1) Which of the following statements correctly describes the function of the Sertoli cells?
a.
Support the developing sperm cells
b.
Control the overproduction of testosterone
c.
Store testosterone in the testes
d.
Stimulate spermatogenesis
2) Which of the following structures does NOT contribute to the composition of semen?
a.
Prostate gland
b.
Cowper's Gland
c.
Vas deferens
d.
Seminal vesicle
3) Which of the following structures does the sperm NOT travel through?
a.
Epididymis
b.
Urethra
c.
Ejaculatory duct
d.
Ureter
4) What is the function of the seminiferous tubules?
a.
They nurture the developing sperm cells.
b.
They secrete testosterone.
c.
They promote the development of the secondary male sex characteristics.
d.
They are the location of sperm production.
5) Which of the following statements correctly describes the functions of the urethra in the male reproductive system?
a.
It provides the means of transporting semen and urine out of the body.
b.
It provides the means of transferring semen from the epididymis.
c.
It secretes and transports mucus that acts as a lubricant.
d.
It transports sperm to the appropriate glands.
6) Many structures in the male and female reproductive systems have similar functions. Which of the following structures from the male reproductive system has no comparable structure in the female reproductive system?
a.
Vas deferentia
b.
Testes
c.
Seminal vesicles
d.
Sertoli cells
7) Which of the following statements about the female reproductive system is false
a.
normally, only one follicle develops into a mature ovum in the ovaries per cycle.
b.
the ovaries are directly attached to the Fallopian tubes.
c.
luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulates ovulation.
d.
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the development of a follicle.
8) Some Functions of the Female Reproductive System
transports the ovum from the ovary to the Fallopian tubes
supplied richly with blood vessels to support the fertilized egg
the entrance for sperm as well as the birth canal for the fetus
site of fertilization
opening to the uterus
Match the functions of the female reproductive system numbered above with their structure below.
Number: Answer Answer Answer Answer
Structure: Vagina Endometrium Fallopian tubes
Answers
Cervix
9) Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause infertility in women because of the increased risk of
a.
scar tissue in the fallopian tubes
b.
uterine ulcers
c.
tumours within the vulva and vagina
d.
blistering in the urethra
10) Which of the following STIs can lead to male sterility?
a.
Syphilis or Hepatitis B Infection
b.
Chlamydia or HIV
c.
Gonnorhea or Human papillomavirus
d.
All of the above
11) Which of the following STIs can be prevented with a vaccine?
a.
Hepatitis B and genital herpes
b.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea
c.
Human papillomavirus and hepatitis B
d.
Gonorrhea and syphilis
12) Which of the following STIs can easily be transmitted during sex even with the use of physical barriers such as condoms?
a.
Human papillomavirus and genital herpes
b.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea
c.
Chlamydia and HIV
d.
Gonorrhea and HIV
13) Which of the following STIs can be cured with the use of antibiotics?
a.
Gonorrhea and syphilis
b.
HIV and genital herpes
c.
HPV and gonorrhea
d.
Hepatitis B and chlamydia
14) If the number of Sertoli cells decreased in a male’s testes, which of the following effects would occur?
a.
The testes would decrease in size, and LH levels would decrease.
b.
The hypothalamus would enter hyperactivity, and GnRH levels would increase.
c.
The man’s sperm count would decrease, and FSH levels would increase.
d.
Body changes for puberty would be delayed, and testosterone would decrease.
15) Which of the following correctly identifies the chromosome arrangement of a genetic female and a genetic male, respectively?
a.
XY and XX
b.
XX and XY
c.
XY and XO
d.
XX and XO
17) At the seventh week of embryonic development, the presence of the TDF gene will cause an embryo to develop
a.
Female reproductive structures
b.
Male reproductive structures
c.
Both reproductive structures
d.
No reproductive structures
18) Which of the following scenarios prevents the development of male reproductive organs?
a.
Increasing levels of testosterone
b.
Presence of SRY gene
c.
Absence of interstitial cells
d.
XY chromosomes
19) Which of the following statements about sex determination is false?
a.
XY males will develop male sex organs without the presence of androgens.
b.
To be genetically male, one X chromosome and one Y chromosome are required.
c.
XX females can develop male sex organs in the presence of testosterone.
d.
The testis-determining factor gene on the Y chromosome stimulates the production of male hormones.
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