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Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 2ND
Edition;: Anatomy and Physiology of
the Reproductive System WITH Q&A
nal regulation of reproductive functions in both the male and the female are
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complicated processes. In the male, where are the male sex hormones produced? -
CORRECT ANSWER-testes
he testes serve two important functions: production of male sex hormones, androgens,
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and formation and maturation of spermatozoa.
he time in a woman's life when she loses the capability to reproduce is called
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menopause. Menopause does not occur all at once, but over a period of time that differs
from woman to woman. There is, however, an average age when menopause occurs.
What is this average age? - CORRECT ANSWER-Between 47 and 55 years
The average age at which menopause occurs is between 47 and 55 years.
he nurse is leading a seminar for parents on the changes that happen during puberty.
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Which list of the sequence of pubertal changes is accurate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-breast budding, appearance of pubic hair, menarche in girls
econdary sexual characteristics develop in an orderly sequence with variance in the
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timing for individuals. Breast budding in the female is usually the first physical sign
noted, and occurs between the ages of 10 and 12 years on average. Appearance of
pubic hair usually occurs just before menarche, the first menstrual period. From the
onset to the start of menarche is typically 2 years. Male puberty occurs simultaneously
over a period of years.
fter explaining the function of the seminal vesicles to a class, the instructor determines
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the need for additional teaching when the students identify which action as a function of
the seminal vesicles? - CORRECT ANSWER-reduces sperm motility
, he seminal vesicles are a pair of glands that produce fluid with various substances that
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function to (1) nourish sperm, (2) enhance sperm motility by enzymatically liquefying
ejaculated semen (3) stimulate contraction of the uterus to help the sperm reach the
ovum, and (4) resist sperm destruction by female antibodies.
client is trying to have a baby and wants to know the best time to have intercourse to
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increase the chances of pregnancy. Which time for intercourse is ideal to help her
chances of conceiving? - CORRECT ANSWER-one or two days before ovulation
o increase the chances of conceiving, the best time for intercourse is 1 or 2 days
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before ovulation. This ensures that the sperm meets the ovum at the right time. The
average life of a sperm cell is 2 to 3 days, and the sperm cells will not be able to survive
until ovulation if intercourse occurs a week before ovulation. The chances of conception
are minimal for intercourse after ovulation.
he nurse is responsible for educating nervous parents about their newborn son's
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circumcision. In describing the procedure, which part of the penis should the nurse tell
them will be removed? - CORRECT ANSWER-prepuce
he foreskin, which covers the glans of the penis, is called the prepuce and parents
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may elect to have an infant male circumcised, removal of the prepuse. The tunica
albuginea is connective tissue found inside the penile shaft. The corpus spongiosum is
erectile tissue that runs the full length of the penis. Rugae are folds that allow for
stretching during an erection.
hen describing the process of fertilization, the nurse would explain that it normally
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occurs in which structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-fallopian tube
ertilization normally occurs in the fallopian tube. Once fertilized, the ovum proceeds
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down the uterus and attaches itself in the endometrium. The vagina and cervix are not
involved in fertilization.
he nurse is reviewing the functions of the ovaries, uterus, clitoris, and vagina with a
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group of nursing students. What would be the best response by a nursing student about
the function of the ovaries? - CORRECT ANSWER-They produce female gametes or
ova and secrete female sex hormones.
he ovaries' functions are to produce female gametes or ova and secrete female sex
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hormones. The uterus's functions are to receive the fertilized ovum and provide housing
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Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 2ND
Edition;: Anatomy and Physiology of
the Reproductive System WITH Q&A
nal regulation of reproductive functions in both the male and the female are
o
complicated processes. In the male, where are the male sex hormones produced? -
CORRECT ANSWER-testes
he testes serve two important functions: production of male sex hormones, androgens,
T
and formation and maturation of spermatozoa.
he time in a woman's life when she loses the capability to reproduce is called
T
menopause. Menopause does not occur all at once, but over a period of time that differs
from woman to woman. There is, however, an average age when menopause occurs.
What is this average age? - CORRECT ANSWER-Between 47 and 55 years
The average age at which menopause occurs is between 47 and 55 years.
he nurse is leading a seminar for parents on the changes that happen during puberty.
T
Which list of the sequence of pubertal changes is accurate? - CORRECT
ANSWER-breast budding, appearance of pubic hair, menarche in girls
econdary sexual characteristics develop in an orderly sequence with variance in the
S
timing for individuals. Breast budding in the female is usually the first physical sign
noted, and occurs between the ages of 10 and 12 years on average. Appearance of
pubic hair usually occurs just before menarche, the first menstrual period. From the
onset to the start of menarche is typically 2 years. Male puberty occurs simultaneously
over a period of years.
fter explaining the function of the seminal vesicles to a class, the instructor determines
A
the need for additional teaching when the students identify which action as a function of
the seminal vesicles? - CORRECT ANSWER-reduces sperm motility
, he seminal vesicles are a pair of glands that produce fluid with various substances that
T
function to (1) nourish sperm, (2) enhance sperm motility by enzymatically liquefying
ejaculated semen (3) stimulate contraction of the uterus to help the sperm reach the
ovum, and (4) resist sperm destruction by female antibodies.
client is trying to have a baby and wants to know the best time to have intercourse to
A
increase the chances of pregnancy. Which time for intercourse is ideal to help her
chances of conceiving? - CORRECT ANSWER-one or two days before ovulation
o increase the chances of conceiving, the best time for intercourse is 1 or 2 days
T
before ovulation. This ensures that the sperm meets the ovum at the right time. The
average life of a sperm cell is 2 to 3 days, and the sperm cells will not be able to survive
until ovulation if intercourse occurs a week before ovulation. The chances of conception
are minimal for intercourse after ovulation.
he nurse is responsible for educating nervous parents about their newborn son's
T
circumcision. In describing the procedure, which part of the penis should the nurse tell
them will be removed? - CORRECT ANSWER-prepuce
he foreskin, which covers the glans of the penis, is called the prepuce and parents
T
may elect to have an infant male circumcised, removal of the prepuse. The tunica
albuginea is connective tissue found inside the penile shaft. The corpus spongiosum is
erectile tissue that runs the full length of the penis. Rugae are folds that allow for
stretching during an erection.
hen describing the process of fertilization, the nurse would explain that it normally
W
occurs in which structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-fallopian tube
ertilization normally occurs in the fallopian tube. Once fertilized, the ovum proceeds
F
down the uterus and attaches itself in the endometrium. The vagina and cervix are not
involved in fertilization.
he nurse is reviewing the functions of the ovaries, uterus, clitoris, and vagina with a
T
group of nursing students. What would be the best response by a nursing student about
the function of the ovaries? - CORRECT ANSWER-They produce female gametes or
ova and secrete female sex hormones.
he ovaries' functions are to produce female gametes or ova and secrete female sex
T
hormones. The uterus's functions are to receive the fertilized ovum and provide housing
