Standardized Test Prep

Multiple Choice

1. Which sequence correctly describes the route sperm take through the human male reproductive system?

   1. vas deferens, urethra, epididymis

   2. epididymis, vas deferens, urethra

   3. vas deferens, epididymis, urethra

   4. urethra, epididymis, vas deferens

2. Each of these terms refers to a stage in the human menstrual cycle EXCEPT

   1. ovulation.

   2. luteal phase.

   3. corpus phase.

   4. follicular phase.

3. Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland?

   1. pituitary gland

   2. parathyroid gland

   3. sweat gland

   4. adrenal gland

4. During which stage of embryonic development does the neural tube form?

   1. implantation

   2. gastrulation

   3. neurulation

   4. fertilization

5. Which of the following is where an egg matures prior to release into the reproductive tract?

   1. follicle

   2. blastocyst

   3. ovary

   4. ovum

6. The structure(s) in the male reproductive system that stores mature sperm until they are released by the male reproductive system is (are) the

   1. vas deferens.

   2. penis.

   3. seminiferous tubules.

   4. epididymis.

7. Which statement best describes the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?

   1. The anterior pituitary gland makes hormones that are released by the hypothalamus.

   2. The hypothalamus produces releasing hormones that promote the release of particular hormones from the anterior pituitary.

   3. The hypothalamus produces releasing hormones that promote the release of particular hormones from the posterior pituitary.

   4. The posterior pituitary sends nervous signals to the hypothalamus to prompt the release of hormones.

Questions 8–11

The diagram below shows the female endocrine system. Use the diagram to answer the questions.

8. Which gland helps the body prepare for and deal with stress?

   1. 1

   2. 2

   3. 4

   4. 6

9. Which gland is both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

   1. 2

   2. 3

   3. 4

   4. 5

10. Which gland secretes growth hormone?

    1. 1

    2. 2

    3. 3

    4. 5

11. Which gland secretes thyroxine?

    1. 1

    2. 2

    3. 3

    4. 4

Open-Ended Response

12. In a paragraph, describe the difference between the origin of fraternal and identical twins.

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