Question 1

Fertilization of a secondary oocyte normally occurs in the

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A)  ovary.
B)  vagina.
C)  fallopian tube.
D)  uterus.
E)  cervix.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

In humans,the transparent sac that contains fluid that cushions the embryo and maintains a constant temperature and pressure is the

Accepted Answer

A)  amnion.
B)  yolk sac.
C)  embryonic disC.
D)  chorionic villus.
E)  chorion.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

The stage of human development that occurs from implantation to about eight weeks after fertilization is the

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A)  zygote.
B)  preembryonic stage.
C)  gastrula.
D)  fetal stage.
E)  embryonic stagE.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The muscular sac-like organ of the human female in which the fetus develops is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ovary.
B)  labia majora.
C)  vagina.
D)  uterus.
E)  vulva.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

In the human male and female reproductive systems,each system contains paired primary sex organs called ______,which contain ______ that give rise to gametes.

Accepted Answer

A)  testes;sperm cells
B)  gonads;germ cells
C)  ovaries;egg cells
D)  germ cells;hormones
E)  All answers are correct.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 6

The cap-like __________________ covers the head of the sperm and releases enzymes that will help the sperm penetrate the egg.

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis
B)  vas deferens
C)  acrosome
D)  mitochondria
E)  nucleusF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Why does the surface of the oocyte change when the first sperm cell touches the secondary oocyte?

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A)  to prevent the first sperm from further entering the egg before more of the outer layer of follicle cells is penetrated by other sperm
B)  to prevent the first sperm from fertilizing the egg until the uterus is prepared for implantation
C)  to allow the first sperm to enter the egg and fertilization to occur
D)  to allow up to 200 sperm to enter the egg,though only one sperm will fertilize the egg
E)  to prevent more than one sperm from entering the eggF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

In females,nearly all cases of ______ cancer are associated with the human papillomavirus.

Accepted Answer

A)  ovarian
B)  lung
C)  breast
D)  cervical
E)  All answers are correct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The structure that secretes a thin,milky,alkaline fluid that activates the sperm to swim is the

Accepted Answer

A)  urethrA.
B)  seminal vesicle.
C)  prostate gland.
D)  vas deferens.
E)  epididymis.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Ovulation is triggered by a surge of LH in the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the male,the sac-like structure that contains the testes is the

Accepted Answer

A)  epididymis.
B)  vas deferens.
C)  scrotum.
D)  ureter.
E)  seminal vesiclE.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The diploid first cell of a new organism is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  gamete.
B)  sperm.
C)  polar body.
D)  zygote.
E)  ovum.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Often a woman may first suspect she is pregnant when she misses a period or menstrual cycle.What causes a pregnant woman to miss a period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chorionic gonadotropin causes the corpus luteum to produce progesterone.
B)  Chorionic gonadotropin blocks the corpus luteum from producing progesterone.
C)  Follicle-stimulating hormone causes the corpus luteum to produce progesterone.
D)  Follicle-stimulating hormone blocks the corpus luteum from producing progesterone.
E)  Luteinizing hormone blocks the corpus luteum from producing progesteronE.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

A baby turtle growing into an adult that appears similar is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  direct development.
B)  external fertilization.
C)  internal fertilization.
D)  indirect development.
E)  differentiation.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 15

The tightly coiled tube that receives and stores sperm from one testis is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  scrotum.
B)  vas deferens.
C)  epididymis.
D)  prostate glanD.
E)  seminal vesiclE.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 16

The end of the uterus that opens to the vagina is the

Accepted Answer

A)  labia minorA.
B)  cervix.
C)  vaginal orifice.
D)  clitoris.
E)  labia majora.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

The process that unites the male gametes with the female gametes in organisms that reproduce sexually is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  conjugation.
B)  fertilization.
C)  crossing over.
D)  gastrulation.
E)  recombination.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

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Why does the surface of the oocyte change when the first sperm cell touches the secondary oocyte?

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In the male,the sac-like structure that contains the testes is the

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Fertilization of a secondary oocyte normally occurs in the

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The cap-like __________________ covers the head of the sperm and releases enzymes that will help the sperm penetrate the egg.

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The diploid first cell of a new organism is a(n)

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The tightly coiled tube that receives and stores sperm from one testis is a(n)

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Often a woman may first suspect she is pregnant when she misses a period or menstrual cycle.What causes a pregnant woman to miss a period?

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The process that unites the male gametes with the female gametes in organisms that reproduce sexually is termed

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The muscular sac-like organ of the human female in which the fetus develops is the

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In humans,the transparent sac that contains fluid that cushions the embryo and maintains a constant temperature and pressure is the

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The structure that secretes a thin,milky,alkaline fluid that activates the sperm to swim is the

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The stage of human development that occurs from implantation to about eight weeks after fertilization is the

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The end of the uterus that opens to the vagina is the

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A baby turtle growing into an adult that appears similar is an example of

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Ovulation is triggered by a surge of LH in the bloodstream.

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In the human male and female reproductive systems,each system contains paired primary sex organs called ,which contain that give rise to gametes.

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In females,nearly all cases of ______ cancer are associated with the human papillomavirus.

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Fertilization of a secondary oocyte normally occurs in the

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