Test

1. The human ovum and spermatozoon are similar in that:

A. about the same number of each is produced each month
B. they have the same degree of motility
C. they are about the same size
D. they have the same number of chromosomes
E. none of the above.



2. Spermiogenesis involves:

A. the formation of spermatozoa from spermatogonia
B. the movement of spermatozoa in the female reproductive tract
C. the formation of primordial or primitive reproductive cells in the yolk sac membrane
D. the transformation of spermatids into spermatozoa
E. the movement of spermatozoa from the epididymis into the ejaculatory duct.



3. During early and middle fetal life, the testes are located in the:

A. inguinal canal
B. abdominal cavity
C. pelvic cavity
D. scrotal



4. Inflammation of the seminiferous tubules could interfere with the ability to:

A. make semen alkaline
B. secrete testosterone
C. produce spermatozoa
D. eliminate urine from the bladder
E. all of the preceding.



5. The mitochondria in mature sperm cells are located in the:

A. head of the sperm
B. body (middle piece) of the sperm
C. acrosome of the sperm
D. tail (flagellum) of the sperm
E. mature sperm do not have mitochondria.



6. The movement of spermatozoa, from the epididymal duct, and seminal fluid into the ejaculatory duct and the urethra is called and is under control.

A. ejaculation / parasympathetic
B. emigration / parasympathetic
C. erection / parasympathetic
D. emission / sympathetic