Question 1

Human reproduction can result in a

Accepted Answer

A)  new gamete. 
B)  genetically identical copy of an existing human. 
C)  genetically identical cell. 
D)  genetically different cell. 
E)  genetically unique offspring. 
A)  new gamete. 
B)  genetically identical copy of an existing human. 
C)  genetically identical cell. 
D)  genetically different cell. 
E)  genetically unique offspring.

Question 2

A female salmon laying unfertilized eggs in a nest is preparing them for ________ by a male salmon.

Accepted Answer

A)  external fertilization 
B)  internal fertilization 
C)  indirect development 
D)  direct development 
E)  differentiation 
A)  external fertilization 
B)  internal fertilization 
C)  indirect development 
D)  direct development 
E)  differentiation

Question 3

The hormone that is the basis of most pregnancy tests is

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle-stimulating hormone. 
B)  luteinizing hormone. 
C)  human chorionic gonadotropin. 
D)  estrogen. 
E)  progesterone. 
A)  follicle-stimulating hormone. 
B)  luteinizing hormone. 
C)  human chorionic gonadotropin. 
D)  estrogen. 
E)  progesterone.

Question 4

The ovarian cycle prepares the uterus for pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the male,the sac-like structure that contains the testes is the

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis. 
B)  vas deferens. 
C)  scrotum. 
D)  ureter. 
E)  seminal vesicle. 
A)  epididymis. 
B)  vas deferens. 
C)  scrotum. 
D)  ureter. 
E)  seminal vesicle.

Question 6

The hormone released from the hypothalamus that stimulates release of LH and FSH in both the male and female is

Accepted Answer

A)  human growth hormone. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone. 
D)  estrogen hormone. 
E)  human chorionic gonadotropin. 
A)  human growth hormone. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  gonadotropin-releasing hormone. 
D)  estrogen hormone. 
E)  human chorionic gonadotropin.

Question 7

Menopause

Accepted Answer

A)  is the cessation of menstruation. 
B)  is the cessation of sperm production. 
C)  is the beginning of menstruation. 
D)  begins in most females at puberty. 
E)  begins in most males at puberty. 
A)  is the cessation of menstruation. 
B)  is the cessation of sperm production. 
C)  is the beginning of menstruation. 
D)  begins in most females at puberty. 
E)  begins in most males at puberty.

Question 8

Genital warts are caused by HPV.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The 2 cm.long structure in the human female that stimulates the female to experience orgasm is the

Accepted Answer

A)  clitoris. 
B)  cervix. 
C)  labia majora. 
D)  uterus. 
E)  labia minora. 
A)  clitoris. 
B)  cervix. 
C)  labia majora. 
D)  uterus. 
E)  labia minora.

Question 10

The cells in the ovary that give rise to the mature egg cells are the

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle cells. 
B)  primary spermatocytes. 
C)  endometrial cells. 
D)  polar bodies. 
E)  primary oocytes. 
A)  follicle cells. 
B)  primary spermatocytes. 
C)  endometrial cells. 
D)  polar bodies. 
E)  primary oocytes.

Question 11

If you wanted to sample most of the fluid found in the semen before sperm are added,you would need to cut into the

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis. 
B)  urethra. 
C)  ejaculatory duct. 
D)  seminal vesicle. 
E)  seminiferous tubule. 
A)  epididymis. 
B)  urethra. 
C)  ejaculatory duct. 
D)  seminal vesicle. 
E)  seminiferous tubule.

Question 12

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure in which the vas deferens are severed,and then tied.How would this cause sterility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sperm cannot be produced by meiosis. 
B)  Sperm cannot be produced by mitosis. 
C)  Sperm cannot move to the urethra. 
D)  A man cannot get an erection. 
E)  The testes stop producing testosterone. 
A)  Sperm cannot be produced by meiosis. 
B)  Sperm cannot be produced by mitosis. 
C)  Sperm cannot move to the urethra. 
D)  A man cannot get an erection. 
E)  The testes stop producing testosterone.

Question 13

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone starts the cascade of hormones that promote sperm production in the human male.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Birth control pills contain a combination of estrogen and progesterone.What effect would this have on the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)  It would secrete less FSH and LH. 
B)  It would secrete less gonadotrophin-releasing hormone. 
C)  It would secrete more gonadotrophin-releasing hormone. 
D)  It would secrete more FSH and LH. 
E)  There would be no effect on the anterior pituitary. 
A)  It would secrete less FSH and LH. 
B)  It would secrete less gonadotrophin-releasing hormone. 
C)  It would secrete more gonadotrophin-releasing hormone. 
D)  It would secrete more FSH and LH. 
E)  There would be no effect on the anterior pituitary.

Question 15

Thalidomide was given to pregnant women from 1957 to 1961 to help relieve the symptoms of morning sickness.Thalidomide binds to and inactivates the protein cereblon,which is important in limb formation.If a woman took thalidomide during the ________ period of her baby's development,it could result in stunted growth of their limbs.

Accepted Answer

A)  preembryonic 
B)  fetal 
C)  prezygotic 
D)  embryonic 
E)  delivery 
A)  preembryonic 
B)  fetal 
C)  prezygotic 
D)  embryonic 
E)  delivery

Question 16

In the human male and female reproductive systems,each system contains paired primary sex organs called ________,which contain ________ that give rise to gametes.

Accepted Answer

A)  testes; sperm cells 
B)  gonads; germ cells 
C)  ovaries; egg cells 
D)  germ cells; hormones 
E)  All answers are correct. 
A)  testes; sperm cells 
B)  gonads; germ cells 
C)  ovaries; egg cells 
D)  germ cells; hormones 
E)  All answers are correct.

Question 17

If a woman in labor has a dilated cervix,but her contractions remain too weak and are failing in progress,she may be given a synthetic form of ________ to stimulate stronger and consistent contractions.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin 
B)  progesterone 
C)  estrogen 
D)  calcium 
E)  testosterone 
A)  oxytocin 
B)  progesterone 
C)  estrogen 
D)  calcium 
E)  testosterone

Question 18

Which is correct about sexually transmitted infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  All STIs are treatable with antibiotics if caught early enough. 
B)  Viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi can cause STIs. 
C)  STIs cannot be contracted through oral sex. 
D)  All STIs can kill a human if left untreated. 
E)  All answers are correct. 
A)  All STIs are treatable with antibiotics if caught early enough. 
B)  Viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi can cause STIs. 
C)  STIs cannot be contracted through oral sex. 
D)  All STIs can kill a human if left untreated. 
E)  All answers are correct.

Question 19

The structure that secretes a thin,milky,alkaline fluid that activates the sperm to swim is the

Accepted Answer

A)  urethra. 
B)  seminal vesicle. 
C)  prostate gland. 
D)  vas deferens. 
E)  epididymis. 
A)  urethra. 
B)  seminal vesicle. 
C)  prostate gland. 
D)  vas deferens. 
E)  epididymis.

Question 20

The intake of alcohol,cigarette smoke,and insufficient amounts of vitamins may all cause birth defects in a developing fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 30: Animal Reproduction and Development

Human reproduction can result in a

A female salmon laying unfertilized eggs in a nest is preparing them for ________ by a male salmon.

The hormone that is the basis of most pregnancy tests is

The ovarian cycle prepares the uterus for pregnancy.

In the male,the sac-like structure that contains the testes is the

The hormone released from the hypothalamus that stimulates release of LH and FSH in both the male and female is

Menopause

Genital warts are caused by HPV.

The 2 cm.long structure in the human female that stimulates the female to experience orgasm is the

The cells in the ovary that give rise to the mature egg cells are the

If you wanted to sample most of the fluid found in the semen before sperm are added,you would need to cut into the

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure in which the vas deferens are severed,and then tied.How would this cause sterility?

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone starts the cascade of hormones that promote sperm production in the human male.

Birth control pills contain a combination of estrogen and progesterone.What effect would this have on the anterior pituitary?

In the human male and female reproductive systems,each system contains paired primary sex organs called ________,which contain ________ that give rise to gametes.

If a woman in labor has a dilated cervix,but her contractions remain too weak and are failing in progress,she may be given a synthetic form of ________ to stimulate stronger and consistent contractions.

Which is correct about sexually transmitted infections?

The structure that secretes a thin,milky,alkaline fluid that activates the sperm to swim is the

The intake of alcohol,cigarette smoke,and insufficient amounts of vitamins may all cause birth defects in a developing fetus.

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