Question 1

Describe the co-variation between male rodents' copulatory behavior and the stimuli required to initiate pregnancy in their female counterparts.

Accepted Answer

The co-variation between male rodents' copulatory behavior and the stimuli required to initiate pregnancy in their female counterparts is a complex and multifaceted process. Male rodents' copulatory behavior, including mounting, intromission, and ejaculation, is influenced by various factors such as hormonal levels, social cues, and the presence of receptive females. These behaviors are essential for successful mating and the initiation of pregnancy in female rodents.

In order for pregnancy to occur in female rodents, they must be in a state of sexual receptivity, known as estrus. During this time, female rodents release pheromones and exhibit specific behaviors that signal their readiness to mate. These stimuli are crucial for stimulating male copulatory behavior and initiating the mating process.

The co-variation between male copulatory behavior and the stimuli required for pregnancy initiation is a result of a complex interplay between the neuroendocrine systems of both male and female rodents. Hormonal signals, olfactory cues, and social interactions all play a role in coordinating the mating behaviors of male and female rodents.

Overall, the co-variation between male rodents' copulatory behavior and the stimuli required to initiate pregnancy in their female counterparts is a highly coordinated and adaptive process that ensures successful reproduction in rodent populations.

Question 2

Female rodent attractiveness is not influenced by their

Accepted Answer

A)  position in the uterine horn during gestation. 
B)  phase in the estrous cycle. 
C)  FOS activation in their POA. 
D)  exposure to prenatal androgens. 
A)  position in the uterine horn during gestation. 
B)  phase in the estrous cycle. 
C)  FOS activation in their POA. 
D)  exposure to prenatal androgens. C

Question 3

Components of female sexual behavior include

Accepted Answer

A)  attractivity. 
B)  approachability. 
C)  proceptivity. 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  attractivity. 
B)  approachability. 
C)  proceptivity. 
D)  Both a and c D

Question 4

Why do you think female reproductive behaviors are suppressed by illness, while male reproductive behaviors are not? What is the evolutionary significance of this?

Accepted Answer

There are several potential reasons why

Question 5

Locomotor activity is greatest in females when

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen is highest. 
B)  estrogen is lowest. 
C)  progesterone is highest. 
D)  supplemental testosterone and progesterone are given to ovariectomized animals. 
A)  estrogen is highest. 
B)  estrogen is lowest. 
C)  progesterone is highest. 
D)  supplemental testosterone and progesterone are given to ovariectomized animals.

Question 6

Match the effect to its correct definition.
Termination of pregnancy in the presence of a novel male

Accepted Answer

A)  Lee-Boot effect 
B)  Bruce effect 
C)  Vandenbergh effect 
D)  Whitten effect 
A)  Lee-Boot effect 
B)  Bruce effect 
C)  Vandenbergh effect 
D)  Whitten effect

Question 7

The post-ovulatory rise in progesterone levels can be attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  positive feedback at the level of the pituitary. 
B)  the corpus luteum. 
C)  negative feedback at the level of the pituitary. 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  positive feedback at the level of the pituitary. 
B)  the corpus luteum. 
C)  negative feedback at the level of the pituitary. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 8

Discuss what happens to the timing of puberty of young female mice that are housed with adult males. With adult females? What is this effect called?

Accepted Answer

When young female mice are housed with a

Question 9

The post-ovulatory rise in progesterone levels can be attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  positive feedback at the level of the pituitary. 
B)  the corpus luteum. 
C)  negative feedback at the level of the pituitary. 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  positive feedback at the level of the pituitary. 
B)  the corpus luteum. 
C)  negative feedback at the level of the pituitary. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 10

Match the effect to its correct definition.
Synchronization of estrous induction in females

Accepted Answer

A)  Lee-Boot effect 
B)  Bruce effect 
C)  Vandenbergh effect 
D)  Whitten effect 
A)  Lee-Boot effect 
B)  Bruce effect 
C)  Vandenbergh effect 
D)  Whitten effect

Question 11

Which of the following is a component of the consummatory phase during female rodent sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hopping 
B)  Courtship 
C)  Darting 
D)  Lordosis 
A)  Hopping 
B)  Courtship 
C)  Darting 
D)  Lordosis

Question 12

Provide two examples of how pheromones can affect puberty or the ovulatory cycle in females. Make sure to provide the name of the phenomenon for each and describe the phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

One example of how pheromones can affect

Question 13

List three neural sites involved in the regulation of female sex behavior.

Accepted Answer

Three neural sites that are estrogen-res

Question 14

Most rodent pregnancies in nature occur as a result of mating during the

Accepted Answer

A)  estrous phase of recurring estrous cycles. 
B)  postpartum estrus. 
C)  winter. 
D)  diestrus phase. 
A)  estrous phase of recurring estrous cycles. 
B)  postpartum estrus. 
C)  winter. 
D)  diestrus phase.

Question 15

Estrous cycles are shorter in mice than humans because

Accepted Answer

A)  mice are smaller than humans. 
B)  cycle length represents an adaptation to maximize reproductive success. 
C)  mice have more fetuses per pregnancy than humans. 
D)  type 3 cycles last longer than type 1 cycles. 
A)  mice are smaller than humans. 
B)  cycle length represents an adaptation to maximize reproductive success. 
C)  mice have more fetuses per pregnancy than humans. 
D)  type 3 cycles last longer than type 1 cycles.

Question 16

What is the significance of the "vaginal code?"

Accepted Answer

A)  The pattern of mounts and intromissions ensures that the corpus luteum will be maintained. 
B)  The pattern of olfactory and visual cues from the male ensures that the female will be vaginally receptive to copulation. 
C)  It is the chemical signal (pheromone) found on the skin of the vagina that signals males of the appropriate species that the female is in estrus. 
D)  It is the number of intromissions for a given female that will result in orgasm. 
A)  The pattern of mounts and intromissions ensures that the corpus luteum will be maintained. 
B)  The pattern of olfactory and visual cues from the male ensures that the female will be vaginally receptive to copulation. 
C)  It is the chemical signal (pheromone) found on the skin of the vagina that signals males of the appropriate species that the female is in estrus. 
D)  It is the number of intromissions for a given female that will result in orgasm.

Question 17

Female juvenile mice might experience an acceleration of puberty due to early exposure to adult male urine. This _______ effect occurs because male urine _______ GnRH release.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bruce; inhibits 
B)  Vandenbergh; induces 
C)  Lee-Boot; suppresses 
D)  Whitten; induces 
A)  Bruce; inhibits 
B)  Vandenbergh; induces 
C)  Lee-Boot; suppresses 
D)  Whitten; induces

Question 18

Match the effect to its correct definition.
Early puberty onset in female with presence of a male

Accepted Answer

A)  Lee-Boot effect 
B)  Bruce effect 
C)  Vandenbergh effect 
D)  Whitten effect 
A)  Lee-Boot effect 
B)  Bruce effect 
C)  Vandenbergh effect 
D)  Whitten effect

Question 19

Coincident with human female ovulation, there is a surge in

Accepted Answer

A)  LH and FSH only. 
B)  FSH and estradiol only. 
C)  LH, FSH, and estradiol only. 
D)  LH, FSH, estradiol, and progesterone. 
A)  LH and FSH only. 
B)  FSH and estradiol only. 
C)  LH, FSH, and estradiol only. 
D)  LH, FSH, estradiol, and progesterone.

Question 20

Which statement about female attractiveness is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attractiveness is the stimulus value of a female for a given male. 
B)  Ovariectomized females are less attractive than intact females. 
C)  Female attractiveness is also referred to as proceptive behavior. 
D)  Attractiveness tends to coincide with receptivity in the female's cycle. 
A)  Attractiveness is the stimulus value of a female for a given male. 
B)  Ovariectomized females are less attractive than intact females. 
C)  Female attractiveness is also referred to as proceptive behavior. 
D)  Attractiveness tends to coincide with receptivity in the female's cycle.

Describe the co-variation between male rodents' copulatory behavior and the stimuli required to initiate pregnancy in their female counterparts.

Female rodent attractiveness is not influenced by their

Components of female sexual behavior include

Why do you think female reproductive behaviors are suppressed by illness, while male reproductive behaviors are not? What is the evolutionary significance of this?

Locomotor activity is greatest in females when

Match the effect to its correct definition. Termination of pregnancy in the presence of a novel male

The post-ovulatory rise in progesterone levels can be attributed to

Discuss what happens to the timing of puberty of young female mice that are housed with adult males. With adult females? What is this effect called?

The post-ovulatory rise in progesterone levels can be attributed to

Match the effect to its correct definition. Synchronization of estrous induction in females

Which of the following is a component of the consummatory phase during female rodent sexual behavior?

Provide two examples of how pheromones can affect puberty or the ovulatory cycle in females. Make sure to provide the name of the phenomenon for each and describe the phenomenon.

List three neural sites involved in the regulation of female sex behavior.

Most rodent pregnancies in nature occur as a result of mating during the

Estrous cycles are shorter in mice than humans because

What is the significance of the "vaginal code?"

Female juvenile mice might experience an acceleration of puberty due to early exposure to adult male urine. This _ effect occurs because male urine _ GnRH release.

Match the effect to its correct definition. Early puberty onset in female with presence of a male

Coincident with human female ovulation, there is a surge in

Which statement about female attractiveness is false?

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Describe the co-variation between male rodents' copulatory behavior and the stimuli required to initiate pregnancy in their female counterparts.

Female rodent attractiveness is not influenced by their

Components of female sexual behavior include

Why do you think female reproductive behaviors are suppressed by illness, while male reproductive behaviors are not? What is the evolutionary significance of this?

Locomotor activity is greatest in females when

Match the effect to its correct definition. Termination of pregnancy in the presence of a novel male

The post-ovulatory rise in progesterone levels can be attributed to

Discuss what happens to the timing of puberty of young female mice that are housed with adult males. With adult females? What is this effect called?

The post-ovulatory rise in progesterone levels can be attributed to

Match the effect to its correct definition. Synchronization of estrous induction in females

Which of the following is a component of the consummatory phase during female rodent sexual behavior?

Provide two examples of how pheromones can affect puberty or the ovulatory cycle in females. Make sure to provide the name of the phenomenon for each and describe the phenomenon.

List three neural sites involved in the regulation of female sex behavior.

Most rodent pregnancies in nature occur as a result of mating during the

Estrous cycles are shorter in mice than humans because

What is the significance of the "vaginal code?"

Female juvenile mice might experience an acceleration of puberty due to early exposure to adult male urine. This _______ effect occurs because male urine _______ GnRH release.

Match the effect to its correct definition. Early puberty onset in female with presence of a male

Coincident with human female ovulation, there is a surge in

Which statement about female attractiveness is false?

The Study of Behavioral Endocrinology

The Endocrine System

Sex Differences in Behavior: Sex Determination and Differentiation

Sex Differences in Behavior: Animal Models and Humans

Male Reproductive Behavior

Parental Behavior

Hormones and Social Behavior

Homeostasis and Behavior

Biological Rhythms

Stress

Learning and Memory

Hormones and Affective Disorders

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Female juvenile mice might experience an acceleration of puberty due to early exposure to adult male urine. This _ effect occurs because male urine _ GnRH release.