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Review Questions: Section 1

QUESTIONS

In the following multiple choice questions, choose the letter corresponding to the
one best answer.

1. What is main function of the acrosome reaction?

A. To activate the oocyte to undergo the first meiotic division

B. To induce capacitation of sperm in the uterine tube

C. To block polyspermy

D. To release hydrolytic enzymes from sperm to penetrate the oocyte

E. To increase sperm motility

2. During the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, what changes are

seen in the uterine wall?

A. Growth and resurfacing of the basalis layer to form a new
functionalis layer

B. Increased accumulation of fluid in the endometrium

C. Constriction and expansion of the spiral arteries in the functionalis
layer

D. Increased accumulation of nutrients in glands

E. Blood flow to the basalis layer is reestablished

3. During the menstrual phase of the menstrual cycle, what changes take
place in the endometrium?

A. The basalis layer exhibits increased connective tissue proliferation.

B. The functionalis layer degenerates due to ischemia (lack of blood

supply).

C. The spiral arteries are coiled and highly dilated.

D. The arteries in the basalis layer cut off blood supply to the
endometrium.

E. The basalis and functionalis layers become ischemic and are shed.

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