Question 1

The most serious age-related eye disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  presbyopia. 
B)  glaucoma. 
C)  cataract. 
D)  hyperopia. 
A)  presbyopia. 
B)  glaucoma. 
C)  cataract. 
D)  hyperopia.

Question 2

Only about what percent of the sperm deposited in the female reproductive tract actually reach the ovum?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  5% 
C)  1% 
D)  Less than 0.1% 
A)  10% 
B)  5% 
C)  1% 
D)  Less than 0.1%

Question 3

If the process of oogenesis goes to completion,how many polar bodies will be produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 4

The solid mass of cells formed when the zygote begins to divide is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  blastocyst. 
B)  trophoblast. 
C)  morula. 
D)  embryo. 
A)  blastocyst. 
B)  trophoblast. 
C)  morula. 
D)  embryo.

Question 5

Explain the process of fertilization.How does the female reproductive system assist the sperm in reaching the ovum?

Accepted Answer

Fertilization is the process by which a

Question 6

Some home pregnancy tests measure the amount of hCG in a woman's urine.Why is this substance an accurate sign of pregnancy? What structure produces hCG?

Accepted Answer

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is an

Question 7

Histogenesis may be defined as the process during which:

Accepted Answer

A)  implantation occurs. 
B)  the tissues arrange themselves into organs. 
C)  the primary germ layers develop into many different kinds of tissues. 
D)  both B and C occur. 
A)  implantation occurs. 
B)  the tissues arrange themselves into organs. 
C)  the primary germ layers develop into many different kinds of tissues. 
D)  both B and C occur.

Question 8

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-"hardening of the arteries"; occurs when the fatty deposits calcify

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 9

After puberty,about how many primary oocytes resume meioses each month?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  100 
C)  1000 
D)  10,000 
A)  10 
B)  100 
C)  1000 
D)  10,000

Question 10

The primary germ layers developed from stem cells are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  omnipotent. 
B)  pluripotent. 
C)  totipotent. 
D)  multipotent. 
A)  omnipotent. 
B)  pluripotent. 
C)  totipotent. 
D)  multipotent.

Question 11

An infant is able to follow a moving object with its eyes by the end of the _____ month.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth

Question 12

Between the ages of 30 and 75,the number of nephron units in the kidney decreases by almost:

Accepted Answer

A)  20%. 
B)  30%. 
C)  40%. 
D)  50%. 
A)  20%. 
B)  30%. 
C)  40%. 
D)  50%.

Question 13

Identical twins result from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  splitting of embryonic tissue from the same zygote early in development. 
B)  inner cell mass dividing into two masses during the blastocyst stage of development. 
C)  fertilization of two different ova by two different spermatozoa. 
D)  Both A and B are correct. 
A)  splitting of embryonic tissue from the same zygote early in development. 
B)  inner cell mass dividing into two masses during the blastocyst stage of development. 
C)  fertilization of two different ova by two different spermatozoa. 
D)  Both A and B are correct.

Question 14

The function of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  act as a gonadotropin. 
B)  stimulate the corpus luteum. 
C)  maintain high luteal estrogen and progesterone levels. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  act as a gonadotropin. 
B)  stimulate the corpus luteum. 
C)  maintain high luteal estrogen and progesterone levels. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 15

Birth weight generally doubles during the first _____ months and then _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  3; triples by 1 year 
B)  4; triples by 1 year 
C)  6; doubles again by 1 year 
D)  6; triples by 18 months 
A)  3; triples by 1 year 
B)  4; triples by 1 year 
C)  6; doubles again by 1 year 
D)  6; triples by 18 months

Question 16

Crossing over occurs to:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the chromosome number in a gamete. 
B)  assist in tetrad formation. 
C)  allow chromatin to condense into chromosomes. 
D)  transfer genes from one chromosome to another. 
A)  reduce the chromosome number in a gamete. 
B)  assist in tetrad formation. 
C)  allow chromatin to condense into chromosomes. 
D)  transfer genes from one chromosome to another.

Question 17

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-high blood pressure

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  72 
B)  36 
C)  18 
D)  9 
A)  72 
B)  36 
C)  18 
D)  9

Question 19

Discuss the major developmental changes that occur during infancy,childhood,adolescence,and adulthood.

Accepted Answer

During infancy, major developmental chan

Question 20

A condition in which the placenta grows too close to the cervical opening is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  ectopic pregnancy. 
B)  abruptio placentae. 
C)  placenta previa. 
D)  eclampsia. 
A)  ectopic pregnancy. 
B)  abruptio placentae. 
C)  placenta previa. 
D)  eclampsia.

Exam 36: B: Growth and Development

The most serious age-related eye disorder is:

Only about what percent of the sperm deposited in the female reproductive tract actually reach the ovum?

If the process of oogenesis goes to completion,how many polar bodies will be produced?

The solid mass of cells formed when the zygote begins to divide is called the:

Explain the process of fertilization.How does the female reproductive system assist the sperm in reaching the ovum?

Some home pregnancy tests measure the amount of hCG in a woman's urine.Why is this substance an accurate sign of pregnancy? What structure produces hCG?

Histogenesis may be defined as the process during which:

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -"hardening of the arteries"; occurs when the fatty deposits calcify

After puberty,about how many primary oocytes resume meioses each month?

The primary germ layers developed from stem cells are referred to as:

An infant is able to follow a moving object with its eyes by the end of the _____ month.

Between the ages of 30 and 75,the number of nephron units in the kidney decreases by almost:

Identical twins result from the:

The function of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)is to:

Birth weight generally doubles during the first _____ months and then _____.

Crossing over occurs to:

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -high blood pressure

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

Discuss the major developmental changes that occur during infancy,childhood,adolescence,and adulthood.

A condition in which the placenta grows too close to the cervical opening is called:

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

Filters

Birth weight generally doubles during the first _ months and then _.