Daniel D. Chiras: Human Biology, Fifth Edition: Practice Quizzes

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Title Text: Daniel D. Chiras: Human Biology, Fifth Edition

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1: The duct that transports the sperm into the urethra
	A: vas deferens
	B: epididymal duct
	C: ureter
	D: None of the above

2: Semen
	A: is produced primarily by the testes
	B: contains the sugar glucose which nourishes the sperm
	C: contains prostaglandin which causes muscles of the uterus contract, thus helping sperm move up the female reproductive tract
	D: None of the above

3: Which of the following is not true?
	A: Sperm are produced in the germinal epithelium of the seminiferous tubules
	B: The formation of sperm is known as spermiogenesis
	C: Sperm are derived from spermatogonia is the germinal epithelium
	D: The second meiotic produces four spermatids

4: The acrosome
	A: is produced from the mitochondria of the spermatid
	B: is produced from the nucleus of the spermatid
	C: is produced from the rough endoplasmic reticulum
	D: None of the above

5: The average 3-milliliter ejaculate contains
	A: 10 million sperm
	B: 50 million sperm
	C: 120 million sperm
	D: 240 million sperm

6: Interstitial cells
	A: produce the hormone progesterone
	B: are located in the seminiferous tubules
	C: give rise to spermatids during sperm formation
	D: Interstitial cells produce the hormone progesterone are located in the seminiferous tubules give rise to spermatids during sperm formation

7: The hormone testosterone
	A: stimulates cell growth in bone and muscle
	B: is a protein hormone that causes the vocal cords to thicken
	C: decreases activity in the sebaceous glands
	D: is not present in women

8: Which of the following is not true?
	A: The enlarged tip of the penis is called the glans penis
	B: Removal of the foreskin is known as circumcision
	C: The inability to achieve an erection in known as impotence
	D: None of the above

9: Ejaculation
	A: is a reflex mechanism
	B: is caused by muscle contractions in the lower abdomen
	C: occurs when the erectile tissue of the penis contracts
	D: None of the above

10: Which of the following hormones stimulates the production of androgen-binding protein in the Sertoli cells of the germinal epithelium?
	A: LH
	B: Testosterone
	C: FSH
	D: Gonadotropin releasing hormone

11: In the female reproductive system, sperm follow the following route
	A: Vagina, cervical canal, Fallopian tube, uterus
	B: Vagina, Fallopian tube, cervical canal, uterus
	C: Vagina, cervical canal, uterus, Fallopian tube
	D: None of the above

12: Which of the following is correct?
	A: In humans, sperm are directly deposited in the uterus
	B: The cervix is part of the uterus
	C: The lining of the uterus is called the myometrium
	D: The inner folds of the external genitalia are known as the labia majora

13: The clitoris is derived from the same embryonic tissue as the
	A: penis
	B: scrotum
	C: testes
	D: prostate

14: Which of the following is true regarding ovulation?
	A: It is the name given to the process of gamete formation in women
	B: It occurs at the beginning of each menstrual cycle
	C: It begins at puberty and usually ends after a woman's first birth
	D: Is the name given to the release of ova or eggs from the ovaries

15: During the production of ova
	A: the oogonia divide mitotically
	B: oogonia divide to produce four eggs
	C: the female germ cell undergoes two divisions producing an ovum and two polar bodies
	D: the final meiotic division occurs just prior to fertilization

16: During the menstrual cycle,
	A: the hormone LH stimulates estrogen production by follicles
	B: the endometrium thickens in preparation for implantation
	C: FSH stimulates growth of the ovarian follicles
	D: the hormone LH stimulates the formation of a corpus luteum from the collapsed follicle.
	E: All of the above

17: The periodic shedding of the endometrium is known as
	A: ovulation
	B: oogenesis
	C: the secretory phase
	D: menstruation

18: The surge of LH and FSH prior to ovulation is an example of
	A: positive feedback
	B: negative feedback
	C: a biorhythm
	D: None of the above

19: Commercially available pregnancy tests detect which hormone?
	A: LH
	B: HCG
	C: FSH
	D: Progesterone

20: Which of the following is not a function of the hormone estrogen?
	A: Stimulates closure of the epiphyseal plates in bones
	B: Its secretion increases dramatically at puberty
	C: Reduces muscle contractions in the uterus
	D: Stimulates growth of the breasts and reproductive organs

21: Which of the following is true?
	A: Premenstrual syndrome afflicts 4 of every 10 women of reproductive age
	B: Menopause begins shortly after a woman's first pregnancy
	C: Menopause is stimulated by an increase in estrogen production
	D: Behavioral changes that women experience are not believed to be linked to changes in estrogen levels

22: Which of the following is correct?
	A: Surgical sterilization in women is known as laparoscopy
	B: Surgical sterilization of men involves removal of the vas deferens
	C: Birth control pills generally contain two hormones, estrogen and LH
	D: To reduce the risk of side effects of birth control pills, drug companies have lowered the estrogen content of the pill

23: The IUD
	A: works in the same way as the diaphragm
	B: may increase uterine contractions or create an inhospitable environment for the fertilized egg
	C: is inserted in the uterus by women each month to prevent pregnancy
	D: None of the above

24: What do the diaphragm, condom, and sponge have in common?
	A: They are all barrier methods of contraception
	B: They are only available with a physician's prescription
	C: There effectiveness is decreased by the use of spermicidal jellies
	D: They are all more effective than birth control pills

25: Which is the most effective means of birth control?
	A: Birth control pills
	B: Abstinence
	C: The rhythm method
	D: The condom

26: Which sexually-transmitted disease is characterized by painful blisters that appear on the external genitalia, thighs, buttocks, cervix, and vagina?
	A: Gonorrhea
	B: Syphilis
	C: Herpes
	D: Genital warts

27: Infertility in women is a side effect of which of the following sexually transmitted diseases?
	A: Syphilis
	B: Gonorrhea
	C: Chlamydia
	D: b and c
	E: c and d

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