Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a known factor for increased risk of infertility?

Accepted Answer

A)   the age of the mother
B)   contraction of a sexually-transmitted disease
C)   the age of the father
D)   smoking cigarettes
E)   exposure to some environmental factorsF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

An increase in this hormone level is measured by home ovulation tests.

Accepted Answer

A)   chorionic gonadotropin hormone
B)   luteinizing hormone
C)   estrogen
D)   testosterone
E)   None of these are measured by home ovulation tests.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following can lead to blockage of the fallopian tubes?

Accepted Answer

A)   appendicitis
B)   bowel problems
C)   scar tissue following surgery
D)   viral infections
E)   All of these can lead to blockage of the fallopian tubes.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above E

Question 4

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Match the structure to the function in the male reproductive tract.
-Testes

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A)  Provides a path for sperm to travel to the urethra
B)  Holds the testes away from the body
C)  Organ of intercourse
D)  Produces sperm
E)  Stores spermF) A) and B)
G) A) and E) D

Question 5

What is the most common cause of infertility in females?

Accepted Answer

A)   hormone imbalance
B)   blocked fallopian tubes
C)   damaged ovaries
D)   endometriosis
E)   obesityF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Hormonal problems in women account for about 75 percent of all cases where ovulation does not occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One example of this procedure combines a sperm sample and donated eggs in the woman's fallopian tubes.

Accepted Answer

A)   in vitro fertilization (IVF) 
B)   artificial insemination
C)   surrogacy
D)   intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) 
E)   gamete injection into the fallopian tube (GIFT) F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Spermatogenesis occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)   urethra.
B)   seminiferous tubules.
C)   epididymis.
D)   seminal vesicles.
E)   prostate gland.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Smoking cigarettes increases the chances of having a child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is FALSE about female reproduction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fallopian tubes have fingerlike projections.
B)   Fertilization occurs most often in the fallopian tubes.
C)   Fallopian tubes are part of the uterus.
D)   Oogenesis produces eggs in the ovaries.
E)   Females have a pair of ovaries.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) C

Question 11

Which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Overweight females can have difficulty conceiving.
B)   Smoking cigarettes lowers sperm count.
C)   Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of miscarriage.
D)   Women working on farms often have a harder time conceiving than women who do not.
E)   The woman's age is unrelated to infertility.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Match the following descriptions with the appropriate letter.
 
-sperm are stored here

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Question 13

How can in vitro fertilization be used to help infertile couples conceive? Describe the process.

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The most common reason for using in vitr...

Question 14

Freezing donor eggs is a very successful and commonly used procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is FALSE about in vitro fertilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Donor eggs can be used.
B)   Donor sperm can be used.
C)   Sperm or eggs of the couple themselves can be used.
D)   Only donor eggs and donor sperm can be used.
E)   Donor eggs, donor sperm, and/or the sperm or egg of the couple themselves can be used.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

What is the role of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)   It produces eggs.
B)   It serves as the birth canal.
C)   It holds the embryo and the fetus during pregnancy.
D)   It facilitates egg movement through the fallopian tubes.
E)   It connects the fallopian tubes and the ovaries.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that is used to remove eggs from the donor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a possible cause of infertility in women?

Accepted Answer

A)   blockage of the fallopian tubes
B)   high levels of estrogen
C)   damaged ovaries
D)   premature menopause
E)   All of these are possible causes of infertility in women.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following is true for secondary amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)   It can be caused by obesity.
B)   It can be caused by excessive physical conditioning.
C)   It can be caused by endometriosis.
D)   It can cause an increased risk of miscarriages.
E)   It can be caused by lack of physical conditioning.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Secretions from the seminal vesicles,prostate gland and bulbourethral gland are important for all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   assisting the movement of sperm through the female reproductive system.
B)   acid neutralization.
C)   lubrication during intercourse.
D)   providing an energy source for the sperm.
E)   increasing sperm production.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 2: Assisted Reproductive Technology

Which of the following is NOT a known factor for increased risk of infertility?

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An increase in this hormone level is measured by home ovulation tests.

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Which of the following can lead to blockage of the fallopian tubes?

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MATCHING Match the structure to the function in the male reproductive tract. -Testes

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What is the most common cause of infertility in females?

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Hormonal problems in women account for about 75 percent of all cases where ovulation does not occur.

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One example of this procedure combines a sperm sample and donated eggs in the woman's fallopian tubes.

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Spermatogenesis occurs in the

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Smoking cigarettes increases the chances of having a child.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE about female reproduction?

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Match the following descriptions with the appropriate letter. -sperm are stored here

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How can in vitro fertilization be used to help infertile couples conceive? Describe the process.

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Freezing donor eggs is a very successful and commonly used procedure.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE about in vitro fertilization?

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What is the role of the uterus?

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Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that is used to remove eggs from the donor.

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Which of the following is not a possible cause of infertility in women?

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Which of the following is true for secondary amenorrhea?

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