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Human Physiology, 15e (Fox)
Chapter 20 Reproduction
1) The human female determines the sex of her offspring.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Gene inheritance and expression
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: S02.05 Discuss the role of sex chromosomes in sex determination and sex-linked inheritance.
2) How many autosomal chromosomes are present in human cells?
A) 23 pairs
B) 46
C) 22 pairs
D) 2 pairs
Section: 20.01
Topic: Gene inheritance and expression
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: S02.01 Define the terms chromosome, gene, allele, homologous, homozygous, heterozygous, genotype and phenotype.
3) What type of genetic change occurs when an allele is silenced by methylation of cytosine bases?
A) Genomic
B) Epigenetic
C) Mutation
D) None of the choices are correct.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Gene inheritance and expression
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: S04.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if gene structure or chromosome number were altered.
4) What type of genes are found on the Y chromosome?
A) X-transposed genes
B) Degenerate genes
C) Testis-specific genes
D) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Gene inheritance and expression
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: S02.05 Discuss the role of sex chromosomes in sex determination and sex-linked inheritance.
5) Genomic imprinting allows for differing expressions of an allele.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Genetic variability
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: S02.01 Define the terms chromosome, gene, allele, homologous, homozygous, heterozygous, genotype and phenotype.
6) Epigenetic changes cannot be passed on to a zygote.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Genetic variability
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: S01.01 Describe events that lead to genetic variability of gametes.
7) A fertilized egg is called a(n) ________.
A) autosome
B) zygote
C) ovum
D) Barr body
Section: 20.01
Topic: Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.02 Define fertilization.
8) Which structure would be found in normal somatic cells of women but not men?
A) An X chromosome
B) A Y chromosome
C) A Barr body
D) 22 pairs of autosomal chromosomes
Section: 20.01
Topic: Gene inheritance and expression
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: S02.05 Discuss the role of sex chromosomes in sex determination and sex-linked inheritance.; S03.03 Contrast the process and the final products of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
9) Cryptorchid males do not produce testosterone.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R05.01 Discuss the relationship between the location of the testes and sperm production.
10) Deletion of the SRY gene would cause male fetuses to develop as females.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Genetic variability
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.; S02.05 Discuss the role of sex chromosomes in sex determination and sex-linked inheritance.
11) Leydig cells in the male produce Müllerian inhibition factor.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive system; Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
12) What is the principle sex steroid in males?
A) Estrogen
B) Testosterone
C) Progesterone
D) Aldosterone
Section: 20.01
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system; Hormones from other endocrine glands and their functions
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
13) How many chromosomes are found in a normal human cell?
A) 23
B) 23 pairs
C) 46
D) Both 23 pairs and 46 are correct.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Gene inheritance and expression
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: S02.01 Define the terms chromosome, gene, allele, homologous, homozygous, heterozygous, genotype and phenotype.
14) Female accessory sex organs develop from the mesonephric ducts.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Development of the reproductive system; Fetal stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
15) Treating a male fetus with antibodies to DHT would prevent development of the epididymis.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Development of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
16) Female accessory sex organs develop because of the increase in estrogen from the ovaries during puberty.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Development of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
17) A lack of testosterone in males will cause the genital tubercle to form a(n) ________.
A) penis
B) testis
C) clitoris
D) ovary
Section: 20.01
Topic: Development of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
18) The first event to occur during development of the reproductive system would be the ________.
A) descent of the testes into the scrotum
B) formation of the vagina
C) onset of testosterone production
D) development of the Müllerian ducts
Section: 20.01
Topic: Development of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
19) Testosterone, not DHT, stimulates embryonic development of ________.
A) seminal vesicles
B) ductus deferens
C) ejaculatory duct
D) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Development of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.05 Describe the hormonal changes during pregnancy and the effect of these hormones.
20) Males lacking testosterone receptors would ________.
A) develop as genotypic females
B) have testes and female external genitalia
C) lack gonads
D) have male internal genitalia
Section: 20.01
Topic: Development of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.; R07.05 Describe the hormonal changes during pregnancy and the effect of these hormones.
21) The embryonic urethral fold becomes the female ________.
A) labia minora
B) labia majora
C) glans clitoris
D) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Development of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
22) Those with testicular feminization syndrome have ________.
A) an extra X chromosome
B) a missing X chromosome
C) an extra chromosome 23
D) no chromosomal number abnormalities
Section: 20.01
Topic: Development of the reproductive system; Clinical applications of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.; R11.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if the reproductive system could not maintain homeostasis.
23) A male with 5 alpha-reductase deficiency will have male internal sex organs, but more female appearing external genitals.
Section: 20.01
Topic: Development of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.; R11.02 Predict the types of problems that would occur in the body if the reproductive system could not maintain homeostasis.
24) During the first trimester of pregnancy, the ovaries are active endocrine glands.
Section: 20.02
Topic: Development of the reproductive system; Embryonic stage
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R07.05 Describe the hormonal changes during pregnancy and the effect of these hormones.
25) Gonadotropic hormones from the anterior pituitary will affect the gonads in all of the following ways EXCEPT ________.
A) stimulation of spermatogenesis or oogenesis
B) stimulation of gonadal hormone secretion
C) suppression of sexual drive
D) maintenance of gonad structures
Section: 20.02
Topic: General functions of the male and female reproductive systems; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
26) The rate at which GnRH is secreted from the hypothalamus determines whether LH or FSH is secreted from the anterior pituitary.
Section: 20.02
Topic: General functions of the male and female reproductive systems; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
27) Hormones secreted by the gonads have a negative feedback effect on gonadotropins of the anterior pituitary.
Section: 20.02
Topic: General functions of the male and female reproductive systems; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
28) The secretion of GnRH, FSH, and LH are pulsatile instead of continuous.
Section: 20.02
Topic: General functions of the male and female reproductive systems; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
29) In general, the onset of puberty occurs sooner in boys compared to girls.
Section: 20.02
Topic: General functions of the male and female reproductive systems; Development of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.03 Compare and contrast the events and endocrine regulation of female and male puberty.
30) The first sign of puberty in females is ________.
A) breast development
B) menarche
C) rapid longitudinal growth of the skeleton
D) axillary hair growth
Section: 20.02
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Development of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.03 Compare and contrast the events and endocrine regulation of female and male puberty.
31) What event(s) occur to start puberty?
A) GABA release in hypothalamus is reduced.
B) Glutamate stimulation of the hypothalamus is increased.
C) Secretion of GnRH to the anterior pituitary increases.
D) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 20.02
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Development of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.03 Compare and contrast the events and endocrine regulation of female and male puberty.
32) Pubic and axillary hair growth at puberty results from increased secretion of ________.
A) anterior pituitary gonadotropins
B) estrogen and testosterone from the gonads
C) androgens from the adrenal cortex
D) melatonin from the pineal gland
Section: 20.02
Topic: Development of the reproductive system; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.03 Compare and contrast the events and endocrine regulation of female and male puberty.
33) Longitudinal growth during development is dependent on estrogen stimulation of the epiphyseal growth plates in both males and females.
Section: 20.02
Topic: General functions of the male and female reproductive systems; Physiology of bone growth, repair and remodeling
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R06.03 Compare and contrast the events and endocrine regulation of female and male puberty.
34) In males, androgens are required for ________.
A) initiation of spermatogenesis at puberty
B) regression of the wolffian ducts during embryonic development
C) maintenance of accessory sex organs
D) development of the Müllerian ducts
Section: 20.02
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.02 Compare and contrast endocrine regulation of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
35) Which of the following is a precursor to melatonin synthesis?
A) Tryptophan
B) Serotonin
C) Tyrosine
D) Both tryptophan and serotonin are correct.
Section: 20.02
Topic: Hormones from other endocrine glands and their functions
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.03 Compare and contrast the events and endocrine regulation of female and male puberty.
36) The correct order of the four phases of sexual response is ________.
A) excitation, plateau, orgasm, resolution
B) plateau, excitation, orgasm, resolution
C) orgasm, excitation, resolution, plateau
D) resolution, plateau, excitation, orgasm
Section: 20.02
Topic: General functions of the male and female reproductive systems
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.05 Compare and contrast female and male sexual responses.
37) The majority of the testis is comprised of ________.
A) Leydig cells
B) interstitial cells
C) Sertoli cells
D) seminiferous tubules
Section: 20.03
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R02.02a Identify and describe the reproductive and supporting cells of the seminiferous tubules of the testis.
38) Sertoli cells are stimulated by ________, while Leydig cells are stimulated by ________.
A) FSH; LH
B) LH; FSH
C) testosterone; LH
D) FSH; testosterone
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system; Physiology of hormone and hormone secretion
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R02.02a Identify and describe the reproductive and supporting cells of the seminiferous tubules of the testis.; R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
39) In males, conversion of testosterone to estrogen in the brain is essential for normal regulation of LH secretion.
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system; Physiology of hormone and hormone secretion
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
40) What enzyme is needed for the conversion of testosterone into estradiol in the male brain?
A) 5-alpha reductase
B) Aromatase
C) ATPase
D) cGMP phosphodiesterase
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system; Physiology of hormone and hormone secretion
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.02 Explain the role of the sustentacular cells and interstitial cells in sperm production.
41) Secretion of LH is inhibited by ________.
A) high concentrations of inhibin
B) rapidly rising concentrations of estradiol
C) high concentrations of testosterone
D) decreasing concentrations of progesterone
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system; Physiology of hormone and hormone secretion
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
42) Testosterone in men declines at a similar rate as estrogen does in women.
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system; Effects of pregnancy on the mother
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
43) Male androgens ________.
A) stimulate protein synthesis and muscle growth
B) stimulate bone growth
C) stimulate erythropoiesis
D) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system; Physiology of hormone and hormone secretion
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
44) Estrogen may play a role in spermatogenesis, as evidenced by estrogen receptors found on developing ________.
A) sperm cells
B) testes
C) uterine
D) Leydig cells
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.02 Explain the role of the sustentacular cells and interstitial cells in sperm production.
45) Damage to the Sertoli cells would result in the production of antibodies against sperm cells.
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.02 Explain the role of the sustentacular cells and interstitial cells in sperm production.; R11.01 Predict factors or situations affecting the reproductive system that could disrupt homeostasis.
46) The Leydig cells of the testes constitute a blood-testis barrier that prevents autoimmune destruction of the sperm.
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.02 Explain the role of the sustentacular cells and interstitial cells in sperm production.
47) What occurs during spermiogenesis?
A) Chromosomes are compacted by protamines
B) Flagellum and acrosome form
C) Cytoplasm removed by Sertoli cells
D) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 20.03
Topic: Gametogenesis
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.02 Explain the role of the sustentacular cells and interstitial cells in sperm production.
48) After meiosis I in males, ________ are formed.
A) primary spermatocytes
B) secondary spermatocytes
C) spermatids
D) spermatozoa
Section: 20.03
Topic: Gametogenesis
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R03.02 Relate the general stages of meiosis to the specific processes of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
49) Apoptosis of T lymphocytes requires that Sertoli cells produce ________.
A) FAS ligand
B) androgen-binding protein
C) testosterone
D) All of these choices are correct.
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.02 Explain the role of the sustentacular cells and interstitial cells in sperm production.
50) Spermatogenesis is regulated by ________.
A) FSH
B) testosterone and its derivatives
C) growth hormone
D) progesterone
Section: 20.03
Topic: Gametogenesis; Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R03.02 Relate the general stages of meiosis to the specific processes of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
51) Choose the event in the male reproductive process that does not involve the Sertoli cells.
A) Production of androgen-binding protein
B) FSH stimulation of spermiogenesis
C) Protection of developing sperm from the male's immune system
D) Production of testosterone
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.02 Explain the role of the sustentacular cells and interstitial cells in sperm production.
52) FSH is necessary for spermiogenesis to occur.
Section: 20.03
Topic: Gametogenesis; Physiology of the male reproductive system; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.02 Explain the role of the sustentacular cells and interstitial cells in sperm production.
53) Tight junctions between ________ are responsible for the formation of the blood-testis barrier.
A) Leydig cells
B) Sertoli cells
C) spermatogonial cells
D) trophoblast cells
Section: 20.03
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.02 Explain the role of the sustentacular cells and interstitial cells in sperm production.
54) Removal of the ________ would result in a lack of energy in the semen to support the sperm cells.
A) seminal vesicles
B) prostate
C) testis
D) epididymis
Section: 20.03
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive system; Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.04 Identify and describe the organs involved in semen production.; R05.05 Discuss the composition of semen and its role is sperm function.
55) Sperm are stored and matured in the ________.
A) vas deferens
B) seminal vesicles
C) epididymis
D) prostate gland
Section: 20.03
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive system; Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.03 Describe the pathway of sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the external urethral orifice of the penis.
56) About 60% of the volume of semen is produced by the ________.
A) seminal vesicles
B) prostate gland
C) bulbourethral glands
D) testes
Section: 20.03
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the male reproductive system; Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.04 Identify and describe the organs involved in semen production.; R05.05 Discuss the composition of semen and its role is sperm function.
57) Emission and ejaculation are under parasympathetic nerve control.
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system; Functions of the autonomic nervous system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.05 Compare and contrast female and male sexual responses.
58) The movement of semen into the urethra is called ________.
A) emission
B) erection
C) ejaculation
D) ovulation
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R05.03 Describe the pathway of sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the external urethral orifice of the penis.
59) Viagra works by blocking ________, which raises cGMP concentration, and promotes vasodilation of vascular smooth muscle of the penis.
A) 5-alpha reductase
B) aromatase
C) ATPase
D) cGMP phosphodiesterase
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.05 Compare and contrast female and male sexual responses.
60) Nitric oxide released by endothelial cells in vascular smooth muscle is responsible for smooth muscle relaxation, and therefore responsible for ________.
A) reduced blood flow to bronchioles
B) increased blood flow in placenta
C) increased blood flow to the fetus
D) penile erection
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.05 Compare and contrast female and male sexual responses.
61) The most successful method of contraception is ________.
A) vasectomy
B) oral contraceptives
C) the rhythm method
D) condom usage
Section: 20.03
Topic: Clinical applications of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.03 Describe the pathway of sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the external urethral orifice of the penis.
62) What allows the compaction of chromatin in the process of spermiogenesis?
A) Histones
B) Acrosome
C) Protamines
D) Testosterone
Section: 20.03
Topic: Gametogenesis
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R05.02 Explain the role of the sustentacular cells and interstitial cells in sperm production.
63) How many sperm are produced from one spermatogonium?
A) One
B) Two
C) Four
D) Eight
Section: 20.03
Topic: Gametogenesis
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R03.03 Contrast the process and the final products of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
64) Male contraceptive drugs that would block FSH would be very effective for birth control.
Section: 20.03
Topic: Clinical applications of the reproductive system; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 3. Apply
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R06.02 Compare and contrast endocrine regulation of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
65) The myometrium is the inner most layer of the uterus.
Section: 20.04
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R02.01 With respect to the gross anatomy, identify and describe the anatomy of the male and female reproductive system, including the gonads, ducts, accessory glands, associated support structures, and external genitalia.
66) Meiosis II is not completed in the secondary oocyte until after fertilization.
Section: 20.04
Topic: Gametogenesis; Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R03.02 Relate the general stages of meiosis to the specific processes of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
67) Ovarian granulosa cells synthesize estradiol, which is produced by the theca interna cells from ________.
A) FSH
B) progesterone
C) testosterone
D) LH
Section: 20.04
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R02.02b Identify and describe the different stages of follicular development in the ovary, including the preovulatory follicle and the corpus luteum.
68) Which is NOT characteristic of a mature ovarian follicle?
A) Has a fluid-filled antrum
B) Granulosa cells secrete estradiol
C) Contains a secondary oocyte
D) The oocyte has completed meiosis II
Section: 20.04
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive system; Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R02.02b Identify and describe the different stages of follicular development in the ovary, including the preovulatory follicle and the corpus luteum.
69) A follicle that does not complete development into a mature ovarian follicle will ________.
A) rest until the next month
B) continue meiosis
C) become a primordial follicle
D) undergo follicle atresia
Section: 20.04
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive system; Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R02.02b Identify and describe the different stages of follicular development in the ovary, including the preovulatory follicle and the corpus luteum.
70) What structure of a mature follicle is a barrier to sperm and fertilization?
A) Zona pellucida
B) Corona radiata
C) Antrum
D) Cumulus oophorus
Section: 20.04
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive system; Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R02.02b Identify and describe the different stages of follicular development in the ovary, including the preovulatory follicle and the corpus luteum.
71) Low levels of blood progesterone indicate that the corpus luteum has formed.
Section: 20.04
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive system; Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: R02.02b Identify and describe the different stages of follicular development in the ovary, including the preovulatory follicle and the corpus luteum.
72) What is it called when a mature follicle ruptures and ejects the oocyte into the uterine tube?
A) Gestation
B) Menstruation
C) Ovulation
D) Fertilization
Section: 20.04
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive system; Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R04.01 Describe the pathway of the ovum from the ovary to the uterus.
73) What is the process that occurs when a mature follicle ruptures and ejects the oocyte into the uterine tube?
A) Macula lutea
B) Corpus luteum
C) Fibroids
D) Mature ovarian follicle
Section: 20.04
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive system; Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R02.02b Identify and describe the different stages of follicular development in the ovary, including the preovulatory follicle and the corpus luteum.; R04.02 Describe the ovarian cycle and relate the events of the ovarian cycle to oogenesis.
74) The follicular phase is characterized by rising concentrations of estrogen.
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R04.02 Describe the ovarian cycle and relate the events of the ovarian cycle to oogenesis.
75) Luteal regression may be inhibited by ________.
A) inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins
B) stimulating the synthesis of progesterone
C) stimulating the synthesis of LH
D) inhibiting the synthesis of FSH
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 4. Analyze
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HAPS Outcome: R04.02 Describe the ovarian cycle and relate the events of the ovarian cycle to oogenesis.
76) What hormone triggers ovulation?
A) LH
B) FSHC
C) Progesterone
D) hCG
Section: 20.04
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R04.02 Describe the ovarian cycle and relate the events of the ovarian cycle to oogenesis.
77) The ________ phase of the endometrium is supported when the ovary is in the luteal phase.
A) proliferative
B) secretory
C) menstrual
D) ovulatory
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R04.02 Describe the ovarian cycle and relate the events of the ovarian cycle to oogenesis.; R04.03 Describe the events of the uterine cycle.
78) Estradiol amounts rise during the ________ phase of the endometrial menstrual cycle.
A) proliferative
B) menstrual
C) secretory
D) follicular
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R04.03 Describe the events of the uterine cycle.
79) In the female menstrual cycle ________.
A) ovulation is stimulated by decreasing concentrations of progesterone
B) menstruation occurs during the last four days of the cycle
C) progesterone secretion is stimulated by LH
D) the luteal phase is characterized by high circulating concentrations of estrogens
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R04.02 Describe the ovarian cycle and relate the events of the ovarian cycle to oogenesis.; R04.03 Describe the events of the uterine cycle.
80) The secretory phase of the endometrium occurs when the ovary is in the ________ phase.
A) follicular
B) luteal
C) menstrual
D) ovulatory
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R04.02 Describe the ovarian cycle and relate the events of the ovarian cycle to oogenesis.; R04.03 Describe the events of the uterine cycle.
81) Women who are thin, athletic, and under prolonged stress may experience cessation of menstruation or ________.
A) dysmenorrhea
B) menorrhea
C) primary amenorrhea
D) functional amenorrhea
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Clinical applications of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R11.01 Predict factors or situations affecting the reproductive system that could disrupt homeostasis.
82) How many ova are produced by oogenesis of one oogonia?
A) One
B) Two
C) Four
D) Eight
Section: 20.04
Topic: Microscopic anatomy of the female reproductive system; Gametogenesis
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R03.03 Contrast the process and the final products of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
83) What are the small cells produced by the uneven cytoplasmic divisions or oogenesis?
A) Thecal cells
B) Follicles
C) Antrum
D) Polar bodies
Section: 20.04
Topic: Gametogenesis
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R03.03 Contrast the process and the final products of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
84) Day 1 of the menstrual cycle is the ________.
A) day ovulation occurs
B) first day of the menses
C) last day of the menses
D) first day of the proliferative phase
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R04.03 Describe the events of the uterine cycle.
85) What is the major hormone produced during the luteal phase?
A) Progesterone
B) Estrogen
C) Androgen
D) hCG
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R04.02 Describe the ovarian cycle and relate the events of the ovarian cycle to oogenesis.
86) The LH surge is caused by ________.
A) estradiol increasing frequency of GnRH pulses
B) more FSH receptors placed in granulosa cells
C) a quick drop in FSH
D) rapid increase in progesterone
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R04.02 Describe the ovarian cycle and relate the events of the ovarian cycle to oogenesis.; R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
87) The LH surge causes ________.
A) menses
B) ovulation
C) endometrium build-up
D) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R04.02 Describe the ovarian cycle and relate the events of the ovarian cycle to oogenesis.
88) High progesterone levels during the luteal phase ________.
A) causes cervical mucus to thicken
B) suppresses FSH and LH
C) causes thickening of the endometrium
D) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
HAPS Outcome: R04.02 Describe the ovarian cycle and relate the events of the ovarian cycle to oogenesis.
89) The Contraceptive Pill contains ________.
A) FSH
B) estrogen
C) progesterone
D) estrogen and progesterone
Section: 20.05
Topic: Clinical applications of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R04.06 Provide examples of how birth control methods relate to normal reproductive function.
90) For the rhythm method to be successful, coitus must not happen ________.
A) during the first 10 days of the menstrual cycle
B) 6 days prior to ovulation through 2 days after ovulation
C) during the last 10 days of the menstrual cycle
D) Both during the first 10 days of the menstrual cycle and during the last 10 days of the menstrual cycle.
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: R04.06 Provide examples of how birth control methods relate to normal reproductive function.
91) The secretion of gonadotropins (FSH and LH) will ________ during the onset menopause.
A) increase
B) decrease
C) remain the same
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Effects of aging on the reproductive system; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R06.06 Define menopause, describe the physiological changes associated with menopause, and explain the fertility changes that precede menopause.
92) The weak form of estrogen found in the blood of postmenopausal women is termed as ________.
A) estrogen
B) progesterone
C) estrone
D) menopausal estrogen
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Effects of aging on the reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R06.06 Define menopause, describe the physiological changes associated with menopause, and explain the fertility changes that precede menopause.
93) Having a greater amount of adipose tissue after menopause may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in females.
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Effects of aging on the reproductive system; Clinical applications of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 4. Analyze
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HAPS Outcome: R06.06 Define menopause, describe the physiological changes associated with menopause, and explain the fertility changes that precede menopause.
94) The process of sperm gaining the ability to fertilize an ovum as they pass through the female reproductive tract is called ________.
A) capacitation
B) receptiveness
C) spermatogenesis
D) spermiogenesis
Section: 20.06
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system; Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.01 Describe conception, including sperm capacitation, acrosomal reaction, sperm penetration, cortical reaction, and fusion of pronuclei.
95) The ________ provides enzymes that allow the sperm to digest a pathway through the zona pellucida to the oocyte.
A) chorion
B) zygote
C) acrosome
D) blastocyst
Section: 20.06
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system; Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.01 Describe conception, including sperm capacitation, acrosomal reaction, sperm penetration, cortical reaction, and fusion of pronuclei.
96) What ion is released by the fertilized egg that prevents polyspermy?
A) Na+
B) K+
C) Cl-
D) Ca2+
Section: 20.06
Topic: Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.01 Describe conception, including sperm capacitation, acrosomal reaction, sperm penetration, cortical reaction, and fusion of pronuclei.
97) Besides chromosomes, what else does the sperm provide to the zygote that is necessary for cell division to occur?
A) Mitochondria
B) Centrosome
C) Enzymes
D) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 20.06
Topic: Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.01 Describe conception, including sperm capacitation, acrosomal reaction, sperm penetration, cortical reaction, and fusion of pronuclei.
98) The calcium wave that prevents polyspermy also causes ________.
A) the sperm to lose its tail
B) the secondary oocyte to finish meiosis II
C) mitosis to occur
D) All of the choices are correct.
Section: 20.06
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system; Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.01 Describe conception, including sperm capacitation, acrosomal reaction, sperm penetration, cortical reaction, and fusion of pronuclei.
99) The trophoblast cells of the chorion secrete ________, which maintains the corpus luteum, thereby preventing menstruation.
A) GnRH
B) ACTH
C) hCG
D) FSH
Section: 20.06
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
100) Ova are fertilized in the ________.
A) cervix
B) fallopian tubes
C) uterus
D) vagina
Section: 20.06
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.02 Define fertilization.
101) A fertilized egg is called a(n) ________.
A) zygote
B) blastocyst
C) morula
D) embryo
Section: 20.06
Topic: Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.02 Define fertilization.
102) What process occurs as the zygote travels towards the uterus in the fallopian tubes?
A) Cleavage
B) Fertilization
C) Capacitation
D) Polyspermy
Section: 20.06
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
103) A ball of about eight cells formed about 50 to 60 hours after fertilization is called a(n) ________.
A) zygote
B) morula
C) blastocyst
D) embryo
Section: 20.06
Topic: Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
104) Nidation is the process of the blastocyst implanting itself into the thick ________.
A) myometrium
B) fallopian tubes
C) endometrium
D) epimetrium
Section: 20.06
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R02.02b Identify and describe the different stages of follicular development in the ovary, including the preovulatory follicle and the corpus luteum.; R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
105) A stem cell that can give rise to all tissues except the trophoblast cells of the placenta is called ________.
A) totipotent
B) retropotent
C) multipotent
D) pluripotent
Section: 20.06
Topic: Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
106) The blastocyst consists of the ________.
A) blastocyst and amnion
B) morula and placenta
C) chorion and inner cell mass
D) embryo and chorion
Section: 20.06
Topic: Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
107) The ability of a cell to give rise to an entire organism if implanted in a uterus is termed as ________.
A) totipotent
B) multipotent
C) pluripotent
D) reproductive cloning
Section: 20.06
Topic: Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
108) The chorion frondosum develops from the ________ layer of the chorion.
A) cytotrophoblast
B) yolk sac
C) syncytiotrophoblast
D) amnion
Section: 20.06
Topic: Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.04 Describe the formation and function of the placenta and extraembryonic membranes.
109) Choose the least invasive way of determining structural abnormalities in the fetus.
A) Ultrasound
B) Chorionic villi biopsy
C) X-ray
D) Amniocentesis
Section: 20.06
Topic: Clinical applications of the reproductive system
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: S03.01 Describe examples of prenatal and postnatal genetic testing.
110) Choose the hormone that would not result in growth of, or secretion by the ovaries or testes.
A) Adrenocorticotropin
B) FSH
C) LH
D) GnRH
Section: 20.06
Topic: General functions of the male and female reproductive systems; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: R07.05 Describe the hormonal changes during pregnancy and the effect of these hormones.
111) The last embryonic tissue layer to form is the ________.
A) trophoblast
B) endoderm
C) ectoderm
D) mesoderm
Section: 20.06
Topic: Embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
112) Genetic disorders can be detected earliest by ________.
A) amniocentesis
B) chorionic villus biopsy
C) newborn screening
D) ultrasound
Section: 20.06
Topic: Clinical applications of the reproductive system; Embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.04 Describe the formation and function of the placenta and extraembryonic membranes.; S03.01 Describe examples of prenatal and postnatal genetic testing.
113) What hormone is secreted by the trophoblast cells of the chorion that is used in a pregnancy test to determine if a woman is pregnant?
A) LH
B) hCG
C) Estrogen
D) Oxytocin
Section: 20.06
Topic: Clinical applications of the reproductive system; Embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.05 Describe the hormonal changes during pregnancy and the effect of these hormones.
114) The chorionic membrane of the zygote has genes from the father, and is therefore foreign to the mother's immune system.
Section: 20.06
Topic: Embryonic stage
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R07.04 Describe the formation and function of the placenta and extraembryonic membranes.
115) The maternal contribution to the placenta is the ________.
A) decidua basalis
B) chorion frondosum
C) chorionic villi
D) yolk sac
Section: 20.06
Topic: Embryonic stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.04 Describe the formation and function of the placenta and extraembryonic membranes.
116) The ________ is an "incomplete endocrine gland" because it cannot produce estrogen and progesterone without the aid of precursors supplied to it by both the mother and the fetus.
A) ovary
B) uterus
C) placenta
D) uterine tube
Section: 20.06
Topic: Embryonic stage
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R07.04 Describe the formation and function of the placenta and extraembryonic membranes.
117) Increased maternal lipolysis is stimulated by the secretion of ________ by the placenta.
A) human chorionic gonadotropin
B) chorionic somatomammotropin
C) progesterone
D) estrogen
Section: 20.06
Topic: Effects of pregnancy on the mother
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.06 Describe the functional changes in the maternal reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems during pregnancy.
118) The placental hormone that, when elevated, may contribute to gestational diabetes.
A) Chorionic somatomammotropin
B) Chorionic gonadotropin
C) Progesterone
D) Estrogen
Section: 20.06
Topic: Effects of pregnancy on the mother
Bloom's: 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: R07.06 Describe the functional changes in the maternal reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems during pregnancy.
119) Initiation of labor involves all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A) corticotropin-releasing hormone from the placenta
B) DHEAS from the fetal adrenal gland
C) cortisol from the mother and fetus
D) human chorionic gonadotropin from the placenta
Section: 20.06
Topic: Labor and delivery
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R08.01 Explain the hormonal events that initiate and regulate labor.
120) Cortisol from the fetal adrenal gland will stimulate maturation of the lungs and production of surfactant.
Section: 20.06
Topic: Fetal stage
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R07.03 Describe the major events of embryonic and fetal development.
121) Which of the following is NOT a role of estriol in parturition?
A) Produces more receptors for oxytocin
B) Produces the hormone relaxin
C) Produces more receptors for prostaglandins
D) Produces more gap junctions between myometrial cells
Section: 20.06
Topic: Effects of pregnancy on the mother; Labor and delivery
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R08.01 Explain the hormonal events that initiate and regulate labor.
122) What hormone may play a role in reducing the size of the uterus following delivery?
A) Progesterone
B) Prostaglandin
C) Oxytocin
D) Prolactin
Section: 20.06
Topic: Effects of pregnancy on the mother; Labor and delivery
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R08.01 Explain the hormonal events that initiate and regulate labor.
123) The sensitivity of the uterus to oxytocin is increased by ________.
A) prostaglandin
B) progesterone
C) testosterone
D) estrogen
Section: 20.06
Topic: Effects of pregnancy on the mother; Labor and delivery
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R08.01 Explain the hormonal events that initiate and regulate labor.
124) To delay labor, a drug would need to act by ________.
A) inhibiting the actions of progesterone
B) stimulating the actions of estrogen
C) inhibiting the actions of oxytocin
D) stimulating the actions of chorionic gonadotropin
Section: 20.06
Topic: Labor and delivery
Bloom's: 5. Evaluate
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HAPS Outcome: R08.01 Explain the hormonal events that initiate and regulate labor.
125) What hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary that stimulates production of milk proteins?
A) Oxytocin
B) Growth hormone
C) MSH
D) Prolactin
Section: 20.06
Topic: The newborn; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R09.02 Describe the hormonal regulation of lactation.
126) Milk let-down ________.
A) is stimulated by epinephrine
B) relies only on autonomic nerves
C) is inhibited by oxytocin
D) may occur in response to auditory cues
Section: 20.06
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; The newborn
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R09.02 Describe the hormonal regulation of lactation.
127) Development of the mammary gland during gestation ________.
A) is inhibited by estrogens
B) is stimulated by estrogens
C) is elevated when dopamine is given to pregnant women
D) requires the permissive effects of insulin, testosterone, and cortisol
Section: 20.06
Topic: Effects of pregnancy on the mother
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R09.01 Describe the structure and the function of the mammary glands.
128) Infants that are breastfed receive ________ from the mother.
A) IgA
B) IgG
C) IgF
D) IgE
Section: 20.06
Topic: The newborn
Bloom's: 1. Remember
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HAPS Outcome: R09.01 Describe the structure and the function of the mammary glands.
129) The stimulus of sucking causes release of prolactin-releasing hormone via a neuroendocrine reflex.
Section: 20.06
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; The newborn
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R09.02 Describe the hormonal regulation of lactation.
130) Breastfeeding is an excellent contraceptive for women in developed countries.
Section: 20.06
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 2. Understand
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HAPS Outcome: R04.05 Explain why changes in cervical mucus can predict a woman's monthly fertility.
131) If a male has his testes removed following testicular cancer, which of the following is likely to occur?
A) Decreased FSH/LH secretion
B) Increased testosterone production
C) Increased inhibin production
D) Increased levels of GnRH
Section: 20.02
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 4. Analyze
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HAPS Outcome: R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.; R11.01 Predict factors or situations affecting the reproductive system that could disrupt homeostasis.
132) Lack of adequate progesterone after ovulation can lead to a miscarriage. Which of the following could cause the decreased progesterone levels?
A) Increased estrogen production from the ovaries
B) Increased FSH from the anterior pituitary gland
C) Lack of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone production
D) Lack of estradiol from the corpus albicans
Section: 20.06
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 4. Analyze
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HAPS Outcome: R02.02b Identify and describe the different stages of follicular development in the ovary, including the preovulatory follicle and the corpus luteum.
133) Lack of cGMP can lead to which of the following conditions?
A) Infertility
B) Nondisjunction
C) Endometriosis
D) Erectile dysfunction
E) Amenorrhea
Section: 20.02
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 4. Analyze
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HAPS Outcome: R06.05 Compare and contrast female and male sexual responses.; R11.01 Predict factors or situations affecting the reproductive system that could disrupt homeostasis.
134) Which of the following is a result of increased testosterone levels?
A) The increased conversion of testosterone to estrogen in the red bone marrow
B) The increased cytokine activity within the blood vessels
C) Higher levels of hepcidin in the blood
D) Increased erythropoietin release in the blood
Section: 20.03
Topic: Physiology of the male reproductive system
Bloom's: 5. Evaluate
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HAPS Outcome: R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
135) Which of the following would increase GnRH levels?
A) Decreased estrogen
B) Increased progesterone
C) Increased hCG
D) Increased FSH
E) Increased inhibin
Section: 20.02
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: R06.01 State the functions of gonadotropin releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, inhibin, testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
136) What effect would the changing estrogen and progesterone levels during parturition have on lactation?
A) Decreased OT
B) Increased PRL
C) Increased dopamine
D) Decreased TRH
Section: 20.06
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system
Bloom's: 4. Analyze
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HAPS Outcome: R09.02 Describe the hormonal regulation of lactation.
137) Choose the hormonal event that does NOT demonstrate negative feedback.
A) Estradiol and FSH release during the proliferative phase of the endometrium
B) Progesterone and FSH release during the secretory phase of the endometrium
C) Estradiol and GnRH during the menstrual phase of the endometrium
D) Progesterone and LH during the secretory phase of the endometrium
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 4. Analyze
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HAPS Outcome: R04.04 Analyze graphs depicting the typical female monthly sexual cycle and correlate ovarian activity, hormonal changes, and uterine events.; R10.01 Provide specific examples to demonstrate how the reproductive system responds to maintain homeostasis in the body.
138) If a physician wanted to measure a woman's peak progesterone production, when should blood work be performed?
A) One week after the LH surge
B) Day 7 of the ovulation phase
C) Two days prior to menstruation is expected
D) Day 14 of the menstrual cycle
Section: 20.05
Topic: Physiology of the female reproductive system; Hormones from the hypothalamus and pituitary glands and their functions
Bloom's: 3. Apply
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HAPS Outcome: R04.04 Analyze graphs depicting the typical female monthly sexual cycle and correlate ovarian activity, hormonal changes, and uterine events.
139) A woman with a 28-day menstrual cycle would like to avoid pregnancy without the use of contraceptives. She should avoid sexual intercourse ________ for the best chance of preventing pregnancy.
A) 1 day prior to her LH surge
B) on days 7-10
C) 2 days after start of the secretory phase
D) when basal body temperature is lowest
Section: 20.06
Topic: Fertilization and the pre-embryonic stage
Bloom's: 4. Analyze
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HAPS Outcome: R04.04 Analyze graphs depicting the typical female monthly sexual cycle and correlate ovarian activity, hormonal changes, and uterine events.
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