BIOD 152 Anatomy & Physiology II Module 6 Review 2026 |
Verified Q&A | Graded A+
1. Describe the pathway sperm take from production to ejaculation in the male
reproductive system.
Sperm are produced in the prostate gland and stored in the
epididymis.
Sperm are produced in the epididymis and travel to the testes for
maturation.
Sperm are produced in the testes, mature in the epididymis, and
travel through the vas deferens to the urethra for ejaculation.
Sperm are produced in the seminal vesicles and travel directly to the
urethra.
2. If a male has a blockage in the seminal vesicles, what impact would this have
on semen composition?
The semen would have an increased pH level.
The semen would contain more sperm than usual.
The semen would have reduced volume and altered composition.
The semen would be unaffected as sperm production occurs in the
testes.
3. What is the primary function of the cervix during pregnancy?
To support the fetus and maintain the pregnancy.
To facilitate the exchange of gases between mother and fetus.
To produce hormones necessary for fetal development.
To provide nutrients to the developing fetus.
,4. One of the functions of the vagina is to _.
Serve as the passageway for the elimination of menstrual fluids
Receive the penis during sexual intercourse
Form the birth canal
All of the listed responses are correct.
5. What are the primary organs of the male reproductive system?
Testes
Uterus
Prostate
Ovaries
6. If a woman has a hormonal imbalance affecting her ovaries, how might this
impact the process of oogenesis?
It would only affect the development of the fetus.
It could disrupt the production of ova and affect fertility.
It would enhance the production of ova and increase fertility.
It would have no effect on the process of oogenesis.
7. The acrosomes of the sperm allows it to
propel the sperm
break down ATP to provide energy for swimming
store genetic material for the father
break down the covering of the ovum to permit entry
,8. If a male patient has a blockage in the seminal vesicles, what aspect of his
reproductive function would be most directly affected?
Ejaculation process
Energy supply for sperm
Production of sperm
Secretion of hormones
9. If a woman experiences irregular ovulation, which reproductive organ is most
likely not functioning properly?
testis
fallopian tube
ovary
cervix
10. What hormones are primarily responsible for inhibiting milk production
during pregnancy?
Testosterone and cortisol
Estrogen and progesterone
Oxytocin and prolactin
Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone
11. Describe the role of trophoblasts in the early stages of pregnancy.
Trophoblasts develop into the embryo's nervous system.
Trophoblasts facilitate implantation and contribute to the formation
of the placenta.
, Trophoblasts are responsible for the production of hormones only.
Trophoblasts protect the embryo from maternal immune response.
12. Describe the difference between haploid and diploid cells in terms of
chromosome number.
Both haploid and diploid cells contain 46 chromosomes.
Haploid cells contain 46 chromosomes, and diploid cells contain 23
chromosomes.
Haploid cells are produced during mitosis, while diploid cells are
produced during meiosis.
Haploid cells have half the number of chromosomes (23), while
diploid cells have the full number (46).
13. If a male has a blockage in the vas deferens, what impact would this have on
sperm transport and fertility?
Sperm would mature more quickly in the epididymis.
Sperm would not be able to travel from the epididymis to the
urethra, affecting fertility.
Sperm would be stored in the seminal vesicles indefinitely.
Sperm production would cease entirely.
14. Describe the process of spermatogenesis and its significance in male
reproduction.
Spermatogenesis is the hormonal regulation of reproductive organs
in males.
Spermatogenesis is the process by which sperm cells are produced
from spermatogonia through meiosis and maturation, which is
essential for male fertility.
Verified Q&A | Graded A+
1. Describe the pathway sperm take from production to ejaculation in the male
reproductive system.
Sperm are produced in the prostate gland and stored in the
epididymis.
Sperm are produced in the epididymis and travel to the testes for
maturation.
Sperm are produced in the testes, mature in the epididymis, and
travel through the vas deferens to the urethra for ejaculation.
Sperm are produced in the seminal vesicles and travel directly to the
urethra.
2. If a male has a blockage in the seminal vesicles, what impact would this have
on semen composition?
The semen would have an increased pH level.
The semen would contain more sperm than usual.
The semen would have reduced volume and altered composition.
The semen would be unaffected as sperm production occurs in the
testes.
3. What is the primary function of the cervix during pregnancy?
To support the fetus and maintain the pregnancy.
To facilitate the exchange of gases between mother and fetus.
To produce hormones necessary for fetal development.
To provide nutrients to the developing fetus.
,4. One of the functions of the vagina is to _.
Serve as the passageway for the elimination of menstrual fluids
Receive the penis during sexual intercourse
Form the birth canal
All of the listed responses are correct.
5. What are the primary organs of the male reproductive system?
Testes
Uterus
Prostate
Ovaries
6. If a woman has a hormonal imbalance affecting her ovaries, how might this
impact the process of oogenesis?
It would only affect the development of the fetus.
It could disrupt the production of ova and affect fertility.
It would enhance the production of ova and increase fertility.
It would have no effect on the process of oogenesis.
7. The acrosomes of the sperm allows it to
propel the sperm
break down ATP to provide energy for swimming
store genetic material for the father
break down the covering of the ovum to permit entry
,8. If a male patient has a blockage in the seminal vesicles, what aspect of his
reproductive function would be most directly affected?
Ejaculation process
Energy supply for sperm
Production of sperm
Secretion of hormones
9. If a woman experiences irregular ovulation, which reproductive organ is most
likely not functioning properly?
testis
fallopian tube
ovary
cervix
10. What hormones are primarily responsible for inhibiting milk production
during pregnancy?
Testosterone and cortisol
Estrogen and progesterone
Oxytocin and prolactin
Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone
11. Describe the role of trophoblasts in the early stages of pregnancy.
Trophoblasts develop into the embryo's nervous system.
Trophoblasts facilitate implantation and contribute to the formation
of the placenta.
, Trophoblasts are responsible for the production of hormones only.
Trophoblasts protect the embryo from maternal immune response.
12. Describe the difference between haploid and diploid cells in terms of
chromosome number.
Both haploid and diploid cells contain 46 chromosomes.
Haploid cells contain 46 chromosomes, and diploid cells contain 23
chromosomes.
Haploid cells are produced during mitosis, while diploid cells are
produced during meiosis.
Haploid cells have half the number of chromosomes (23), while
diploid cells have the full number (46).
13. If a male has a blockage in the vas deferens, what impact would this have on
sperm transport and fertility?
Sperm would mature more quickly in the epididymis.
Sperm would not be able to travel from the epididymis to the
urethra, affecting fertility.
Sperm would be stored in the seminal vesicles indefinitely.
Sperm production would cease entirely.
14. Describe the process of spermatogenesis and its significance in male
reproduction.
Spermatogenesis is the hormonal regulation of reproductive organs
in males.
Spermatogenesis is the process by which sperm cells are produced
from spermatogonia through meiosis and maturation, which is
essential for male fertility.
