Question 1

Chemical signals released into the environment are called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

A___________ prevents sperm from entering the vagina and provides some protection against STDs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A___________ prevents sperm from entering the vagina...

Question 3

The corpus luteum is located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina. 
B)  penis. 
C)  ovary. 
D)  uterus. 
E)  testis. 
A)  vagina. 
B)  penis. 
C)  ovary. 
D)  uterus. 
E)  testis.

Question 4

The development of secondary sexual characteristics is due to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The vaginal ring

Accepted Answer

A)  kills sperm. 
B)  decreases testosterone production. 
C)  prevents STDs. 
D)  releases hormones that prevent ovulation. 
E)  blocks sperm from reaching the egg. 
A)  kills sperm. 
B)  decreases testosterone production. 
C)  prevents STDs. 
D)  releases hormones that prevent ovulation. 
E)  blocks sperm from reaching the egg.

Question 6

A single organism that produces both eggs and sperm, and can self-fertilize, is a___________ .

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Other than abstinence and sterilization, the most effective method of contraception is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The hypothalamic hormone ___________controls the release of LH and FSH in both males and females.

Accepted Answer

gonadotrop

Question 9

If taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, the ʺmorning afterʺ pill should

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

___________causes both genital warts and cervical cancer.

Accepted Answer

HPV (human

Question 11

During oogenesis, oogonia differentiate and become diploid primary oocytes, which divide to produce four diploid secondary oocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During ovulation, the mature follicle erupts, releasing the ___________, also known as the egg.

Accepted Answer

A)  zygote 
B)  polar body 
C)  oogonium 
D)  secondary oocyte 
E)  primary oocyte 
A)  zygote 
B)  polar body 
C)  oogonium 
D)  secondary oocyte 
E)  primary oocyte

Question 13

All male honeybees develop from unfertilized eggs. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  parthenogenesis. 
B)  hermaphrodism. 
C)  external fertilization. 
D)  budding. 
E)  sexual reproduction. 
A)  parthenogenesis. 
B)  hermaphrodism. 
C)  external fertilization. 
D)  budding. 
E)  sexual reproduction.

Question 14

When a sperm penetrates an egg cell

Accepted Answer

A)  the egg must undergo meiosis II before merging chromosomes with the sperm. 
B)  sperm and egg chromosomes merge immediately. 
C)  the resulting cell is haploid. 
D)  the egg has to make a copy of itself before sperm and egg chromosomes merge. 
E)  the egg undergoes changes that attract another sperm. 
A)  the egg must undergo meiosis II before merging chromosomes with the sperm. 
B)  sperm and egg chromosomes merge immediately. 
C)  the resulting cell is haploid. 
D)  the egg has to make a copy of itself before sperm and egg chromosomes merge. 
E)  the egg undergoes changes that attract another sperm.

Question 15

A diploid primary spermatocyte divides to produce two haploid secondary spermatocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the ʺtypicalʺ menstrual cycle, day 1 is the day

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The epididymis connects the

Accepted Answer

A)  prostate and the urethra. 
B)  seminiferous tubules and the urethra. 
C)  vas deferens and the seminal vesicles. 
D)  vas deferens and the urethra. 
E)  testis and the vas deferens. 
A)  prostate and the urethra. 
B)  seminiferous tubules and the urethra. 
C)  vas deferens and the seminal vesicles. 
D)  vas deferens and the urethra. 
E)  testis and the vas deferens.

Question 18

If a child develops an anterior pituitary tumor that reduces LH and FSH production, the child will

Accepted Answer

A)  produce excess testosterone or estrogen. 
B)  have decreased production of GnRH. 
C)  not develop gonads. 
D)  develop secondary sexual characteristics before puberty. 
E)  experience delayed or disrupted puberty. 
A)  produce excess testosterone or estrogen. 
B)  have decreased production of GnRH. 
C)  not develop gonads. 
D)  develop secondary sexual characteristics before puberty. 
E)  experience delayed or disrupted puberty.

Question 19

Which of the following causes most cases of cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chlamydia 
B)  Gonorrhea 
C)  Trichomoniasis 
D)  Pubic lice 
E)  Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
A)  Chlamydia 
B)  Gonorrhea 
C)  Trichomoniasis 
D)  Pubic lice 
E)  Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Question 20

If the prostate gland failed to add its enzyme -rich fluid to semen, the

Accepted Answer

A)  egg would be killed by the acidic vaginal secretions. 
B)  semen would exhibit reduced fluidity, hampering the ability of sperm to swim freely in the vagina. 
C)  acrosome would rupture prematurely. 
D)  sperm would starve from lack of fructose. 
E)  semen would lack lubricating mucus. 
A)  egg would be killed by the acidic vaginal secretions. 
B)  semen would exhibit reduced fluidity, hampering the ability of sperm to swim freely in the vagina. 
C)  acrosome would rupture prematurely. 
D)  sperm would starve from lack of fructose. 
E)  semen would lack lubricating mucus.

Exam 42: Animal Reproduction

Chemical signals released into the environment are called

A___________ prevents sperm from entering the vagina and provides some protection against STDs.

The corpus luteum is located in the

The development of secondary sexual characteristics is due to

The vaginal ring

A single organism that produces both eggs and sperm, and can self-fertilize, is a___________ .

Other than abstinence and sterilization, the most effective method of contraception is the

The hypothalamic hormone ___________controls the release of LH and FSH in both males and females.

If taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, the ʺmorning afterʺ pill should

___________causes both genital warts and cervical cancer.

During oogenesis, oogonia differentiate and become diploid primary oocytes, which divide to produce four diploid secondary oocytes.

During ovulation, the mature follicle erupts, releasing the ___________, also known as the egg.

All male honeybees develop from unfertilized eggs. This is an example of

When a sperm penetrates an egg cell

A diploid primary spermatocyte divides to produce two haploid secondary spermatocytes.

In the ʺtypicalʺ menstrual cycle, day 1 is the day

The epididymis connects the

If a child develops an anterior pituitary tumor that reduces LH and FSH production, the child will

Which of the following causes most cases of cervical cancer?

If the prostate gland failed to add its enzyme -rich fluid to semen, 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

Cellular Reproduction

Meiosis: the Basis of Sexual 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 Amid 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

Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems

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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