Question 1

Progesterone prepares the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and promotes the maintenance of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What determines whether a mammal develops male or female external genitals?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of testosterone during prenatal development 
B)  The amount of estrogens during prenatal development 
C)  The difference (subtraction) between testosterone and estrogen levels in prenatal development 
D)  The ratio (division) between testosterone and estrogen levels in prenatal development 
A)  The amount of testosterone during prenatal development 
B)  The amount of estrogens during prenatal development 
C)  The difference (subtraction) between testosterone and estrogen levels in prenatal development 
D)  The ratio (division) between testosterone and estrogen levels in prenatal development

Question 3

Müllerian ducts are found in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic female fetuses only 
B)  genetic male fetuses only 
C)  female and male fetuses early in development 
D)  female and male fetuses until shortly before birth 
A)  genetic female fetuses only 
B)  genetic male fetuses only 
C)  female and male fetuses early in development 
D)  female and male fetuses until shortly before birth

Question 4

Katina has just given birth. In addition to hormone changes, she has also had changes in the receptors for estradiol in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  POA/AH 
B)  pituitary gland 
C)  uterus 
D)  Posterior pituitary 
A)  POA/AH 
B)  pituitary gland 
C)  uterus 
D)  Posterior pituitary

Question 5

According to rodent studies, testosterone exerts a major part of its effect on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha-fetoprotein 
B)  the sex region Y gene 
C)  the thalamus 
D)  the hypothalamus 
A)  alpha-fetoprotein 
B)  the sex region Y gene 
C)  the thalamus 
D)  the hypothalamus

Question 6

Who would probably develop as an intersex?

Accepted Answer

A)  A genetic female exposed to more testosterone than normal during early development 
B)  A genetic male exposed to more estradiol than normal during early development 
C)  A genetic female deprived of her normal amount of estradiol during early development 
D)  A genetic male exposed to a larger than normal amount of testosterone during early development 
A)  A genetic female exposed to more testosterone than normal during early development 
B)  A genetic male exposed to more estradiol than normal during early development 
C)  A genetic female deprived of her normal amount of estradiol during early development 
D)  A genetic male exposed to a larger than normal amount of testosterone during early development

Question 7

In one study, women in the follicular phase, when the probability of becoming pregnant is greatest, preferred male faces that were ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  more masculine in appearance 
B)  somewhat feminine 
C)  about halfway between feminized and masculinized 
D)  larger than normal 
A)  more masculine in appearance 
B)  somewhat feminine 
C)  about halfway between feminized and masculinized 
D)  larger than normal

Question 8

Mallory notices that after orgasm, she feels exceedingly relaxed. This is because she has had a surge of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  estradiol 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  prolactin 
D)  progesterone 
A)  estradiol 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  prolactin 
D)  progesterone

Question 9

At the end of the menstrual cycle in women, the levels of LH and FSH ____; the levels of estradiol and progesterone ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease; increase 
B)  increase; decrease 
C)  increase; increase 
D)  decrease; decrease 
A)  decrease; increase 
B)  increase; decrease 
C)  increase; increase 
D)  decrease; decrease

Question 10

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 11

During her menstrual cycle, Lacresha's _____ releases FSH.

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal gland 
B)  anterior pituitary 
C)  uterus 
D)  ovary 
A)  pineal gland 
B)  anterior pituitary 
C)  uterus 
D)  ovary

Question 12

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 13

Wonda (a female) produces estrogens, while Dalton (a male) does not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

During her normal monthly fluctuation of hormones, Pearle's body produces ____ to help prepare her uterus for potential pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  progesterone 
B)  estradiol 
C)  oxytocin 
D)  vasopressin 
A)  progesterone 
B)  estradiol 
C)  oxytocin 
D)  vasopressin

Question 15

If a female rat is injected with testosterone during the last few days before being born or the first few days afterward, at maturity her ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pituitary and ovaries will not produce their hormones 
B)  she will become partially masculinized 
C)  she will become hyperfeminized 
D)  she will develop testes 
A)  pituitary and ovaries will not produce their hormones 
B)  she will become partially masculinized 
C)  she will become hyperfeminized 
D)  she will develop testes

Question 16

Sexual behavior is most likely to occur when sex hormones (testosterone and estradiol) prime the neurons in the hypothalamus to release the neurotransmitter ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  dopamine 
D)  acetylcholine 
A)  serotonin 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  dopamine 
D)  acetylcholine

Question 17

Kenda is having twins. Early in development, what will her boy baby have that her girl baby will not?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wolffian ducts 
B)  Primitive gonads 
C)  Müllerian ducts 
D)  Müllerian inhibiting hormone 
A)  Wolffian ducts 
B)  Primitive gonads 
C)  Müllerian ducts 
D)  Müllerian inhibiting hormone

Question 18

A sensitive period is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  any time in an organism's life when it is sensitive to hormones released by the sexually dimorphic nucleus 
B)  an early period when a hormone has a long lasting effect 
C)  an early period when a hormone has an intense, but brief, effect 
D)  a period of time, usually once a month, when hormones are released 
A)  any time in an organism's life when it is sensitive to hormones released by the sexually dimorphic nucleus 
B)  an early period when a hormone has a long lasting effect 
C)  an early period when a hormone has an intense, but brief, effect 
D)  a period of time, usually once a month, when hormones are released

Question 19

Neta is taking antidepressants and has noticed that she has experienced decreased sexual activity. This is because her antidepressants are increasing _____ which blocks ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin; dopamine 
B)  dopamine; serotonin 
C)  serotonin; estradiol 
D)  dopamine; estradiol 
A)  serotonin; dopamine 
B)  dopamine; serotonin 
C)  serotonin; estradiol 
D)  dopamine; estradiol

Question 20

Betsy has CAH. Compared to other girls without CAH, Betsy is more likely to participate in activities that are viewed as "masculine."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Progesterone prepares the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and promotes the maintenance of pregnancy.

What determines whether a mammal develops male or female external genitals?

Müllerian ducts are found in ____.

Katina has just given birth. In addition to hormone changes, she has also had changes in the receptors for estradiol in the _____.

According to rodent studies, testosterone exerts a major part of its effect on ____.

Who would probably develop as an intersex?

In one study, women in the follicular phase, when the probability of becoming pregnant is greatest, preferred male faces that were ____.

Mallory notices that after orgasm, she feels exceedingly relaxed. This is because she has had a surge of _____.

At the end of the menstrual cycle in women, the levels of LH and FSH ; the levels of estradiol and progesterone .

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

During her menstrual cycle, Lacresha's _____ releases FSH.

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

Wonda (a female) produces estrogens, while Dalton (a male) does not.

During her normal monthly fluctuation of hormones, Pearle's body produces ____ to help prepare her uterus for potential pregnancy.

If a female rat is injected with testosterone during the last few days before being born or the first few days afterward, at maturity her ____.

Sexual behavior is most likely to occur when sex hormones (testosterone and estradiol) prime the neurons in the hypothalamus to release the neurotransmitter ____.

Kenda is having twins. Early in development, what will her boy baby have that her girl baby will not?

A sensitive period is ____.

Neta is taking antidepressants and has noticed that she has experienced decreased sexual activity. This is because her antidepressants are increasing _ which blocks __.

Betsy has CAH. Compared to other girls without CAH, Betsy is more likely to participate in activities that are viewed as "masculine."

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Exam 10: Reproductive Behaviors

Progesterone prepares the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and promotes the maintenance of pregnancy.

What determines whether a mammal develops male or female external genitals?

Müllerian ducts are found in ____.

Katina has just given birth. In addition to hormone changes, she has also had changes in the receptors for estradiol in the _____.

According to rodent studies, testosterone exerts a major part of its effect on ____.

Who would probably develop as an intersex?

In one study, women in the follicular phase, when the probability of becoming pregnant is greatest, preferred male faces that were ____.

Mallory notices that after orgasm, she feels exceedingly relaxed. This is because she has had a surge of _____.

At the end of the menstrual cycle in women, the levels of LH and FSH ____; the levels of estradiol and progesterone ____.

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

During her menstrual cycle, Lacresha's _____ releases FSH.

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

Wonda (a female) produces estrogens, while Dalton (a male) does not.

During her normal monthly fluctuation of hormones, Pearle's body produces ____ to help prepare her uterus for potential pregnancy.

If a female rat is injected with testosterone during the last few days before being born or the first few days afterward, at maturity her ____.

Sexual behavior is most likely to occur when sex hormones (testosterone and estradiol) prime the neurons in the hypothalamus to release the neurotransmitter ____.

Kenda is having twins. Early in development, what will her boy baby have that her girl baby will not?

A sensitive period is ____.

Neta is taking antidepressants and has noticed that she has experienced decreased sexual activity. This is because her antidepressants are increasing _____ which blocks ______.

Betsy has CAH. Compared to other girls without CAH, Betsy is more likely to participate in activities that are viewed as "masculine."

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

Learning, Memory, and Intelligence

Cognitive Functions

Psychological Disorders

Filters

At the end of the menstrual cycle in women, the levels of LH and FSH ; the levels of estradiol and progesterone .

Neta is taking antidepressants and has noticed that she has experienced decreased sexual activity. This is because her antidepressants are increasing _ which blocks __.