Question 1

The cervix is

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A)  homologous to the penis only. 
B)  the neck of the uterus only. 
C)  the sensory tissue of the vagina only. 
D)  homologous to the penis and the neck of the uterus. 
E)  homologous to the penis, the neck of the uterus, and the sensory tissue of the vagina. 
A)  homologous to the penis only. 
B)  the neck of the uterus only. 
C)  the sensory tissue of the vagina only. 
D)  homologous to the penis and the neck of the uterus. 
E)  homologous to the penis, the neck of the uterus, and the sensory tissue of the vagina.

Question 2

Human gametes contain ________ chromosomes.

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The answer of Human gametes contain ________ chromosomes....

Question 3

The peptide ________ may play a role in the positive feedback of estrogen on GnRH secretion.

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The answer of The peptide ________ may play a role...

Question 4

Mrs.Becker is trying to become pregnant.One of the Beckers' favorite ways of relaxation is to soak in the hot tub while drinking wine.A year has gone by with no pregnancy occurring,so they visit your clinic.You conclude that the hot tub is a possible factor in Mr.Becker's infertility.Angered and insulted,both assure you that they have no difficulty having intercourse,unless Mr.Becker has had too much wine,which happens infrequently.How will you explain to them the difference between impotence and infertility? Why should you suspect the hot tub as a factor in Mr.Becker's lowered sperm count? Is the wine a factor as well?

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Impotence is the inability to sustain an

Question 5

Explain why observations of basal body temperature are useful for couples who want to get pregnant,but are only of limited use for couples who are trying to avoid getting pregnant.

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The hormone,progesterone,is released aft

Question 6

A zygote with the genotype YO will

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A)  develop into a male. 
B)  develop into a female. 
C)  have Turner's syndrome. 
D)  have Kleinfelter's syndrome. 
E)  die. 
A)  develop into a male. 
B)  develop into a female. 
C)  have Turner's syndrome. 
D)  have Kleinfelter's syndrome. 
E)  die.

Question 7

________ is the process of sloughing off the old functional layer of the endometrium.

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The answer of ________ is the process of sloughing off...

Question 8

The role of the pituitary hormone FSH in males is to

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A)  stimulate the interstitial cells to produce testosterone. 
B)  stimulate the Sertoli cells to produce inhibin. 
C)  initiate sperm production in the testes. 
D)  develop and maintain secondary sex characteristics. 
E)  influence sexual behaviors and sex drive. 
A)  stimulate the interstitial cells to produce testosterone. 
B)  stimulate the Sertoli cells to produce inhibin. 
C)  initiate sperm production in the testes. 
D)  develop and maintain secondary sex characteristics. 
E)  influence sexual behaviors and sex drive.

Question 9

Which of the following occurs during days 6-14 of the menstrual cycle?

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A)  ovulation 
B)  menstruation 
C)  proliferative phase 
D)  secretory phase 
A)  ovulation 
B)  menstruation 
C)  proliferative phase 
D)  secretory phase

Question 10

The hormone primarily responsible for milk synthesis is

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A)  progesterone. 
B)  oxytocin. 
C)  prolactin. 
D)  estrogen. 
E)  growth hormone. 
A)  progesterone. 
B)  oxytocin. 
C)  prolactin. 
D)  estrogen. 
E)  growth hormone.

Question 11

________ decreases ovarian follicle sensitivity to FSH.

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A)  Progesterone 
B)  Estrogen 
C)  GnRH 
D)  LH 
E)  Anti-Müllerian hormone 
A)  Progesterone 
B)  Estrogen 
C)  GnRH 
D)  LH 
E)  Anti-Müllerian hormone

Question 12

Sperm production occurs in the

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A)  ductus deferens. 
B)  seminiferous tubules. 
C)  epididymis. 
D)  seminal vesicles. 
E)  rete testis. 
A)  ductus deferens. 
B)  seminiferous tubules. 
C)  epididymis. 
D)  seminal vesicles. 
E)  rete testis.

Question 13

________ is the time when female menstrual cycles stop completely.

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The answer of ________ is the time when female menstrual...

Question 14

The chorionic villi

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A)  form the umbilical cord. 
B)  form the umbilical vein. 
C)  form the umbilical arteries. 
D)  increase the surface area available for exchange between the placenta and the maternal blood. 
E)  form the portion of the placenta called the decidua capsularis. 
A)  form the umbilical cord. 
B)  form the umbilical vein. 
C)  form the umbilical arteries. 
D)  increase the surface area available for exchange between the placenta and the maternal blood. 
E)  form the portion of the placenta called the decidua capsularis.

Question 15

Sally is an avid jogger and she trains incessantly.She has slimmed down so that she is now underweight for her height and has very little fat tissue.You would expect Sally to

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A)  have heavy menstrual flows. 
B)  double ovulate. 
C)  be amenorrheic. 
D)  have painful menstrual cramps. 
E)  show elevated levels of FSH. 
A)  have heavy menstrual flows. 
B)  double ovulate. 
C)  be amenorrheic. 
D)  have painful menstrual cramps. 
E)  show elevated levels of FSH.

Question 16

Menstruation is triggered by a drop in the level(s)of

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A)  FSH. 
B)  LH. 
C)  relaxin. 
D)  estrogen and progesterone. 
E)  human chorionic gonadotropin. 
A)  FSH. 
B)  LH. 
C)  relaxin. 
D)  estrogen and progesterone. 
E)  human chorionic gonadotropin.

Question 17

The embryo forms from the

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A)  placenta. 
B)  morula. 
C)  inner cell mass of the blastocyst. 
D)  outer layer of the blastocyst. 
E)  zona pellucida. 
A)  placenta. 
B)  morula. 
C)  inner cell mass of the blastocyst. 
D)  outer layer of the blastocyst. 
E)  zona pellucida.

Question 18

Match the cells/tissue with the hormone it secretes.
-estrogen in nonpregnant woman

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A) Leydig cells 
B) granulosa cells 
C) corpus luteum 
D) placenta 
A) Leydig cells 
B) granulosa cells 
C) corpus luteum 
D) placenta

Question 19

Egg and sperm cells have

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A)  46 chromosomes. 
B)  23 chromosomes. 
C)  just 22 pairs of autosomes plus one pair of sex chromosomes. 
D)  46 chromosomes and 23 chromosomes. 
E)  46 chromosomes, 23 chromosomes, and 22 pairs of autosomes plus one pair of sex chromosomes. 
A)  46 chromosomes. 
B)  23 chromosomes. 
C)  just 22 pairs of autosomes plus one pair of sex chromosomes. 
D)  46 chromosomes and 23 chromosomes. 
E)  46 chromosomes, 23 chromosomes, and 22 pairs of autosomes plus one pair of sex chromosomes.

Question 20

In the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle,the ovary is

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A)  undergoing atresia. 
B)  forming a corpus luteum. 
C)  releasing a mature egg. 
D)  secreting progesterone. 
E)  maturing a follicle. 
A)  undergoing atresia. 
B)  forming a corpus luteum. 
C)  releasing a mature egg. 
D)  secreting progesterone. 
E)  maturing a follicle.

Exam 26: Reproduction and Development

The cervix is

Human gametes contain ________ chromosomes.

The peptide ________ may play a role in the positive feedback of estrogen on GnRH secretion.

Explain why observations of basal body temperature are useful for couples who want to get pregnant,but are only of limited use for couples who are trying to avoid getting pregnant.

A zygote with the genotype YO will

________ is the process of sloughing off the old functional layer of the endometrium.

The role of the pituitary hormone FSH in males is to

Which of the following occurs during days 6-14 of the menstrual cycle?

The hormone primarily responsible for milk synthesis is

________ decreases ovarian follicle sensitivity to FSH.

Sperm production occurs in the

________ is the time when female menstrual cycles stop completely.

The chorionic villi

Sally is an avid jogger and she trains incessantly.She has slimmed down so that she is now underweight for her height and has very little fat tissue.You would expect Sally to

Menstruation is triggered by a drop in the level(s)of

The embryo forms from the

Match the cells/tissue with the hormone it secretes. -estrogen in nonpregnant woman

Egg and sperm cells have

In the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle,the ovary is

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Molecular Interactions

Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues

Energy and Cellular Metabolism

Membrane Dynamics

Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties

The Central Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control

Muscles

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Cardiovascular Physiology

Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure

Blood

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Gas Exchange and Transport

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