Question: Which of these male accessory ducts transports both sperm cells and urine?

ductus (vas) deferens

urethra

epididymis

ejaculatory duct

Answer: urethra

Question: Viable sperm production is optimal below the body’s core temperature.

True

False

Answer: true

Question: Formation of a secondary oocyte occurs during __________.

ovulation

pregnancy

the follicular phase

the luteal phase

Answer: the follicular phase

Question: Which hormone promotes the formation of secondary sex characteristics such as the appearance of pubic, axillary, and facial hair; enhanced hair growth on the chest; and a deepening voice?

luteinizing hormone (LH)

follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

testosterone

Answer: testosterone

Question: Which gland is NOT matched with its type of secretion?

urethra: clear, viscous mucus that neutralizes urine

seminal vesicles: 70% of seminal volume

prostate gland: milky, acidic semen

bulbourethral glands: lubricating secretion

Answer: urethra: clear, viscous mucus that neutralizes urine

Question: Human egg and sperm are similar in that ________.

they have the same number of chromosomes

they have the same degree of motility

about the same number of each is produced per month

they are about the same size

Answer: they have the same number of chromosomes

Question: Erection of the penis results from ________.

a parasympathetic reflex

parasympathetic activation of the bulbo-urethral glands

a sympathetic reflex

dilation of the veins in the penis

Answer: a parasympathetic reflex

Question: What part of the female system is the usual site of fertilization of the ovulated oocyte?

uterus

uterine (fallopian) tube

cervical canal

vagina

Answer: uterine (fallopian) tube

Question: Which layer of the uterus is made of smooth muscle?

perimetrium

mesometrium

myometrium

endometrium

Answer: myometrium

Question: The release of __________ encourages sustentocytes to release __________.

inhibin; testosterone

luteinizing hormone; testosterone

luteinizing hormone; androgen-binding protein

follicle-stimulating hormone; androgen-binding protein

Answer: follicle-stimulating hormone; androgen-binding protein