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Chapter 19 Reproductive System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The testicular lobules:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because testicular lobules are indeed made up of 2-3 convoluted seminiferous tubules where spermatogenesis occurs. This process of sperm production takes place within the seminiferous tubules, making option C the most accurate description of the testicular lobules. A is incorrect because the testicular lobules are not delineated by connective septa separated from the tunica albuginea. B is also incorrect as interstitial tissue is found between the lobules, not separating each individual lobule. D is incorrect as spermatogenesis specifically occurs within the seminiferous tubules, not at the level of the testicular lobules.
Question 2 of 5
The semen contains liquids originating from:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. The prostate gland secretes a milky fluid that constitutes a major portion of semen. 2. This prostatic fluid contains enzymes, citric acid, and zinc, which nourish and protect sperm. 3. Seminal vesicles also contribute to semen production, but mainly by providing fructose for sperm energy. 4. The scrotum houses the testes but does not directly contribute fluids to semen. 5. The epididymal duct is a site for sperm maturation and storage but does not produce semen fluids. Summary: Choice A is correct because the prostate gland secretes a significant portion of semen. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not directly contribute fluids to semen production.
Question 3 of 5
The evolutionary stages of the ovarian follicles are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: primordial. Ovarian follicles go through several stages of development. Primordial follicles are the earliest stage, containing primary oocytes surrounded by a single layer of squamous cells. This stage represents the resting pool of follicles. Secondary follicles come next, with primary oocytes surrounded by multiple layers of granulosa cells. Tertiary (de Graaf) follicles are the most advanced stage, containing a fluid-filled antrum and a mature oocyte. Evolutionary is not a recognized stage in ovarian follicle development. Secondary is incorrect as it comes after primordial, and tertiary is incorrect as it is not the earliest stage.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement regarding the uterus is true:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: it is pear-shaped. The uterus is indeed pear-shaped in structure, with a wider upper part called the corpus and a narrower lower part called the cervix. The pear shape allows for the expansion required during pregnancy. The other choices are incorrect: B is inaccurate as the superior extremity is the fundus, not the corpus; C is incorrect as the vagina is connected to the cervix, not the inferior extremity; D is wrong as the uterus is located centrally in the pelvis.
Question 5 of 5
The following take part in the fecundation process:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, one ovule with two nuclei, which means the pregnancy is monovitelline twin. This is correct because during fertilization, a single sperm fertilizes an ovum, resulting in the formation of a zygote with two nuclei. Monovitelline twins originate from the splitting of a single fertilized egg, leading to two embryos with shared genetic material. The other choices, A and B, are incorrect as they do not accurately represent the process of fecundation. Choice A refers to a single ovule before fertilization, and choice B refers to a single spermatozoon, which is involved in fertilization but does not lead to the formation of twins. Choice D is also incorrect as it describes bivitelline twins, which result from the fertilization of two separate eggs by two different sperm, leading to genetically distinct individuals.