ATI RN
Reproductive System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The process of capacitation usually occurs in the _____.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The process of capacitation occurs in the female reproductive tract, specifically in the vagina. Capacitation is essential for sperm to fertilize an egg, where they undergo changes in the female reproductive tract to become more motile and capable of penetrating the egg. The vagina provides the ideal environment for capacitation to take place due to its specific pH, temperature, and components present in the cervical mucus. The other choices (B: testis, C: prostate, D: epididymis) are incorrect as capacitation is a process that occurs in the female reproductive tract, not in the male reproductive organs.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following are not parts of the clitoris?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: corpus spongiosum. The clitoris does not have a corpus spongiosum. The clitoris is made up of the corpora cavernosa, crura, and glans. The corpus spongiosum is a part of the male anatomy, specifically found in the penis, and is responsible for maintaining erection by filling with blood during arousal. Therefore, the corpus spongiosum is not a part of the clitoris and is the correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
Which hormone causes the uterus to increase glycogen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Progesterone is the correct answer because it is responsible for preparing the uterus for potential implantation by increasing glycogen levels. Progesterone promotes the growth of blood vessels and glands in the uterus, leading to increased glycogen production. FSH and LH are involved in the menstrual cycle and ovulation but do not directly impact glycogen levels in the uterus. Estrogen plays a role in the growth and thickening of the endometrial lining but does not specifically stimulate glycogen production.
Question 4 of 5
___________is an organelle that helps the sperm to penetrate the ovum.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Acrosome. The acrosome is an organelle in the head of the sperm that contains enzymes which help the sperm penetrate the outer layer of the ovum during fertilization. It plays a crucial role in the fertilization process. Explanation of other choices: B: Zona pellucida is the outer membrane of the ovum that the sperm needs to penetrate, not an organelle within the sperm itself. C: Megalis is not a relevant organelle involved in fertilization. D: None of the above is incorrect as the acrosome is the specific organelle that aids in sperm penetration of the ovum.
Question 5 of 5
Which cells secrete testosterone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Leydig cells are located in the testes and are responsible for secreting testosterone. 2. Testosterone is a male sex hormone crucial for regulating various functions in the body. 3. Sertoli cells provide support for sperm development, not testosterone secretion. 4. Spermatogenic cells are involved in sperm production, not testosterone secretion. 5. Oogonia are female germ cells, not involved in testosterone secretion. Summary: Choice C (Leydig cells) is correct because they are the specific cells in the testes responsible for secreting testosterone. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they are associated with other functions related to reproduction and are not involved in testosterone secretion.