Question 1

The placenta has surface FAS ligand receptors that causes apoptosis of T lymphocytes and thus prevents immune system attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is a noninvasive method of determining structural abnormalities in the fetus called?

Accepted Answer

A) ultrasound 
B) chorionic villi biopsy 
C) X-ray 
D) amniocentesis 
A) ultrasound 
B) chorionic villi biopsy 
C) X-ray 
D) amniocentesis

Question 3

The progressive fusion of the acrosomal membrane with the plasma membrane of the sperm is called the

Accepted Answer

A) spermatogenesis. 
B) acrosomal reaction. 
C) spermiogenesis. 
D) capacitation. 
A) spermatogenesis. 
B) acrosomal reaction. 
C) spermiogenesis. 
D) capacitation.

Question 4

Female accessory organs develop because of the presence of ovaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Regions of DNA that read the same forward as backward are called ______ and include the testis-specific genes on the Y chromosome.

Accepted Answer

A) palindromes 
B) autosomes 
C) haploid 
D) genomic 
A) palindromes 
B) autosomes 
C) haploid 
D) genomic

Question 6

The chorionic membrane of the zygote has genes from the father and is therefore foreign to the mother's immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How many chromosomes are found in a normal human cell?

Accepted Answer

A) 23 
B) 23 pair 
C) 46 
D) Both 23 pair and 46 are correct. 
A) 23 
B) 23 pair 
C) 46 
D) Both 23 pair and 46 are correct.

Question 8

The chorion frondosum develops from the ___________ layer of the chorion.

Accepted Answer

A) cytotrophoblast 
B) yolk sac 
C) syncytiotrophoblast 
D) amnion 
A) cytotrophoblast 
B) yolk sac 
C) syncytiotrophoblast 
D) amnion

Question 9

How many autosomal chromosomes are present in human cells?

Accepted Answer

A) 23 pair 
B) 46 
C) 22 pair 
D) 2 pair 
A) 23 pair 
B) 46 
C) 22 pair 
D) 2 pair

Question 10

The follicular phase is characterized by elevated rising concentrations of estrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

FSH is necessary for spermiogenesis to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The maternal contribution to the placenta is the

Accepted Answer

A) decidua basalis. 
B) chorion frondosum. 
C) chorionic villi. 
D) yolk sac. 
A) decidua basalis. 
B) chorion frondosum. 
C) chorionic villi. 
D) yolk sac.

Question 13

Sperm are stored and matured in the

Accepted Answer

A) vas deferens. 
B) seminal vesicles. 
C) epididymis. 
D) prostate glanD. 
A) vas deferens. 
B) seminal vesicles. 
C) epididymis. 
D) prostate glanD.

Question 14

Patients with Turner's syndrome have 47 chromosomes and appear female.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Milk let-down

Accepted Answer

A) is stimulated by epinephrine. 
B) relies only on autonomic nerves. 
C) is inhibited by oxytocin. 
D) may occur in response to auditory cues. 
A) is stimulated by epinephrine. 
B) relies only on autonomic nerves. 
C) is inhibited by oxytocin. 
D) may occur in response to auditory cues.

Question 16

How many ova are produced by oogenesis of one oogonia?

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) four 
D) eight 
A) one 
B) two 
C) four 
D) eight

Question 17

Which is NOT characteristic of a graafian follicle?

Accepted Answer

A) has a fluid-filled antrum 
B) granulosa cells secrete estradiol 
C) contains a secondary oocyte 
D) the oocyte has completed meiosis II 
A) has a fluid-filled antrum 
B) granulosa cells secrete estradiol 
C) contains a secondary oocyte 
D) the oocyte has completed meiosis II

Question 18

A male with 5 alpha-reductase deficiency will have male internal sex organs but more female appearing external genitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The stimulus of sucking causes release of prolactin-releasing hormone via a neuroendocrine reflex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

About 60% of the volume of semen is produced by the

Accepted Answer

A) seminal vesicles. 
B) prostate gland. 
C) bulbourethral glands. 
D) testes. 
A) seminal vesicles. 
B) prostate gland. 
C) bulbourethral glands. 
D) testes.

The placenta has surface FAS ligand receptors that causes apoptosis of T lymphocytes and thus prevents immune system attack.

What is a noninvasive method of determining structural abnormalities in the fetus called?

The progressive fusion of the acrosomal membrane with the plasma membrane of the sperm is called the

Female accessory organs develop because of the presence of ovaries.

Regions of DNA that read the same forward as backward are called ______ and include the testis-specific genes on the Y chromosome.

The chorionic membrane of the zygote has genes from the father and is therefore foreign to the mother's immune system.

How many chromosomes are found in a normal human cell?

The chorion frondosum develops from the ___________ layer of the chorion.

How many autosomal chromosomes are present in human cells?

The follicular phase is characterized by elevated rising concentrations of estrogen.

FSH is necessary for spermiogenesis to occur.

The maternal contribution to the placenta is the

Sperm are stored and matured in the

Patients with Turner's syndrome have 47 chromosomes and appear female.

Milk let-down

How many ova are produced by oogenesis of one oogonia?

Which is NOT characteristic of a graafian follicle?

A male with 5 alpha-reductase deficiency will have male internal sex organs but more female appearing external genitals.

The stimulus of sucking causes release of prolactin-releasing hormone via a neuroendocrine reflex.

About 60% of the volume of semen is produced by the

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The placenta has surface FAS ligand receptors that causes apoptosis of T lymphocytes and thus prevents immune system attack.

What is a noninvasive method of determining structural abnormalities in the fetus called?

The progressive fusion of the acrosomal membrane with the plasma membrane of the sperm is called the

Female accessory organs develop because of the presence of ovaries.

Regions of DNA that read the same forward as backward are called ______ and include the testis-specific genes on the Y chromosome.

The chorionic membrane of the zygote has genes from the father and is therefore foreign to the mother's immune system.

How many chromosomes are found in a normal human cell?

The chorion frondosum develops from the ___________ layer of the chorion.

How many autosomal chromosomes are present in human cells?

The follicular phase is characterized by elevated rising concentrations of estrogen.

FSH is necessary for spermiogenesis to occur.

The maternal contribution to the placenta is the

Sperm are stored and matured in the

Patients with Turner's syndrome have 47 chromosomes and appear female.

Milk let-down

How many ova are produced by oogenesis of one oogonia?

Which is NOT characteristic of a graafian follicle?

A male with 5 alpha-reductase deficiency will have male internal sex organs but more female appearing external genitals.

The stimulus of sucking causes release of prolactin-releasing hormone via a neuroendocrine reflex.

About 60% of the volume of semen is produced by the

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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