Question 1

Estradiol does not contribute to female development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The estradiol normally found in the bloodstream of a female rat fetus neither masculinizes nor feminizes its development because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  is chemically converted to testosterone. 
B)  is prevented from entering the developing cells. 
C)  is chemically unstable at the body temperature of a fetus. 
D)  would have no effect on cells even if it did enter them. 
A)  is chemically converted to testosterone. 
B)  is prevented from entering the developing cells. 
C)  is chemically unstable at the body temperature of a fetus. 
D)  would have no effect on cells even if it did enter them.

Question 3

Follicle-stimulating hormone is released by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pineal gland. 
B)  anterior pituitary. 
C)  thyroid. 
D)  ovum. 
A)  pineal gland. 
B)  anterior pituitary. 
C)  thyroid. 
D)  ovum.

Question 4

When do the organizing effects of sex hormones occur in rats?

Accepted Answer

A)  well before birth 
B)  shortly before and after birth 
C)  during their juvenile period 
D)  at approximately two months of age 
A)  well before birth 
B)  shortly before and after birth 
C)  during their juvenile period 
D)  at approximately two months of age

Question 5

A hermaphrodite is an individual:

Accepted Answer

A)  who dresses and lives as the opposite sex. 
B)  whose genitals do not match the usual development for their genetic sex. 
C)  with no sex drive. 
D)  with too much testosterone. 
A)  who dresses and lives as the opposite sex. 
B)  whose genitals do not match the usual development for their genetic sex. 
C)  with no sex drive. 
D)  with too much testosterone.

Question 6

A female rat is more likely to develop a preference for a cage where sexual activity with a male rat occurs if:

Accepted Answer

A)  the male is castrated. 
B)  pheromones are present. 
C)  she is given testosterone. 
D)  she can control the timing of sexual activity. 
A)  the male is castrated. 
B)  pheromones are present. 
C)  she is given testosterone. 
D)  she can control the timing of sexual activity.

Question 7

When women think about sex or anticipate having sex, their ____ levels increase temporarily.

Accepted Answer

A)  estradiol 
B)  estrogen 
C)  testosterone 
D)  oxytocin 
A)  estradiol 
B)  estrogen 
C)  testosterone 
D)  oxytocin

Question 8

Because of the effects of hormones during early development, the female hypothalamus, UNLIKE the male hypothalamus, is capable of:

Accepted Answer

A)  producing and releasing both leptin and insulin. 
B)  controlling cycles of release of hormones by the gonads. 
C)  suppressing the release of stress hormones by the adrenal glands. 
D)  increasing the release of melatonin by the pineal gland. 
A)  producing and releasing both leptin and insulin. 
B)  controlling cycles of release of hormones by the gonads. 
C)  suppressing the release of stress hormones by the adrenal glands. 
D)  increasing the release of melatonin by the pineal gland.

Question 9

Two major classes of sex hormones are:

Accepted Answer

A)  luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. 
B)  dopamine and serotonin. 
C)  steroids and thyroid hormones. 
D)  androgens and estrogens. 
A)  luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. 
B)  dopamine and serotonin. 
C)  steroids and thyroid hormones. 
D)  androgens and estrogens.

Question 10

In normal male rats, the medial preoptic area neurons strongly release which of the following during sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  testosterone 
C)  glutamate 
D)  estradiol 
A)  dopamine 
B)  testosterone 
C)  glutamate 
D)  estradiol

Question 11

In hypothetical situations, women are more upset than men by ____ infidelity.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic 
B)  cultural 
C)  emotional 
D)  sexual 
A)  genetic 
B)  cultural 
C)  emotional 
D)  sexual

Estradiol does not contribute to female development.

The estradiol normally found in the bloodstream of a female rat fetus neither masculinizes nor feminizes its development because it:

Follicle-stimulating hormone is released by the:

When do the organizing effects of sex hormones occur in rats?

A hermaphrodite is an individual:

A female rat is more likely to develop a preference for a cage where sexual activity with a male rat occurs if:

When women think about sex or anticipate having sex, their ____ levels increase temporarily.

Because of the effects of hormones during early development, the female hypothalamus, UNLIKE the male hypothalamus, is capable of:

Two major classes of sex hormones are:

In normal male rats, the medial preoptic area neurons strongly release which of the following during sexual activity?

In hypothetical situations, women are more upset than men by ____ infidelity.

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

Estradiol does not contribute to female development.

The estradiol normally found in the bloodstream of a female rat fetus neither masculinizes nor feminizes its development because it:

Follicle-stimulating hormone is released by the:

When do the organizing effects of sex hormones occur in rats?

A hermaphrodite is an individual:

A female rat is more likely to develop a preference for a cage where sexual activity with a male rat occurs if:

When women think about sex or anticipate having sex, their ____ levels increase temporarily.

Because of the effects of hormones during early development, the female hypothalamus, UNLIKE the male hypothalamus, is capable of:

Two major classes of sex hormones are:

In normal male rats, the medial preoptic area neurons strongly release which of the following during sexual activity?

In hypothetical situations, women are more upset than men by ____ infidelity.

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