Question 1

According to the leading proposal, parturition is initiated by

Accepted Answer

A) parasympathetic stimulation 
B) an increase in uterine responsiveness to oxytocin as a result of an increased concentration of myometrial oxytocin receptors 
C) a drop in oxytocin secretion 
D) a negative-feedback loop established between progesterone and oxytocin 
E) a rise in estrogen secretion 
A) parasympathetic stimulation 
B) an increase in uterine responsiveness to oxytocin as a result of an increased concentration of myometrial oxytocin receptors 
C) a drop in oxytocin secretion 
D) a negative-feedback loop established between progesterone and oxytocin 
E) a rise in estrogen secretion

Question 2

An undescended testis is known as a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An undescended testis is known as a(n)...

Question 3

Indicate which description matches the item by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
a.Special milk produced during the first five days postpartum
b.Evacuated from the uterus as "afterbirth"
c.Super-rich endometrial tissue at the implantation site
d.The two-cell layered trophoblastic tissue that forms the fetal portion of the placenta
e.The intervening membrane between the developing oocyte and surrounding granulosa cells
-Zona pellucida

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate which description matches the item by...

Question 4

Fibrinogen is introduced into semen by the ___________, while various clotting factors are introduced by the __________.

Accepted Answer

seminal ve

Question 5

An XX combination of sex chromosomes will always produce an anatomic female.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An increase in the level of estrogen in the ovarian cycle feeds back to ______ the secretion of FSH and to ________ the secretion of LH.

Accepted Answer

A) decrease; decrease 
B) decrease; increase 
C) increase; decrease 
D) increase; increase 
A) decrease; decrease 
B) decrease; increase 
C) increase; decrease 
D) increase; increase

Question 7

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code.
a.estrogen
b.progesterone
c.estrogen and progesterone
-Inhibits prolactin's ability to promote milk secretion

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate whether the following functions are attributable...

Question 8

Human chorionic gonadotropin is not

Accepted Answer

A) secreted by the placenta 
B) responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum 
C) secreted by the corpus luteum 
D) used as the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests 
E) secreted primarily during the first 10 weeks of gestation 
A) secreted by the placenta 
B) responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum 
C) secreted by the corpus luteum 
D) used as the basis of pregnancy diagnosis tests 
E) secreted primarily during the first 10 weeks of gestation

Question 9

Write the appropriate letter in the blank by using the following answer code to indicate the relative magnitude of the two items in question.
a.A is greater than b.b.B is greater than 
a.c.A and B are equal or approximately equal.
-a.The length of the luteal phase of the average menstrual cycle
B.The length of the follicular phase of the average menstrual cycle

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the appropriate letter in the blank...

Question 10

For erection to occur, the ____________ nervous system induces vaso__________ in penile arterioles.

Accepted Answer

parasympat

Question 11

The first meiotic division of a primary oocyte occurs within a mature follicle just prior to ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code.
a.estrogen
b.progesterone
c.estrogen and progesterone
-Stimulates duct development in the breasts

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate whether the following functions are attributable...

Question 13

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions.Names and numbers can be used more than once.
-Impulses from the ____________________ (labeled # ____) reach the erection-generating center in the spinal cord and initiate a reflex that promotes erection.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Use this figure to answer...

Question 14

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions.Names and numbers can be used more than once.
-The ____________________ (labeled # ____) is the site where a blastocysts embeds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Use this figure to answer...

Question 15

Which statement is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) One primary spermatocyte or one primary oocyte containing 46 chromosomes respectively yields two spermatozoa or two ova, each containing 23 chromosomes. 
B) There is a continual supply of spermatogonia through mitotic activity. 
C) The first meiotic division involved in oogenesis is completed just prior to ovulation. 
D) It may take about 11 to 50 years for the process of oogenesis to be completed. 
E) During oogenesis, there is unequal distribution of cytoplasm resulting in the production of polar bodies that disintegrate. 
A) One primary spermatocyte or one primary oocyte containing 46 chromosomes respectively yields two spermatozoa or two ova, each containing 23 chromosomes. 
B) There is a continual supply of spermatogonia through mitotic activity. 
C) The first meiotic division involved in oogenesis is completed just prior to ovulation. 
D) It may take about 11 to 50 years for the process of oogenesis to be completed. 
E) During oogenesis, there is unequal distribution of cytoplasm resulting in the production of polar bodies that disintegrate.

Question 16

The advantage of having polar bodies formed in oogenesis is

Accepted Answer

A) to produce four gametes, each with adequate amounts of nutrients 
B) to produce one functional gamete with maximal nutrient content 
C) to dispose of extra chromosomes 
D) both a and b 
E) both a and c 
A) to produce four gametes, each with adequate amounts of nutrients 
B) to produce one functional gamete with maximal nutrient content 
C) to dispose of extra chromosomes 
D) both a and b 
E) both a and c

Question 17

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code.
a.estrogen
b.progesterone
c.estrogen and progesterone
-Causes cervical mucus to become thick and sticky

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate whether the following functions are attributable...

Question 18

A tubal pregnancy occurs with prenatal development in the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A tubal pregnancy occurs with prenatal development...

Question 19

The nucleus is located in the ____________________ of the sperm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nucleus is located in the ____________________...

Question 20

Normally, sperm moves from the seminiferous tubules into the epididymis and then the ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the leading proposal, parturition is initiated by

An undescended testis is known as a(n) ____________________.

Fibrinogen is introduced into semen by the _, while various clotting factors are introduced by the .

An XX combination of sex chromosomes will always produce an anatomic female.

An increase in the level of estrogen in the ovarian cycle feeds back to the secretion of FSH and to __ the secretion of LH.

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code. a.estrogen b.progesterone c.estrogen and progesterone -Inhibits prolactin's ability to promote milk secretion

Human chorionic gonadotropin is not

For erection to occur, the __ nervous system induces vaso in penile arterioles.

The first meiotic division of a primary oocyte occurs within a mature follicle just prior to ovulation.

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code. a.estrogen b.progesterone c.estrogen and progesterone -Stimulates duct development in the breasts

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions.Names and numbers can be used more than once. -Impulses from the ________________ (labeled # ) reach the erection-generating center in the spinal cord and initiate a reflex that promotes erection.

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions.Names and numbers can be used more than once. -The ________________ (labeled # ) is the site where a blastocysts embeds.

Which statement is incorrect?

The advantage of having polar bodies formed in oogenesis is

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code. a.estrogen b.progesterone c.estrogen and progesterone -Causes cervical mucus to become thick and sticky

A tubal pregnancy occurs with prenatal development in the ____________________.

The nucleus is located in the ____________________ of the sperm.

Normally, sperm moves from the seminiferous tubules into the epididymis and then the ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

Filters

Exam 20: The Reproductive System

According to the leading proposal, parturition is initiated by

An undescended testis is known as a(n) ____________________.

Fibrinogen is introduced into semen by the ___________, while various clotting factors are introduced by the __________.

An XX combination of sex chromosomes will always produce an anatomic female.

An increase in the level of estrogen in the ovarian cycle feeds back to ______ the secretion of FSH and to ________ the secretion of LH.

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code. a.estrogen b.progesterone c.estrogen and progesterone -Inhibits prolactin's ability to promote milk secretion

Human chorionic gonadotropin is not

For erection to occur, the ____________ nervous system induces vaso__________ in penile arterioles.

The first meiotic division of a primary oocyte occurs within a mature follicle just prior to ovulation.

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code. a.estrogen b.progesterone c.estrogen and progesterone -Stimulates duct development in the breasts

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions.Names and numbers can be used more than once. -Impulses from the ____________________ (labeled # ____) reach the erection-generating center in the spinal cord and initiate a reflex that promotes erection.

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions.Names and numbers can be used more than once. -The ____________________ (labeled # ____) is the site where a blastocysts embeds.

Which statement is incorrect?

The advantage of having polar bodies formed in oogenesis is

Indicate whether the following functions are attributable to estrogen or progesterone using the following answer code. a.estrogen b.progesterone c.estrogen and progesterone -Causes cervical mucus to become thick and sticky

A tubal pregnancy occurs with prenatal development in the ____________________.

The nucleus is located in the ____________________ of the sperm.

Normally, sperm moves from the seminiferous tubules into the epididymis and then the ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

Filters

Fibrinogen is introduced into semen by the _, while various clotting factors are introduced by the .

An increase in the level of estrogen in the ovarian cycle feeds back to the secretion of FSH and to __ the secretion of LH.

For erection to occur, the __ nervous system induces vaso in penile arterioles.

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions.Names and numbers can be used more than once. -Impulses from the ________________ (labeled # ) reach the erection-generating center in the spinal cord and initiate a reflex that promotes erection.

Use this figure to answer the corresponding questions.Names and numbers can be used more than once. -The ________________ (labeled # ) is the site where a blastocysts embeds.