Human Reproduction
Study Questions

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  1. Which of the following organs are capable of secreting estrogen? (check all that apply)
  1. uterus
  2. follicle
  3. corpus luteum
  4. placenta
  1. Which of the following secretes luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone?
  1. ovaries
  2. pituitary
  3. testes
  4. endometritis
  5. myometrium
  1. Which of the following is not one of the four crucial points concerning human reproduction?
  1. Fertilization is internal.
  2. Human sexual behavior conforms to fundamental principles ofreproductive biology.
  3. Ovaries and testes produce gametes.
  4. Steroid hormones induce sexual maturation.
  5. Sexual relations play a crucial role in establishing a significant bond between a man and a woman.
  1. The first menstrual cycle is called:
  1. menopause
  2. menarche
  3. endometritis
  4. myometrium
  1. What role do luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormoneplay in male sexual development?
  1. stimulate the secretion of testosterone
  2. stimulate the follicles to develop
  3. stimulate the production of sperm
  4. provide fluid for the semen
  1. Which of the following are true concerning sexual maturation?
  1. it begins later and takes longer in males than it does in females
  2. it begins at about age 10-11 in females
  3. in males, development is not complete until they are in their mid-twenties
  4. females begin their first menstrual cycle, called menarche, between the ages of 10 and 13
  1. Fertilization in humans normally takes place internally, within the uterus.
TRUE
FALSE
  1. Secondary sex characteristics in human males might include an increase in muscle mass, the appearance of facial hair, and a deepening of the voice.
TRUE
FALSE
  1. The myometrium is the inner, vascularized layer of the uterus which supplies nutrients to the young embryo.
TRUE
FALSE
  1. Daily, a man produces millions of sperm per ejaculation.
TRUE
FALSE
  1. The seminal vesicle, bulbourethral gland, and the vas deferens all contribute fluid to the semen.
TRUE
FALSE
  1. Excessive exercise and stress can affect menstrual consistency.
TRUE
FALSE
MATCHING:
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13. estrogen a. ovulation

14. progesterone b. endometrial build-up

15. testosterone c. follicle stimulation

16. LH d. male secondary sex characteristics

17. FSH e. endometrial maintenance
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