HESI A2 REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS

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HESI A2 REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: hormones enter the ovary via ___.

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blood vessel Question 2: the interstitial cells between the seminiferous tubules produce ___.

Answer:

testosterone

Question 3: this hormone regulates menstruation

Answer:

progesterone

Question 4: functions of the sex organs are controlled by ___ hormones.

Answer:

tropic

Question 5: gametes are formed by ___.

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meiosis Question 6: at day ___ of the cycle, a bunch of LH is released from the pituitary, which stimulates ovulation and the convesion of the follicle to the corpus luteum.

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14 Question 7: the two functions of the reproductive system are:

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• the production of gametes

• the production of hormones

Question 8: main structures of female reproductive anatomy

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ovary uterus fallopian tubes vagina cervix Question 9: collects mature sperm, which eventually goes through the vas deferens.

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epididymis Question 10: after the ejaculatory duct, the semen passes through the ___, and then the ___ and out through the penis.

Answer:

prostate gland; bulborethral gland

Question 11: 70% of semen is made from this structure.

has fructose, coagulating enzyme to help nourish and transport sperm.is more "alkaline" for the sake of dealing with urethra and vagina.more yellow in color

Answer:

seminal vesicles

Question 12: redproductive activity is ___ in women and ___ in men.

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cyclic; reproductive Question 13: female gamete:

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ovum Question 14: male gamete:

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sperm Question 15: primary female reproductive organ:

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ovaries Question 16: this hormone is produced by the ovarian follicle. it initiates the preparation of the endometrium of the uterus for pregnancy.

Answer:

estrogen

Question 17: has the PSA enzyme to keep semen liquified.

has citric acid.contracts to push semen down urethra.

Answer:

prostate gland

Question 18: where does sperm (spermatozoa) develop?

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at the seminiferous tubules in the testes Question 19: secretes hormones and makes sperm:

Answer:

testes

Question 20: maintains an environment for accepting a fertilized egg

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uterus Question 21: when cells are scraped from the cervix and looked under a microscope for abnormalities.

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PAP smear test Question 22: primary sex male organ:

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testes

Question 23: make sperm (via meiosis) and produce testosterone

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testes

Question 24: when there is more than 80 ml of blood from a menstrual cycle.

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menorraghia Question 25: when the as deferens is cut to prevent sperm from leaving the testes to the penis

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vasectomy

Question 26: the testes are enclosed in the ___.

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scrotum Question 27: where the eggs are produced via cell division (meiosis). Where certain chemicals are made

Answer:

ovary