Question 1

If a creature had 36 chromosomes in its normal body cells,the zygote of the creature would contain _____ chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  72 
B)  36 
C)  18 
D)  an indeterminable number of 
A)  72 
B)  36 
C)  18 
D)  an indeterminable number of

Question 2

What is the function of polar bodies in oogenesis?

Accepted Answer

Reduction

Question 3

Stan and Dan are twins.Stan suffers from kidney disease.The physicians said Stan can receive Dan's kidney with very little chance of rejection.Explain why.

Accepted Answer

Stan and Dan are twins, which implies th

Question 4

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-length of pregnancy; approximately 39 weeks in humans

Accepted Answer

A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization 
A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization

Question 5

The primary germ layer that forms many of the structures around the periphery of the body is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  endoderm. 
B)  mesoderm. 
C)  ectoderm. 
D)  epiderm. 
A)  endoderm. 
B)  mesoderm. 
C)  ectoderm. 
D)  epiderm.

Question 6

The secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)by the placental tissue peaks about _____ weeks after fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 
B)  3 to 4 
C)  8 to 9 
D)  13 to 14 
A)  2 to 3 
B)  3 to 4 
C)  8 to 9 
D)  13 to 14

Question 7

The normal phenomenon of "crossing over" occurs:

Accepted Answer

A)  during meiosis I. 
B)  during meiosis II. 
C)  in both meiosis and mitosis. 
D)  in both A and B. 
A)  during meiosis I. 
B)  during meiosis II. 
C)  in both meiosis and mitosis. 
D)  in both A and B.

Question 8

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-giving birth

Accepted Answer

A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization 
A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization

Question 9

Regarding human developmental biology,which of the following statements is(are)true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The study of human developmental biology includes the prenatal period. 
B)  The study of human developmental biology includes the postnatal period. 
C)  Human developmental biology is the study of the many changes that occur during the cycle of life from conception to death. 
D)  All of the above are true regarding human developmental biology. 
A)  The study of human developmental biology includes the prenatal period. 
B)  The study of human developmental biology includes the postnatal period. 
C)  Human developmental biology is the study of the many changes that occur during the cycle of life from conception to death. 
D)  All of the above are true regarding human developmental biology.

Question 10

The second stage of labor is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  period from the onset of contractions until dilation of the cervix is complete. 
B)  period from the time of maximal cervical dilation until the baby exits through the vagina. 
C)  point at which the amniotic sac ruptures. 
D)  process of expulsion of the placenta through the vagina. 
A)  period from the onset of contractions until dilation of the cervix is complete. 
B)  period from the time of maximal cervical dilation until the baby exits through the vagina. 
C)  point at which the amniotic sac ruptures. 
D)  process of expulsion of the placenta through the vagina.

Question 11

Explain what occurs in the phases of meiosis.How does this process differ from mitosis?

Accepted Answer

Meiosis is a type of cell division that

Question 12

The condition caused by buildup of fatty deposits in blood vessel walls is:

Accepted Answer

A)  arteriosclerosis. 
B)  atherosclerosis. 
C)  myocardial infarction. 
D)  hypertension. 
A)  arteriosclerosis. 
B)  atherosclerosis. 
C)  myocardial infarction. 
D)  hypertension.

Question 13

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-degenerative joint disease

Accepted Answer

A) Atherosclerosis 
B) Arteriosclerosis 
C) Stroke 
D) Osteoarthritis 
E) "Barrel chest"
F)Lipping
G)Cataract
H)Hypertension
I)Glaucoma
J)Presbyopia 
A) Atherosclerosis 
B) Arteriosclerosis 
C) Stroke 
D) Osteoarthritis 
E) "Barrel chest"
F)Lipping
G)Cataract
H)Hypertension
I)Glaucoma
J)Presbyopia

Question 14

Select four systems and explain the effects of aging on each system.

Accepted Answer

1. Cardiovascular System: As we age, the

Question 15

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-formation of tissues from the primary germ layers of the embryo

Accepted Answer

A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization 
A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization

Question 16

Which of the following conditions associated with the eye does not directly involve the lens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Presbyopia 
C)  Cataracts 
D)  All of the above conditions directly involve the lens. 
A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Presbyopia 
C)  Cataracts 
D)  All of the above conditions directly involve the lens.

Question 17

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-fertilized ovum

Accepted Answer

A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization 
A) Parturition 
B) Chorion 
C) Neonate 
D) Zygote 
E) Organogenesis
F)Blastocyst
G)Gestation
H)Morula
I)Senescence
J)Primary germ layers
K)Histogenesis
L)Embryology
M)Implantation
N)Fertilization

Question 18

Fraternal twins:

Accepted Answer

A)  have only one placenta. 
B)  have two placentas. 
C)  must always have the same biological father. 
D)  are genetically identical. 
A)  have only one placenta. 
B)  have two placentas. 
C)  must always have the same biological father. 
D)  are genetically identical.

Question 19

During human oogenesis,which structure contains 46 chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ovum 
B)  Secondary oocyte 
C)  First polar body 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  Ovum 
B)  Secondary oocyte 
C)  First polar body 
D)  Both B and C

Question 20

The third stage of labor is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  period of uterine contractions until dilation of the cervix is complete. 
B)  period of maximal cervical dilation. 
C)  period when the baby exits the vagina. 
D)  process of expulsion of the placenta through the vagina. 
A)  period of uterine contractions until dilation of the cervix is complete. 
B)  period of maximal cervical dilation. 
C)  period when the baby exits the vagina. 
D)  process of expulsion of the placenta through the vagina.

Exam 36: B: Growth and Development

If a creature had 36 chromosomes in its normal body cells,the zygote of the creature would contain _____ chromosomes.

What is the function of polar bodies in oogenesis?

Stan and Dan are twins.Stan suffers from kidney disease.The physicians said Stan can receive Dan's kidney with very little chance of rejection.Explain why.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -length of pregnancy; approximately 39 weeks in humans

The primary germ layer that forms many of the structures around the periphery of the body is the:

The secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)by the placental tissue peaks about _____ weeks after fertilization.

The normal phenomenon of "crossing over" occurs:

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -giving birth

Regarding human developmental biology,which of the following statements is(are)true?

The second stage of labor is the:

Explain what occurs in the phases of meiosis.How does this process differ from mitosis?

The condition caused by buildup of fatty deposits in blood vessel walls is:

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -degenerative joint disease

Select four systems and explain the effects of aging on each system.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -formation of tissues from the primary germ layers of the embryo

Which of the following conditions associated with the eye does not directly involve the lens?

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -fertilized ovum

Fraternal twins:

During human oogenesis,which structure contains 46 chromosomes?

The third stage of labor is the:

A: Organization of the Body

B: Organization of the Body

A: The Chemical Basis of Life

B: The Chemical Basis of Life

A: Anatomy of Cells

B: Anatomy of Cells

Physiology of Cells

Cell Growth and Reproduction

Tissues

A: Skin and Its Appendages

B: Skin and Its Appendages

A: Skeletal Tissues

B: Skeletal Tissues

Skeletal System

A: Articulations

B: Articulations

A: Anatomy of the Muscular System

B: Anatomy of the Muscular System

A: Physiology of the Muscular System

B: Physiology of the Muscular System

A: Nervous System Cells

B: Nervous System Cells

A: Central Nervous System

B: Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

A: Sense Organs

B: Sense Organs

Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

A: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

B: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System

A: Immune System

B: Immune System

Stress

Anatomy of the Respiratory System

A: Physiology of the Respiratory System

B: Physiology of the Respiratory System

A: Anatomy of the Digestive System

B: Anatomy of the Digestive System

A: Physiology of the Digestive System

B: Physiology of the Digestive System

A: Nutrition and Metabolism

B: Nutrition and Metabolism

A: Urinary System

B: Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

A: Female Reproductive System

B: Female Reproductive System

A: Growth and Development

A: Genetics and Heredity

B: Genetics and Heredity

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