Section 14.1 Biology (30) Quiz

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Quiz based on section 14.1 in McGraww Hill Textbook. Useful for studying for your Biology 30 diploma course.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The ________ are the organs that produce reproductive cells: sperm in males and eggs in females.

    Explanation
    The gonads are testis (in males) and ovaries (in females).

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  • 2. 

    ______ hormones are the chemical compounds that control the development and function of the reproductive system.

    Explanation
    Sex hormones are produced by the gonads, for example testosterone is produced by the testes by the interstitial cells.

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  • 3. 

    The structures that are not directly related to reproductive function are called what?

    • A.

      Primary sex characteristics

    • B.

      Secondary sex characteristics

    • C.

      Tertiary sex characteristics

    • D.

      Non reproductive sex characteristics

    Correct Answer
    B. Secondary sex characteristics
    Explanation
    The structures that are not directly related to reproductive function are called secondary sex characteristics. These are physical features that develop during puberty under the influence of sex hormones but are not directly involved in reproduction itself. Examples include breast development in females and facial hair growth in males.

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  • 4. 

    Female gametes are called ova/ovum.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Female gametes can also be referred to as eggs.

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  • 5. 

    Primary sex characteristic of a female include more rounded shoulders, wider hips, and a deeper voice.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false. Primary sex characteristics of a female include the presence of ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina, which are internal reproductive organs. The external characteristics, such as rounded shoulders, wider hips, and a deeper voice, are considered secondary sex characteristics. These characteristics develop during puberty due to hormonal changes and are not directly related to the reproductive organs.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the Sertoli cells in the male reproductive system?

    • A.

      Nourishment of developing sperm cells 

    • B.

      Secretion of testosterone 

    • C.

      Formation of the blood-testis barrier 

    • D.

      Phagocytosis of residual cytoplasm from developing sperm cells

    Correct Answer
    B. Secretion of testosterone 
    Explanation
    While Sertoli cells are crucial for sperm development, they do not secrete testosterone. This is the primary function of the Leydig cells, also known as interstitial cells, which are located in the connective tissue between the seminiferous tubules within the testes. The Sertoli cells are responsible for providing nutrients and protection to the developing sperm, forming the blood-testis barrier, and phagocytosing the residual cytoplasm shed by the sperm during maturation.

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  • 7. 

    Developing sperm are nourished by Sertoli cells, where are Sertoli cells located?

    • A.

      Ductus deferens

    • B.

      Ejaculatory duct

    • C.

      Seminal vesicles

    • D.

      Seminiferous tubules

    Correct Answer
    D. Seminiferous tubules
    Explanation
    Sertoli cells are located within the seminiferous tubules of the testes. These cells play a crucial role in spermatogenesis, the process of sperm development. They provide structural support, nourishment, and protection to the developing sperm cells, ensuring their proper maturation.  Sources and related content

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  • 8. 

    From each testis, sperm are transported to the _________ where the sperm mature and become motile.

    Correct Answer
    epididymis
    Explanation
    Sperm are transported from each testis to the epididymis, where they undergo maturation and become motile. The epididymis is a coiled tube located behind each testis, serving as a storage and maturation site for sperm. It provides an optimal environment for sperm to gain the ability to swim and fertilize an egg. This process takes place over several weeks as the sperm pass through the epididymis, acquiring the necessary motility and ability to survive in the female reproductive tract.

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  • 9. 

    Sperm move out of the epididymis through the urinary bladder.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Sperm move out of the epididymis through the ductus deferens.

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  • 10. 

    The female gonads are called _______.

    Correct Answer
    ovaries
    ovary
    Explanation
    The correct answer is ovaries. The female gonads are called ovaries. They are responsible for producing eggs, as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The term "ovary" refers to a single female gonad, while "ovaries" is the plural form, referring to both gonads.

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  • 11. 

    The ovaries contain specialized cell structures called ________, a single ovum developes here and each month a single one matures and then ruptures, releasing the ovum into the oviduct.

    Correct Answer
    follicles
    follicle
    Explanation
    In the follicles the above process is called ovulation.

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  • 12. 

    Most of the structures of the female reproductive system are located outside the body.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Most of the structures are located inside the body, for example uterus, ovaries, oviduct, and the fimbrae are all located inside the body.

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  • 13. 

    Thread-like projections called ______ continually sweep over the ovary.

    • A.

      Fimbrae

    • B.

      Follicles

    • C.

      Fallopian tubes

    • D.

      Flagellum

    Correct Answer
    A. Fimbrae
    Explanation
    The term fimbrae comes from a Latin word that means "threads" or "fringes".

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  • 14. 

    When an ovum is released, it is swept into a cilia-lined tube about 10cm long called a(n) what?

    • A.

      Uterus

    • B.

      Oviduct

    • C.

      Cervix

    • D.

      Follicle

    Correct Answer
    B. Oviduct
    Explanation
    The two oviducts are commonly referred to as Fallopian tubes.

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  • 15. 

    An egg is much smaller than a sperm.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The ovum is approximately 0.1 mm in diameter which is over 20 times larger than the head of a sperm.

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  • 16. 

    The ________ is a muscular organ that holds and nourishes a developing fetus.

    Correct Answer
    uterus
    Explanation
    The uterus is normally about the size and shape of a pear but can expand to many times its size as the fetus develops.

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  • 17. 

    The lining of the uterus is called the __________.

    • A.

      Cervix

    • B.

      Endometrium

    • C.

      Vagina

    • D.

      Fallopian Tube

    Correct Answer
    B. Endometrium
    Explanation
    The endometrium is richly supplied with blood vessels to provide nutrients for the fetus.

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  • 18. 

    The cervix connects to the vagina.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    At its base the uterus forms a narrow opening called the cervix.

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  • 19. 

    The ovum survives in the oviduct for up to how many hours after ovulation?

    • A.

      1

    • B.

      2

    • C.

      12

    • D.

      24

    Correct Answer
    D. 24
    Explanation
    If a living sperm encounters the egg in the oviduct, fertilization may take place.

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  • 20. 

    A fertilized egg still in side the oviduct is called a fetus.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The fertilized egg becomes a fetus after it has been implanted in the endometrium for approximately eight weeks.

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  • 21. 

    If after ovulation the egg is not fertilized, the endometrium disintegrates and its tissues and blood flow out the vagina in a process known as ____________. 

    Correct Answer
    menstruation
    Explanation
    The endometrium lines the uterus which can also be referred to as the "womb".

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  • 22. 

    The vagina opens into the female external genital organs known together as the vulva.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The vulva includes the labia majora and labia minora.

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  • 23. 

    Both eggs (ova) as well as sperm are motile.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The egg is not motile, the have no structures to propel themselves, the beating cilia in the oviduct create a current that moves the ovum toward the uterus.

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