Question 1

The two major female hormones are

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A) androgen and estrogen. 
B) testosterone and progesterone. 
C) FSH and cortisol. 
D) testosterone and estrogen. 
E) progesterone and estrogen. 
A) androgen and estrogen. 
B) testosterone and progesterone. 
C) FSH and cortisol. 
D) testosterone and estrogen. 
E) progesterone and estrogen.

Question 2

On day 12,the human uterine cycle is mainly under the influence of

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A) thyroxin. 
B) estrogen. 
C) progesterone. 
D) epinephrine. 
E) testosterone. 
A) thyroxin. 
B) estrogen. 
C) progesterone. 
D) epinephrine. 
E) testosterone.

Question 3

Mammalian sperm mature inside the

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A) seminal vesicles. 
B) ejaculatory duct. 
C) vas deferens. 
D) epididymis. 
A) seminal vesicles. 
B) ejaculatory duct. 
C) vas deferens. 
D) epididymis.

Question 4

The route of sperm moving through the female reproductive tract is

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A) vagina $\rarr$ uterus $\rarr$oviduct $\rarr$ cervix. 
B) urethra $\rarr$ vagina $\rarr$oviduct $\rarr$ cervix. 
C) urethra $\rarr$ uterus $\rarr$ cervix $\rarr$ fallopian tube. 
D) cervix $\rarr$ fallopian tube $\rarr$ vagina $\rarr$ uterus. 
E) vagina $\rarr$ cervix $\rarr$ uterus $\rarr$ oviduct. 
A) vagina $\rarr$ uterus $\rarr$oviduct $\rarr$ cervix. 
B) urethra $\rarr$ vagina $\rarr$oviduct $\rarr$ cervix. 
C) urethra $\rarr$ uterus $\rarr$ cervix $\rarr$ fallopian tube. 
D) cervix $\rarr$ fallopian tube $\rarr$ vagina $\rarr$ uterus. 
E) vagina $\rarr$ cervix $\rarr$ uterus $\rarr$ oviduct.

Question 5

An egg moves down an oviduct by

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A) whip-like flagellar action. 
B) cilia of nurse cells surrounding the egg. 
C) drifting on the current of body fluids. 
D) tubular muscle contractions and cilia in oviduct. 
E) suction from the uterine contractions. 
A) whip-like flagellar action. 
B) cilia of nurse cells surrounding the egg. 
C) drifting on the current of body fluids. 
D) tubular muscle contractions and cilia in oviduct. 
E) suction from the uterine contractions.

Question 6

After an egg erupts from a follicle,the surrounding tissue that remains to secrete hormones becomes the

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A) oocyte. 
B) stroma. 
C) corpus luteum. 
D) primary follicle. 
E) corpus cavernosum. 
A) oocyte. 
B) stroma. 
C) corpus luteum. 
D) primary follicle. 
E) corpus cavernosum.

Question 7

Describe the stages of the menstrual cycle,including the hormonal control of the ovarian cycle.

Accepted Answer

The menstrual cycle is divided into four

Question 8

When an egg is formed without meiosis,merely a mitotic division,it is

Accepted Answer

A) ameiotic parthenogenesis. 
B) meiotic parthenogenesis. 
C) anti-parthenogenesis. 
D) hermaphroditism. 
E) bisexual reproduction. 
A) ameiotic parthenogenesis. 
B) meiotic parthenogenesis. 
C) anti-parthenogenesis. 
D) hermaphroditism. 
E) bisexual reproduction.

Question 9

Animals with both male and female organs in the same individual are called monoecious or ____________.or
or

Accepted Answer

hermaphrod

Question 10

_____________ is closely associated with maturation of the egg.

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A) Follicle stimulating hormone 
B) Testosterone 
C) Luteinizing hormone 
D) Progesterone 
E) Human chorionic gonadotropic hormone 
A) Follicle stimulating hormone 
B) Testosterone 
C) Luteinizing hormone 
D) Progesterone 
E) Human chorionic gonadotropic hormone

Question 11

Approximately how many mature egg cells are released by a woman during her fertile years?

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A) 20. 
B) 120. 
C) 400. 
D) several thousand. 
E) several million. 
A) 20. 
B) 120. 
C) 400. 
D) several thousand. 
E) several million.

Question 12

Menstruation begins because

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A) the pituitary triggers it. 
B) luteinizing hormone is at its peak. 
C) estrogen activity peaks. 
D) progesterone production is highest. 
E) progesterone and estrogen levels decline. 
A) the pituitary triggers it. 
B) luteinizing hormone is at its peak. 
C) estrogen activity peaks. 
D) progesterone production is highest. 
E) progesterone and estrogen levels decline.

Question 13

Which is NOT true about asexual reproduction?

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A) There is only one parent 
B) It is less commonly found among vertebrates 
C) It can occur by budding or by division and regeneration 
D) A large number of offspring can be produced in this way in a short time 
E) It produces variation that allows the species to adapt quickly to changing environmental conditions 
A) There is only one parent 
B) It is less commonly found among vertebrates 
C) It can occur by budding or by division and regeneration 
D) A large number of offspring can be produced in this way in a short time 
E) It produces variation that allows the species to adapt quickly to changing environmental conditions

Question 14

Gonads arise from

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A) proliferation of the SRY gene. 
B) genital ridges growing into the coelomic lining on the sides of the hindgut. 
C) somatic tissues. 
D) different tissues;testes from mesoderm and ovaries from endoderm. 
E) a continuous line of meiotic cells. 
A) proliferation of the SRY gene. 
B) genital ridges growing into the coelomic lining on the sides of the hindgut. 
C) somatic tissues. 
D) different tissues;testes from mesoderm and ovaries from endoderm. 
E) a continuous line of meiotic cells.

Question 15

Which statement is incorrect regarding hCG?

Accepted Answer

A) hCG appears in the bloodstream after implantation 
B) hCG is produced by the placenta 
C) hCG stimulates the corpus luteum 
D) hCG stimulates the anterior pituitary gland 
E) hCG helps maintain estrogen and progesterone levels in the blood 
A) hCG appears in the bloodstream after implantation 
B) hCG is produced by the placenta 
C) hCG stimulates the corpus luteum 
D) hCG stimulates the anterior pituitary gland 
E) hCG helps maintain estrogen and progesterone levels in the blood

Question 16

Secondary sexual characteristics in the male are developed and maintained by

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A) FSH. 
B) TSH. 
C) testosterone. 
D) estrogen. 
E) progesterone. 
A) FSH. 
B) TSH. 
C) testosterone. 
D) estrogen. 
E) progesterone.

Question 17

Describe two other systems for determining the sex of offspring besides the XX-XY system described for humans,and give an example of the organism(s)that use the system.

Accepted Answer

One other system for determining the sex

Question 18

The kidney of male reptiles,birds,and mammals develops an independent duct,the _______,to carry away nitrogenous waste.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The kidney of male reptiles,birds,and mammals develops...

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT involved in production of semen?

Accepted Answer

A) seminal vesicles. 
B) bulbourethral gland. 
C) graafian follicle. 
D) testes. 
E) prostate gland. 
A) seminal vesicles. 
B) bulbourethral gland. 
C) graafian follicle. 
D) testes. 
E) prostate gland.

Question 20

Placental mammals are

Accepted Answer

A) oviparous. 
B) ovoviviparous. 
C) larviparous. 
D) viviparous. 
E) nefarious. 
A) oviparous. 
B) ovoviviparous. 
C) larviparous. 
D) viviparous. 
E) nefarious.

Exam 7: The Reproductive Process

The two major female hormones are

On day 12,the human uterine cycle is mainly under the influence of

Mammalian sperm mature inside the

The route of sperm moving through the female reproductive tract is

An egg moves down an oviduct by

After an egg erupts from a follicle,the surrounding tissue that remains to secrete hormones becomes the

Describe the stages of the menstrual cycle,including the hormonal control of the ovarian cycle.

When an egg is formed without meiosis,merely a mitotic division,it is

Animals with both male and female organs in the same individual are called monoecious or ____________.or or

_____________ is closely associated with maturation of the egg.

Approximately how many mature egg cells are released by a woman during her fertile years?

Menstruation begins because

Which is NOT true about asexual reproduction?

Gonads arise from

Which statement is incorrect regarding hCG?

Secondary sexual characteristics in the male are developed and maintained by

Describe two other systems for determining the sex of offspring besides the XX-XY system described for humans,and give an example of the organism(s)that use the system.

The kidney of male reptiles,birds,and mammals develops an independent duct,the _______,to carry away nitrogenous waste.

Which of the following is NOT involved in production of semen?

Placental mammals are

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