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For both men and women, secretion of FSH and LH is stimulated by:


A) GnRH from the anterior pituitary gland
B) GnRH from the hypothalamus
C) inhibin from the testes or ovaries
D) inhibin from the anterior pituitary gland

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The acrosome of a sperm cell:


A) contains enzymes to digest the ovum membrane
B) is on the posterior end of the cell
C) both A and B
D) both A and B, and it produces ATP

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The part of a sperm cell that provides motility is the:


A) head
B) acrosome
C) flagellum
D) middle piece

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Energy production for movement of sperm is provided by the ____________________ of the sperm cell.

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In women, the corpus luteum of the ovary secretes the hormones:


A) FSH and LH
B) LH and estrogen
C) estrogen and progesterone
D) progesterone and FSH

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A sperm cell contains ____________________ (number of) chromosomes, which is the ____________________ number.

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23, haploi...

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The epididymis carries sperm from the ____________________ to the ____________________.

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testis, du...

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From the epididymis, the ducts that carry sperm are the ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

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ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, ureth...

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For men, the hormone that stimulates secretion of testosterone is:


A) FSH
B) LH
C) GnRH
D) inhibin

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In the ovary, a mature follicle is called a ____________________ follicle, and after it ruptures, it becomes the ____________________.

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graafian, ...

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The part of the endometrium that is lost in menstruation is the:


A) transitional layer
B) functional layer
C) germinative layer
D) basilar layer

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The hormone that stimulates growth of the duct system of the mammary glands is ____________________.

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The female external genital structure that has an important sensory function is the ____________________.

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A fallopian tube extends from the ____ laterally to the ____ medially.


A) ovary/uterus
B) uterus/ovary
C) ovary/cervix
D) cervix/ovary

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Which of the following statements are true of the male reproductive glands and penis? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)


A) The secretion of the bulbourethral glands lines the urethra just before ejaculation.
B) Erection of the penis is the result of vasodilation brought about by parasympathetic impulses.
C) The longest part of the urethra is within the prostate gland.
D) The seminal vesicles secrete glycogen as nourishment for sperm.
E) The striated muscle of the prostate gland contributes to ejaculation, which is a sympathetic response
F) The secretions of the seminal vesicles contribute to the slight alkalinity of seminal fluid.

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Which statement is NOT true of the menstrual cycle?


A) FSH stimulates the development of ova during the follicular phase.
B) Ovulation is the last event of the follicular phase.
C) A decrease in progesterone brings about the luteal phase.
D) The endometrium is shed during the menstrual phase.

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For women, the hormone that promotes the development of the corpus luteum from the ruptured ovarian follicle is:


A) FSH
B) estrogen
C) LH
D) progesterone

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Human milk contains ____________________ that provide passive immunity for the newborn.

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The ovaries are located in the ____________________ cavity and are directly lateral to the ____________________.

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pelvic, ut...

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The term vulva refers to:


A) the ovaries, fallopian tube, and uterus
B) the uterus and vagina
C) all of the female reproductive structures
D) the external female genital organs

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