BIOM1071 PASS: Week 9 Worksheet

Question one. What are the functions of the fallopian tube?

Question two. What does NOT occur for sperm within the epididymis?
a. DNA stabilisation
b. Chromatin condensation
c. Concentration
d. Sperm production

Question three. Which of the following is the correct order of transport for sperm after leaving the
testes?

a. Ampulla of ductus deferens – ductus deferens – ejaculatory duct – urethra

b. Urethra – ejaculatory duct – ampulla of ductus deferens – ductus deferens
c. Ductus deferens – ampulla of ductus deferens – ejaculatory duct – urethra
d. Ampulla of ductus deferens – ductus deferens – urethra – ejaculatory duct

Question four. List the accessory glands of the male reproduction system and give a brief
explanation of what each do

Question five. What are the functions and properties of seminal plasma?
Question six. Give a brief explanation of the Acrosome reaction

Question seven. Which of the following is NOT true about the progestin only pill?

a. It may be recommended for woman who have contraindications to taking estrogen such as
stroke
b. It may cause irregular vaginal bleeding
c. It may potentially have a higher contraceptive failure rate
d. It is recommended for women with a history of blood clots

Question eight. Which of the following is true about fertility?

a. The definition of fertility is failure to conceive after 6 months of trying with unprotected sex
b. It affects 1 in 10 couples
c. 40% of implanted embryos later miscarry
d. Even in fertile women, 2/3 of all zygotes fail to implant

Question nine. Which of the following is NOT true regarding polycystic ovary syndrome

a. It is the most common endocrine disorder of women in their reproductive years

b. It is able to be cured by contraceptive pills
c. It is a complex, heterogenous disorder
d. Has a prevalence of 6-15% worldwide

Question ten. Give a brief explanation of endometriosis and what is affects>

Question eleven. Briefly state which areas of fertility is affected by the following risk factors:

 Overweight or obesity
 Stress
 Smoking
 Alcohol