Question 1

One objection to the use of the one-mate strategy in women is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  in some cases, having multiple sex partners can result in more offspring. 
B)  women are more jealous than men. 
C)  women can't be sure that their mate is the father. 
D)  there are no men who share this strategy. 
A)  in some cases, having multiple sex partners can result in more offspring. 
B)  women are more jealous than men. 
C)  women can't be sure that their mate is the father. 
D)  there are no men who share this strategy. A

Question 2

Which is true of androgens and estrogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only males have androgens; only females have estrogens. 
B)  Only males have estrogens; only females have androgens. 
C)  Males and females have androgens and estrogens in similar amounts. 
D)  Males and females both have androgens and estrogens, but in different amounts. 
A)  Only males have androgens; only females have estrogens. 
B)  Only males have estrogens; only females have androgens. 
C)  Males and females have androgens and estrogens in similar amounts. 
D)  Males and females both have androgens and estrogens, but in different amounts. D

Question 3

Some genetic males (XY) develop a female anatomy. Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  High levels of estrogens during prenatal development 
B)  Lack of a receptor that enables testosterone to affect cells 
C)  Low levels of alpha feto-protein in early development 
D)  High levels of alpha feto-protein in early development 
A)  High levels of estrogens during prenatal development 
B)  Lack of a receptor that enables testosterone to affect cells 
C)  Low levels of alpha feto-protein in early development 
D)  High levels of alpha feto-protein in early development B

Question 4

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 5

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia would most likely have the greatest effect on the sexual appearance of:

Accepted Answer

A)  young males. 
B)  adult males. 
C)  adult females. 
D)  newborn females. 
A)  young males. 
B)  adult males. 
C)  adult females. 
D)  newborn females.

Question 6

How does the development of external genitalia differ from the development of the internal reproductive structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reproductive structures are influenced by hormone levels; genitals are not. 
B)  Reproductive structures for males and females develop from a single unisex structure; genitals develop from separate Wolffian and Müllerian structures. 
C)  Genitals for males and females develop from a single unisex structure; reproductive structures develop from separate Wolffian and Müllerian structures. 
D)  Genital development is controlled by estrogen; the reproductive structures are controlled by androgen. 
A)  Reproductive structures are influenced by hormone levels; genitals are not. 
B)  Reproductive structures for males and females develop from a single unisex structure; genitals develop from separate Wolffian and Müllerian structures. 
C)  Genitals for males and females develop from a single unisex structure; reproductive structures develop from separate Wolffian and Müllerian structures. 
D)  Genital development is controlled by estrogen; the reproductive structures are controlled by androgen.

Question 7

A "true hermaphrodite" is someone who:

Accepted Answer

A)  has both XX and XY chromosome patterns. 
B)  has one testis and one ovary. 
C)  is female, but has sexual interest only in other females. 
D)  dresses up as the opposite gender. 
A)  has both XX and XY chromosome patterns. 
B)  has one testis and one ovary. 
C)  is female, but has sexual interest only in other females. 
D)  dresses up as the opposite gender.

Question 8

Which of the following mate-selection preferences is stronger for men than for women?

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptable odor 
B)  likelihood of being a good provider 
C)  youthfulness 
D)  intelligence 
A)  acceptable odor 
B)  likelihood of being a good provider 
C)  youthfulness 
D)  intelligence

Question 9

Dopamine stimulation of D? receptors facilitates:

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal. 
B)  orgasm. 
C)  erection of the penis. 
D)  sexually receptive postures in the female. 
A)  arousal. 
B)  orgasm. 
C)  erection of the penis. 
D)  sexually receptive postures in the female.

Question 10

Girls who were exposed to higher-than-average levels of testosterone during prenatal development tend to show the following difference as compared to other girls:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater interest in playing with boys' toys. 
B)  lower performance on tests of spatial relationships. 
C)  greater interest in infants. 
D)  increased preference for spicy foods. 
A)  greater interest in playing with boys' toys. 
B)  lower performance on tests of spatial relationships. 
C)  greater interest in infants. 
D)  increased preference for spicy foods.

Question 11

An organizing effect differs from an activating effect of a hormone in that an organizing effect:

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibits the effects of another hormone. 
B)  lasts only briefly. 
C)  activates excitatory receptors. 
D)  produces more long-lasting effects. 
A)  inhibits the effects of another hormone. 
B)  lasts only briefly. 
C)  activates excitatory receptors. 
D)  produces more long-lasting effects.

Question 12

In comparison to other girls, girls who are exposed to higher than normal androgen levels during prenatal development tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  spend more time with boys' toys. 
B)  develop sex urges at an earlier age. 
C)  be more verbal. 
D)  develop lower than normal intelligence. 
A)  spend more time with boys' toys. 
B)  develop sex urges at an earlier age. 
C)  be more verbal. 
D)  develop lower than normal intelligence.

Question 13

What happens to a female human fetus exposed to excess testosterone during the sensitive period for genital development?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is unaffected, since she has no receptors for testosterone. 
B)  She will often develop without any sexual organs. 
C)  She will often develop with genitals that have an intermediate appearance. 
D)  She will often develop a complete, functioning, set of male reproductive organs. 
A)  She is unaffected, since she has no receptors for testosterone. 
B)  She will often develop without any sexual organs. 
C)  She will often develop with genitals that have an intermediate appearance. 
D)  She will often develop a complete, functioning, set of male reproductive organs.

Question 14

"Female hormones" are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  activating hormones. 
B)  SRY. 
C)  androgens. 
D)  estrogens. 
A)  activating hormones. 
B)  SRY. 
C)  androgens. 
D)  estrogens.

Question 15

In general, when do hormones produce "organizing effects"?

Accepted Answer

A)  whenever the levels of some other hormone have decreased 
B)  during early stages in development 
C)  during adulthood 
D)  temporarily at any time in life 
A)  whenever the levels of some other hormone have decreased 
B)  during early stages in development 
C)  during adulthood 
D)  temporarily at any time in life

Question 16

Organizing effects of hormones usually occur early in development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

On the average, homosexual and heterosexual people:

Accepted Answer

A)  do not differ anatomically. 
B)  differ anatomically in many subtle ways. 
C)  differ anatomically in many drastic ways. 
D)  differ very little anatomically. 
A)  do not differ anatomically. 
B)  differ anatomically in many subtle ways. 
C)  differ anatomically in many drastic ways. 
D)  differ very little anatomically.

Question 18

____ contributes to female development, including some aspects of brain differentiation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone 
B)  Estradiol 
C)  Androgen 
D)  Estrogen 
A)  Testosterone 
B)  Estradiol 
C)  Androgen 
D)  Estrogen

Question 19

The sexually dimorphic nucleus is larger in females than males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All of the following hormones affect the brain and the genitals EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone. 
B)  androgen. 
C)  aromatase. 
D)  estradiol. 
A)  testosterone. 
B)  androgen. 
C)  aromatase. 
D)  estradiol.

One objection to the use of the one-mate strategy in women is that:

Which is true of androgens and estrogens?

Some genetic males (XY) develop a female anatomy. Why?

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

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia would most likely have the greatest effect on the sexual appearance of:

How does the development of external genitalia differ from the development of the internal reproductive structures?

A "true hermaphrodite" is someone who:

Which of the following mate-selection preferences is stronger for men than for women?

Dopamine stimulation of D? receptors facilitates:

Girls who were exposed to higher-than-average levels of testosterone during prenatal development tend to show the following difference as compared to other girls:

An organizing effect differs from an activating effect of a hormone in that an organizing effect:

In comparison to other girls, girls who are exposed to higher than normal androgen levels during prenatal development tend to:

What happens to a female human fetus exposed to excess testosterone during the sensitive period for genital development?

"Female hormones" are referred to as:

In general, when do hormones produce "organizing effects"?

Organizing effects of hormones usually occur early in development.

On the average, homosexual and heterosexual people:

____ contributes to female development, including some aspects of brain differentiation.

The sexually dimorphic nucleus is larger in females than males.

All of the following hormones affect the brain and the genitals EXCEPT:

The Major Issues

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

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Exam 11: Reproductive Behaviors

One objection to the use of the one-mate strategy in women is that:

Which is true of androgens and estrogens?

Some genetic males (XY) develop a female anatomy. Why?

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

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia would most likely have the greatest effect on the sexual appearance of:

How does the development of external genitalia differ from the development of the internal reproductive structures?

A "true hermaphrodite" is someone who:

Which of the following mate-selection preferences is stronger for men than for women?

Dopamine stimulation of D? receptors facilitates:

Girls who were exposed to higher-than-average levels of testosterone during prenatal development tend to show the following difference as compared to other girls:

An organizing effect differs from an activating effect of a hormone in that an organizing effect:

In comparison to other girls, girls who are exposed to higher than normal androgen levels during prenatal development tend to:

What happens to a female human fetus exposed to excess testosterone during the sensitive period for genital development?

"Female hormones" are referred to as:

In general, when do hormones produce "organizing effects"?

Organizing effects of hormones usually occur early in development.

On the average, homosexual and heterosexual people:

____ contributes to female development, including some aspects of brain differentiation.

The sexually dimorphic nucleus is larger in females than males.

All of the following hormones affect the brain and the genitals EXCEPT:

The Major Issues

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Wakefulness and Sleep

Internal Regulation

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

Filters

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