Question 1

Some STDs cause infertility. How?

Accepted Answer

STDs can cause infertility by

Question 2

AIDS can be cured with antibiotics. True or False?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The outlet of the uterus is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The outlet of the uterus is the...

Question 4

Which of these hormones stimulates the production of testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A) GnRH 
B) LH 
C) FSH 
D) chorionic gonadotropin 
E) inhibin 
A) GnRH 
B) LH 
C) FSH 
D) chorionic gonadotropin 
E) inhibin

Question 5

In the "typical" menstrual cycle, day 1 is the day:

Accepted Answer

A) menstruation begins. 
B) ovulation occurs. 
C) the corpus luteum disintegrates. 
D) LH levels surge. 
E) fertilization occurs. 
A) menstruation begins. 
B) ovulation occurs. 
C) the corpus luteum disintegrates. 
D) LH levels surge. 
E) fertilization occurs.

Question 6

Menstruation occurs due to a decrease in:

Accepted Answer

A) endometrial thickness. 
B) levels of estrogen and progesterone. 
C) the number of follicles. 
D) levels of FSH and LH. 
E) the number of sperm present. 
A) endometrial thickness. 
B) levels of estrogen and progesterone. 
C) the number of follicles. 
D) levels of FSH and LH. 
E) the number of sperm present.

Question 7

Explain the advantage animals that reproduce asexually have over those that reproduce sexually.

Accepted Answer

Animals that reprodu

Question 8

Why do FSH levels drop after ovulation?

Accepted Answer

After ovulation, the corpus lu

Question 9

After it releases its egg, the follicle becomes a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After it releases its egg, the follicle...

Question 10

Why is it necessary for many sperm to be present in order for one to fertilize the egg?

Accepted Answer

A) A sperm cannot find the egg by itself. 
B) The combined enzymes digest a path through the corona radiata and zona pellucida. 
C) The combined motion of their flagella enables one sperm to push into the egg. 
D) A mass of sperm is necessary to open the uterine tube. 
E) The area is so large that only one sperm can find the egg. 
A) A sperm cannot find the egg by itself. 
B) The combined enzymes digest a path through the corona radiata and zona pellucida. 
C) The combined motion of their flagella enables one sperm to push into the egg. 
D) A mass of sperm is necessary to open the uterine tube. 
E) The area is so large that only one sperm can find the egg.

Question 11

If taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, the "morning after" pill should:

Accepted Answer

A) delay or prevent ovulation. 
B) encourage the formation of the corpus luteum. 
C) thicken the cervical mucus. 
D) reduce sperm motility. 
E) increase progesterone secretion from the ovary. 
A) delay or prevent ovulation. 
B) encourage the formation of the corpus luteum. 
C) thicken the cervical mucus. 
D) reduce sperm motility. 
E) increase progesterone secretion from the ovary.

Question 12

Why are the secretions of the seminal vesicles, prostate glands, and bulbourethral glands necessary for successful reproduction?

Accepted Answer

They activate swimming by the

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct path sperm travel on their way out of the male?

Accepted Answer

A) epididymis → urethra → vas deferens → seminiferous tubules 
B) seminiferous tubules → vas deferens → urethra → epididymis 
C) epididymis → seminiferous tubules → vas deferens → urethra 
D) urethra → vas deferens → seminiferous tubules → epididymis 
E) seminiferous tubules → epididymis → vas deferens → urethra 
A) epididymis → urethra → vas deferens → seminiferous tubules 
B) seminiferous tubules → vas deferens → urethra → epididymis 
C) epididymis → seminiferous tubules → vas deferens → urethra 
D) urethra → vas deferens → seminiferous tubules → epididymis 
E) seminiferous tubules → epididymis → vas deferens → urethra

Question 14

The development of secondary sexual characteristics is due to:

Accepted Answer

A) decreased levels of GnRH. 
B) increased levels of estrogen or testosterone. 
C) decreased LH levels. 
D) increased levels of progesterone. 
E) decreased levels of estrogen or testosterone. 
A) decreased levels of GnRH. 
B) increased levels of estrogen or testosterone. 
C) decreased LH levels. 
D) increased levels of progesterone. 
E) decreased levels of estrogen or testosterone.

Question 15

Why is it necessary for the testes to be in the scrotum to function properly?

Accepted Answer

A) The scrotum contains alkaline fluids to nourish the sperm. 
B) The scrotum elevates the temperature of the testes, which increases sperm production. 
C) The testes develop from scrotal tissues. 
D) The scrotum keeps the testes at a cool temperature necessary for sperm production. 
E) The sperm are produced in the scrotal tissue and transferred to the testes to finish maturation. 
A) The scrotum contains alkaline fluids to nourish the sperm. 
B) The scrotum elevates the temperature of the testes, which increases sperm production. 
C) The testes develop from scrotal tissues. 
D) The scrotum keeps the testes at a cool temperature necessary for sperm production. 
E) The sperm are produced in the scrotal tissue and transferred to the testes to finish maturation.

Question 16

The lining of the uterus that thickens in response to hormone levels is the myometrium. True or False?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Puberty is triggered when brain maturation causes the hypothalamus to secrete:

Accepted Answer

A) gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). 
B) human chorionic hormone (HCG). 
C) luteinizing hormone (LH). 
D) progesterone. 
E) testosterone. 
A) gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). 
B) human chorionic hormone (HCG). 
C) luteinizing hormone (LH). 
D) progesterone. 
E) testosterone.

Question 18

What layers must a sperm penetrate in order to fertilize the egg?

Accepted Answer

the corona

Question 19

Vasectomy and tubal ligation are forms of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vasectomy and tubal ligation are forms of...

Question 20

Other than sterilization, the most effective method of contraception is the:

Accepted Answer

A) condom. 
B) birth control pill. 
C) diaphragm. 
D) IUD. 
E) contraceptive sponge. 
A) condom. 
B) birth control pill. 
C) diaphragm. 
D) IUD. 
E) contraceptive sponge.

Exam 41: Animal Reproduction

Some STDs cause infertility. How?

AIDS can be cured with antibiotics. True or False?

The outlet of the uterus is the ________.

Which of these hormones stimulates the production of testosterone?

In the "typical" menstrual cycle, day 1 is the day:

Menstruation occurs due to a decrease in:

Explain the advantage animals that reproduce asexually have over those that reproduce sexually.

Why do FSH levels drop after ovulation?

After it releases its egg, the follicle becomes a ________.

Why is it necessary for many sperm to be present in order for one to fertilize the egg?

If taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, the "morning after" pill should:

Why are the secretions of the seminal vesicles, prostate glands, and bulbourethral glands necessary for successful reproduction?

Which of the following is the correct path sperm travel on their way out of the male?

The development of secondary sexual characteristics is due to:

Why is it necessary for the testes to be in the scrotum to function properly?

The lining of the uterus that thickens in response to hormone levels is the myometrium. True or False?

Puberty is triggered when brain maturation causes the hypothalamus to secrete:

What layers must a sperm penetrate in order to fertilize the egg?

Vasectomy and tubal ligation are forms of ________.

Other than sterilization, the most effective method of contraception is the:

An Introduction to Life on Earth

Atoms, Molecules, and Life

Biological Molecules

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Membrane Structure and Function

Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell

Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis

Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration

The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction

Patterns of Inheritance

Dna: the Molecule of Heredity

Gene Expression and Regulation

Biotechnology

Principles of Evolution

How Populations Evolve

The Origin of Species

The History of Life

Systematics: Seeking Order Amidst Diversity

The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses

The Diversity of Protists

The Diversity of Plants

The Diversity of Fungi

Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates

Animal Diversity Ii: Vertebrates

Animal Behavior

Population Growth and Regulation

Community Interactions

How Do Ecosystems Work

Earths Diverse Ecosystems

Conserving Earths Biodiversity

Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body

Circulation

Respiration

Nutrition and Digestion

The Urinary System

Defenses Against Disease

Chemical Control of the Animal Body: the Endocrine System

The Nervous System

The Senses

Action and Support: the Muscles and Skeleton

Animal Development

Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport

Plant Reproduction and Development

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