Question 1

A polar body:

Accepted Answer

A) is a discarded set of chromosomes. 
B) can be fertilized by a sperm. 
C) is formed at the same time as a primary oocyte. 
D) is a structure found at one pole of a mature egg. 
E) nourishes the egg until it is fertilized. 
A) is a discarded set of chromosomes. 
B) can be fertilized by a sperm. 
C) is formed at the same time as a primary oocyte. 
D) is a structure found at one pole of a mature egg. 
E) nourishes the egg until it is fertilized.

Question 2

How do hormonal methods prevent conception?

Accepted Answer

They disrupt the nor

Question 3

A single organism that produces both eggs and sperm is a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A single organism that produces both eggs...

Question 4

What would happen to male hormone levels if the hypothalamus produced GnRH continuously?

Accepted Answer

A) Only LH and FSH levels would be high. 
B) Only testosterone levels would be high. 
C) Only LH and FSH levels would be low. 
D) Testosterone levels would be low. 
E) LH, FSH, and testosterone levels would be high. 
A) Only LH and FSH levels would be high. 
B) Only testosterone levels would be high. 
C) Only LH and FSH levels would be low. 
D) Testosterone levels would be low. 
E) LH, FSH, and testosterone levels would be high.

Question 5

The only flagellated cells in the human body are:

Accepted Answer

A) primary spermatocytes. 
B) primary oocytes. 
C) sperm. 
D) mature ova. 
E) Sertoli cells. 
A) primary spermatocytes. 
B) primary oocytes. 
C) sperm. 
D) mature ova. 
E) Sertoli cells.

Question 6

A ________ prevents sperm from entering the vagina and provides good protection against STDs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ prevents sperm from entering the...

Question 7

Contraceptive implants prevent ovulation by releasing progesterone. True or False?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most common bacterial STD in the United States is chlamydia. True or False?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Mature sperm are stored in the:

Accepted Answer

A) epididymis. 
B) seminal vesicles. 
C) prostate gland. 
D) urethra. 
E) penis. 
A) epididymis. 
B) seminal vesicles. 
C) prostate gland. 
D) urethra. 
E) penis.

Question 10

Mating behaviors can synchronize spawning in animals. True or False?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a child develops an anterior pituitary tumor that reduces LH and FSH production:

Accepted Answer

A) the child will not develop gonads. 
B) the child's puberty will be delayed or disrupted. 
C) the child will produce excess testosterone or estrogen. 
D) the child's secondary sexual characteristics will develop before puberty. 
E) the child's production of GnRH will decrease. 
A) the child will not develop gonads. 
B) the child's puberty will be delayed or disrupted. 
C) the child will produce excess testosterone or estrogen. 
D) the child's secondary sexual characteristics will develop before puberty. 
E) the child's production of GnRH will decrease.

Question 12

Which of the following is the best definition of parthenogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A) the creation of new organisms from body parts that have been pinched off from the parent 
B) the combining of genetic material from two parents to produce offspring with a new genotype 
C) eggs from a female developing into offspring without being fertilized 
D) gametes from the male developing into new offspring without combining with an egg 
E) a single organism producing both eggs and sperm and fertilizing itself 
A) the creation of new organisms from body parts that have been pinched off from the parent 
B) the combining of genetic material from two parents to produce offspring with a new genotype 
C) eggs from a female developing into offspring without being fertilized 
D) gametes from the male developing into new offspring without combining with an egg 
E) a single organism producing both eggs and sperm and fertilizing itself

Question 13

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections causes cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) chlamydia 
B) gonorrhea 
C) trichomoniasis 
D) human papillomavirus (HPV) 
E) crab lice 
A) chlamydia 
B) gonorrhea 
C) trichomoniasis 
D) human papillomavirus (HPV) 
E) crab lice

Question 14

Ovulation occurs due to a surge in ________ concentrations.

Accepted Answer

A) LH 
B) FSH 
C) estrogen 
D) progesterone 
E) testosterone 
A) LH 
B) FSH 
C) estrogen 
D) progesterone 
E) testosterone

Question 15

In which respect do spermatogenesis and oogenesis differ?

Accepted Answer

A) number of gametes produced 
B) number of meiotic divisions 
C) number of chromosomes in gametes 
D) occur in the gonads 
A) number of gametes produced 
B) number of meiotic divisions 
C) number of chromosomes in gametes 
D) occur in the gonads

Question 16

After ovulation, the mature follicle becomes the corpus luteum. True or False?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the function of an acrosome?

Accepted Answer

A) It holds large numbers of mitochondria. 
B) It contains enzymes that dissolve the protective layers around the egg. 
C) It propels the sperm through the female reproductive tract. 
D) It contains a haploid nucleus. 
E) It protects the sperm from vaginal secretions. 
A) It holds large numbers of mitochondria. 
B) It contains enzymes that dissolve the protective layers around the egg. 
C) It propels the sperm through the female reproductive tract. 
D) It contains a haploid nucleus. 
E) It protects the sperm from vaginal secretions.

Question 18

Vasectomy and tubal ligation result in:

Accepted Answer

A) a lack of semen or menstrual flow. 
B) atrophy of the gonads. 
C) decreased levels of hormones. 
D) an interruption of the path taken by the egg or sperm. 
E) inability to produce eggs or sperm. 
A) a lack of semen or menstrual flow. 
B) atrophy of the gonads. 
C) decreased levels of hormones. 
D) an interruption of the path taken by the egg or sperm. 
E) inability to produce eggs or sperm.

Question 19

If the prostate gland failed to add its contribution to semen,

Accepted Answer

A) lack of fructose would starve the sperm. 
B) the semen would not be fluid, due to lack of enzymes. 
C) the semen would lack lubricating mucus. 
D) the egg would be killed by the acidic vaginal secretions. 
E) the acrosome would not form on the sperm. 
A) lack of fructose would starve the sperm. 
B) the semen would not be fluid, due to lack of enzymes. 
C) the semen would lack lubricating mucus. 
D) the egg would be killed by the acidic vaginal secretions. 
E) the acrosome would not form on the sperm.

Question 20

Chemical signals released into the environment are called:

Accepted Answer

A) hormones. 
B) pheromones. 
C) telemones. 
D) apomones. 
E) spermatophores. 
A) hormones. 
B) pheromones. 
C) telemones. 
D) apomones. 
E) spermatophores.

Exam 41: Animal Reproduction

A polar body:

How do hormonal methods prevent conception?

A single organism that produces both eggs and sperm is a ________.

What would happen to male hormone levels if the hypothalamus produced GnRH continuously?

The only flagellated cells in the human body are:

A ________ prevents sperm from entering the vagina and provides good protection against STDs.

Contraceptive implants prevent ovulation by releasing progesterone. True or False?

The most common bacterial STD in the United States is chlamydia. True or False?

Mature sperm are stored in the:

Mating behaviors can synchronize spawning in animals. True or False?

If a child develops an anterior pituitary tumor that reduces LH and FSH production:

Which of the following is the best definition of parthenogenesis?

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections causes cervical cancer?

Ovulation occurs due to a surge in ________ concentrations.

In which respect do spermatogenesis and oogenesis differ?

After ovulation, the mature follicle becomes the corpus luteum. True or False?

What is the function of an acrosome?

Vasectomy and tubal ligation result in:

If the prostate gland failed to add its contribution to semen,

Chemical signals released into the environment are called:

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

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Nutrition and Digestion

The Urinary System

Defenses Against Disease

Chemical Control of the Animal Body: the Endocrine System

The Nervous System

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Action and Support: the Muscles and Skeleton

Animal Development

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