Chapter 28 - the Reproductive System
* Question 1 | | | The period of time when secondary sexual characteristics begin to develop and the potential for sexual reproduction is reached is called [a] . The first menses is called [b] , and the permanent cessation of menses is called [c] | | | | | | | | | | | Correct Answers for: a | puberty | Correct Answers for: b | menarche | Correct Answers for: c | menopause | | | | | * Question 2 | | | Spermatogenesis does not occur at normal core body temperature. | | | | | Correct Answer: | True | | | | | * Question 3 | | | The route of sperm from the production in the testes to the exterior of the body is: seminiferous tubules, straight tubules, rete testes, epididymis, ductus (vas) deferens, ejaculatory duct, prostatic urethra, membranous urethra, spongy urethra, external urethral orifice. | | | | | | | Correct Answer: | True | | | | | * Question 4 | | | Which of the following are functions of Sertoli cells? (1) protection of developing spermatogenic cells, (2) nourishment of spermatocytes, spermatids, and sperm, (3) phagocytosis of excess sperm cytoplasm as development proceeds, (4) media-tion of the effects of testosterone and FSH, (5) control of movements of spermatogenic cells and release of sperm into the lumen of seminiferous tubules. | | | | | | | Correct Answer: | 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 | | | | | * Question 5 | | | Which of the following are true? (1) An erection is a sympathetic response initiated by sexual stimulation. (2) Dilation of blood vessels supplying erectile tissue results in erection. (3) Nitric oxide causes smooth muscle within erectile tissue to relax, which results in widening of blood sinuses. (4) Ejaculation is a sympathetic reflex coordinated by the sacral region of the spinal cord. (5) The purpose of the corpus cavernosa penis is to keep the spongy urethra open during ejaculation. | | | | | | | Correct