Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

gonadotrop

Question 2

Painful and reoccurring genital blisters are characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis. 
B)  HIV. 
C)  chlamydia. 
D)  genital herpes. 
E)  HPV. 
A)  syphilis. 
B)  HIV. 
C)  chlamydia. 
D)  genital herpes. 
E)  HPV.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Yes; semen contains sperm and

Question 4

In the "typical" menstrual cycle, day 13 or 14 is when

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Day 1 of the menstrual cycle is when ovulation occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The monthly shedding of the uterine lining is called _.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The monthly shedding of the uterine lining...

Question 9

Gonadotropin- releasing hormone (GnRH)

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates the release of FSH and LH. 
B)  causes endometrial cells to multiply. 
C)  is secreted when there is a high level of progesterone in the blood. 
D)  is made by the ovaries. 
E)  is produced by the pituitary. 
A)  stimulates the release of FSH and LH. 
B)  causes endometrial cells to multiply. 
C)  is secreted when there is a high level of progesterone in the blood. 
D)  is made by the ovaries. 
E)  is produced by the pituitary.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

HIV, which causes AIDS, can be cured by using broad- spectrum antibiotic therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

In humans, fertilization normally occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  ovary. 
B)  vagina. 
C)  uterus. 
D)  fimbriae. 
E)  uterine tube. 
A)  ovary. 
B)  vagina. 
C)  uterus. 
D)  fimbriae. 
E)  uterine tube.

Question 15

Sexually transmitted infections can be spread only via unprotected intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The corpus luteum is located in the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What is the function of an acrosome?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Sixty percent of the fluid in semen comes from the ; this fluid contains prostaglandins that stimulate uterine contractions to help transport the sperm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sixty percent of the fluid in semen...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Animals that reprodu

Exam 42: Animal Reproduction

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

Painful and reoccurring genital blisters are characteristic of

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

In the "typical" menstrual cycle, day 13 or 14 is when

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

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

Day 1 of the menstrual cycle is when ovulation occurs.

The monthly shedding of the uterine lining is called _.

Gonadotropin- releasing hormone (GnRH)

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

HIV, which causes AIDS, can be cured by using broad- spectrum antibiotic therapy.

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

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

In humans, fertilization normally occurs in the

Sexually transmitted infections can be spread only via unprotected intercourse.

The corpus luteum is located in the

What is the function of an acrosome?

Sixty percent of the fluid in semen comes from the ; this fluid contains prostaglandins that stimulate uterine contractions to help transport the sperm.

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

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

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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