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Title: Normally sperm exits from the testis by passing through the epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory ...
Post by: aac387 on Feb 22, 2018
Normally sperm exits from the testis by passing through the epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



(Question 2) In addition to the gonads, the reproductive system includes the reproductive tract, accessory sex glands and external genitalia
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



(Question 3) Secondary sexual characteristics refer to the external characteristics not directly involved in reproduction that distinguish males and females.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



(Question 4) Normal functioning of the reproductive system is not aimed toward homeostasis and is not necessary for survival of the individual.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



(Question 5) Progesterone
 
  a. exerts a strong inhibitory influence on the uterine musculature.
  b. is responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics.
  c. promotes duct development in the breasts.
  d. both (a) and (c) above.
  e. all of these answers.



(Question 6) Which of the following statements concerning estrogen is incorrect?
 
  a. It promotes fat deposition.
  b. It promotes closure of the epiphyseal plates.
  c. It stimulates duct development in the breasts.
  d. It causes the cervical mucus to become thick and sticky.
  e. It enhances sperm transport to the site of fertilization by stimulating upward contractions of the uterus and oviduct.



(Question 7) Suckling
 
  a. induces milk secretion due to prolactin release.
  b. induces milk ejection due to oxytocin release.
  c. inhibits LH and FSH secretion.
  d. both (a) and (b) above.
  e. all of these answers.



(Question 8) NF-B promotes labor by
 
  a. increasing levels of cytokines and prostaglandins
  b. decreasing inflammation
  c. hardening the cervix
  d. making the myometrium of the uterus less sensitive
  e. decreasing oxytocin levels



(Question 9) Which of the following is not thought to play a role in labor?
 
  a. prolactin
  b. CRH
  c. inflammation
  d. fetal surfactant
  e. NF-B



(Question 10) During pregnancy mammary gland development is stimulated by
 
  a. estrogen.
  b. progesterone.
  c. prolactin.
  d. human chorionic somatomammotropin.
  e. all these answers.


Title: Normally sperm exits from the testis by passing through the epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory ...
Post by: Lissapoo12 on Feb 22, 2018
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Title: Normally sperm exits from the testis by passing through the epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory ...
Post by: aac387 on Feb 22, 2018
Were some really tough homework problems!