Question 1

One secondary spermatocyte ultimately produces ____ mature sperm.

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  eight 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  eight B

Question 2

Individuals change from one sex to the other in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  simultaneous hermaphroditism 
B)  sequential hermaphroditism 
C)  oviparity 
D)  parthenogenesis 
E)  gametogenesis 
A)  simultaneous hermaphroditism 
B)  sequential hermaphroditism 
C)  oviparity 
D)  parthenogenesis 
E)  gametogenesis B

Question 3

In the female reproductive cycle, the endometrium is thickest ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  as the menstrual phase transitions to the proliferative phase 
B)  as the proliferative phase transitions to the secretory phase 
C)  shortly before ovulation 
D)  during ovulation 
E)  as the secretory phase transitions to menstrual phase 
A)  as the menstrual phase transitions to the proliferative phase 
B)  as the proliferative phase transitions to the secretory phase 
C)  shortly before ovulation 
D)  during ovulation 
E)  as the secretory phase transitions to menstrual phase E

Question 4

In ____, a new individual grows and develops while attached to the parent.

Accepted Answer

A)  fission 
B)  fertilization 
C)  fragmentation 
D)  budding 
E)  parthenogenesis 
A)  fission 
B)  fertilization 
C)  fragmentation 
D)  budding 
E)  parthenogenesis

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: estrogen
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
inhibin
relaxin
progesterone
testosterone
luteinizing hormone (LH)
gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)
oxytocin
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

Accepted Answer

The Answer of triggers ovulation; stimulates Leydig cells in the is...

Question 6

The palolo worm reproduces by ____ reproduction, and its biological clock is timed by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  asexual; periods of moonlight 
B)  sexual; periods of moonlight 
C)  asexual; the age of the worm 
D)  sexual; the age of the worm 
E)  asexual; the temperature of its environment 
A)  asexual; periods of moonlight 
B)  sexual; periods of moonlight 
C)  asexual; the age of the worm 
D)  sexual; the age of the worm 
E)  asexual; the temperature of its environment

Question 7

Asexual reproduction can involve ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fertilization only 
B)  fission only 
C)  fission, budding, or fertilization 
D)  fragmentation, fission, or fertilization 
E)  fragmentation, fission, or budding 
A)  fertilization only 
B)  fission only 
C)  fission, budding, or fertilization 
D)  fragmentation, fission, or fertilization 
E)  fragmentation, fission, or budding

Question 8

Menstrual flow results in the discharge of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the follicle 
B)  the corpus luteum 
C)  the lining of the endometrium 
D)  surface cells from the vagina 
E)  blood from vessels on the outer side of the uterus 
A)  the follicle 
B)  the corpus luteum 
C)  the lining of the endometrium 
D)  surface cells from the vagina 
E)  blood from vessels on the outer side of the uterus

Question 9

Oviparous animals ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lay eggs that contain the nutrients needed for development of the embryo outside the mother's body 
B)  retain the embryo within the mother's body and nourish it at least through early embryo development 
C)  have a specialized temporary structure, the placenta , which connects the embryo to the uterus during development 
D)  retain fertilized eggs within the body, where the embryo develops using the nutrients provided by the egg 
E)  have mature egg-producing and mature sperm-producing tissue present in the same individual 
A)  lay eggs that contain the nutrients needed for development of the embryo outside the mother's body 
B)  retain the embryo within the mother's body and nourish it at least through early embryo development 
C)  have a specialized temporary structure, the placenta , which connects the embryo to the uterus during development 
D)  retain fertilized eggs within the body, where the embryo develops using the nutrients provided by the egg 
E)  have mature egg-producing and mature sperm-producing tissue present in the same individual

Question 10

Which mechanism(s) increase(s) genetic diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  crossing-over between chromosomes during meiosis only 
B)  independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis only 
C)  random DNA mutations only 
D)  crossing-over between chromosomes and independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis only 
E)  crossing-over between chromosomes, independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis, and random DNA mutations 
A)  crossing-over between chromosomes during meiosis only 
B)  independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis only 
C)  random DNA mutations only 
D)  crossing-over between chromosomes and independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis only 
E)  crossing-over between chromosomes, independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis, and random DNA mutations

Question 11

The presence of both male and female reproductive tissue in the same individual is termed ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  parthenogenesis 
B)  hermaphroditism 
C)  oviparity 
D)  viviparity 
E)  ovoviparity 
A)  parthenogenesis 
B)  hermaphroditism 
C)  oviparity 
D)  viviparity 
E)  ovoviparity

Question 12

The "pill" works primarily by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  blocking sperm from entering the uterus 
B)  causing spontaneous abortions 
C)  inhibiting the release of FSH and LH 
D)  preventing implantation of the embryo 
E)  stimulating the release of GnRH 
A)  blocking sperm from entering the uterus 
B)  causing spontaneous abortions 
C)  inhibiting the release of FSH and LH 
D)  preventing implantation of the embryo 
E)  stimulating the release of GnRH

Question 13

Recent research has indicated that for human _____, vocal pitch changes may be associated with fertility.

Accepted Answer

A)  males 
B)  females 
C)  males and females 
D)  females during menopause 
E)  males during puberty 
A)  males 
B)  females 
C)  males and females 
D)  females during menopause 
E)  males during puberty

Question 14

Investigators who study sea urchins, amphibians, and humans have reported that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sperm cannot detect and swim toward attractant molecules 
B)  sperm can detect and swim toward attractant molecules 
C)  eggs release chemicals that repel sperm 
D)  sperm attraction can be inhibited by chemicals 
E)  sperm can release chemicals that kill other sperm 
A)  sperm cannot detect and swim toward attractant molecules 
B)  sperm can detect and swim toward attractant molecules 
C)  eggs release chemicals that repel sperm 
D)  sperm attraction can be inhibited by chemicals 
E)  sperm can release chemicals that kill other sperm

Question 15

Menstruation begins in response to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  rising levels of FSH and LH 
B)  rising levels of GnRH 
C)  rising levels of progesterone 
D)  falling levels of progesterone 
E)  rising levels of estrogen 
A)  rising levels of FSH and LH 
B)  rising levels of GnRH 
C)  rising levels of progesterone 
D)  falling levels of progesterone 
E)  rising levels of estrogen

Question 16

Which condition favors sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  a stable and uniform environment 
B)  highly variable environments 
C)  sparsely settled populations 
D)  sessile animals 
E)  an unstable environment 
A)  a stable and uniform environment 
B)  highly variable environments 
C)  sparsely settled populations 
D)  sessile animals 
E)  an unstable environment

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: testis
urethra
epididymis
urinary bladder
rectum
seminal vesicle
vas deferens
prostate gland
bulbourethral gland
scrotum

Accepted Answer

The Answer of b and e and i and c is...

Question 18

The morning-after pill works by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  blocking ovulation or fertilization 
B)  blocking passage of sperm through the female reproductive tract 
C)  blocking passage of sperm through the male reproductive tract 
D)  causing shedding of the endometrial lining and any implanted embryo 
E)  increasing the effectiveness of the acrosomal reaction 
A)  blocking ovulation or fertilization 
B)  blocking passage of sperm through the female reproductive tract 
C)  blocking passage of sperm through the male reproductive tract 
D)  causing shedding of the endometrial lining and any implanted embryo 
E)  increasing the effectiveness of the acrosomal reaction

Question 19

Which contraception technique consists of avoiding intercourse during the time of the cycle when the egg can be fertilized?

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal 
B)  tubal ligation 
C)  vasectomy 
D)  rhythm method 
E)  diaphragm and spermicidal jelly 
A)  withdrawal 
B)  tubal ligation 
C)  vasectomy 
D)  rhythm method 
E)  diaphragm and spermicidal jelly

Question 20

Vasectomy causes sterility because ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sperm is no longer produced 
B)  sperm is unable to leave the testis 
C)  sperm is unable to reach the vas deferens 
D)  sperm is unable to reach the urethra 
E)  semen is no longer produced 
A)  sperm is no longer produced 
B)  sperm is unable to leave the testis 
C)  sperm is unable to reach the vas deferens 
D)  sperm is unable to reach the urethra 
E)  semen is no longer produced

Exam 49: Animal Reproduction

One secondary spermatocyte ultimately produces ____ mature sperm.

Individuals change from one sex to the other in ____.

In the female reproductive cycle, the endometrium is thickest ____.

In ____, a new individual grows and develops while attached to the parent.

The palolo worm reproduces by ____ reproduction, and its biological clock is timed by ____.

Asexual reproduction can involve ____.

Menstrual flow results in the discharge of ____.

Oviparous animals ____.

Which mechanism(s) increase(s) genetic diversity?

The presence of both male and female reproductive tissue in the same individual is termed ____.

The "pill" works primarily by ____.

Recent research has indicated that for human _____, vocal pitch changes may be associated with fertility.

Investigators who study sea urchins, amphibians, and humans have reported that ____.

Menstruation begins in response to ____.

Which condition favors sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?

The morning-after pill works by ____.

Which contraception technique consists of avoiding intercourse during the time of the cycle when the egg can be fertilized?

Vasectomy causes sterility because ____.

Introduction to Biological Concepts and Research

Life, Chemistry, and Water

Biological Molecules: the Carbon Compounds of Life

Cells

Membranes and Transport

Energy, Enzymes, and Biological Reactions

Cellular Respiration: Harvesting Chemical Energy

Photosynthesis

Cell Communication

Cell Division and Mitosis

Meiosis: the Cellular Basis of Sexual Reproduction

Mendel, Genes, and Inheritance

Genes, Chromosomes, and Human Genetics

Dna Structure, Replication, and Organization

Gene Expression: From Dna to Protein

Regulation of Gene Expression

Bacterial and Viral Genetics

Dna Technology: Making and Using Genetically Altered Organisms, and Other Applications

Genomes and Proteomes

The Development of Evolutionary Thought

Microevolution: Genetic Changes Within Populations

Speciation

Paleobiology and Macroevolution

Systematic Biology: Phylogeny and Classification

The Origin of Life

Prokaryotes and Viruses

Protists

Seedless Plants

Seed Plants

Fungi

Animal Phylogeny, Acoelomates, and Protostomes

Deuterostomes: Vertebrates and Their Closest Relatives

The Plant Body

Transport in Plants

Plant Nutrition

Reproduction and Development in Flowering Plants

Plant Signals and Responses to the Environment

Introduction to Animal Organization and Physiology

Information Flow and the Neuron

Nervous Systems

Sensory Systems

The Endocrine System

Muscles, Bones, and Body Movements

The Circulatory System

Defenses Against Disease

Gas Exchange: the Respiratory System

Digestive Systems and Animal Nutrition

Regulating the Internal Environment: Osmoregulation, Excretion, and Thermoregulation

Animal Development

Ecology and the Biosphere

Population Ecology

Population Interactions and Community Ecology

Ecosystems

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Animal Behavior

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