Question 1

There is an old joke that goes,"What do you call a couple who practices coitus interruptus? Parents!" Is there any truth to this joke?

Accepted Answer

A)   Yes, because coitus interrupts is only practiced by couples who already have children.
B)   No, because coitus interruptus is the most effective means of birth control.
C)   Yes, because coitus interruptus is one of the least effective means of birth control.
D)   No, because coitus interruptus is not only a highly effective means of birth control, it also protects against STDs.
E)   Yes, because a coitus interruptus is only effective if carefully inserted before intercourse.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Which of these is not part of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)   oviduct
B)   uterus
C)   vagina
D)   vas deferens
E)   ovaryF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which STD is caused by a protozoan?

Accepted Answer

A)   chlamydia
B)   genital herpes
C)   trichomoniasis
D)   gonorrhea
E)   hepatitisF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Which is the extraembryonic membrane that serves as the first site of blood cell formation for the embryo?

Accepted Answer

A)   chorion
B)   allantois
C)   amnion
D)   yolk sac
E)   zona pellucidaF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

What percentage of infertility is attributed to problems associated with both the male and female in the couple?

Accepted Answer

A)   20%
B)   40%
C)   90%
D)   10%
E)   30%F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 6

If a woman has an untreated case of chlamydia,it may likely lead to

Accepted Answer

A)   gummas.
B)   liver failure.
C)   buboes.
D)   blisters on the genitals.
E)   pelvic inflammatory disease.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Which of these does not contribute significantly to the contents of the semen?

Accepted Answer

A)   testis
B)   seminal vesicle
C)   urethra
D)   prostate gland
E)   bulbourethral glandF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Ovulation usually occurs on day _____ of a woman's cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   7
C)   14
D)   21
E)   28F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of these is viviparous?

Accepted Answer

A)   salmon
B)   parrot
C)   bullfrog
D)   crayfish
E)   mooseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

A birth control pill works by

Accepted Answer

A)   inhibiting FSH and LH production.
B)   making the woman's reproductive tract toxic to sperm.
C)   stimulating FSH and LH production.
D)   destroying the endometrium.
E)   immunizing the woman against human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) .F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

What structure allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between mother and fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chorionic villi
B)   Umbilical cord
C)   Placenta
D)   Chorion
E)   AmnionF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

The failure of a couple to achieve pregnancy after a year of regular,unprotected intercourse is termed

Accepted Answer

A)   parthenogenesis.
B)   menopause.
C)   contraception.
D)   infertility.
E)   abortion.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

A pregnant woman has passed her due date,and her cervix is dilated.This indicates which stage of childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A)   first
B)   second
C)   third
D)   fourth
E)   fifthF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Which organism is most likely to reproduce by fragmentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   hydra
B)   sponge
C)   bird
D)   honeybee
E)   frogF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Sperm mature in the

Accepted Answer

A)   prostate gland.
B)   testis.
C)   penis.
D)   vas deferens.
E)   epididymis.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which lifestyle is most likely to lead to infertility in a male?

Accepted Answer

A)   a man who is a semiprofessional athlete
B)   a man who works as a computer programmer and sits at a desk the majority of the day
C)   a man who works as an mechanic
D)   a man who works for a company that applies pesticides to lawns
E)   a man who works as a teacherF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

In which stage of childbirth would a mother deliver the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)   first
B)   second
C)   third
D)   fourth
E)   fifthF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which type of assisted reproductive technology allows the doctor to evaluate the embryo for genetic defects before they are used?

Accepted Answer

A)   ICSI
B)   AID
C)   IVF
D)   GIFT
E)   It is impossible to test the embryo for genetic diseases prior to assisted reproductive technology.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

If a pregnant woman wanted to know the sex of her fetus as soon as possible,she could have ultrasound in the _____ month.

Accepted Answer

A)   first
B)   third
C)   sixth
D)   eighth
E)   ninthF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

The second half of the ovarian cycle is termed the _____ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)   ovulatory
B)   follicular
C)   luteal
D)   menstrual
E)   menopausalF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Exam 29: Reproduction and Embryonic Development

What percentage of infertility is attributed to problems associated with both the male and female in the couple?

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Which of these is not part of the female reproductive system?

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Which is the extraembryonic membrane that serves as the first site of blood cell formation for the embryo?

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Which type of assisted reproductive technology allows the doctor to evaluate the embryo for genetic defects before they are used?

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Which of these does not contribute significantly to the contents of the semen?

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Ovulation usually occurs on day _____ of a woman's cycle.

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In which stage of childbirth would a mother deliver the placenta?

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If a woman has an untreated case of chlamydia,it may likely lead to

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A pregnant woman has passed her due date,and her cervix is dilated.This indicates which stage of childbirth?

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Sperm mature in the

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Which organism is most likely to reproduce by fragmentation?

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Which of these is viviparous?

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A birth control pill works by

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Which lifestyle is most likely to lead to infertility in a male?

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Which STD is caused by a protozoan?

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What structure allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between mother and fetus?

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There is an old joke that goes,"What do you call a couple who practices coitus interruptus? Parents!" Is there any truth to this joke?

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If a pregnant woman wanted to know the sex of her fetus as soon as possible,she could have ultrasound in the _____ month.

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The failure of a couple to achieve pregnancy after a year of regular,unprotected intercourse is termed

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The second half of the ovarian cycle is termed the _____ phase.

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