tube closest to the uterus is the infundibulum.
E) Fimbria are associated with the lining of the tube.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Which of the following statements concerning the uterus is true?


A) The inferior portion is the cervix.
B) The isthmus separates the body and the fundus.
C) The fundus forms the major portion of this organ.
D) The uterine wall is composed of four layers.
E) The cervical canal is in the superior portion of the uterus.

F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

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The exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids that may result in new gene combinations on the chromosomes is called ________.


A) crossing over
B) synapsis
C) duplication
D) reduction division
E) random assortment

F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

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Which of the following is mismatched?


A) Ductus deferens - vas deferens
B) Epididymis - site of sperm maturation
C) Spermatic cord - passes through inguinal canal
D) Stereocilia - forms sperm cell tails
E) Midpiece - mitochondria

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Sexual drive in females


A) is dependent on hormones.
B) can be affected by psychological factors.
C) is influenced by androgens that affect the hypothalamus.
D) All of the choices are correct.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Fertilization usually occurs in the ________, while fetal development occurs in the ________.


A) uterus; vagina
B) uterine tube; uterus
C) uterine tube; fimbriae
D) vagina; uterus
E) ovary; uterus

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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The final products of the two meiotic divisions are four haploid daughter cells from an original diploid cell.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following events happens after ovulation?


A) Progesterone production by follicles declines.
B) A negative feedback effect on GnRH.
C) LH and FSH levels continue to increase.
D) GnRH receptors upregulate.
E) A positive feedback effect on GnRH.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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