BMS107 Past Test Questions
Chapter 28, Fall 2008

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1. The extension of the peritoneal cavity into the space between the uterus and the urinary bladder is the
   1. external os
   2. intramural segment
   3. rectovesical pouch
   4. vesicouterine pouch
   
   
2. In the term "greater vestibular glands," vestibule refers to the
   1. vagina
   2. female external genitalia
   3. potential space between labia minora
   4. area between the mons pubis and the ischial tuberosities
   
   
3. When a girl is born, her ovaries contain one or more
   1. corpus luteum
   2. primary follicles
   3. vesicular follicles
   4. primordial follicles
   
   
4. Ovulation refers to the rupture of the _?_, and the _?_ appears following ovulation.
   1. corpus luteum / secondary follicle
   2. vesicular follicle / corpus luteum
   3. primary follicle / secondary follicle
   4. secondary follicle / vesicular follicle
   
   
5. Which one of the following is true?
   1. The perineum is present in both sexes.
   2. The pudendum is present in the urogenital triangle of the female perineum only.
   3. The pudendum is present in the urogenital triangle of the perineum in both sexes.
   4. A and B
   
   
6. Fertilization of an oocyte typically occurs in the
   1. vesicular follicle
   2. ampulla of the uterine tube
   3. infundibulum of the uterine tube
   4. stratum functionalis ("functional layer") of the endometrium
   
   
7. Starting in the myometrium, and moving toward the lumen of the uterus, the next major layer to be encountered is the
   1. mesosalpinx
   2. perimetrium
   3. stratum basalis ("basal layer") of the endometrium
   4. stratum functionalis ("functional layer") of the endometrium
   
   
8. The stratum functionalis ("functional layer") of the endometrium is
   1. the normal site of implantation of an embryo
   2. shed as the menses if implantation does not occur
   3. both of the above
   4. none of the above
   
   
9. Which mammary gland structure opens onto the surface of each nipple?
   1. alveoli
   2. lactiferous ducts
   3. lactiferous sinuses
   4. none of the above
   
   
10. The "broad ligament" helps to hold in place the
    1. uterus and uterine tubes
    2. seminal vesicles and ducti deferentia
    3. all of the above
    4. none of the above
    
    
11. Which one of the following best describes how the "descent of the testes" occurs?
    1. smooth muscle in each ductus deferens pulls testis down
    2. skeletal muscle in pelvic (urogenital) diaphragm pulls testis down
    3. the inguinal ligament attaches to testis then becomes shorter
    4. the gubernaculum, attached to each testis and to the scrotum, does not elongate during development
    
    
12. After leaving the testes, spermatozoa ("sperm") pass sequentially through the
    1. membranous urethra, prostatic urethra, and spongy urethra
    2. epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra
    3. epididymis, ductus deferens, seminal vesicle, and ejaculatory duct
    4. seminiferous tubule, rete testis, efferent ductule, and epididymis
    
    
13. The spermatic cord does not contain
    1. testicular blood and lymph vessels
    2. testicular nerves
    3. the ductus deferens
    4. the ejaculatory duct
    
    
14. Which structure is directly connected to the urethra?
    1. ejaculatory duct
    2. corpus cavernosum
    3. seminiferous tubule
    4. ampulla of ductus deferens
    
    
15. Located between the seminiferous tubules are the _?_, the function of which is to produce _?_.
    1. rete testes / sperm
    2. corpora cavernosa / erection
    3. efferent ductules / seminal fluid
    4. interstitial cells / hormones such as testosterone
    
    
16. Which statement about male reproductive function is true?
    1. Parasympathetic stimulation causes erection of the penis.
    2. The bulbospongiosus muscle compresses the bulb of the penis to cause ejaculation.
    3. Both of the above.
    4. None of the above.
    
    
17. A structure that is specialized for relatively long-term storage of sperm is the
    1. epididymis
    2. seminal vesicle
    3. prostate gland
    4. prostatic urethra
    
    
18. In an adult male,
    1. the inferior abdominal wall includes two inguinal canals
    2. each inguinal canal allows passage of the ductus deferens, testicular vessels, etc.
    3. there are no inguinal canals (they are present in fetuses only)
    4. A and B
    
    
19. Of the following male accessory glands, the _?_ is/are the smallest in size.
    1. prostate gland
    2. seminal vesicles
    3. bulbourethral glands
    
    
20. Which statement is not true of the penis?
    1. The root of the penis includes two crura ("legs") by which the penis is attached to the pelvis.
    2. The root of the penis includes a "bulb" that is surrounded by the bulbospongiosus muscle.
    3. The penis includes two corpora cavernosa and one corpus spongiosum, which contains the urethra.
    4. The corpus spongiosum is more important for erection than are the corpora cavernosa.