Male + Female Reproduction Biomed
Capstone Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
Major hormones in hypothalamus-pituitary axis in males and
females -
correct answer ✅Hypothalamus-pituitary axis releases GnRH ->
targets anterior pituitary to release LH + FSH -> targets gonads
(testes or ovaries) to release sex hormones (testosterone or
estrogen + progesterone) -> negative feedback to HPG axis +
anterior pituitary
Cryptorchidism -
correct answer ✅Failure of one or both testicles to descend to
scrotum by birth. By 1 years old undescended testes have less germ
cells, lower leydig cell number, spermatic tubule fibrosis is
progressive. increased risk of testicular cancer + torsion
Purpose of prostate gland -
correct answer ✅Produce prostatic fluid which contributes to
semen fluid. acts like a valve, contracts to close off opening
between bladder + urethra during ejaculation and controls flow.
Contains DHT which contributes to growth + development of
prostate + penis
, Male + Female Reproduction Biomed
Capstone Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
What is BPH -
correct answer ✅BPH = benign prostatic hyperplasia / non
cancerous enlargement of prostate gland -> enlarges and
compresses urethra. obstructs urinary flow, causes retention of
urine, increased frequency, overflow incontinence
Pathology of BPH -
correct answer ✅Caused by formation of large discrete nodules in
periurethral glands of prostate due to estrogen sensitization of
prostate to DHT
BPH linked to cancer -
correct answer ✅PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels are raised
when BPH occurs. bound/complexed PSA is indicator of cancer risk,
untreated BPH can cause PSA levels to raise further
Endometriosis pathology -
correct answer ✅growth of functional endometrial tissue located
outside uterus
Capstone Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
Major hormones in hypothalamus-pituitary axis in males and
females -
correct answer ✅Hypothalamus-pituitary axis releases GnRH ->
targets anterior pituitary to release LH + FSH -> targets gonads
(testes or ovaries) to release sex hormones (testosterone or
estrogen + progesterone) -> negative feedback to HPG axis +
anterior pituitary
Cryptorchidism -
correct answer ✅Failure of one or both testicles to descend to
scrotum by birth. By 1 years old undescended testes have less germ
cells, lower leydig cell number, spermatic tubule fibrosis is
progressive. increased risk of testicular cancer + torsion
Purpose of prostate gland -
correct answer ✅Produce prostatic fluid which contributes to
semen fluid. acts like a valve, contracts to close off opening
between bladder + urethra during ejaculation and controls flow.
Contains DHT which contributes to growth + development of
prostate + penis
, Male + Female Reproduction Biomed
Capstone Exam Actual Questions and
Answers 2026
What is BPH -
correct answer ✅BPH = benign prostatic hyperplasia / non
cancerous enlargement of prostate gland -> enlarges and
compresses urethra. obstructs urinary flow, causes retention of
urine, increased frequency, overflow incontinence
Pathology of BPH -
correct answer ✅Caused by formation of large discrete nodules in
periurethral glands of prostate due to estrogen sensitization of
prostate to DHT
BPH linked to cancer -
correct answer ✅PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels are raised
when BPH occurs. bound/complexed PSA is indicator of cancer risk,
untreated BPH can cause PSA levels to raise further
Endometriosis pathology -
correct answer ✅growth of functional endometrial tissue located
outside uterus
