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The principal hormone that is responsible for both proper function and development of the male reproductive organs is:
testosterone
In the male fetus, the testes originate and develop behind the peritoneum near the:
kidneys
The male sex cells (spermatozoa) is produced by a special lining in tiny coil passages of the testes called the:
seminiferous tubules
Before birth, the testes descend into a pouchlike sac below the abdominal cavity called the:
scrotum
Which of the following structures are concerned with the formation of seminal fluids?
prostate gland and seminal vesicle
The male germ cells undergo a special type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes by half. This is termed:
meiosis
In the adult male, urinary tract problems often result from enlargement of the _______ gland which surrounds the urethra.
prostate
After spermatogenesis has occurred, the immature sperm passes into the ______ for final maturation.
epididymis
The proper temperature required in the formation of male sex cells is:
below normal body temperature
epididymus
epididymus
I
urinary bladder
urinary bladder
F
ejaculatory duct
ejaculatory duct
H
seminiferous tubules
seminiferous tubules
J
scrotal sac
scrotal sac
A
prostate gland
prostate gland
G
urethra
urethra
C
vas deferens
vas deferens
D
seminal vesicles
seminal vesicles
E
head of the penis
head of the penis
B
The normal mature spermatozoa will contain _________ autosomes and _______ sex chromosomes.
44
2
The body of the penis is composed of three columns of specialized tissue that allows for the stiffening necessary during intercourse, which is called:
erectile tissue
A loose fold of skin covering the glans penis (prepuce) is often removed shortly after birth by a procedure called:
circumcision
The average male ejaculation will normally contain about _________ spermatozoa.
one hundred million
A vasectomy is a relatively simple procedure for male sterilization. This involves the cutting or tying off of a portion of the:
vas deferens
A possible cause of male infertility is:
orchitis
crytorchidism
low sperm count
insufficient sperm motility
The process by which a secondary oocyte is released from a mature ovarian follicle is termed:
ovulation
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:
fimbriae
The normal site for implantation of a fertilized egg is the wall of the:
uterus
During intercourse, the fibromuscular tube that serves as the depository for the spermatozoa is called the:
vagina
If fertilization of the egg cell does not occur, menstruation will begin. Which layer of the uterine wall will disintegrate and slough away?
endometrium
Shortly after giving birth, the alveolar glands within the mammary tissue begins producing a special nutrient fluid called:
colostrum
In the normal female, the development of the mature oocyte (egg cell) is accomplished within the:
ovary
The lower constricted portion of the thick-walled muscular sac (uterus) is called the:
cervix
The maintenance of the uterus, ovaries and oviducts position within the abdominal cavity is accomplished by the:
broad ligament, suspensatory ligament, ovarian ligament
The penetration of a secondary oocyte by a spermatozoam is termed:
fertilization
The small collection of erectile tissue in the female that corresponds in the structure and origin to the male penis is called the:
clitorus
The secondary oocyte passes from its origin in the ovary into the uterus by way of the:
fallopian tubes
fundus of the uterus
fundus of the uterus
D
ovary
ovary
G
suspensatory ligament
suspensatory ligament
H
cervix
cervix
B
myometrium
myometrium
C
vagina
vagina
A
fimbriae
fimbriae
F
oviduct
oviduct
E
During fetal development, the highly vascular structure that serves as respiratory, nutritive, and excretory organs of the fetus is called the:
placenta
In the female, the hormone principally responsible for the development of the secondary sexual characteristics is:
estrogen
In the female, puberty begins around the thirteenth year and is marked by the first menstrual flow called:
menarche
Many routine radiographic procedures should be performed during the first third of the menstrual cycle. This cycle begins on the:
first day of menses
After fertilization of the female egg cell by a single male spermatozoa, a single cell containing 46 chromosomes is formed called a:
zygote
Upon entering the oviducts, the egg cell is actively transported toward the uterus by:
ciliary action and perstaltic contractions
Implantation of the blastocyst into the endometrium will generally occur within _____ after fertilization.
1 week
At the present time, the most effective form of temporary contraception for females is:
oral contraceptives
Pregnancy normally continues for about 40 weeks or 9 calender months. This development stage is referred to as:
gestation
A surgical method for permanent sterilization of the female in which the oviducts are cut and tied is called a:
tubal ligation
What is the Graafian follicle?
mature ovum
What is term for the "mouth of the uterus"?
cervix