Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Internal fertilization only occurs by copulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sexually transmitted diseases caused by viruses include herpes, AIDS, and

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia. 
B)  trichomoniasis. 
C)  syphilis. 
D)  gonorrhea. 
E)  human papillomavirus (HPV). 
A)  chlamydia. 
B)  trichomoniasis. 
C)  syphilis. 
D)  gonorrhea. 
E)  human papillomavirus (HPV).

Question 6

Some STDs cause infertility. How?

Accepted Answer

STDs can cause infertility by

Question 7

The development of secondary sexual characteristics is due to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the male, the primary target of FSH is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

After the mature follicle releases the egg, the remaining follicle cells form the .

Accepted Answer

The answer of After the mature follicle releases the egg,...

Question 11

Spermatids are haploid, containing only half the amount of genetic material present in the primary spermatocyte.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What does the corpus luteum produce?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen a

Question 13

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 14

During the process of , aquatic species release large numbers of gametes into the water

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the process of , aquatic species...

Question 15

Menstruation occurs when there is a decrease in

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The epididymis connects the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What is the function of Sertoli cells?

Accepted Answer

To regulate sperm pr

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A mass of sperm is necessary to open the uterine tube. 
B)  A mass of sperm is necessary to gain entry into the ovary. 
C)  A sperm cannot find the egg by itself. 
D)  The combined enzymes digest a path through the corona radiata and zona pellucida. 
E)  The combined motion of their flagella enables one sperm to push its way into the egg. 
A)  A mass of sperm is necessary to open the uterine tube. 
B)  A mass of sperm is necessary to gain entry into the ovary. 
C)  A sperm cannot find the egg by itself. 
D)  The combined enzymes digest a path through the corona radiata and zona pellucida. 
E)  The combined motion of their flagella enables one sperm to push its way into the egg.

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct path sperm travel on their way to fertilize an egg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uterine tube -vagina -uterus -cervix 
B)  Vagina -cervix -uterus -uterine tube 
C)  Uterus -uterine tube -cervix -vagina 
D)  Cervix -uterine tube -vagina -uterus 
A)  Uterine tube -vagina -uterus -cervix 
B)  Vagina -cervix -uterus -uterine tube 
C)  Uterus -uterine tube -cervix -vagina 
D)  Cervix -uterine tube -vagina -uterus

Question 20

Barrier methods of contraception protect individuals from STDs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 42: Animal Reproduction

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

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

Internal fertilization only occurs by copulation.

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

Sexually transmitted diseases caused by viruses include herpes, AIDS, and

Some STDs cause infertility. How?

The development of secondary sexual characteristics is due to

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

In the male, the primary target of FSH is

After the mature follicle releases the egg, the remaining follicle cells form the .

Spermatids are haploid, containing only half the amount of genetic material present in the primary spermatocyte.

What does the corpus luteum produce?

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

During the process of , aquatic species release large numbers of gametes into the water

Menstruation occurs when there is a decrease in

The epididymis connects the

What is the function of Sertoli cells?

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

Which of the following is the correct path sperm travel on their way to fertilize an egg?

Barrier methods of contraception protect individuals from STDs.

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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