Question 1

Identify each labelled part of the illustration.  
-testis

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify each labelled part of the illustration....

Question 2

Which of the following is an accessory gland in males?

Accepted Answer

A) the vestibular gland 
B) the bulbourethal gland 
C) the pineal gland 
D) the pituitary gland 
A) the vestibular gland 
B) the bulbourethal gland 
C) the pineal gland 
D) the pituitary gland

Question 3

What do enzymes in the mammalian acrosome do?

Accepted Answer

A) digest the zona pellucida 
B) inhibit premature ejaculation 
C) digest the endometrium 
D) stimulate ovulation 
A) digest the zona pellucida 
B) inhibit premature ejaculation 
C) digest the endometrium 
D) stimulate ovulation

Question 4

In human males, the conversion of a spermatogonium into a sperm takes about 9 to 10 weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify each labelled part of the illustration.  
-vas deferens

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify each labelled part of the illustration....

Question 6

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-In the figure, which number indicates a cell that is the primary spermatocyte?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 6 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 6

Question 7

-In the figure, which number refers to the cervix?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 7 
A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 7

Question 8

In humans, how does spermatogenesis differ from oogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Spermatogenesis involves meiosis, while oogenesis involves mitosis. 
B) Spermatogenesis produces fewer numbers of gametes. 
C) Spermatogenesis begins at birth, while oogenesis begins at puberty. 
D) Spermatogenesis continues throughout life, while oogenesis ends at menopause. 
A) Spermatogenesis involves meiosis, while oogenesis involves mitosis. 
B) Spermatogenesis produces fewer numbers of gametes. 
C) Spermatogenesis begins at birth, while oogenesis begins at puberty. 
D) Spermatogenesis continues throughout life, while oogenesis ends at menopause.

Question 9

-In the figure, which number refers to the structure that is covered with cilia?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5

Question 10

In a human female, which of the following would be inhibited by an inhibition of LH?

Accepted Answer

A) maturation of follicles 
B) secretion of estrogen 
C) secretion of FSH 
D) secretion of GnRH 
A) maturation of follicles 
B) secretion of estrogen 
C) secretion of FSH 
D) secretion of GnRH

Question 11

Which sequence presents the cells in oogenesis in the correct order?

Accepted Answer

A) primary oocyte, secondary oocyte, oogonium 
B) primary oocyte, oogonium, secondary oocyte 
C) oogonium, secondary oocyte, primary oocyte 
D) oogonium, primary oocyte, secondary oocyte 
A) primary oocyte, secondary oocyte, oogonium 
B) primary oocyte, oogonium, secondary oocyte 
C) oogonium, secondary oocyte, primary oocyte 
D) oogonium, primary oocyte, secondary oocyte

Question 12

Which of the following is an advantage that internal fertilization has over external fertilization?

Accepted Answer

A) protection of gametes from drying 
B) protection of gametes from relatives 
C) production of more offspring 
D) production of more eggs 
A) protection of gametes from drying 
B) protection of gametes from relatives 
C) production of more offspring 
D) production of more eggs

Question 13

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-In the figure, which number refers to a structure whose secretions cause the uterine endometrial tissue to thicken in preparation for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 5 
D) 6 
A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 5 
D) 6

Question 14

The uterine cycle is also called the ovarian cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Menstruation begins immediately after the follicular phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

-In the figure, which number refers to the site of implantation?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 4 
C) 3 
D) 1 
A) 5 
B) 4 
C) 3 
D) 1

Question 17

Where are sperm stored after they are produced?

Accepted Answer

A) in the vas deferens 
B) in the epididymis 
C) in the seminiferous tubules 
D) in the penis 
A) in the vas deferens 
B) in the epididymis 
C) in the seminiferous tubules 
D) in the penis

Question 18

In some species of sharks, babies hatch from shells within their mother's body. What is this behaviour an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) oviparity 
B) viviparity 
C) ovoviviparity 
D) budding 
A) oviparity 
B) viviparity 
C) ovoviviparity 
D) budding

Question 19

What is provided by the mitochondria that are present in the sperm?

Accepted Answer

A) energy for the movement of the flagellum 
B) energy for the acrosome to penetrate the egg 
C) nutrients for the developing embryo 
D) nutrients for the sperm 
A) energy for the movement of the flagellum 
B) energy for the acrosome to penetrate the egg 
C) nutrients for the developing embryo 
D) nutrients for the sperm

Question 20

-In the figure, which number refers to the structure that is responsible for producing hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5

Exam 41: Reproduction in Animals

Identify each labelled part of the illustration. -testis

Which of the following is an accessory gland in males?

What do enzymes in the mammalian acrosome do?

In human males, the conversion of a spermatogonium into a sperm takes about 9 to 10 weeks.

Identify each labelled part of the illustration. -vas deferens

© Science Photo Library/Alamy -In the figure, which number indicates a cell that is the primary spermatocyte?

-In the figure, which number refers to the cervix?

In humans, how does spermatogenesis differ from oogenesis?

-In the figure, which number refers to the structure that is covered with cilia?

In a human female, which of the following would be inhibited by an inhibition of LH?

Which sequence presents the cells in oogenesis in the correct order?

Which of the following is an advantage that internal fertilization has over external fertilization?

Lennart Nilsson/SCANPIX -In the figure, which number refers to a structure whose secretions cause the uterine endometrial tissue to thicken in preparation for pregnancy?

The uterine cycle is also called the ovarian cycle.

Menstruation begins immediately after the follicular phase.

-In the figure, which number refers to the site of implantation?

Where are sperm stored after they are produced?

In some species of sharks, babies hatch from shells within their mother's body. What is this behaviour an example of?

What is provided by the mitochondria that are present in the sperm?

-In the figure, which number refers to the structure that is responsible for producing hormones?

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