Question 1

Day 1 of the menstrual cycle is when ovulation occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What does the corpus luteum produce?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen a

Question 3

In the ʺtypicalʺ menstrual cycle, day 13 or 14 is when

Accepted Answer

A)  ovulation occurs. 
B)  menstruation begins. 
C)  estrogen levels reach their lowest point. 
D)  the corpus luteum disintegrates. 
E)  progesterone levels peak. 
A)  ovulation occurs. 
B)  menstruation begins. 
C)  estrogen levels reach their lowest point. 
D)  the corpus luteum disintegrates. 
E)  progesterone levels peak.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Animals that reprodu

Question 5

An animal, such as an earthworm, that is hermaphroditic

Accepted Answer

A)  reproduces by budding. 
B)  spawns. 
C)  reproduces by unfertilized eggs. 
D)  produces both eggs and sperm. 
E)  reproduces by regeneration. 
A)  reproduces by budding. 
B)  spawns. 
C)  reproduces by unfertilized eggs. 
D)  produces both eggs and sperm. 
E)  reproduces by regeneration.

Question 6

To take advantage of ecotourism, a resort is built near a coral reef so that tourists can observe the spawning that occurs shortly after a full moon. As an added benefit, several species of colorful fishes are attracted to the area. Tour boats go out nightly and shine large spotlights to attract the fish. Tourists are enchanted by the display of fishes but have begun to question why spawning among the corals has ceased. What is the probable cause for the lack of spawning?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fish are releasing chemical signals that interfere with spawning among the corals. 
B)  The fish are eating the spawn. 
C)  Corals time their spawning by the phase of the moon; spotlights mimic the full moon, so spawning canʹt occur. 
D)  The spotlights are causing the corals to spawn during the day rather than at night. 
E)  The tourists are too loud. 
A)  The fish are releasing chemical signals that interfere with spawning among the corals. 
B)  The fish are eating the spawn. 
C)  Corals time their spawning by the phase of the moon; spotlights mimic the full moon, so spawning canʹt occur. 
D)  The spotlights are causing the corals to spawn during the day rather than at night. 
E)  The tourists are too loud.

Question 7

Ovulation test kits measure the level of LH. Why does this help to predict when ovulation will occur?

Accepted Answer

LH levels surge just prior to

Question 8

During an erection, blood pressure in the penis is decreased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Menstruation occurs when there is a decrease in

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Following ovulation, the levels of LH increase dramatically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the male, the primary target of FSH is

Accepted Answer

A)  bulbourethral glands. 
B)  interstitial cells. 
C)  the prostate gland. 
D)  seminal vesicles. 
E)  Sertoli cells. 
A)  bulbourethral glands. 
B)  interstitial cells. 
C)  the prostate gland. 
D)  seminal vesicles. 
E)  Sertoli cells.

Question 12

What are the three glands that contribute fluid to semen?

Accepted Answer

Seminal vesicles, pr

Question 13

Barrier methods of contraception protect individuals from STDs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Spawning animals rely on mating behaviors, chemical signals, and/or environmental cues for reproduction to take place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why are STDs so easily spread?)

Accepted Answer

Many STDs are asympt

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Is it possible for a man to be sterile and still produce semen? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Yes; semen contains sperm and

Question 18

In women, the combined effects of estrogen and progesterone cause a decrease in GnRH levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A surge in the level of LH indicates that ___________is about to occur.

Accepted Answer

A)  menstruation 
B)  ovulation 
C)  the testosterone peak 
D)  puberty 
E)  the progesterone peak 
A)  menstruation 
B)  ovulation 
C)  the testosterone peak 
D)  puberty 
E)  the progesterone peak

Question 20

Which of the following is a bacterial infection that can cause the uterine tubes to be blocked by scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV 
B)  HPV 
C)  Chlamydia 
D)  Trichomoniasis 
E)  Genital herpes 
A)  HIV 
B)  HPV 
C)  Chlamydia 
D)  Trichomoniasis 
E)  Genital herpes

Exam 42: Animal Reproduction

Day 1 of the menstrual cycle is when ovulation occurs.

What does the corpus luteum produce?

In the ʺtypicalʺ menstrual cycle, day 13 or 14 is when

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

An animal, such as an earthworm, that is hermaphroditic

Ovulation test kits measure the level of LH. Why does this help to predict when ovulation will occur?

During an erection, blood pressure in the penis is decreased.

Menstruation occurs when there is a decrease in

Following ovulation, the levels of LH increase dramatically.

In the male, the primary target of FSH is

What are the three glands that contribute fluid to semen?

Barrier methods of contraception protect individuals from STDs.

Spawning animals rely on mating behaviors, chemical signals, and/or environmental cues for reproduction to take place.

Why are STDs so easily spread?)

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

Is it possible for a man to be sterile and still produce semen? Explain.

In women, the combined effects of estrogen and progesterone cause a decrease in GnRH levels.

A surge in the level of LH indicates that ___________is about to occur.

Which of the following is a bacterial infection that can cause the uterine tubes to be blocked by scar tissue?

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

Plant Responses to the Environment

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