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Example Question #13 : Understanding Reproductive Functions
Which of these is not a result of testosterone activity in males?
Pubertal growth spurt
Facial, body, and pubic hair growth
All of these are correct
Deepening of voice
Increased muscle mass
All of these are correct
Testosterone has many functions in males. Others functions than those listed include: enlargement of genitalia, increased libido, decrease in subcutaneous fat in face, aggression, and increased oil production—which may cause acne. In females, testosterone primarily functions to increase sexual arousal.
Example Question #14 : Understanding Reproductive Functions
Which of the following structures does not contribute to the fluidity of semen?
Prostate gland
Bulbourethral glands
Pituitary gland
Seminal vesicles
Pituitary gland
There are three primary structures that contribute fluids to sperm in order to create semen in the body: the seminal vesicles, the prostate, and the bulbourethral glands. The pituitary gland has an impact on the development and maturation of sperm, but does not directly add fluid to semen.
Example Question #15 : Understanding Reproductive Functions
Which of the following is a function of the male reproductive system?
Production of sex hormones
Delivery of sperm to the female reproductive system
Production and storage of sperm, production of sex hormones, and delivery of sperm to the female reproductive system
Production and storage of sperm
None of these answers
Production and storage of sperm, production of sex hormones, and delivery of sperm to the female reproductive system
The male reproductive system has all of the functions indicated in the answer choices.
Example Question #16 : Understanding Reproductive Functions
Painful cramps during menstruation is known as which of the following?
Amenorrhea
Mastodynia
Dysmenorrhea
Menarche
None of these answers
Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea is a term used to describe painful cramps that are present during menstruation. In most cases, the cramps are cause by involuntary contractions of the uterus, which is a muscle. Amenorrhea describes the abnormal absence of a menstrual period. Mastodynia describes breast tenderness during menstruation. Menarche describes a female's first menstrual period.
Example Question #17 : Understanding Reproductive Functions
The discharge of sperm and semen from the male body is known as which of the following?
Fertilization
Transpiration
None of these answers
Implantation
Ejaculation
Ejaculation
Ejaculation is the act of ejecting sperm and semen from the male body. Fertilization and implantation are the first steps of pregnancy that occur inside the female body after sexual reproduction has begun. Transpiration is the evaporation of water from plant leaves.
Example Question #18 : Understanding Reproductive Functions
What hormone surges and causes the release of an egg from the ovary?
Progesterone
Estrogen
Prolactin
FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
LH (luteinizing hormone)
LH (luteinizing hormone)
At day 14 of a menstrual cycle, the LH surge begins, which causes the follicle to burst, resulting in ovulation. The LH surge is caused by a rise in estrogen, which causes the pituitary gland to release LH.
Example Question #19 : Understanding Reproductive Functions
Which of the following hormones is crucial for the maintenance of pregnancy?
Progesterone
LH
Estrogen
Cortisol
FSH
Progesterone
Progesterone ("pro-gestation") is responsible for the maintenance of a pregnancy. Initially, the corpus luteum secretes progesterone in preparation for pregnancy. Then, after fertilization, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is released which causes the corpus luteum to keep secreting progesterone. The placenta takes over it's function after 6 weeks gestation.
Example Question #161 : Tissues, Organs, And Organ Systems
Which of the following is not included in the respiratory system?
All of these are respiratory organs
Pharynx
Esophagus
Trachea
Mouth
Esophagus
As the air enters the human body when it is inhaled, it passes through the mouth (or nose) and is warmed. It then passes through the pharynx and into the cartilage-ringed trachea. From the trachea, the air can pass into either the right or left bronchi, which brings air to the right or left lung, respectively. The bronchi branch into many bronchioles and eventually into alveoli, where gas exchange occurs.
The esophagus is part of the digestive system, and transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
Example Question #2 : Respiratory System
What are the two primary divisions of the respiratory tract?
The exocrine and endocrine divisions
The upper and lower divisions
The pre-alveolar and the post-alveolar divisions
The major and minor divisions
The inner and outer divisions
The upper and lower divisions
The organs of the respiratory system are organized into the upper respiratory tract and the lower respiratory tract. The upper respiratory tract includes the nasal mucosa, the trachea, the bronchi, and the larynx. The lower respiratory tract consists of the bronchioles and alveoli.
Pre-alveolar and post-alveolar refer to the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide between air and blood. Exocrine and endocrine refer to organs needed in the creation and release of hormones and secretions.
Example Question #1 : Understanding Respiratory Organs
Which list only contains organs found in the respiratory system?
Thyroid, nasal mucosa, trachea, and bronchi
Pharynx, nasal mucosa, esophagus, and larynx
Pharynx, nasal mucosa, larynx, and esophagus
Pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi
Nasal mucosa, thyroid, trachea, and larynx
Pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi
The pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi are all part of the respiratory tract.
The esophagus is part of the digestive tract, while the thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system.
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