BSC 216 Lecture Final Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
Mature sperm are stored in the _________ for 40-60 days. If they are not used during this time,
they will be reabsorbed.
Epididymis
Seminiferous tubules
Vas deferens
Tunica vaginalis - Answers a) epididymis
Which of the following structures of the female reproductive anatomy is homologous to the
scrotum of males?
Vestibule
Clitoris
Labia majora
Labia minora
Mons pubis - Answers Labia majora
The SRY gene of the Y chromosome codes for the protein, ________, which initiates the
development of the testes. At 8-9 weeks, _______ is secreted to develop the mesonephric ducts
into the male anatomy.
Testes-determining factor (TDF) and testosterone
Testosterone-determining factor (TDF) and testosterone
Testes-determining factor (TDF) and mullerian, inhibiting factor (MIF)
Testosterone-determining factor (TDF) and mullerian-inhibiting factor (MIF) - Answers
Testosterone-determining factor and mullerian-inhibiting factor
Give the proper order for the path of a sperm from its initial development to the ductus (vas)
deferens.
, Seminiferous tubules > rete testes >ampulla > epididymis > ductus deferens
Seminiferous tubules > efferent ductules > rete testes > epididymis > ductus deferens
Rete testes > seminiferous tubules > efferent ductules > epididymis > ductus deferens
Seminiferous tubules > rete testes > efferent ductules > epididymis > ductus deferens - Answers
Seminiferous tubules > rete testes > efferent ductules > epididymis > ductus deferens
During the emission stage of male orgasm, _______ signals stimulate peristalsis to propel sperm
through the ducts.
Sympathetic
Somatic
Parasympathetic
Parasomatic - Answers Sympathetic
True or False: The absence of androgen hormones (testosterone) is the main factor that
controls the development of the female gonads. - Answers True
Which of the following structures acts to regulate temperature in the scrotum by relaxing to
suspend the testes further from the body?
Cremaster muscle
Pampiniform plexus
Dartos muscle
Countercurrent heat exchanger - Answers Cremaster muscle
Spermatogonia undergo mitosis to give rise to Type A and Type B daughter cells. Which of the
following is a true statement about Type B daughter cells?
They are lost as polar bodies
They are destined to become sperm
They are Haploid (1n)
Mature sperm are stored in the _________ for 40-60 days. If they are not used during this time,
they will be reabsorbed.
Epididymis
Seminiferous tubules
Vas deferens
Tunica vaginalis - Answers a) epididymis
Which of the following structures of the female reproductive anatomy is homologous to the
scrotum of males?
Vestibule
Clitoris
Labia majora
Labia minora
Mons pubis - Answers Labia majora
The SRY gene of the Y chromosome codes for the protein, ________, which initiates the
development of the testes. At 8-9 weeks, _______ is secreted to develop the mesonephric ducts
into the male anatomy.
Testes-determining factor (TDF) and testosterone
Testosterone-determining factor (TDF) and testosterone
Testes-determining factor (TDF) and mullerian, inhibiting factor (MIF)
Testosterone-determining factor (TDF) and mullerian-inhibiting factor (MIF) - Answers
Testosterone-determining factor and mullerian-inhibiting factor
Give the proper order for the path of a sperm from its initial development to the ductus (vas)
deferens.
, Seminiferous tubules > rete testes >ampulla > epididymis > ductus deferens
Seminiferous tubules > efferent ductules > rete testes > epididymis > ductus deferens
Rete testes > seminiferous tubules > efferent ductules > epididymis > ductus deferens
Seminiferous tubules > rete testes > efferent ductules > epididymis > ductus deferens - Answers
Seminiferous tubules > rete testes > efferent ductules > epididymis > ductus deferens
During the emission stage of male orgasm, _______ signals stimulate peristalsis to propel sperm
through the ducts.
Sympathetic
Somatic
Parasympathetic
Parasomatic - Answers Sympathetic
True or False: The absence of androgen hormones (testosterone) is the main factor that
controls the development of the female gonads. - Answers True
Which of the following structures acts to regulate temperature in the scrotum by relaxing to
suspend the testes further from the body?
Cremaster muscle
Pampiniform plexus
Dartos muscle
Countercurrent heat exchanger - Answers Cremaster muscle
Spermatogonia undergo mitosis to give rise to Type A and Type B daughter cells. Which of the
following is a true statement about Type B daughter cells?
They are lost as polar bodies
They are destined to become sperm
They are Haploid (1n)
