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The Reproductive System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Also called the birth canal, this is a muscular passageway from the cervix to the outside of the female's body:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Vagina. The vagina is the muscular passageway from the cervix to the outside of the female's body, serving as the birth canal. It is where sexual intercourse occurs and where menstrual flow exits the body. The uterus (B) is the organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus, not the birth canal. Fallopian tubes (C) are where fertilization of an egg typically occurs, not part of the birth canal. Obstetrician (D) is a medical professional specializing in childbirth and pregnancy, not a part of the female reproductive anatomy.
Question 2 of 5
The testicle is located:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: inside the scrotum. The testicles are located outside the abdominal cavity in a structure called the scrotum. This location is essential for temperature regulation as sperm production requires a slightly lower temperature than the body's core. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as the testicles are not inside a muscular pouch, at the inguinal canal, or inside the abdominal cavity.
Question 3 of 5
The seminal vesicle:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the seminal vesicle is indeed a pair organ, meaning there are two of them in the male reproductive system. They are located posterior to the urinary bladder and are responsible for producing and secreting a significant portion of the seminal fluid. Choice A is incorrect because the seminal vesicles are located behind the bladder, not above the prostate. Choice C is incorrect as the seminal vesicles are located laterally, not medially from the deferent ducts. Choice D is incorrect because the seminal vesicle is not an endocrine organ; it has an exocrine function in producing seminal fluid.
Question 4 of 5
The primary spermatocytes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because primary spermatocytes are diploid cells, containing a complete set of chromosomes (46 in humans). They are formed by spermatogonia through a process called meiosis. During meiosis, the primary spermatocytes undergo two divisions to generate haploid secondary spermatocytes with half the number of chromosomes. Choices A and C are incorrect because primary spermatocytes are formed by spermatogonia undergoing meiosis, not mitosis, and they generate secondary spermatocytes, not the other way around. Choice B is incorrect because primary spermatocytes are diploid, not haploid.
Question 5 of 5
The ovarian follicles are located in the following structures, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, the uterus. Ovarian follicles are structures within the ovaries where oocytes (eggs) develop. The Fallopian tubes, medullar area, and cortical area of the ovary all contain ovarian follicles. The uterus, on the other hand, is not where ovarian follicles are located; it is the organ where a fertilized egg implants and a pregnancy develops. Therefore, the correct answer is B because the uterus is not a structure where ovarian follicles are present.