PAT MODULES 1-6 ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ All the following are functions of the ovaries EXCEPT:.
Answer: A. Production of eggsB. Correct! Maintaining the development of a
fetus C. Production of estrogenD. Development of the corpus luteum
◍ Which of the following statements is true concerning oogenesis?.
Answer: A. It begins at the time of puberty.B. Correct! The primary oocyte
divides to produce a secondary oocyte.C. Each primary oocyte produces in
two to three mature ova.D. The first polar body maintains all the
cytoplasm.E. B&C are true
◍ a/an-.
Answer: without
◍ dys-.
Answer: abnormal
◍ Ovulation occurs when an egg is released from the ______________ ..
Answer: Ovarian follicle
◍ Name the specific region of the reproductive system highlighted in blue
below (also indicated by the arrow)..
Answer: Fimbriae (infundibulum)
◍ This layer of the uterus contracts during labor..
Answer: A. EndometriumB. Mucosal coatC. PerimetriumD. Correct!
MyometriumE. Serous coat
◍ tachy-.
Answer: fast
,◍ Which of the following statements is false concerning the vagina?.
Answer: A. Correct! The fundus is made of elastic fibers, blood vessels,
lymph vessels and nerves. B. The wetness and moisture of the surface is
achieved by mucous from the cervix.C. The elastic fibers give the vaginal
wall elasticity.D. The mucosal lining can extend.
◍ Describe the purpose of the cervix prior to ovulation..
Answer: Just prior to ovulation, the cervix swells, softens and secretes
mucus allowing sperm better access to and viability within the uterus.
◍ trans-.
Answer: across
◍ post-.
Answer: after
◍ pre-.
Answer: before
◍ Label the regions of the reproductive system below: (A-C).
Answer: A: PrepuceB: Urethral orificeC: Vestibule
◍ True or False: Each mammary gland contains 12- 24 lobules..
Answer: True
◍ True or False: Milk is not produced during pregnancy because of the
production of estrogen and progesterone..
Answer: True
◍ hyper-.
Answer: excessive
◍ hypo-.
Answer: insufficient
◍ Blood tests indicate that progesterone and estrogen levels are both increased.
Your patient is most likely in what phase of the female uterine cycle?.
Answer: A. Menstrual phaseB. Proliferative phaseC. Correct! Secretory
, phase D. Luteal phaseE. Follicular phase
◍ Which of the following is false concerning the organs of the male
reproductive system?.
Answer: A. The epididymis is the site of sperm maturation.B. The vas
deferens travels through the inguinal canal inside the abdomen.C. Correct!
One produced, sperm travel to the seminal vesicles for maturation.D. The
epididymis is located on the posterior-lateral portion of the testis.E. The
testes function to produce sperm.
◍ intra-.
Answer: within
◍ The ____________connects the seminal vesicle with the urethra to allow
sperm to exit the body..
Answer: Ejaculatory duct
◍ auto-.
Answer: self
◍ homo-.
Answer: same
◍ Match the gland/organ with the best description(s) A-
F. Select all that apply.1. Seminal Vesicles 2. Prostate Gland3.
Bulbourethral glands4. Testes5. Anterior Pituitary
A. First to secrete during ejaculation
B. Produces FSH
C. Produces sperm
D. Secretes fructose
E. Secretes alkaline fluid
F. Produces prostaglandins
G. Secretes acidic fluid.
Answer: Seminal Vesicles: D, F --fructose, prostaglandinsProstate Gland: E
--alkaline fluidBulbourethral glands: A, E --alkaline fluid, first
secretionTestes: C --produces spermAnterior Pituitary: B - -FSH
, ◍ sub-.
Answer: under
◍ -megaly.
Answer: enlarged
◍ -penia.
Answer: too few
◍ Which of the following is true concerning spermatogenesis?.
Answer: A. Production of sperm takes 20 days.B. Spermatogenesis is
complete at the time of birth.C. Males have all the sperm at birth that will be
made during their lifetime.D. Correct! Each primary spermatocyte produces
four viable gametes.E. Each gamete has a total of 46 chromosomes.
◍ -rrhage.
Answer: excessive, abnormal flow
◍ -ectomy.
Answer: surgical removal
◍ Label the regions of reproductive system below: (A-E). To receive full
credit you must name specific regions..
Answer: A: Vas DeferensB: Seminal VesiclesC: Ejaculatory DuctD:
Prostate glandE: Bulbourethral gland
◍ Name and discuss the purpose of the region of sperm indicated by the arrow
in the figure below..
Answer: The head is almost entirely nucleus containing the cell DNA with a
crown called the acrosome which contains enzymes that breakdown the
membrane of the egg to allow the sperm to penetrate.
◍ -ostomy.
Answer: surgically created opening
◍ Discuss in detail the action of sperm needed to fertilize an egg..
Answer: The egg releases chemicals that attract the sperm. Sperm cells
release enzymes that break apart the corona radiata, follicle cells
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ All the following are functions of the ovaries EXCEPT:.
Answer: A. Production of eggsB. Correct! Maintaining the development of a
fetus C. Production of estrogenD. Development of the corpus luteum
◍ Which of the following statements is true concerning oogenesis?.
Answer: A. It begins at the time of puberty.B. Correct! The primary oocyte
divides to produce a secondary oocyte.C. Each primary oocyte produces in
two to three mature ova.D. The first polar body maintains all the
cytoplasm.E. B&C are true
◍ a/an-.
Answer: without
◍ dys-.
Answer: abnormal
◍ Ovulation occurs when an egg is released from the ______________ ..
Answer: Ovarian follicle
◍ Name the specific region of the reproductive system highlighted in blue
below (also indicated by the arrow)..
Answer: Fimbriae (infundibulum)
◍ This layer of the uterus contracts during labor..
Answer: A. EndometriumB. Mucosal coatC. PerimetriumD. Correct!
MyometriumE. Serous coat
◍ tachy-.
Answer: fast
,◍ Which of the following statements is false concerning the vagina?.
Answer: A. Correct! The fundus is made of elastic fibers, blood vessels,
lymph vessels and nerves. B. The wetness and moisture of the surface is
achieved by mucous from the cervix.C. The elastic fibers give the vaginal
wall elasticity.D. The mucosal lining can extend.
◍ Describe the purpose of the cervix prior to ovulation..
Answer: Just prior to ovulation, the cervix swells, softens and secretes
mucus allowing sperm better access to and viability within the uterus.
◍ trans-.
Answer: across
◍ post-.
Answer: after
◍ pre-.
Answer: before
◍ Label the regions of the reproductive system below: (A-C).
Answer: A: PrepuceB: Urethral orificeC: Vestibule
◍ True or False: Each mammary gland contains 12- 24 lobules..
Answer: True
◍ True or False: Milk is not produced during pregnancy because of the
production of estrogen and progesterone..
Answer: True
◍ hyper-.
Answer: excessive
◍ hypo-.
Answer: insufficient
◍ Blood tests indicate that progesterone and estrogen levels are both increased.
Your patient is most likely in what phase of the female uterine cycle?.
Answer: A. Menstrual phaseB. Proliferative phaseC. Correct! Secretory
, phase D. Luteal phaseE. Follicular phase
◍ Which of the following is false concerning the organs of the male
reproductive system?.
Answer: A. The epididymis is the site of sperm maturation.B. The vas
deferens travels through the inguinal canal inside the abdomen.C. Correct!
One produced, sperm travel to the seminal vesicles for maturation.D. The
epididymis is located on the posterior-lateral portion of the testis.E. The
testes function to produce sperm.
◍ intra-.
Answer: within
◍ The ____________connects the seminal vesicle with the urethra to allow
sperm to exit the body..
Answer: Ejaculatory duct
◍ auto-.
Answer: self
◍ homo-.
Answer: same
◍ Match the gland/organ with the best description(s) A-
F. Select all that apply.1. Seminal Vesicles 2. Prostate Gland3.
Bulbourethral glands4. Testes5. Anterior Pituitary
A. First to secrete during ejaculation
B. Produces FSH
C. Produces sperm
D. Secretes fructose
E. Secretes alkaline fluid
F. Produces prostaglandins
G. Secretes acidic fluid.
Answer: Seminal Vesicles: D, F --fructose, prostaglandinsProstate Gland: E
--alkaline fluidBulbourethral glands: A, E --alkaline fluid, first
secretionTestes: C --produces spermAnterior Pituitary: B - -FSH
, ◍ sub-.
Answer: under
◍ -megaly.
Answer: enlarged
◍ -penia.
Answer: too few
◍ Which of the following is true concerning spermatogenesis?.
Answer: A. Production of sperm takes 20 days.B. Spermatogenesis is
complete at the time of birth.C. Males have all the sperm at birth that will be
made during their lifetime.D. Correct! Each primary spermatocyte produces
four viable gametes.E. Each gamete has a total of 46 chromosomes.
◍ -rrhage.
Answer: excessive, abnormal flow
◍ -ectomy.
Answer: surgical removal
◍ Label the regions of reproductive system below: (A-E). To receive full
credit you must name specific regions..
Answer: A: Vas DeferensB: Seminal VesiclesC: Ejaculatory DuctD:
Prostate glandE: Bulbourethral gland
◍ Name and discuss the purpose of the region of sperm indicated by the arrow
in the figure below..
Answer: The head is almost entirely nucleus containing the cell DNA with a
crown called the acrosome which contains enzymes that breakdown the
membrane of the egg to allow the sperm to penetrate.
◍ -ostomy.
Answer: surgically created opening
◍ Discuss in detail the action of sperm needed to fertilize an egg..
Answer: The egg releases chemicals that attract the sperm. Sperm cells
release enzymes that break apart the corona radiata, follicle cells
