31 Study Guide

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) reaches the anterior pituitary gland and causes the release of which of the following? (More than one answer may be correct)
A. growth hormone (GH)
B. antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
C. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
D. oxytocin
E. luteinizing hormone (LH)

Which is not a structure of the female external genitalia?
A. vestibule
B. labia minora
C. vagina
D. labia majora
E. clitoris

A new menstrual cycle has a rise in the levels of:
A. GH.
B. progesterone.
C. LH.
D. FSH.
E. estrogen.

Progesterone:
A. increases uterine tube motility.
B. thins the endometrium.
C. stimulates lactation.
D. maintains the thickened endometrium.
E. causes ovulation.

The ovaries produce:
A. ova, estrogen, and oxytocin.
B. ova only.
C. ova and estrogen.
D. testosterone and semen.
E. None of the above is correct.

During which days of the menstrual cycle does the endometrium achieve maximum development?
A. 20 to 24
B. 7 to 12
C. 14
D. 26 to 28
E. 2 to 6

Hormones necessary for the growth and development of female breasts are:
A. gonadocorticoids.
B. estrogens and progesterone.
C. oxytocin and ADH.
D. androgens and steroids.
E. relaxin.

The structure that releases a mature ovum is the:
A. infundibulum.
B. primary follicle.
C. corpus albicans.
D. graafian follicle.
E. corpus luteum.

A major duct of the female reproductive system is the:
A. broad duct.
B. uterosacral duct.
C. mesovarian duct.
D. suspensory tube.
E. uterine tube.

Prostate is to the accessory gland as gonad is to the:
A. bulbourethral gland.
B. ovary.
C. urethra.
D. ejaculatory duct.
E. accessory gland.

Cells that produce testosterone are called:
A. interstitial endocrinocytes.
B. testicular endocrine cells.
C. sustentacular cells.
D. spermatogonia.
E. None of the above are correct.

The function of testosterone includes:
A. development of male gonads.
B. bone and muscle growth.
C. influencing sexual behavior.
D. growth of testes.
E. All of the above are correct.

Immediately after the sperm cells leave the ductus epididymis, they enter the:
A. ejaculatory duct.
B. ductus deferens.
C. urethra.
D. seminiferous tubules.
E. None of the above is correct.

A substance produced in the reproductive system mainly be the bulbourethral glands is:
A. HCI.
B. an alkaline, viscous fluid.
C. mucus.
D. fructose.

Which structure(s) produce(s) a secretion that helps maintain the motility of spermatozoa? (More than one answer may be correct)
A. prostate
B. penis
C. Cowper (bulbourethral) glands
D. interstitial tissues
E. All of the above is correct.

Semen is:
A. vaginal secretions needed to activate sperm.
B. the sperm and secretions of the seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral gland.
C. the secretion that causes ovulation in the female.
D. responsible for engorgement of the erectile tissue in the penis.
E. the product of the testes.

The vulva consists of the:
A. labia major and labia minora.
B. clitoris.
C. vaginal orifice.
D. Both a and b are correct.
E. a, b, and c are correct.

The major difference between female and male hormone production is:
A. LH is without effect in the male.
B. GnRH doesn't cause the release of FSH in the male.
C. hormonal production is relatively constant in the male.
D. Both a and b are correct.
E. None of the above is correct.

The primary spermatocyte has:
A. 46 chromosomes.
B. the same number of chromosomes as a sperm.
C. 23 chromosomes.
D. a diploid number of chromosomes.
E. Both a and d are correct.

During the follicular/proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle:
A. vascularity of breast tissue increases.
B. vascularity of breast tissue decreases.
C. progesterone constricts the ducts.
D. Both b and c are correct.

Most of the lymphatic drainage of the female breast occurs through the:
A. subclavian nodes.
B. brachial nodes.
C. axillary nodes.
D. internal mammary nodes.
E. anterior pectoral nodes.

Primary follicles resist gonadotropin stimulation
A. luteal/secretory phase
B. follicular/proliferative phase
C. vasocongestive response
D. vasomotor flush
E. menarche
F. menopause
G. premenopause

Corpus luteum fails to develop
a. menarche
b. premenopause
c. menopause
d. vasomotor flush
e. vasocongestive response
f. luteal/secretory phase
g. follicular/proliferative phase

Less effective erection
a. menarche
b. premenopause
c. menopause
d. vasomotor flush
e. vasocongestive response
f. luteal/secretory phase
g. follicular/proliferative phase

First menstruation
a. menarche
b. premenopause
c. menopause
d. vasomotor flush
e. vasocongestive response
f. luteal/secretory phase
g. follicular/proliferative phase