Question 1

The hormones LH,FSH,and estradiol reach a peak ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) in the first month of pregnancy 
B) ​at the start of the menstrual period 
C) ​at the end of the menstrual period 
D) around the time of ovulation 
A) in the first month of pregnancy 
B) ​at the start of the menstrual period 
C) ​at the end of the menstrual period 
D) around the time of ovulation

Question 2

Genetic males with testicular feminization (androgen insensitivity)develop looking and acting female.This condition develops because of a genetic mutation that has which effect?​

Accepted Answer

A) It decreases the production of cortisol. 
B) ​It prevents the production of testosterone. 
C) ​It causes a conversion of testosterone into estradiol within certain cells. 
D) It prevents testosterone from having its usual effects. 
A) It decreases the production of cortisol. 
B) ​It prevents the production of testosterone. 
C) ​It causes a conversion of testosterone into estradiol within certain cells. 
D) It prevents testosterone from having its usual effects.

Question 3

A hermaphrodite is an individual ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) who dresses and lives as the opposite sex 
B) ​whose genital anatomy is intermediate between male and female 
C) ​with no sex drive 
D) with too much testosterone 
A) who dresses and lives as the opposite sex 
B) ​whose genital anatomy is intermediate between male and female 
C) ​with no sex drive 
D) with too much testosterone

Question 4

Nature's "default setting" is to make every mammal a female in its external anatomy.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Some studies have linked male homosexuality to having a greater number of ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) older sisters 
B) ​younger sisters 
C) ​older brothers 
D) younger brothers 
A) older sisters 
B) ​younger sisters 
C) ​older brothers 
D) younger brothers

Question 6

How does the development of external genitalia differ from the development of the internal reproductive structures?​

Accepted Answer

A) Reproductive structures are influenced by hormone levels; genitals are not. 
B) ​Reproductive structures for males and females develop from a single unisex structure; genitals develop from separate Wolffian and Müllerian structures. 
C) ​Genitals for males and females develop from a single unisex structure; reproductive structures develop from separate Wolffian and Müllerian structures. 
D) Genital development is controlled by estrogen; the reproductive structures are controlled by androgen. 
A) Reproductive structures are influenced by hormone levels; genitals are not. 
B) ​Reproductive structures for males and females develop from a single unisex structure; genitals develop from separate Wolffian and Müllerian structures. 
C) ​Genitals for males and females develop from a single unisex structure; reproductive structures develop from separate Wolffian and Müllerian structures. 
D) Genital development is controlled by estrogen; the reproductive structures are controlled by androgen.

Question 7

In humans,testosterone produces its organizing effects on the hypothalamus by itself.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A woman's hypothalamus and pituitary interact with the ____ to produce the menstrual cycle.​

Accepted Answer

A) pineal gland 
B) ​ovaries 
C) ​thyroid 
D) adrenal glands 
A) pineal gland 
B) ​ovaries 
C) ​thyroid 
D) adrenal glands

Question 9

Male hormones" are referred to as ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) organizing hormones 
B) ​SRY 
C) ​androgens 
D) estrogens 
A) organizing hormones 
B) ​SRY 
C) ​androgens 
D) estrogens

Question 10

Drugs that reduce testosterone levels in males will most likely reduce their sexual behavior.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

There are obvious differences in external anatomy of homosexual humans compared to heterosexual humans.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which circumstance will be most likely to cause a genetic male to develop a mostly feminine anatomy?​

Accepted Answer

A) exposure to more than the usual amount of estrogen during an early sensitive period 
B) ​exposure to more than the usual amount of testosterone during an early sensitive period 
C) ​a condition that prevents androgens from exerting their effects 
D) excessive levels of alpha-fetoprotein in his blood 
A) exposure to more than the usual amount of estrogen during an early sensitive period 
B) ​exposure to more than the usual amount of testosterone during an early sensitive period 
C) ​a condition that prevents androgens from exerting their effects 
D) excessive levels of alpha-fetoprotein in his blood

Question 13

If a never pregnant female rat is left for 5-10 days with a litter of babies,she will ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) most likely kill them 
B) ​initially ignore them, but eventually will become more attentive 
C) ​initially be attentive, but eventually will ignore them 
D) immediately respond to them as though she gave birth to them 
A) most likely kill them 
B) ​initially ignore them, but eventually will become more attentive 
C) ​initially be attentive, but eventually will ignore them 
D) immediately respond to them as though she gave birth to them

Question 14

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)occurs because the adrenal gland releases ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) too much cortisol 
B) ​too little cortisol 
C) ​too little estrogen 
D) too much insulin 
A) too much cortisol 
B) ​too little cortisol 
C) ​too little estrogen 
D) too much insulin

Question 15

If you inject a male rat with estrogen shortly after birth,it will ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) still develop into a male 
B) ​still develop into a male, but will act very much like a female 
C) ​develop into something intermediate between female and male 
D) develop into a female 
A) still develop into a male 
B) ​still develop into a male, but will act very much like a female 
C) ​develop into something intermediate between female and male 
D) develop into a female

Question 16

Which hormone(s)is/are likely to be found more abundantly in males than in females?​

Accepted Answer

A) peptide hormones 
B) ​androgens 
C) ​progesterone 
D) estrogens 
A) peptide hormones 
B) ​androgens 
C) ​progesterone 
D) estrogens

Question 17

Describe activating effects of sex hormones and give specific examples.​

Accepted Answer

Activating effects are more temporary,co

Question 18

Sildenafil (Viagra)works by ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) increasing sensitivity to female's pheromones 
B) ​increasing release of nitric oxide in the hypothalamus and penis 
C) ​decreasing dopamine release in the hypothalamus 
D) blocking pain receptors in the spinal cord 
A) increasing sensitivity to female's pheromones 
B) ​increasing release of nitric oxide in the hypothalamus and penis 
C) ​decreasing dopamine release in the hypothalamus 
D) blocking pain receptors in the spinal cord

Question 19

"Female hormones" are referred to as ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) activating hormones 
B) ​SRY. 
C) ​androgens 
D) estrogens 
A) activating hormones 
B) ​SRY. 
C) ​androgens 
D) estrogens

Question 20

In general,men are more jealous of sexual infidelity than women.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The hormones LH,FSH,and estradiol reach a peak ____.

Genetic males with testicular feminization (androgen insensitivity)develop looking and acting female.This condition develops because of a genetic mutation that has which effect?

A hermaphrodite is an individual ____.

Nature's "default setting" is to make every mammal a female in its external anatomy.

Some studies have linked male homosexuality to having a greater number of ____.

How does the development of external genitalia differ from the development of the internal reproductive structures?

In humans,testosterone produces its organizing effects on the hypothalamus by itself.

A woman's hypothalamus and pituitary interact with the ____ to produce the menstrual cycle.

Male hormones" are referred to as ____.

Drugs that reduce testosterone levels in males will most likely reduce their sexual behavior.

There are obvious differences in external anatomy of homosexual humans compared to heterosexual humans.

Which circumstance will be most likely to cause a genetic male to develop a mostly feminine anatomy?

If a never pregnant female rat is left for 5-10 days with a litter of babies,she will ____.

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)occurs because the adrenal gland releases ____.

If you inject a male rat with estrogen shortly after birth,it will ____.

Which hormone(s)is/are likely to be found more abundantly in males than in females?

Describe activating effects of sex hormones and give specific examples.

Sildenafil (Viagra)works by ____.

"Female hormones" are referred to as ____.

In general,men are more jealous of sexual infidelity than women.

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy and Research Methods

Genetics, evolution, development, and Plasticity

Vision

Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Psychological Disorders

Appendix A: Brief, basic Chemistry

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Exam 10: Reproductive Behaviors

The hormones LH,FSH,and estradiol reach a peak ____.​

Genetic males with testicular feminization (androgen insensitivity)develop looking and acting female.This condition develops because of a genetic mutation that has which effect?​

A hermaphrodite is an individual ____.​

Nature's "default setting" is to make every mammal a female in its external anatomy.​

Some studies have linked male homosexuality to having a greater number of ____.​

How does the development of external genitalia differ from the development of the internal reproductive structures?​

In humans,testosterone produces its organizing effects on the hypothalamus by itself.​

A woman's hypothalamus and pituitary interact with the ____ to produce the menstrual cycle.​

Male hormones" are referred to as ____.​

Drugs that reduce testosterone levels in males will most likely reduce their sexual behavior.​

There are obvious differences in external anatomy of homosexual humans compared to heterosexual humans.​

Which circumstance will be most likely to cause a genetic male to develop a mostly feminine anatomy?​

If a never pregnant female rat is left for 5-10 days with a litter of babies,she will ____.​

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)occurs because the adrenal gland releases ____.​

If you inject a male rat with estrogen shortly after birth,it will ____.​

Which hormone(s)is/are likely to be found more abundantly in males than in females?​

Describe activating effects of sex hormones and give specific examples.​

Sildenafil (Viagra)works by ____.​

"Female hormones" are referred to as ____.​

In general,men are more jealous of sexual infidelity than women.​

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy and Research Methods

Genetics, evolution, development, and Plasticity

Vision

Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Psychological Disorders

Appendix A: Brief, basic Chemistry

Filters

The hormones LH,FSH,and estradiol reach a peak ____.

Genetic males with testicular feminization (androgen insensitivity)develop looking and acting female.This condition develops because of a genetic mutation that has which effect?

A hermaphrodite is an individual ____.

Nature's "default setting" is to make every mammal a female in its external anatomy.

Some studies have linked male homosexuality to having a greater number of ____.

How does the development of external genitalia differ from the development of the internal reproductive structures?

In humans,testosterone produces its organizing effects on the hypothalamus by itself.

A woman's hypothalamus and pituitary interact with the ____ to produce the menstrual cycle.

Male hormones" are referred to as ____.

Drugs that reduce testosterone levels in males will most likely reduce their sexual behavior.

There are obvious differences in external anatomy of homosexual humans compared to heterosexual humans.

Which circumstance will be most likely to cause a genetic male to develop a mostly feminine anatomy?

If a never pregnant female rat is left for 5-10 days with a litter of babies,she will ____.

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)occurs because the adrenal gland releases ____.

If you inject a male rat with estrogen shortly after birth,it will ____.

Which hormone(s)is/are likely to be found more abundantly in males than in females?

Describe activating effects of sex hormones and give specific examples.

Sildenafil (Viagra)works by ____.

"Female hormones" are referred to as ____.

In general,men are more jealous of sexual infidelity than women.