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JCHS 2114 Urinary and Reproductive System

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is meiosis necessary?

a)

too many mutations will occur

b)

the ovum will have too much genetic material

c)

the ovum will have too little genetic material

d)

reproduction will not occur

2.

What will happen to spermatogenesis if the Sertoli cells of a male are exposed to a virus?

a)

The sperm cells will not receive nutrients and therefore they will die off from starvation and development will not occur.

b)

Spermatogenesis will not be able to occur because meiosis is disprupted.

c)

The sperm cells will receive too many nutrients and therefore will be slower to mature.

d)

ATP will not be able to be stored in the sperm cells.

3.

Does a vasectomy affect the interstitial cells?

a)

yes

b)

no

4.

What do the bulbourethral glands do?

a)

secrete blood

b)

secrete mucus fluid

c)

secrete sperm

d)

secrete sweat

5.

What does circumcision do?

a)

removes the penis

b)

removes the prepuce

c)

removes the crura

d)

removes all of the erectile tissue

6.

When sperm leaves the vas deferens, where does it go?

a)

to the epididymis

b)

to the testes

c)

to the ejaculatory duct

d)

to seminal vesicles

7.

Where do the sperm cells mature?

a)

prostate gland

b)

epididymis

c)

seminal vesicles

d)

vas deferens

8.

What controls an erection?

a)

Parasympathetic neurons release nitric oxide causing dilation of small arteries in the penis.

b)

Sympathetic neurons release air into the erectile tissue.

c)

Parasympathetic impulses constrict arteries leading to the penis.

9.

What controls the hormones of the male reproductive system?

a)

hypothalamus, anterior pituitary glands, testes

b)

thalamus, posterior pituitary glands, testes

c)

hypothalamus, adrenal glands, posterior pituitary glands

10.

Which hormone is responsible for the development of the male secondary sex characteristics?

a)

estrogen

b)

progesterone

c)

testosterone.

d)

FSH

11.
Identify structure number 4 which is used to transport sperm.
a)
testis
b)
urethra
c)
vas deferens
d)
prostate
12.
What is the name of the structure labeled #3 where sperm is stored?
a)
testis
b)
epididymis
c)
scrotum
d)
seminal vesicle
13.
Name the structure that produces a thin milky fluid that aids in sperm motility and contributes to about 30% of overall semen volume.
a)
testis
b)
seminal vesicle
c)
prostate gland
d)
bulbourethral gland
14.
What do you call a sterilization procedure that cuts the vas deferens to prevent transport of sperm?
a)
Ejaculation
b)
Tubal ligation
c)
Abstinence
d)
Vasectomy
15.
What type of division do primary spermatocytes go through?
a)
mitosis
b)
meiosis
16.
What organelles are abundant in sperm cells to provide energy for flagellum movement?
a)
ribosomes
b)
lysosomes
c)
enzymes
d)
mitochondria
17.

The human male reproductive system is adapted for the production of

a)

sperm and the delivery of these cells for internal fertilization

b)

gametes that transport food to the egg

c)

zygotes and the development of these cells into a fetus

d)

hormones that stimulate placenta formation in the male

18.

The diagram given represents the human male reproductive system. Which activity would be prevented by blockages at X

and Y?

a)

transport of urine out of the body

b)

passage of testosterone to the female to stimulate

egg production

c)

movement of sperm out of the body

d)

movement of testosterone to the testes to

stimulate sperm production

19.
The skin covered sac that surround the testes is the
a)
Scrotum
b)
Prostate gland
c)
Cowper's gland
d)
Seminal vesicles
20.
True or false: Males are born with all the sperm cells that they will ever have.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
The male gonad that produces sperm and the male hormone testosterone is the 
a)
Penis
b)
Epididymis
c)
Testis
d)
Cowper's Gland
22.
This structure is used for both excretion (urination) and reproductive funtions.
a)
Urethra
b)
Endometrium
c)
Cowper's Gland
d)
Scrotum
23.
The gametes that are made by males and that are needed to fertilize eggs.
a)
Sperm
b)
Egg
c)
Fallopian Tube
d)
Vas deferens
24.
Once sperm are made they move into this coiled tube
a)
epididymis
b)
vas deferens
c)
fallopian tube
d)
uterus
25.
Sperm are formed in the 
a)
epididymis
b)
vas deferens
c)
seminiferous tubule
d)
prostate
26.
Semen contains
a)
fructose
b)
vitamin C
c)
prostaglandins
d)
all of these substances
27.
In order to interact best with the acidic environment of the vagina, the pH of semen is 
a)
also acidic
b)
alkaline
28.
The structures that fill with blood in order to cause erection of the penis are
a)
prostate tissues
b)
erectile tissues
c)
scrotum tissues
d)
gonadal tissues
29.

The tubular part of the uterus that extends downward into the upper vagina is the

a)

cervix

b)

uterus

c)

uterine tubes

d)

ovary

30.

A procedure that detects abnormal cells in the cervix is called a

a)

vasectomy

b)

Pap Smear

c)

tubal ligation

31.

Where does fertilization occur?

a)

vagina

b)

uterus

c)

uterine tubes

d)

cervix

32.

The innermost mucosal layer of the uterus is the

a)

perimetrium

b)

myometrium

c)

endometrium

33.

The aging of the _____ leads to menopause.

a)

cervix

b)

vagina

c)

breasts

d)

ovaries

34.

Signs of menopause include

a)

inexplicable euphoria, extra energy, weight loss

b)

shrinking of the vagina, uterus, and breasts.

c)

increased bone matrix.

35.

stimulates uterine wall development

a)

estrogen

b)

progesterone

36.

stimulates the uterine lining to become more glandular

a)

estrogen

b)

progesterone

37.

The most commonly used oral contraceptives contain

a)

gonadotropins.

b)

synthetic androgens.

c)

synthetic estrogens and progesterone.

38.

Which of the following is a chemical barrier type contraceptive?

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Spermicidal cream

c)

withdrawal practices

d)

oral birth control

39.

Sex cells of females that can be fertilized by sperm

a)

ovaries

b)

eggs or ovum

c)

uterus

40.

The muscular organ the size of a fist where fertilized eggs develop

a)

uterus

b)

ovaries

c)

vagina

41.

Structure 4 is the

a)

cervix

b)

vagina

c)

uterus

d)

ovary

42.
Structure 5 is the
a)
cervix
b)
Fallopian tube
c)
uterus
d)
ovary
43.

The finger like projections that draws the mature egg into the Fallopian tube is the

a)

fimbriae

b)

cervix

c)

vagina

d)

corpus luteum

44.

STIs are infections that are transmitted through?

a)

looking at someone

b)

sexual contact

c)

using the same toilet seat

d)

using the same hairbrush

45.

This type of STI is treatable with the use of antibiotics

a)

Bacterial

b)

Viral

46.

This type of STI can cause cervical cancer in women.

a)

herpes

b)

HPV

c)

gonorrhea

d)

syphilis

47.

Herpes is caused by what type of microorganism?

a)

Virus

b)

Bacteria

c)

Fungus

d)

Rickettsiae

48.

True/False: HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) has a vaccine available to help prevent you from getting infected.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

49.

What does a hormonal birth control method do?

a)

Prevents STDs

b)

Prevents blood clots

c)

Prevents ovulation (releasing an egg)

d)

Prevents ejaculation

50.

Undescended testes cause infertility because

a)

there is too little testosterone.

b)

they become entangled in the seminiferous tubules, which then degenerate.

c)

sperm development is impeded by the higher internal body temperature.

d)

they undergo apoptosis, and can no longer produce sperm.

51.

What does estrogen do in the reproductive system?

a)

stimulates uterine wall development

b)

stimulates testes to produce sperm

c)

stimulates the uterine lining to become more glandular

52.

What does progesterone in the reproductive system?

a)

stimulates uterine wall development

b)

stimulates testes to produce sperm

c)

stimulates the uterine lining to become more glandular

53.

Which of the following correctly describes an erection?

a)

Parasympathetic neurons release nitric oxide causing dilation of small arteries in the penis.

b)

Smooth muscles of vascular spaces in the penis contract.

c)

The spongy tissue in the penis fills with air.

d)

Parasympathetic impulses constrict arteries leading to the penis.

54.

Why can undescended testes cause infertility?

a)

The testes are exposed to a higher internal body temperature, slowing sperm development.

b)

The testes secrete very little testosterone.

c)

The testes become entangled in the seminiferous tubules, which then degenerate.

d)

The testes undergo apoptosis, and can no longer produce sperm.

55.

What disease is caused by the human papilloma virus?

a)

Genital warts

b)

Genital herpes

c)

Gonorrhea

d)

Syphilis

56.

A condition called __________, in which bacteria spread throughout the reproductive organs, can result from gonorrheal or chlamydial infections.

a)

pelvic inflammatory disease

b)

AIDS

c)

herpes

d)

all of these

57.

Structure 1

a)

uterus

b)

placenta

c)

ovaries

d)

prostate gland

58.

Structure 6

a)

urethral orifice

b)

placenta

c)

ovaries

d)

prostate gland

59.

Structure 3

a)

prostatic urethra

b)

vas deferens

c)

ovaries

d)

prostate gland

60.

structure 1

a)

diaphragm

b)

liver

c)

kidney

d)

urethra

61.

structure 6

a)

diaphragm

b)

liver

c)

kidney

d)

urethra

62.

structure 10

a)

diaphragm

b)

liver

c)

ureter

d)

urethra

63.

How much urine is formed in 24 hours?

a)

1.5 L

b)

12 L

c)

100 L

d)

3 L

64.

Structure 1

a)

minor calyces

b)

major calyces

c)

nephron

d)

renal pyramid

65.

Structure 3

a)

renal cortex

b)

major calyces

c)

nephron

d)

renal pyramid

66.

Structure 8

a)

minor calyces

b)

major calyces

c)

nephron

d)

renal pyramid

67.

Structure 5

a)

minor calyces

b)

major calyces

c)

nephron

d)

renal pyramid

68.

Structure 7

a)

minor calyces

b)

major calyces

c)

renal column

d)

renal pyramid

69.

What is the correct sequence of renal tubule segments through which filtrate would flow?

a)

Proximal tubule, descending limb of nephron loop, ascending limb of nephron loop, distal tubule

b)

Distal tubule, ascending limb of nephron loop, descending limb of nephron loop, proximal tubule

c)

Proximal tubule, ascending limb of nephron loop, descending limb of nephron loop, distal tubule

d)

Collecting duct, proximal tubule, descending limb of nephron loop, ascending limb of nephron loop, distal tubule

70.

What is renal clearance?

a)

The rate at which substance are removed from the blood

b)

The rate at which water is excreted

c)

The rate at which ions are reabsorbed

d)

The rate at which substances are added to the blood