Question 1

Which of the following is not properly paired?

Accepted Answer

A)  seminiferous tubule-cervix 
B)  vas deferens-oviduct 
C)  testosterone-estradiol 
D)  scrotum-labia majora 
A)  seminiferous tubule-cervix 
B)  vas deferens-oviduct 
C)  testosterone-estradiol 
D)  scrotum-labia majora

Question 2

In humans, the follicular cells that remain behind in the ovary following ovulation become ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the ovarian endometrium that is shed at the time of the menses 
B)  a steroid-hormone synthesizing structure called the corpus luteum 
C)  the thickened portion of the uterine wall 
D)  the placenta, which secretes cervical mucus 
A)  the ovarian endometrium that is shed at the time of the menses 
B)  a steroid-hormone synthesizing structure called the corpus luteum 
C)  the thickened portion of the uterine wall 
D)  the placenta, which secretes cervical mucus

Question 3

Females of many insect species, including honeybee queens, can store gametes shed by their mating partners in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  their nests 
B)  the abdominal tract 
C)  the uterus 
D)  the spermatheca 
A)  their nests 
B)  the abdominal tract 
C)  the uterus 
D)  the spermatheca

Question 4

A vasectomy ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminates spermatogenesis 
B)  eliminates testosterone synthesis 
C)  prevents implantation of an embryo 
D)  prevents sperm from entering the male urethra 
A)  eliminates spermatogenesis 
B)  eliminates testosterone synthesis 
C)  prevents implantation of an embryo 
D)  prevents sperm from entering the male urethra

Question 5

An inactivating mutation in the progesterone receptor gene would likely result in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the absence of secondary sex characteristics 
B)  the inability of the uterus to support pregnancy 
C)  enlarged and hyperactive uterine endometrium 
D)  the absence of mammary gland development 
A)  the absence of secondary sex characteristics 
B)  the inability of the uterus to support pregnancy 
C)  enlarged and hyperactive uterine endometrium 
D)  the absence of mammary gland development

Question 6

Sexual reproduction ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  results in over half of the offspring being female 
B)  produces offspring of greater genetic variety compared to offspring resulting from asexual reproduction 
C)  is completed more rapidly than asexual reproduction 
D)  is better suited to environments with relatively constant conditions 
A)  results in over half of the offspring being female 
B)  produces offspring of greater genetic variety compared to offspring resulting from asexual reproduction 
C)  is completed more rapidly than asexual reproduction 
D)  is better suited to environments with relatively constant conditions

Question 7

Which of the following are similar between spermatogenesis and oogenesis in vertebrate animals? Both oogenesis and spermatogenesis ________.
I.begin at the onset of sexual maturity
II.result in the production of four functional haploid cells from one diploid cell
III.lead to the production of gametes from germ cells
IV.are complete at the time of birth

Accepted Answer

A)  Both I and II 
B)  Both III and IV 
C)  Both II and III 
D)  Only III 
A)  Both I and II 
B)  Both III and IV 
C)  Both II and III 
D)  Only III

Question 8

Animals that have external fertilization are most likely to reproduce in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  sand dune 
B)  polar ice sheet 
C)  shallow lake 
D)  tallgrass prairie 
A)  sand dune 
B)  polar ice sheet 
C)  shallow lake 
D)  tallgrass prairie

Exam 46: Animal Reproduction

Which of the following is not properly paired?

In humans, the follicular cells that remain behind in the ovary following ovulation become ________.

Females of many insect species, including honeybee queens, can store gametes shed by their mating partners in ________.

A vasectomy ________.

An inactivating mutation in the progesterone receptor gene would likely result in ________.

Sexual reproduction ________.

Animals that have external fertilization are most likely to reproduce in which of the following areas?

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