Chapter 28
Practice Quiz

1. T F Haploid cell always contain 23 chromosomes in humans.

2. T F Haploidy occurs at meiosis I

3. T F Crossing over is the swapping of DNA among homologous chromosomes.

4. T F Another name for Sertoli cells is sustentacular cells that help to form the blood-testi barrier.

5. T F Sperm must spend 4 weeks in the epididymis to reach capacitance.

6. T F Crytorchidism is 30% more likely in premature boys.

7. T F Primary spermatocytes are haploid.

8. T F The acrosome contains hyaluronidase to penetrate the ovum's corona radiata.

9. T F Spermatogenesis is inhibited by inhibin released by Sertoli cells to reduce FSH secretion.

10. T F Spermatogenesis occurs best at temperatures 3 degrees above body temperature.

11. Testosterone is held in the testis by:
a. FSH
b. LH
c. DHT
d. GH
e. ABP

12. The number of lobules in each testis is:
a. 10
b. 20
c. 100
d. over 200
e. none of the above

13. The segment of the male plumbing containing stereocilia is:
a. testis
b. epididymis
c. ductus deferens
d. spermatic cord
e. ejaculatory duct

14. The seminal vesicles secrete_____% of the semen.
a. 5
b. 10
c. 20
d. 30
e. 60

15. The prostate gland secretes:
a. citric acid
b. acid phosphatase
c. lysosome
d. hyaluronidase
e. all of the above

16. The uterus attachment(s) that is (are) an extension of the parietal peritoneum is (are) the:
a. broad ligament
b. ovarian ligament
c. suspensory ligament
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

17. The area of the ovary containing the follicles is the:
a. germinal epithelium
b. tunica albuginea
c. cortex
d. medulla
e. none of the above

18 The number of primary oocytes that make it to puberty is:
a. 2,000,000
b. 200,000
c. 40,000
d. 4,000
e. 400

19. The cells that are diploid are:
a. oogonia
b. primary oocytes
c. secondary oocytes
d. a and b
e. b and c

 

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