BMS107 Past Test Questions
Chapter 28, Spring 2010
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  1. The "broad ligament" is derived from
    1. peritoneum
    2. the greater omentum
    3. the fimbriae of the uterine tubes
    4. the adventitia of the uterus, vagina, etc.

  2. The corpus luteum
    1. exists in ovarian follicles, for a limited time preceding ovulation
    2. exists in ovarian follicles, for a limited time following ovulation
    3. is the layer of tissue "covering" an oocyte following ovulation
    4. is the remains of an oocyte if fertilization does not occur

  3. The ampulla of the uterine tube
    1. is lateral to the isthmus of the uterine tube
    2. is wider in diameter than is the isthmus of the uterine tube
    3. is the normal site of fertilization of an ovum
    4. all of the above

  4. The uterine tubes are "held in place" by
    1. fimbriae
    2. adventitia
    3. the broad ligament
    4. ciliated epithelium

  5. Which part of the female reproductive tract is lined by a stratified epithelium, rather than a simple epithelium?
    1. uterus
    2. uterine tube
    3. vagina
    4. none of the above

  6. The vesicouterine pouch
    1. is located between the uterus and the urinary bladder
    2. includes part of the perimetrium (serosa of the uterus)
    3. includes part of the endometrium (mucosa of the uterus)
    4. both A. and B.
    5. both A. and C.

  7. The _?_ has a "functional layer" and a "basal layer."
    1. myometrium
    2. endometrium
    3. perimetrium
    4. vaginal mucosa
    5. vaginal muscularis

  8. Which statement is true?
    1. The seminal vesicles are located within the seminiferous tubules.
    2. The seminiferous tubules are located within the seminal vesicles.
    3. The seminiferous tubules produce sperm and "male hormones."
    4. None of the above.

  9. The spermatic cords
    1. function to "pull" each testis into the scrotum during fetal life
    2. consist of structures that remain attached to the testis throughout life
    3. are coiled units within the testes that produce sperm
    4. are posterior to the urinary bladder, where they receive sperm and fluids prior to ejaculation

  10. Given the following key: 1 = epididymis, 2 = ductus deferens, 3 = ejaculatory duct; what is the sequence in which sperm pass through the listed structures?
    1. 1 - 2 - 3
    2. 1 - 3 - 2
    3. 2 - 1 - 3
    4. 2 - 3 - 1
    5. 3 - 2 - 1

  11. In which case is the structure incorrectly described?
    1. inguinal canal - passageway in abdominal wall through which testis descends prior to birth
    2. seminal vesicle - unites with ductus deferens and "mixes" sperm with alkaline fluid
    3. corpora cavernosa - responsible for erection
    4. bulbospongiosus muscle - surrounds prostate gland and contracts to eject semen