Question 1

The key event that starts sexual maturation at the onset of puberty is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the ovaries and testes release gonadotropic hormones. 
B)  estradiol and testosterone are released from the hypothalamus. 
C)  the pituitary secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormones. 
D)  LH and FSH are released from the hypothalamus. 
E)  the adrenals release adrenaline. 
A)  the ovaries and testes release gonadotropic hormones. 
B)  estradiol and testosterone are released from the hypothalamus. 
C)  the pituitary secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormones. 
D)  LH and FSH are released from the hypothalamus. 
E)  the adrenals release adrenaline. C

Question 2

The prenatal development of the internal reproductive structures of the male requires

Accepted Answer

A)  activation of the Müllerian system by anti-Müllerian hormone. 
B)  secretion of estradiol by the pituitary. 
C)  secretion of progesterone. 
D)  secretion of androgens. 
E)  secretion of progresterone. 
A)  activation of the Müllerian system by anti-Müllerian hormone. 
B)  secretion of estradiol by the pituitary. 
C)  secretion of progesterone. 
D)  secretion of androgens. 
E)  secretion of progresterone. D

Question 3

An example of an activational effect induced by the hormone estradiol would be

Accepted Answer

A)  growth of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle. 
B)  growth of axillary hair in females. 
C)  differentiation of the Wolffian system into the fimbriae, Fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina. 
D)  maturation of the ovaries in a female. 
E)  alteration of the vocal cords to create a "deep" voice. 
A)  growth of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle. 
B)  growth of axillary hair in females. 
C)  differentiation of the Wolffian system into the fimbriae, Fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina. 
D)  maturation of the ovaries in a female. 
E)  alteration of the vocal cords to create a "deep" voice. A

Question 4

In considering male sexual behavior, it is true that

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A)  orgasm requires intromission. 
B)  ejaculation refers to the discharge of semen from the penis. 
C)  intromission refers to a break between bouts of sexual behavior. 
D)  pelvic thrusting is limited to males. 
E)  the sexual behavior of human males requires high levels of testosterone. 
A)  orgasm requires intromission. 
B)  ejaculation refers to the discharge of semen from the penis. 
C)  intromission refers to a break between bouts of sexual behavior. 
D)  pelvic thrusting is limited to males. 
E)  the sexual behavior of human males requires high levels of testosterone.

Question 5

In response to androgen, the vocal cords of a female will change to produce a deep
voice. This hormone effect would be said to be a(n) ________ effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In response to androgen, the vocal cords...

Question 6

The ________ directly inhibits the spinal motor neurons that control male sexual reflexes.

Accepted Answer

A)  medial preoptic area 
B)  medial amygdala 
C)  nucleus paragigantocellularis (PGi) of the medulla 
D)  rostral hypothalamus 
E)  ventromedial hypothalamus 
A)  medial preoptic area 
B)  medial amygdala 
C)  nucleus paragigantocellularis (PGi) of the medulla 
D)  rostral hypothalamus 
E)  ventromedial hypothalamus

Question 7

The key effect of luteinizing hormone is to

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate beard growth. 
B)  guide the implantation of the fertilized ovum. 
C)  impair the growth of ovarian follicles. 
D)  induce ovulation. 
E)  promote the growth of axillary hair. 
A)  stimulate beard growth. 
B)  guide the implantation of the fertilized ovum. 
C)  impair the growth of ovarian follicles. 
D)  induce ovulation. 
E)  promote the growth of axillary hair.

Question 8

Sexual behavior in the male rat requires the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone. 
B)  estrogen 
C)  sensory factors. 
D)  adrenaline. 
E)  an X chromosome. 
A)  testosterone. 
B)  estrogen 
C)  sensory factors. 
D)  adrenaline. 
E)  an X chromosome.

Question 9

Research by Coolen suggests that the circuit for the ejaculation generator in the male rat is located

Accepted Answer

A)  above the tenth thoracic segment. 
B)  below the cauda equina. 
C)  in the sexually dimorphic region of the medial preoptic area. 
D)  in the lumbar region. 
E)  within the thalamus. 
A)  above the tenth thoracic segment. 
B)  below the cauda equina. 
C)  in the sexually dimorphic region of the medial preoptic area. 
D)  in the lumbar region. 
E)  within the thalamus.

Question 10

Describe the various stimuli that elicit maternal behavior, including that of hormones.

Accepted Answer

Birth elicits maternal behaviors (groomi

Question 11

A brain that is exposed to androgen during prenatal development will not show female sexual behavior in adulthood. This effect is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  feminization. 
B)  emasculinization. 
C)  behavioral masculinization. 
D)  aromatization. 
E)  behavioral defeminization. 
A)  feminization. 
B)  emasculinization. 
C)  behavioral masculinization. 
D)  aromatization. 
E)  behavioral defeminization.

Question 12

Gametes are unique reproductive cells that

Accepted Answer

A)  secrete Müllerian-inhibiting substance. 
B)  contain 23 pairs of chromosomes. 
C)  carry half the genetic information of other cells of the body. 
D)  are formed by the union of an egg and a sperm during fertilization. 
E)  will eventually form the sex organs of the fetus. 
A)  secrete Müllerian-inhibiting substance. 
B)  contain 23 pairs of chromosomes. 
C)  carry half the genetic information of other cells of the body. 
D)  are formed by the union of an egg and a sperm during fertilization. 
E)  will eventually form the sex organs of the fetus.

Question 13

A key indicator of the likelihood that a person will engage in adult homosexual behavior is

Accepted Answer

A)  prolonged in utero exposure to heavy metals. 
B)  being raised by a harsh, punitive father. 
C)  a self-report of homosexual feelings. 
D)  a history of birth complications. 
E)  being raised by a warm, loving mother. 
A)  prolonged in utero exposure to heavy metals. 
B)  being raised by a harsh, punitive father. 
C)  a self-report of homosexual feelings. 
D)  a history of birth complications. 
E)  being raised by a warm, loving mother.

Question 14

Neurons in the ________ portion of the spinal cord are critical for the circuits of ejaculation but not erection.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Neurons in the ________ portion of the...

Question 15

Which statement best describes the Bruce effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The odor of a male mouse accelerates the onset of puberty in a female mouse. 
B)  Spontaneous abortion in female mice is noted after exposure to the odor of a novel male. 
C)  Group-housed female mice show a faster estrous cycle. 
D)  Estrous cycles of group-housed female mice are synchronized after exposure to the odor of an intact male mouse. 
E)  Group-housed female mice show slower estrous cycles. 
A)  The odor of a male mouse accelerates the onset of puberty in a female mouse. 
B)  Spontaneous abortion in female mice is noted after exposure to the odor of a novel male. 
C)  Group-housed female mice show a faster estrous cycle. 
D)  Estrous cycles of group-housed female mice are synchronized after exposure to the odor of an intact male mouse. 
E)  Group-housed female mice show slower estrous cycles.

Question 16

Which of the following is an outcome of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased likelihood of being attracted to other men 
B)  increased likelihood of being attracted to other women 
C)  these children are very compliant to the wishes of their parents 
D)  these children show a preference for dolls over guns 
E)  the external genitalia appear as male. 
A)  increased likelihood of being attracted to other men 
B)  increased likelihood of being attracted to other women 
C)  these children are very compliant to the wishes of their parents 
D)  these children show a preference for dolls over guns 
E)  the external genitalia appear as male.

Question 17

A female rat is ovariectomized and then injected with testosterone immediately after birth. In adulthood, this rat is injected with testosterone and placed in a cage with a receptive female rat. This female rat will

Accepted Answer

A)  show evidence of maternal aggression. 
B)  attempt to mount the female. 
C)  show lordosis to the female rat. 
D)  show female sexual behaviors. 
E)  show intermale aggression. 
A)  show evidence of maternal aggression. 
B)  attempt to mount the female. 
C)  show lordosis to the female rat. 
D)  show female sexual behaviors. 
E)  show intermale aggression.

Question 18

Which of the following is a benefit associated with the action of a lactating mother licking the anogenital region of her offspring?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pups develop a strong bond with the mother. 
B)  The licking induces the release of gonadal hormones. 
C)  Pup urine is recycled to form milk. 
D)  This stimulation speeds up the onset of puberty in the pups. 
E)  This stimulation suppresses the release of gonadal hormones. 
A)  The pups develop a strong bond with the mother. 
B)  The licking induces the release of gonadal hormones. 
C)  Pup urine is recycled to form milk. 
D)  This stimulation speeds up the onset of puberty in the pups. 
E)  This stimulation suppresses the release of gonadal hormones.

Question 19

Compare the neural circuits that control male and female sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

The medial preoptic area is important fo

Question 20

Female sexual behavior is suppressed by

Accepted Answer

A)  damage to the thalamus. 
B)  electrical stimulation of the ventromedial hypothalamus. 
C)  damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus. 
D)  glutamate infusion into the pons. 
E)  chemical stimulation of the medial preoptic area. 
A)  damage to the thalamus. 
B)  electrical stimulation of the ventromedial hypothalamus. 
C)  damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus. 
D)  glutamate infusion into the pons. 
E)  chemical stimulation of the medial preoptic area.

The key event that starts sexual maturation at the onset of puberty is that

The prenatal development of the internal reproductive structures of the male requires

An example of an activational effect induced by the hormone estradiol would be

In considering male sexual behavior, it is true that

In response to androgen, the vocal cords of a female will change to produce a deep voice. This hormone effect would be said to be a(n) ________ effect.

The ________ directly inhibits the spinal motor neurons that control male sexual reflexes.

The key effect of luteinizing hormone is to

Sexual behavior in the male rat requires the presence of

Research by Coolen suggests that the circuit for the ejaculation generator in the male rat is located

Describe the various stimuli that elicit maternal behavior, including that of hormones.

A brain that is exposed to androgen during prenatal development will not show female sexual behavior in adulthood. This effect is referred to as

Gametes are unique reproductive cells that

A key indicator of the likelihood that a person will engage in adult homosexual behavior is

Neurons in the ________ portion of the spinal cord are critical for the circuits of ejaculation but not erection.

Which statement best describes the Bruce effect?

Which of the following is an outcome of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

A female rat is ovariectomized and then injected with testosterone immediately after birth. In adulthood, this rat is injected with testosterone and placed in a cage with a receptive female rat. This female rat will

Which of the following is a benefit associated with the action of a lactating mother licking the anogenital region of her offspring?

Compare the neural circuits that control male and female sexual behavior.

Female sexual behavior is suppressed by

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Exam 10: Reproductive Behavior

The key event that starts sexual maturation at the onset of puberty is that

The prenatal development of the internal reproductive structures of the male requires

An example of an activational effect induced by the hormone estradiol would be

In considering male sexual behavior, it is true that

In response to androgen, the vocal cords of a female will change to produce a deep voice. This hormone effect would be said to be a(n) ________ effect.

The ________ directly inhibits the spinal motor neurons that control male sexual reflexes.

The key effect of luteinizing hormone is to

Sexual behavior in the male rat requires the presence of

Research by Coolen suggests that the circuit for the ejaculation generator in the male rat is located

Describe the various stimuli that elicit maternal behavior, including that of hormones.

A brain that is exposed to androgen during prenatal development will not show female sexual behavior in adulthood. This effect is referred to as

Gametes are unique reproductive cells that

A key indicator of the likelihood that a person will engage in adult homosexual behavior is

Neurons in the ________ portion of the spinal cord are critical for the circuits of ejaculation but not erection.

Which statement best describes the Bruce effect?

Which of the following is an outcome of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

A female rat is ovariectomized and then injected with testosterone immediately after birth. In adulthood, this rat is injected with testosterone and placed in a cage with a receptive female rat. This female rat will

Which of the following is a benefit associated with the action of a lactating mother licking the anogenital region of her offspring?

Compare the neural circuits that control male and female sexual behavior.

Female sexual behavior is suppressed by

Introduction

Structure and Function of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses

Control of Movement

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia and the Affective Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Autistic Disorder, Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder, and Stress Disorders

Drug Abuse

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