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57 Cards in this Set
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The principal hormone that is responsible for both proper function and development of the male reproductive organs is:
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testosterone
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In the male fetus, the testes originate and develop behind the peritoneum near the:
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kidneys
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The male sex cells (spermatozoa) is produced by a special lining in tiny coil passages of the testes called the:
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seminiferous tubules
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Before birth, the testes descend into a pouchlike sac below the abdominal cavity called the:
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scrotum
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Which of the following structures are concerned with the formation of seminal fluids?
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prostate gland and seminal vesicle
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The male germ cells undergo a special type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes by half. This is termed:
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meiosis
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In the adult male, urinary tract problems often result from enlargement of the _______ gland which surrounds the urethra.
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prostate
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After spermatogenesis has occurred, the immature sperm passes into the ______ for final maturation.
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epididymis
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The proper temperature required in the formation of male sex cells is:
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below normal body temperature
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epididymus
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urinary bladder
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F
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ejaculatory duct
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seminiferous tubules
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J
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scrotal sac
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A
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prostate gland
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G
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urethra
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C
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vas deferens
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D
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seminal vesicles
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E
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head of the penis
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B
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The normal mature spermatozoa will contain _________ autosomes and _______ sex chromosomes.
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44
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The body of the penis is composed of three columns of specialized tissue that allows for the stiffening necessary during intercourse, which is called:
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erectile tissue
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A loose fold of skin covering the glans penis (prepuce) is often removed shortly after birth by a procedure called:
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circumcision
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The average male ejaculation will normally contain about _________ spermatozoa.
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one hundred million
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A vasectomy is a relatively simple procedure for male sterilization. This involves the cutting or tying off of a portion of the:
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vas deferens
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A possible cause of male infertility is:
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orchitis
crytorchidism low sperm count insufficient sperm motility |
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The process by which a secondary oocyte is released from a mature ovarian follicle is termed:
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ovulation
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After its release from the ovary, the egg is directed into the uterine tube by a series of fingerlike extensions of the infundibulum called the:
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fimbriae
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The normal site for implantation of a fertilized egg is the wall of the:
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uterus
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During intercourse, the fibromuscular tube that serves as the depository for the spermatozoa is called the:
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vagina
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If fertilization of the egg cell does not occur, menstruation will begin. Which layer of the uterine wall will disintegrate and slough away?
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endometrium
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Shortly after giving birth, the alveolar glands within the mammary tissue begins producing a special nutrient fluid called:
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colostrum
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In the normal female, the development of the mature oocyte (egg cell) is accomplished within the:
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ovary
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The lower constricted portion of the thick-walled muscular sac (uterus) is called the:
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cervix
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The maintenance of the uterus, ovaries and oviducts position within the abdominal cavity is accomplished by the:
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broad ligament, suspensatory ligament, ovarian ligament
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The penetration of a secondary oocyte by a spermatozoam is termed:
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fertilization
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The small collection of erectile tissue in the female that corresponds in the structure and origin to the male penis is called the:
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clitorus
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The secondary oocyte passes from its origin in the ovary into the uterus by way of the:
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fallopian tubes
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fundus of the uterus
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ovary
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suspensatory ligament
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cervix
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myometrium
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C
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vagina
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fimbriae
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oviduct
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During fetal development, the highly vascular structure that serves as respiratory, nutritive, and excretory organs of the fetus is called the:
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placenta
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In the female, the hormone principally responsible for the development of the secondary sexual characteristics is:
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estrogen
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In the female, puberty begins around the thirteenth year and is marked by the first menstrual flow called:
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menarche
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Many routine radiographic procedures should be performed during the first third of the menstrual cycle. This cycle begins on the:
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first day of menses
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After fertilization of the female egg cell by a single male spermatozoa, a single cell containing 46 chromosomes is formed called a:
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zygote
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Upon entering the oviducts, the egg cell is actively transported toward the uterus by:
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ciliary action and perstaltic contractions
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Implantation of the blastocyst into the endometrium will generally occur within _____ after fertilization.
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1 week
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At the present time, the most effective form of temporary contraception for females is:
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oral contraceptives
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Pregnancy normally continues for about 40 weeks or 9 calender months. This development stage is referred to as:
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gestation
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A surgical method for permanent sterilization of the female in which the oviducts are cut and tied is called a:
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tubal ligation
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What is the Graafian follicle?
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mature ovum
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What is term for the "mouth of the uterus"?
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cervix
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