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Which structure is represented by the X?

A
the pharynx
B
the trachea
C
the larynx
D
the bronchus
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Which of these describes the epididymis?

A
a tube that stores and develops sperm cells from the testes
B
a gland that contributes fluid to semen
C
a vesicle that produces fluid and gives sperm nourishment and motility
D
a tube that transports sperm to the urethra
6

Which shows the best connection between the digestive and excretory systems?

A
The digestive system carries out chemical digestion while the excretory system does physical digestion.
B
The digestive system fuels the cells and the excretory system rids the body of the cells’ waste.
C
The digestive system does physical digestion while the excretory system carries out chemical digestion.
D
The digestive system rids the body of the cells’ waste and the excretory system fuels the cells.
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Which is the proper order of structures that contact the substances removed from the blood?

A
urethra → bladder → ureter → nephron
B
nephron → urethra → bladder → ureter
C
urethra → ureter → bladder → nephron
D
nephron → ureter → bladder → urethra
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What is the purpose of the vas deferens?

A
to produce seminal fluids to give sperm motility
B
to store, develop, and transport sperm cells from the testes
C
to release the sperm from the penis
D
to transport the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
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Which causes a drop in female hormone levels?

A
the failure of an egg to be fertilized
B
the thickening of the uterine wall
C
the release of an egg from the ovary
D
the onset of the menstrual flow
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In which structure do sperm cells develop to maturity?

A
scrotum
B
testes
C
epididymis
D
vas deferens
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Which best describes the testes?

A
They are the male copulatory organ.
B
They give sperm nourishment and motility.
C
They produce hormones and sperm.
D
They are the pouch-like skin that protects the scrotum.
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The head of a human offspring turns down and prepares to enter the birth canal during

A
the third trimester.
B
the second trimester.
C
the first trimester.
D
birth.
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Which blood component makes up 41 percent of the blood’s volume?

A
white blood cells
B
platelets
C
red blood cells
D
plasma

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