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The Reproductive System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which glands produce a thick, yellowish secretion that nourishes and activates sperm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Seminal vesicles. Seminal vesicles produce a thick, yellowish secretion that provides nutrients and activates sperm. This secretion, along with sperm from the testes, forms semen. Bulbourethral glands produce a clear, viscous fluid that lubricates the urethra during sexual arousal (not yellowish). The prostate gland secretes a milky fluid that neutralizes acidic vaginal secretions. The ejaculatory duct is a passageway for semen to travel from the vas deferens to the urethra and does not produce any secretions. Therefore, the seminal vesicles are the correct answer as they specifically produce the described yellowish secretion that nourishes and activates sperm.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following is not one of the secondary sex characteristics typical of males?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Development of breast tissue. This is not a secondary sex characteristic typical of males because breast development is a primary sex characteristic associated with females due to the presence of estrogen. In males, the secondary sex characteristics include deepening voice, increased growth of body hair, and enlargement of skeletal muscle mass due to the effects of testosterone. Breast tissue development in males, known as gynecomastia, is abnormal and can be caused by hormonal imbalances or certain medical conditions.
Question 3 of 5
Which hormone is necessary for the growth of endometrial glands, which are important for the sustenance of a growing embryo until its implantation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Progesterone. Progesterone is necessary for the growth of endometrial glands as it prepares the endometrium for implantation of the embryo. LH is responsible for ovulation, not endometrial gland growth. Testosterone is a male sex hormone and not directly involved in endometrial gland growth. Inhibin regulates FSH secretion, not endometrial gland growth.
Question 4 of 5
A mature ovarian follicle that is ready upper portion of the urethra just below to be ejected from an ovary is called a the junction with the urinary bladder. ________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: vesicular (Graafian) follicle. This structure is the final stage of maturation of an ovarian follicle before ovulation. It is characterized by a fluid-filled cavity and a bulging appearance on the surface of the ovary. It releases the mature egg during ovulation. Rationale: 1. Ejaculatory (choice A) relates to the male reproductive system, not the female reproductive system. 2. Primary oocyte (choice B) refers to an immature egg cell, not a mature follicle. 3. Seminal (choice C) is related to semen production in males, not the female ovary. In summary, the vesicular (Graafian) follicle (choice D) is the correct answer as it accurately describes the final stage of maturation of an ovarian follicle before ovulation.
Question 5 of 5
The spongy tissue of the penis fills
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The spongy tissue of the penis fills with blood during an erection to cause the penis to become rigid. This process is essential for maintaining an erection during sexual activity. Spermatogenesis refers to the production of sperm, not the filling of spongy tissue. Circumcision does not involve the filling of spongy tissue with blood. Ejaculation is the release of semen and does not involve the filling of spongy tissue. Therefore, the correct answer is D as it accurately describes the physiological process of penile erection.