Reproductive System Questions (Rewritten)
1. Which cells are responsible for testosterone production in adult
males?
A. Spermatogonia
B. Leydig cells
C. Sertoli cells
D. Spermatids
E. Varicocele
2. Which phase of the ovarian cycle is characterized by follicular
growth and development?
A. Luteal phase
B. Ovulation
C. Menstrual phase
D. Follicular phase
E. LH surge
3. Which statement about the seminal vesicles is correct?
A. Fructose provides energy for sperm motility.
B. Citric acid neutralizes the alkaline nature of semen.
C. Prostaglandins act directly on the ovum to facilitate fertilization.
D. Prostaglandins cause reverse peristaltic contractions that help move
sperm toward the uterine tubes.
4. Which prostatic secretion facilitates rapid release of acrosomal
enzymes as sperm penetrate the ovum?
A. Calcium ions
B. Citrate ions
C. Phosphate ions
D. Clotting factor
5. Which structure is NOT an accessory gland of the male
reproductive system?
A. Seminal vesicle
B. Prostate gland
C. Bulbourethral gland
D. Epididymis
6. Which pairing is NOT correctly matched with the stages of male
sexual response?
A. Penile erection — Parasympathetic nerves
B. Lubrication — Parasympathetic nerves
C. Emission — Parasympathetic nerves
D. Ejaculation — Sympathetic nerves
7. Which of the following is NOT a physiological function of the
placenta?
A. Exchange of nutrients and waste products
B. Delivery of oxygen to the fetus
C. Removal of carbon dioxide from the fetus
D. Production of antibodies
E. Production of hormones
8. Accelerated follicular growth after the antral stage is mainly due
to:
A. Estrogen-induced formation of FSH receptors on granulosa cells
B. FSH and estrogen-induced formation of LH receptors on granulosa cells
C. Estrogen and LH stimulation of theca cell proliferation and secretion
D. All of the above
9. Which hormone is responsible for atresia of the remaining
follicles after one dominant follicle matures?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
D. Human chorionic somatomammotropin (hCS)
10. Which mechanism is responsible for penile erection?
A. Parasympathetic stimulation releasing norepinephrine
B. Parasympathetic stimulation of erectile tissue releasing acetylcholine
C. Parasympathetic stimulation causing vasoconstriction via acetylcholine
D. Parasympathetic stimulation causing vasodilation via acetylcholine
E. Parasympathetic stimulation causing vasodilation via norepinephrine
F. Sympathetic stimulation causing vasodilation via acetylcholine
11. In males, estrogen is primarily produced by:
A. Conversion of testosterone in Leydig cells
B. Conversion of testosterone in Sertoli cells
C. Conversion of testosterone in ovarian granulosa cells
D. Conversion of testosterone in other organs such as the liver
E. B and D
F. All except A
12. Estrogen is mainly produced during which cycle?
A. Uterine cycle
B. Ovarian cycle
C. Secretory phase
D. Proliferative phase
13. What is the primary function of the epididymis?
A. Sperm maturation
B. Sperm production
C. Providing nutrition to sperm
D. All of the above
14. Which structure secretes an alkaline fluid containing fructose,
prostaglandins, and coagulating proteins?
A. Ductus deferens
B. Seminal vesicle
C. Ejaculatory duct
D. Prostate gland
15. Which lobe of the prostate most commonly undergoes
hypertrophy in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
A. Posterior lobe
B. Middle lobe
C. Anterior lobe
D. Right and left lobes
16. Which part of the uterus projects into and opens into the
vagina?
A. Urethra
B. Cervix
C. Uterine tube
D. Ovary
17. The normal site of implantation of a fertilized ovum is the:
A. Myometrium
B. Endometrium
C. Perimetrium
D. All of the above
18. The most common site of ectopic pregnancy is the:
A. Isthmus of the uterine tube
B. Cornual region
C. Ampulla of the uterine tube
D. Cervix
19. Which is the largest accessory gland of the male reproductive
system?
A. Testis
B. Seminal vesicle
C. Prostate gland
D. Bulbourethral gland
20. Leydig cells are responsible for:
A. Testosterone production
B. Sperm maturation
C. Transport of sperm through tubules
D. All of the above
21. Which statement regarding the ovary is NOT correct?
A. Its transverse axis is vertical in nulliparous women and oblique in
multiparous women.
B. The ureter may be injured during ovariectomy.
C. The ovary lies within the peritoneal cavity.
D. The obliterated umbilical artery is related anteriorly.
E. It may form either a corpus luteum or corpus albicans.
22. Which statement regarding the uterus is correct?
A. Lymph from the upper body drains into para-aortic nodes.
B. The uterus is normally anteverted and retroflexed.
C. The body of the uterus is covered by peritoneum.
D. The anterior surface of the cervix is attached to the bladder above the
trigone.
E. Spiral arteries are progesterone-sensitive and supply the functional layer.
23. Which statement regarding the broad ligament is correct?
A. The ovary lies on its anterior margin.
B. The uterine tube lies along its superior border.
C. It contains remnants of mesonephric tubules.
D. It extends from the uterus to the lateral pelvic wall.
E. It contains the ureter, uterine vessels, and uterine tube.
24. Which of the following is NOT a major support of the uterus?
A. Levator ani muscle
B. Round ligament of the uterus
C. Pubocervical ligament
D. Broad ligament
25. During vaginal examination, which structure cannot normally be
palpated?
A. Urethra and bladder base anteriorly
B. Pouch of Douglas posteriorly
C. Ampulla of rectum and anal canal posteriorly
D. Cardinal ligament laterally
E. Uterine artery through the fornix
26. Which statement about the ovary is correct?
A. The right ovary lies near the appendix.
B. Ovarian disease may cause pain along the medial thigh.
C. The ovary is supplied by the uterine artery only.
D. The ovary has its own mesentery.
E. The ovary is attached to the uterus by the ovarian ligament.
27. Which statement regarding the seminal vesicles is correct?
A. They lie posterior to the urinary bladder.
B. Their medial surface is related to the vas deferens.
C. They store spermatozoa.
D. They can be palpated during rectal examination.
E. Their mucosa contains numerous folds.
28. Which statement regarding the penis is correct?
A. It contains two masses of erectile tissue.
B. It develops from genital swellings.
C. Most lymph drains to superficial inguinal nodes.
D. Bulbospongiosus attaches to the pubic arch.
29. Which statement regarding the male urethra is correct?
A. The prostatic urethra is the widest and most dilatable part.
B. The membranous urethra is the shortest and narrowest part.
C. The spongy urethra is the longest part and receives bulbourethral gland
ducts.
D. The external urethral orifice is the narrowest part.
30. Which statement regarding the vagina is correct?
A. The lower half lies within the perineum.
B. It receives blood supply from the uterine artery.
C. Its posterior wall is completely covered by peritoneum.
D. Its posterior wall is longer than its anterior wall.
31. Which muscle does NOT compress the vagina or act as a vaginal
sphincter?
A. Pubovaginalis
B. External urethral sphincter
C. Urethrovaginal sphincter
D. Bulbospongiosus
E. All of the above act as vaginal sphincters
32. Which pair represents homologous structures?
A. Testis and ovary
B. Scrotum and labia minora
C. Vas deferens and uterine tube
D. Penile urethra and vaginal fornix
True/False Questions
33. Spermatogenesis occurs within Sertoli cells of the testes.
A. True
B. False
34. Luteinizing hormone stimulates Leydig cells to produce
testosterone.
A. True
B. False
35. Estrogens produced from testosterone by Sertoli cells are
important for spermiogenesis.
A. True
B. False
36. Sperm mature in the epididymis after leaving the seminiferous
tubules.
A. True
B. False
37. Alkaline prostatic fluid helps neutralize acidity and improves
sperm motility.
A. True
B. False
38. Theca interna cells release proteolytic enzymes that help initiate
ovulation.
A. True
B. False
39. Theca cells mainly produce androstenedione and testosterone.
A. True
B. False
40. Progesterone promotes secretory changes in the endometrium
during the first half of the menstrual cycle.
A. True
B. False
41. Menstrual fluid normally does not clot because fibrinolysin is
released with endometrial tissue.
A. True
B. False
Additional Anatomy Questions
42. What is the most common anatomical position of the vermiform
appendix?
A. Subcecal
B. Pelvic
C. Retroileal
D. None of the above
These questions are rewritten into a cleaner, degree-level exam style for
Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Science students.