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Questions About Reproductive System Questions
Question 1 of 5
An embryo with XX chromosomes develops female secondary sex organs because of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: XX embryos develop female traits due to no androgens (C). Estrogens (A) enhance later, androgens (B) masculinize, no estrogens (D) is irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
Sympathetic stimulation of the arteries within the penis causes engorgement of the erectile tissue as arterial flow increases and venous drainage decreases.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: False (B): Parasympathetic stimulation causes erection, not sympathetic. True (A) is incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
The female vestibular glands keep the pH of the vagina constant.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: False (B): Vestibular glands lubricate, not regulate pH (seminal fluid and vaginal flora do). True (A) is incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
Neither the trachea nor the bronchi contain:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trachea and bronchi have cartilage (A), ciliated epithelium (B), and goblet cells (C), but not simple squamous epithelium (D), which is in alveoli.
Question 5 of 5
Peripheral chemoreceptors are located in the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral chemoreceptors are in aortic and carotid bodies (C), sensing blood gases. Lungs (A), brain (B), and heart (D) have other roles.