Question 1

Epigenetic changes can not be passed on to a zygote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The human female determines the sex of her offspring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Dopamine may function as a prolactin-inhibiting hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Ova are fertilized in the

Accepted Answer

A) cervix. 
B) fallopian tubes. 
C) uterus. 
D) vagina. 
A) cervix. 
B) fallopian tubes. 
C) uterus. 
D) vagina.

Question 5

Estrogen may play a role in spermatogenesis as evidenced by estrogen receptors found on developing

Accepted Answer

A) sperm cells. 
B) brains. 
C) uterine. 
D) oocytes. 
A) sperm cells. 
B) brains. 
C) uterine. 
D) oocytes.

Question 6

Spermatogenesis is regulated by

Accepted Answer

A) FSH. 
B) testosterone and its derivatives. 
C) growth hormone. 
D) progesterone. 
A) FSH. 
B) testosterone and its derivatives. 
C) growth hormone. 
D) progesterone.

Question 7

An oocyte is contained in a membrane sac called a follicle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

After meiosis I in males,________ are formed.

Accepted Answer

A) primary spermatocytes 
B) secondary spermatocytes 
C) spermatids 
D) spermatozoa 
A) primary spermatocytes 
B) secondary spermatocytes 
C) spermatids 
D) spermatozoa

Question 9

The secretion of GnRH,FSH,and LH are pulsatile instead of continuous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The placenta is unable to synthesize estrogens from cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Males lacking testosterone receptors would

Accepted Answer

A) develop as genotypic females. 
B) have testes and female external genitalia. 
C) lack gonads. 
D) have male internal genitalia. 
A) develop as genotypic females. 
B) have testes and female external genitalia. 
C) lack gonads. 
D) have male internal genitalia.

Question 12

The corpus luteum secretes both estradiol and progesterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What type of genes are found on the Y chromosome?

Accepted Answer

A) X-transposed genes 
B) degenerate genes 
C) testis-specific genes 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) X-transposed genes 
B) degenerate genes 
C) testis-specific genes 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 14

The secretion of gonadotropins (FSH and LH)will ___________ during menopause.

Accepted Answer

A) increase 
B) decrease 
C) remain the same 
A) increase 
B) decrease 
C) remain the same

Question 15

Gonadotropic hormones from the anterior pituitary will affect the gonads in all of the following ways EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) stimulation of spermatogenesis or oogenesis. 
B) stimulation of gonadal hormone secretion. 
C) development of internal genital ducts. 
D) maintenance of gonad structures. 
A) stimulation of spermatogenesis or oogenesis. 
B) stimulation of gonadal hormone secretion. 
C) development of internal genital ducts. 
D) maintenance of gonad structures.

Question 16

Cryptorchid males do not produce testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Emission and ejaculation are under parasympathetic nerve control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What event(s)occur to start puberty?

Accepted Answer

A) GABA release in hypothalamus is reduced. 
B) Glutamate stimulation of the hypothalamus is increased. 
C) Increased secretion of GnRH to the anterior pituitary. 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) GABA release in hypothalamus is reduced. 
B) Glutamate stimulation of the hypothalamus is increased. 
C) Increased secretion of GnRH to the anterior pituitary. 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 19

Nitric oxide released by endothelial cells in vascular smooth muscle is responsible for smooth muscle relaxation and therefore responsible for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) reduced blood flow to bronchioles 
B) increased blood flow in placenta 
C) increased blood flow to the fetus 
D) penile erection 
A) reduced blood flow to bronchioles 
B) increased blood flow in placenta 
C) increased blood flow to the fetus 
D) penile erection

Question 20

For the rhythm method to be successful,coitus (sexual intercourse)must not happen

Accepted Answer

A) during the first 10 days of the menstrual cycle. 
B) 6 days prior to ovulation through 2 days after ovulation. 
C) during the last 10 days of the menstrual cycle. 
D) Both during the first 10 days of the menstrual cycle and during the last 10 days of the menstrual cycle. 
A) during the first 10 days of the menstrual cycle. 
B) 6 days prior to ovulation through 2 days after ovulation. 
C) during the last 10 days of the menstrual cycle. 
D) Both during the first 10 days of the menstrual cycle and during the last 10 days of the menstrual cycle.

Epigenetic changes can not be passed on to a zygote.

The human female determines the sex of her offspring.

Dopamine may function as a prolactin-inhibiting hormone.

Ova are fertilized in the

Estrogen may play a role in spermatogenesis as evidenced by estrogen receptors found on developing

Spermatogenesis is regulated by

An oocyte is contained in a membrane sac called a follicle.

After meiosis I in males,________ are formed.

The secretion of GnRH,FSH,and LH are pulsatile instead of continuous.

The placenta is unable to synthesize estrogens from cholesterol.

Males lacking testosterone receptors would

The corpus luteum secretes both estradiol and progesterone.

What type of genes are found on the Y chromosome?

The secretion of gonadotropins (FSH and LH)will ___________ during menopause.

Gonadotropic hormones from the anterior pituitary will affect the gonads in all of the following ways EXCEPT

Cryptorchid males do not produce testosterone.

Emission and ejaculation are under parasympathetic nerve control.

What event(s)occur to start puberty?

Nitric oxide released by endothelial cells in vascular smooth muscle is responsible for smooth muscle relaxation and therefore responsible for which of the following?

For the rhythm method to be successful,coitus (sexual intercourse)must not happen

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Exam 20: Reproduction

Epigenetic changes can not be passed on to a zygote.

The human female determines the sex of her offspring.

Dopamine may function as a prolactin-inhibiting hormone.

Ova are fertilized in the

Estrogen may play a role in spermatogenesis as evidenced by estrogen receptors found on developing

Spermatogenesis is regulated by

An oocyte is contained in a membrane sac called a follicle.

After meiosis I in males,________ are formed.

The secretion of GnRH,FSH,and LH are pulsatile instead of continuous.

The placenta is unable to synthesize estrogens from cholesterol.

Males lacking testosterone receptors would

The corpus luteum secretes both estradiol and progesterone.

What type of genes are found on the Y chromosome?

The secretion of gonadotropins (FSH and LH)will ___________ during menopause.

Gonadotropic hormones from the anterior pituitary will affect the gonads in all of the following ways EXCEPT

Cryptorchid males do not produce testosterone.

Emission and ejaculation are under parasympathetic nerve control.

What event(s)occur to start puberty?

Nitric oxide released by endothelial cells in vascular smooth muscle is responsible for smooth muscle relaxation and therefore responsible for which of the following?

For the rhythm method to be successful,coitus (sexual intercourse)must not happen

The Study of Body Function

Chemical Composition of the Body

Cell Structure and Genetic Control

Enzymes and Energy

Cell Respiration and Metabolism

Interactions Between Cells and the Extracellular Environment

The Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses

The Central Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones

Muscle: Mechanisms of Contraction and Neural Control

Blood,Heart and Circulation

Cardiac Output,Blood Flow,and Blood Pressure

The Immune System

Respiratory Physiology

Physiology of the Kidneys

The Digestive System

Regulation and Metabolism

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