Question 1

The tail of the spermatozoa is used for

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A)   penetrating the ovum.
B)   power.
C)   producing chromosomes.
D)   propulsion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

When engorged, the erectile tissue of the penis is filled with

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A)   blood.
B)   interstitial fluid.
C)   plasma.
D)   semen.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The usual site for fertilization of a mature female gamete by a mature male gamete is in the

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A)   ovary.
B)   oviduct.
C)   uterine body.
D)   uterine horn.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The sigmoid flexure of the penis is characteristic of all of these animals below except the

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A)   boar.
B)   bull.
C)   ram.
D)   stallion.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The thin membrane that is tightly adhered to each testis and the structures of the spermatic cord is the

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A)   common vaginal tunic.
B)   parietal vaginal tunic.
C)   tunica albuginea.
D)   visceral vaginal tunic.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) D

Question 6

Which accessory reproductive gland secretes a mucinous fluid that lubricates the urethra for passage of semen?

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A)   bulbourethral gland
B)   prostate gland
C)   seminal vesicle
D)   vesicular glandE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The majority of the volume of semen is composed of

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A)   acidic secretions from the accessory reproductive glands.
B)   alkaline secretions from accessory reproductive glands.
C)   spermatids.
D)   spermatozoa.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

What structure adjusts the position of the testes relative to the body according to the environmental temperature?

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A)   cremaster muscle
B)   gubernaculum
C)   spermatic cord
D)   vas deferensE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The two portions of the male urethra are the

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A)   pelvic and penile portions.
B)   penile and testicular portions.
C)   scrotal and pelvic portions.
D)   testicular and scrotal portions.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

The best way to "untie" a male and female after the male has ejaculated is to

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A)   do nothing until it happens naturally.
B)   gently pull them apart.
C)   pour cold water on them.
D)   pour warm water on them.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

A Sertoli cell tumor can produce high blood levels of

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A)   androgen.
B)   estrogen.
C)   progesterone.
D)   testosterone.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Question 12

Erectile tissue is composed of

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A)   blood vessels and fibrous connective tissue.
B)   fibrous connective tissue and sinuses.
C)   muscle and blood vessels.
D)   sinuses and muscle.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

The male gonads are the

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A)   scrotum.
B)   seminiferous tubules.
C)   spermatozoa.
D)   testes.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The female gametes are

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A)   follicular cells.
B)   granulosa cells.
C)   ova.
D)   ovaries.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which part of the spermatozoa contains digestive enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A)   acrosome
B)   head
C)   midpiece
D)   tailE) All of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 16

The species of animals that "tie" after the male has ejaculated is the

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A)   canine.
B)   caprine.
C)   equine.
D)   feline.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which species of animal has an os penis?

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A)   bovine
B)   canine
C)   equine
D)   felineE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

In order to fully descend, the testes must pass through the

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A)   inguinal ring.
B)   rete testis.
C)   thoracic cavity.
D)   tunica albuginea.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The only portion of the female reproductive system that is visible from the outside is the

Accepted Answer

A)   cervix.
B)   uterus.
C)   vagina.
D)   vulva.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which two hormones are directly responsible for the physical and behavioral changes that are associated with a female in heat?

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen and progestins
B)   FSH and LH
C)   LH and estrogen
D)   progestins and FSHE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 19: Reproductive System

The tail of the spermatozoa is used for

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When engorged, the erectile tissue of the penis is filled with

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The usual site for fertilization of a mature female gamete by a mature male gamete is in the

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The sigmoid flexure of the penis is characteristic of all of these animals below except the

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The thin membrane that is tightly adhered to each testis and the structures of the spermatic cord is the

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Which accessory reproductive gland secretes a mucinous fluid that lubricates the urethra for passage of semen?

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The majority of the volume of semen is composed of

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What structure adjusts the position of the testes relative to the body according to the environmental temperature?

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The two portions of the male urethra are the

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The best way to "untie" a male and female after the male has ejaculated is to

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A Sertoli cell tumor can produce high blood levels of

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Erectile tissue is composed of

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The male gonads are the

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The female gametes are

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Which part of the spermatozoa contains digestive enzymes?

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The species of animals that "tie" after the male has ejaculated is the

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Which species of animal has an os penis?

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In order to fully descend, the testes must pass through the

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The only portion of the female reproductive system that is visible from the outside is the

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Which two hormones are directly responsible for the physical and behavioral changes that are associated with a female in heat?

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