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Anatomy Reproductive System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Semen leaves the male body when the penis is erect and
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: ejaculation occurs. When the penis is erect, semen is released from the male body through ejaculation. During sexual arousal, the muscles contract, pushing semen through the urethra and out of the body. Urination (choice A) is a separate process controlled by the bladder, not related to semen release. Evacuation (choice B) refers to bowel movements, not semen release. Excitement (choice C) is a psychological state and does not directly lead to semen leaving the body. Therefore, the correct answer is D as it accurately describes the physiological process of semen leaving the male body during ejaculation.
Question 2 of 5
The cell produced by fertilization is called
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: zygote. After fertilization, the sperm and egg unite to form a zygote, which is the initial cell of a new organism with a full set of chromosomes. A gamete (A) is a reproductive cell before fertilization, an embryo (B) is the early stage of development after the zygote, and a fetus (C) is the later stage of development in the womb. Therefore, the zygote is the correct term for the cell produced by fertilization.
Question 3 of 5
After birth, the pressure in the pulmonary artery decreases greatly. What is the cause of this?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Pulmonary vascular resistance decreases. After birth, the lungs expand and start functioning, leading to increased oxygen levels, which causes the pulmonary vascular resistance to decrease. This allows blood flow to the lungs and decreases pressure in the pulmonary artery. A: Systemic arterial pressure increasing does not directly affect the pressure in the pulmonary artery. B: Ductus arteriosus closing is part of the normal postnatal changes but does not directly cause the decrease in pulmonary artery pressure. C: Left ventricular pressure increasing is a consequence of the closure of the ductus arteriosus but does not explain the decrease in pulmonary artery pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A man is taking a number of medications, one of which appears to be interfering with the emission phase of the sexual act. Which of the following medications could cause this problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because blocking the smooth muscle receptors for nitric oxide would interfere with vasodilation necessary for an erection during the emission phase of the sexual act. Choice A would actually enhance the effects of nitric oxide, Choice C would increase nitric oxide release which would typically improve sexual function, and Choice D, a testosterone-like androgen compound, would not directly affect the emission phase related to nitric oxide.
Question 5 of 5
Neonates that are kept in 100% oxygen incubators for several days become blind when they are removed from the incubator, a condition referred to as retrolental fibroplasia. What is the explanation for the loss of sight?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because high oxygen concentration in neonates suppresses normal blood vessel growth in the retina. When oxygen therapy is stopped, oxygen levels fall, triggering excessive blood vessel growth in the retina and vitreous humor, leading to fibrous blockage of light. Option A suggests fibrous tissue growth due to oxygen, which is incorrect. Option B inaccurately states that oxygen causes vessel rupture. Option D is incorrect as oxygen does not directly destroy retinal neurons.