Question 1

Polar bodies are best characterized as

Accepted Answer

A)  follicles that did not become the graafian follicle.
B)  one haploid nucleus from the first meiotic division and one haploid nucleus from the second meiotic division.
C)  two haploid nuclei from the first meiotic division.
D)  two haploid nuclei from the second meiotic division.
E)  three haploid nuclei;one from the second division and one from the first that then divided again to form two more.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The luteal phase occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  on day 15.
B)  during days 6 - 13.
C)  on day 14.
D)  during days 15 - 28.
E)  anytime through the cycle.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following are primary sex organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Penis and vagina
B)  Scrotum and uterus
C)  Vas deferens and oviducts
D)  Testes and ovaries
E)  All of the choices are primary sex organsF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which is NOT true about reproduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gametes are produced by meiosis and may be specialized as eggs or sperm
B)  Only the germ line reproduces by mitosis
C)  Asexual reproduction is most advantageous when the environment is not changing
D)  A hermaphrodite produces both male and female gametes in different specialized gonads
E)  Somatic cells serve to provide support and protection for the germ lineF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Days 6-13 of a 28-day uterine cycle are considered the

Accepted Answer

A)  secretory phase.
B)  menstrual period.
C)  proliferative phase.
D)  ovulation period.
E)  fertilization period.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

What is the critical difference between gemmulation and fragmentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gemmulation is sexual and fragmentation is asexual
B)  Gemmulation is haploid and fragmentation is diploid
C)  If sponges fragment,it is called gemmulation
D)  Fragmentation involves providing a resistant layer of cells for a capsule;gemmulation is merely breaking off chunks of tissue to grow a new organism
E)  Gemmulation involves providing a resistant layer of cells for a capsule;fragmentation is merely breaking off chunks of tissue to grow a new organismF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

During oogenesis,the egg grows in size by accumulating _______ reserves to support future growth and development after fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormone
B)  sugar
C)  water
D)  mitochondrial
E)  yolkF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Birds never developed an internal placental system but are confined to laying eggs.Consider the many physiological burdens and limitations imposed by bearing live young,and then consider all of the adaptations of birds for flight.Given that birds arose from dinosaur-like ancestors that also laid eggs,but birds managed to evolve a high metabolism and other specialized features,discuss one physiological reason that probably limits birds from ever evolving viviparity.

Accepted Answer

One physiological reason that likely lim...

Question 9

Check all of the following that describe the forms of reproduction found in animals.
____ sexual reproduction
____ asexual reproduction
____ budding
____ binary fission
____ gemmulation
____ fragmentation

Accepted Answer

__X__ sexual reproduction
__X_...

Question 10

Describe the path taken by a human egg cell as it develops and implants on the wall of the uterus.

Accepted Answer

The path taken by a human egg cell as it...

Question 11

Which is NOT part of the human female external genitalia?

Accepted Answer

A)  hymen.
B)  clitoris.
C)  labia minora.
D)  labia majora.
E)  uterus.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The final product of spermatogenesis is four

Accepted Answer

A)  sertoli (sustentacular) cells.
B)  primary oocytes.
C)  spermatids.
D)  primary spermatocytes.
E)  spermatogonia.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which association concerning structures in the human male is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testes-produce sperm
B)  Testes-produce testosterone
C)  Vas deferens-carries urine
D)  Prostate gland-seminal fluid
E)  Urethra-conducts spermF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Describe the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction,and conditions under which each would be advantageous and disadvantageous.

Accepted Answer

Asexual reproduction is a type of reprod...

Question 15

Detail the sequence of events that lead a human male embryo with a Y chromosome in its cells to differentiate into normal male anatomy.

Accepted Answer

The sequence of events that lead a human...

Question 16

Offspring produced by asexual reproduction that all have the same genotype are called

Accepted Answer

A)  germ cells.
B)  buds.
C)  clones.
D)  gonads.
E)  gemmules.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 17

The acrosome functions to

Accepted Answer

A)  contain enzymes that help a sperm head "digest" its way into an egg.
B)  increase the sperm's motility.
C)  direct the sperm to the egg.
D)  transport the chromosomes out of the egg.
E)  store energy for swimming to the egg.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 18

Fish and amphibians tend to have less complex reproductive systems than some reptiles,birds and mammals.Why do you think this might be the case?

Accepted Answer

There are a few reasons why fish and amp...

Question 19

Compare meiotic and ameiotic parthenogenesis and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Meiotic parthenogenesis occurs when an e...

Question 20

Animals that have both male and female organs in the same individual are called

Accepted Answer

A)  asexual.
B)  bisexual.
C)  monoecious.
D)  dioecious.
E)  parthenogenetic.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Exam 7: The Reproductive Process

Detail the sequence of events that lead a human male embryo with a Y chromosome in its cells to differentiate into normal male anatomy.

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The sequence of events that lead a human...
View Answer

During oogenesis,the egg grows in size by accumulating _______ reserves to support future growth and development after fertilization.

Correct Answer
verified

Days 6-13 of a 28-day uterine cycle are considered the

Correct Answer
verified

Describe the path taken by a human egg cell as it develops and implants on the wall of the uterus.

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The path taken by a human egg cell as it...
View Answer

What is the critical difference between gemmulation and fragmentation?

Correct Answer
verified

Offspring produced by asexual reproduction that all have the same genotype are called

Correct Answer
verified

The acrosome functions to

Correct Answer
verified

Which is NOT true about reproduction?

Correct Answer
verified

Compare meiotic and ameiotic parthenogenesis and provide an example of each.

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Meiotic parthenogenesis occurs when an e...
View Answer

The final product of spermatogenesis is four

Correct Answer
verified

The luteal phase occurs

Correct Answer
verified

Animals that have both male and female organs in the same individual are called

Correct Answer
verified

Fish and amphibians tend to have less complex reproductive systems than some reptiles,birds and mammals.Why do you think this might be the case?

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
There are a few reasons why fish and amp...
View Answer

Which of the following are primary sex organs?

Correct Answer
verified

Describe the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction,and conditions under which each would be advantageous and disadvantageous.

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Asexual reproduction is a type of reprod...
View Answer

Which association concerning structures in the human male is NOT correct?

Correct Answer
verified

Which is NOT part of the human female external genitalia?

Correct Answer
verified

Check all of the following that describe the forms of reproduction found in animals. sexual reproduction asexual reproduction budding binary fission gemmulation fragmentation

Correct Answer
verified
X sexual reproduction
__X_...
View Answer

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
One physiological reason that likely lim...
View Answer

Polar bodies are best characterized as

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 7: The Reproductive Process

Detail the sequence of events that lead a human male embryo with a Y chromosome in its cells to differentiate into normal male anatomy.

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIThe sequence of events that lead a human...View AnswerShow Answer

During oogenesis,the egg grows in size by accumulating _______ reserves to support future growth and development after fertilization.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Days 6-13 of a 28-day uterine cycle are considered the

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Describe the path taken by a human egg cell as it develops and implants on the wall of the uterus.

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIThe path taken by a human egg cell as it...View AnswerShow Answer

What is the critical difference between gemmulation and fragmentation?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Offspring produced by asexual reproduction that all have the same genotype are called

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The acrosome functions to

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which is NOT true about reproduction?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Compare meiotic and ameiotic parthenogenesis and provide an example of each.

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIMeiotic parthenogenesis occurs when an e...View AnswerShow Answer

The final product of spermatogenesis is four

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The luteal phase occurs

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Animals that have both male and female organs in the same individual are called

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Fish and amphibians tend to have less complex reproductive systems than some reptiles,birds and mammals.Why do you think this might be the case?

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIThere are a few reasons why fish and amp...View AnswerShow Answer

Which of the following are primary sex organs?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Describe the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction,and conditions under which each would be advantageous and disadvantageous.

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIAsexual reproduction is a type of reprod...View AnswerShow Answer

Which association concerning structures in the human male is NOT correct?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which is NOT part of the human female external genitalia?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Check all of the following that describe the forms of reproduction found in animals. ____ sexual reproduction ____ asexual reproduction ____ budding ____ binary fission ____ gemmulation ____ fragmentation

Correct Answerverified__X__ sexual reproduction__X_...View AnswerShow Answer

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIOne physiological reason that likely lim...View AnswerShow Answer

Polar bodies are best characterized as

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The sequence of events that lead a human...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The path taken by a human egg cell as it...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Meiotic parthenogenesis occurs when an e...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
There are a few reasons why fish and amp...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Asexual reproduction is a type of reprod...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Check all of the following that describe the forms of reproduction found in animals. sexual reproduction asexual reproduction budding binary fission gemmulation fragmentation

Correct Answer
verified
X sexual reproduction
__X_...
View Answer

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
One physiological reason that likely lim...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified