Question 1

The uterine lining proliferates during the female cycle and then sloughs off in the process of

Accepted Answer

A) birth. 
B) fertilization. 
C) menstruation. 
D) ovulation. 
E) placentation. 
A) birth. 
B) fertilization. 
C) menstruation. 
D) ovulation. 
E) placentation.

Question 2

You notice that in your aquarium full of undoubtedly male fish,one is laying eggs.Upon a bit of research,you find out that the species of fish you purchased is a sequential hermaphrodite.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) One of the male fish underwent protandry. 
B) One of the male fish fertilized its own eggs. 
C) Since the fish are hermaphrodites,one of the male fish laid eggs and another will likely fertilize them. 
D) The fish show parthenogenesis therefore their eggs do not have to be fertilized to be viable. 
E) The fish show protogyny,which allows the males to lay eggs. 
A) One of the male fish underwent protandry. 
B) One of the male fish fertilized its own eggs. 
C) Since the fish are hermaphrodites,one of the male fish laid eggs and another will likely fertilize them. 
D) The fish show parthenogenesis therefore their eggs do not have to be fertilized to be viable. 
E) The fish show protogyny,which allows the males to lay eggs.

Question 3

In females at puberty,the ________ cells begin to secrete the major female sex hormone,estradiol.

Accepted Answer

A) oocyte 
B) corpus luteum 
C) follicle 
D) granulosa 
A) oocyte 
B) corpus luteum 
C) follicle 
D) granulosa

Question 4

The only mammals that lay eggs are called

Accepted Answer

A) monotremes. 
B) placentals. 
C) marsupials. 
A) monotremes. 
B) placentals. 
C) marsupials.

Question 5

Mammals that retain their young for a long period of development within the mother's uterus are

Accepted Answer

A) monotremes. 
B) placentals. 
C) marsupials. 
A) monotremes. 
B) placentals. 
C) marsupials.

Question 6

_________ stimulates spermatogenesis.

Accepted Answer

A) Estradiol 
B) FSH 
C) LH 
D) Testosterone 
E) Progesterone 
A) Estradiol 
B) FSH 
C) LH 
D) Testosterone 
E) Progesterone

Question 7

Vertebrates that practice internal fertilization employ three strategies for embryonic and fetal development.The strategy in which the female retains the young and the young develop and obtain nourishment from the female's blood is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) oviparity. 
B) ovoviviparity. 
C) viviparity. 
D) protogyny. 
E) protandry. 
A) oviparity. 
B) ovoviviparity. 
C) viviparity. 
D) protogyny. 
E) protandry.

Question 8

Choose the letter of the best match from the following:
-Sperm blockage.

Accepted Answer

A) birth control pill 
B) intrauterine device 
C) diaphragm 
D) foams and jellies 
E) vasectomy 
A) birth control pill 
B) intrauterine device 
C) diaphragm 
D) foams and jellies 
E) vasectomy

Question 9

Which hormone prevents the corpus luteum from degenerating?

Accepted Answer

A) LH 
B) FSH 
C) hCG 
D) progesterone 
E) estrogen 
A) LH 
B) FSH 
C) hCG 
D) progesterone 
E) estrogen

Question 10

Males are generally considered sterile if their sperm count per milliliter of semen is under

Accepted Answer

A) 1 million. 
B) 10 million. 
C) 20 million. 
D) 50 million. 
E) 100 million. 
A) 1 million. 
B) 10 million. 
C) 20 million. 
D) 50 million. 
E) 100 million.

Question 11

The immotile sperm develop motility in about 18 hours after arriving at the long,coiled tube called the _________.

Accepted Answer

A) vas deferens 
B) semiferous tubules 
C) epididymis 
D) testis 
A) vas deferens 
B) semiferous tubules 
C) epididymis 
D) testis

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true in reptiles?

Accepted Answer

A) Eggs undergo external fertilization. 
B) Sperm are released in the vicinity of the female. 
C) Eggs have an amnion and a chorion. 
D) Larvae become adults by metamorphosis. 
E) Embryonic and fetal development in all species is only by oviparity. 
A) Eggs undergo external fertilization. 
B) Sperm are released in the vicinity of the female. 
C) Eggs have an amnion and a chorion. 
D) Larvae become adults by metamorphosis. 
E) Embryonic and fetal development in all species is only by oviparity.

Question 13

There are numerous fish genera that have individuals that can change their sex during their lifetime.This is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) sequential hermaphroditism. 
B) sequential sex determination. 
C) sequential parthenogenesis. 
D) sequential production of gametes. 
E) sequential fertilization. 
A) sequential hermaphroditism. 
B) sequential sex determination. 
C) sequential parthenogenesis. 
D) sequential production of gametes. 
E) sequential fertilization.

Question 14

Select the correct sequence of events of the human menstrual phase beginning and ending with the menstrual cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) menstrual phase $\rarr$ proliferative phase $\rarr$ ovulation $\rarr$secretory phase $\rarr$ menstrual phase 
B) menstrual phase $\rarr$ ovulation $\rarr$secretory phase $\rarr$ proliferative phase $\rarr$ menstrual phase 
C) menstrual phase $\rarr$ secretory phase $\rarr$proliferative phase $\rarr$ ovulation $\rarr$ menstrual phase 
D) menstrual phase$\rarr$proliferative phase $\rarr$ secretory phase $\rarr$ovulation $\rarr$ menstrual phase 
A) menstrual phase $\rarr$ proliferative phase $\rarr$ ovulation $\rarr$secretory phase $\rarr$ menstrual phase 
B) menstrual phase $\rarr$ ovulation $\rarr$secretory phase $\rarr$ proliferative phase $\rarr$ menstrual phase 
C) menstrual phase $\rarr$ secretory phase $\rarr$proliferative phase $\rarr$ ovulation $\rarr$ menstrual phase 
D) menstrual phase$\rarr$proliferative phase $\rarr$ secretory phase $\rarr$ovulation $\rarr$ menstrual phase

Question 15

Reproduction in reptiles compares to reproduction in birds in that

Accepted Answer

A) birds are oviparous,reptiles are ovoviviparous. 
B) both newly hatched birds and reptiles require parental care. 
C) both exhibit external fertilization. 
D) the eggs of both birds and reptiles have protective shells. 
E) male or female reptiles reproduce asexually;birds do not. 
A) birds are oviparous,reptiles are ovoviviparous. 
B) both newly hatched birds and reptiles require parental care. 
C) both exhibit external fertilization. 
D) the eggs of both birds and reptiles have protective shells. 
E) male or female reptiles reproduce asexually;birds do not.

Question 16

Internally fertilized organisms can either hatch from _____ or be born alive.

Accepted Answer

A) follicles 
B) ducts 
C) capsules 
D) eggs 
A) follicles 
B) ducts 
C) capsules 
D) eggs

Question 17

_________ prompts monthly preparation of uterus for pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) Estradiol 
B) Testosterone 
C) Progesterone 
D) Prolactin 
E) Oxytocin 
A) Estradiol 
B) Testosterone 
C) Progesterone 
D) Prolactin 
E) Oxytocin

Question 18

_________ reproduction is the primary means of reproduction among the protists,cnideria,and tunicates.

Accepted Answer

A) Asexual 
B) Sexual 
C) Amorphous 
D) Hermaphoditic 
A) Asexual 
B) Sexual 
C) Amorphous 
D) Hermaphoditic

Question 19

The intense selective pressure for terrestrial vertebrates to evolve internal fertilization was that on land

Accepted Answer

A) the eggs are too small for the males to find and fertilize. 
B) the gametes could not be released next to each other,as they would soon dry up and perish. 
C) there is no mechanism for eggs and sperm to find one another. 
D) terrestrial organisms only produce small quantities of gametes. 
E) gametes and zygotes are vulnerable to predators. 
A) the eggs are too small for the males to find and fertilize. 
B) the gametes could not be released next to each other,as they would soon dry up and perish. 
C) there is no mechanism for eggs and sperm to find one another. 
D) terrestrial organisms only produce small quantities of gametes. 
E) gametes and zygotes are vulnerable to predators.

Question 20

Meiosis of primary oocytes undergo meiosis to ultimately produce

Accepted Answer

A) four ovA. 
B) three ova and one polar body. 
C) one ovum. 
D) one ovum and one polar body. 
E) one ovum and two polar bodies. 
A) four ovA. 
B) three ova and one polar body. 
C) one ovum. 
D) one ovum and one polar body. 
E) one ovum and two polar bodies.

Exam 53: The Reproductive System

The uterine lining proliferates during the female cycle and then sloughs off in the process of

You notice that in your aquarium full of undoubtedly male fish,one is laying eggs.Upon a bit of research,you find out that the species of fish you purchased is a sequential hermaphrodite.Which of the following is true?

In females at puberty,the ________ cells begin to secrete the major female sex hormone,estradiol.

The only mammals that lay eggs are called

Mammals that retain their young for a long period of development within the mother's uterus are

_________ stimulates spermatogenesis.

Vertebrates that practice internal fertilization employ three strategies for embryonic and fetal development.The strategy in which the female retains the young and the young develop and obtain nourishment from the female's blood is referred to as

Choose the letter of the best match from the following: -Sperm blockage.

Which hormone prevents the corpus luteum from degenerating?

Males are generally considered sterile if their sperm count per milliliter of semen is under

The immotile sperm develop motility in about 18 hours after arriving at the long,coiled tube called the _________.

Which of the following statements is true in reptiles?

There are numerous fish genera that have individuals that can change their sex during their lifetime.This is referred to as

Select the correct sequence of events of the human menstrual phase beginning and ending with the menstrual cycle.

Reproduction in reptiles compares to reproduction in birds in that

Internally fertilized organisms can either hatch from _____ or be born alive.

_________ prompts monthly preparation of uterus for pregnancy.

_________ reproduction is the primary means of reproduction among the protists,cnideria,and tunicates.

The intense selective pressure for terrestrial vertebrates to evolve internal fertilization was that on land

Meiosis of primary oocytes undergo meiosis to ultimately produce

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