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Chapter 28 the Reproductive System 1) at What Stage of Development Is the Oocyte During Ovulation? Chapter 28 The Reproductive System 1) At what stage of development is the oocyte during ovulation? (Figure 28-22) A) primordial B) oogonium C) primary oocyte D) secondary oocyte E) ovum 2) The reproductive organ that produces gametes is called a A) duct. B) gland. C) gonad. D) womb. E) girdle. 3) The male gonad is called a(n) A) seminal vesicle. B) epididymis. C) rete. D) testis. E) prostate. 4) Sperm are moved along the ductus deferens (vas deferens) by A) hydrostatic force. B) ciliary action. C) peristaltic contractions. D) suction. E) hydraulic action. 5) Arrange the four structures listed below into the order in which sperm pass from the testis to the external urethral orifice. 1. ductus deferens 2. urethra 3. ejaculatory duct 4. epididymis A) 1, 3, 4, 2 B) 4, 3, 1, 2 C) 4, 1, 2, 3 D) 4, 1, 3, 2 E) 1, 4, 3, 2 6) The organ that monitors and adjusts the composition of tubular fluid, recycles damaged sperm, and is the site of sperm maturation is the A) ductus deferens. B) rete testis. C) seminal gland (seminal vesicle). D) epididymis. E) prostate gland. 7) The organ that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra is the A) ductus deferens (vas deferens). B) epididymis. C) seminal gland (seminal vesicle). D) ejaculatory duct. E) corpus cavernosum. 8) Inward projections of the tunica albuginea, known as septa testis, divide the testis into A) seminiferous tubules. B) straight tubules. C) lobules. D) rete testis. E) the epididymis and the testis proper. 9) Straight tubules originate at the seminiferous tubules and form a network of passageways called the A) epididymis. B) ductus deferens. C) rete testis. D) efferent ducts. E) vas deferens. 10) The spermatic cord is A) a bundle of tissue that contains the ductus deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics that serve the testis. B) a narrow opening that links the scrotal chamber with the peritoneal cavity. C) the external marking of the boundary between the two chambers of the scrotum. D) a layer of smooth muscle in the skin of the scrotal sac. E) a dense layer of connective tissue that surrounds the testis. 11) Interstitial endocrine cells produce A) sperm. B) inhibin. C) nutrients. D) testosterone. E) androgen-binding protein. 12) Sperm production occurs in the A) ductus deferens. B) seminiferous tubules. C) epididymis. D) seminal glands (seminal vesicles). E) rete testis. 13) The organ that produces a secretion that contains fructose, prostaglandins, and fibrinogen is the A) prostate gland. B) bulbo-urethral gland. C) seminal gland (seminal vesicle). D) corpus cavernosum. E) preputial gland. 14) The organ that surrounds the urethra and produces an alkaline secretion is the A) seminal gland (seminal vesicle). B) bulbo-urethral gland. C) prostate gland. D) preputial gland. E) Bartholin's gland. 15) The small paired structures at the base of the penis that secrete a thick, alkaline mucus are the A) seminal vesicles. B) prostate glands. C) preputial glands. D) Bartholin glands. E) bulbo-urethral glands. 16) Semen contains all of the following except A) sperm. B) seminal fluid. C) prostaglandins. D) spermatogonia. E) fibrinogen. 17) The external marking of the boundary between the two testes is the A) spermatic cord. B) raphe. C) tunica albuginea. D) acrosome. E) dartos muscle. 18) The organ that delivers semen into the female reproductive tract is the A) urethra. B) ejaculatory duct. C) penis. D) corpus cavernosum. E) corpus spongiosum. 19) The fold of skin that covers the glans penis is the A) ejaculatory duct. B) foreskin. C) corpus cavernosum. D) corpus spongiosum. E) penile urethra. 20) The erectile tissue that surrounds the urethra is the A) membranous urethra. B) penile urethra. C) glans penis. D) corpus spongiosum. E) corpora cavernosa. 21) The paired erectile bodies in the penis are the A) membranous urethra. B) penile urethra. C) corpus spongiosum. D) corpora cavernosa. E) foreskin. 22) Which of the following glands contributes the most volume to semen? A) prostate gland B) rete testis C) seminal gland (seminal vesicle) D) bulbo-urethral gland E) foreskin 23) The delicate layer of serous membrane that covers the testis is called the A) median raphe. B) tunica vaginalis. C) tunica albuginea. D) dartos. E) lamina propria. 24) The PSA test is used for diagnosis of A) testicular cancer. B) penile cancer. C) prostatitis. D) premature puberty. E) prostate cancer. 25) A typical ejaculation releases approximately ________ sperm. A) 1 million B) 250 million C) 100,000 D) 20 million E) 800 million 26) If the prostate stopped secreting fluid, this would result in semen A) that lacked sperm. B) with a higher than normal pH. C) with less fructose. D) with no mucus. E) that was rich in prostaglandins. 27) A vasectomy would interfere with a man's ability to A) secrete testosterone. B) make sperm. C) ejaculate. D) produce semen. E) deliver sperm to the ejaculatory duct. 28) Contraction of the cremaster muscles A) tenses the scrotum. B) pulls the testes closer to the body cavity. C) propels sperm through the urethra. D) moves sperm through the ductus deferens. E) tenses the scrotum and pulls the testes closer to the body cavity. 29) Contraction of the dartos muscle A) tightens the scrotum. B) produces an erection. C) propels sperm through the urethra. D) moves sperm through the ductus deferens. E) initiates seminal emission. 30) Functions of the accessory glands of the male reproductive system include all of the following except A) production of sperm. B) meeting the nutrient needs of sperm for motility. C) propelling sperm and fluids along the reproductive tract. D) producing buffers. E) activating the sperm. 31) A normal sperm count ranges from approximately ________ sperm per milliliter. A) 10 million B) 100-150 million C) 1-2 million D) 500 million E) 20-100 million 32) Why are inguinal hernias generally associated with males? A) Males have a gene on the Y chromosome that codes for inguinal hernia, whereas women do not have the Y chromosome. B) Women have a thicker set of skeletal muscles in the abdominal wall compared to men. C) Males work more strenuously than women, thereby damaging the abdominal wall. D) Males have a canal through the abdominal wall that the testes move through, and it often does not close up properly. E) The groin area is genetically weaker in men than in women because of the presence of the penis and testes. 33) The portion of the urethra that passes through the pelvic cavity floor is called the A) membranous urethra. B) bulbo-urethral. C) penile urethra. D) ureter. E) prostatic urethra. 34) The portion of the urethra that penetrates the urogenital diaphragm is the A) membranous urethra. B) penile urethra. C) corpus spongiosum. D) spongy urethra. E) vascular urethra. 35) The surgical removal of the foreskin is called A) circumcision. B) orchidectomy. C) tubectomy. D) vasectomy. E) pupectomy. 36) The ________ carries fluid from the seminal gland (seminal vesicle) through the prostate. A) ejaculatory duct B) vas deferens C) ductus deferens D) epididymis E) rete 37) The ductus deferens passes through the ________ to enter the pelvic cavity. A) canaliculi B) mesiobuccal canal C) epididymis D) inguinal canal E) urinary bladder 38) The organ inferior to the urinary bladder and contains the urethra in the middle is the ________ gland. A) prostate B) bulbo-urethral C) Cowper's D) seminal vesicle E) seminiferous tubular 39) The cremaster muscle can raise and lower the testes to regulate A) temperature. B) expansion. C) erection. D) pH. E) size. 40) The pampiniform plexus of the testicular vein is found within the A) epididymis. B) raphe. C) spermatic cord. D) cremaster muscle. E) rete testis. 41) For normal sperm development, the testes must be kept about A) the same temperature as the brain. B) 1.1°C cooler than core body temperature. C) 1.1°C warmer than core body temperature. D) 4.8°C cooler than core body temperature. E) 4.8°C warmer than core body temperature. 42) Each lobule contains approximately ________ seminiferous tubules. A) 4 B) 100 C) 400 D) 800 E) 1500 43) The rete testis is connected to the epididymis by A) efferent ductules. B) the spermatic cord. C) the tunica albuginea. D) the tunica vaginalis. E) the straight tubules. 44) Frank is experiencing difficulty urinating, painful urination, low back pain and a slight fever. The doctor prescribes antibiotics and Frank recovers. It is likely that Frank suffered from A) impotence. B) prostate cancer. C) prostatitis. D) a vasectomy. E) a circumcision. 45) Which of the following does not contribute to seminal fluid? A) seminal glands B) prostate gland C) nurse cells and epididymis D) spermatic cords E) bulbo-urethral glands 46) Which of the following are not important enzymes found in seminal fluid? A) proteases, help dissolve mucus in the vagina B) seminalplasmin, an antibiotic enzyme C) fibrinolysin, dissolves the semen clot after 15-30 minutes D) coagulating enzymes, form a semen clot after ejaculation E) hydrolases, remove water and concentrate semen 47) The erectile tissue that extends down into the glans penis is the A) corpus spongiosum. B) corpora cavernosa. C) preputial glands. D) smegma. E) crus of penis. 48) Kevin has been experiencing difficulty urinating now that he is over the age of 60. The doctor examines his prostate gland and finds no evidence of inflammation. Furthermore, Kevin's PSA test is normal. It is most likely that Kevin is suffering from A) impotence. B) prostate cancer. C) benign prostatic hypertrophy. D) prostatitis. E) male climacteric. Figure 28-1 The Male Reproductive System Use Figure 28-1 to answer the following questions: 49) Identify the structure labeled "11." A) bulbo-urethral gland B) prostate gland C) seminal gland (seminal vesicle) D) epididymis E) ductus deferens 50) Identify the structure labeled "3." A) corpora cavernosa B) prostatic urethra C) corpus spongiosum D) spongy urethra E) ejaculatory duct 51) Identify the structure labeled "13." A) bulbo-urethral gland B) prostate gland C) seminal gland (seminal vesicle) D) epididymis E) ductus deferens 52) Identify the structure labeled "4." A) testis B) prostate gland C) seminal gland (seminal vesicle) D) epididymis E) ductus deferens 53) Identify the structure that produces a fructose-rich fluid.
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