1. The fallopian tube is an organ that ends in the
A. uterus.
B. vagina.
C. ovaries.
D. cervix.
2. Which of the following events takes place in the ovaries?
A. Absorption of estrogen
B. Storage of sperm
C. Production of ova
D. Fertilization of eggs
3. In a female, the first stage in the production of egg cells occurs
A. after pregnancy.
B. every month.
C. during puberty.
D. before birth.
4. Testosterone is a steroid hormone that controls the development of sperm and
A. a fully developed ovum.
B. estrogen, LH, and FSH.
C. fat deposits and bone mass.
D. male sexual characteristics.
5. During sexual stimulation, mature sperm leave the epididymis and enter the
A. gall bladder.
B. prostate gland.
C. vas deferens.
D. lower scrotum.
6. How many sperm enter the egg to fertilize it?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Many
7. Where does fertilization take place?
A. In the ovaries
B. In the fallopian tubes
C. In the uterus
D. In the vagina
8. Which of the following is the correct order for the path a sperm takes to the egg for fertilization?
A. vagina-cervix-uterus-fallopian tubes
B. vagina-cervix-fallopian tubes-uterus
C. cervix-vagina-uterus-fallopian tubes
D. cervix-uterus-vagina-fallopian tubes
9. In the ovaries, increased levels of FSH and LH cause a follicle to rupture, resulting in
A. ovulation.
B. menstruation.
C. infertility.
D. menopause.
10. In the menstrual cycle, when do levels of luteinizing hormone rise most dramatically?
A. Just before the flow phase
B. In the absence of estrogen
C. During the follicular phase
D. After ovulation is finished
11. A fertilized egg that has attached to the uterine wall and has begun to form three layers is called a(n)
A. zygote.
B. blastocyst.
C. embryo.
D. fetus.
12. Which event occurs during the second trimester of pregnancy?
A. Heart starts beating
B. Brain grows rapidly
C. Lungs entirely mature
D. Fingers begin to form
13. During which trimester is a fetus most at risk for damage caused by mutation or genetic errors?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. All
14. Which event is a characteristic of the third trimester of pregnancy?
A. Heart begins to beat
B. Lungs are fully developed
C. Fingers are forming
D. Embryo first moves
15. What stage in fetal development does the structure shown in Figure 34.1 go through first?
A. Implantation
B. Division
C. Layer development
D. Determination
16. Which life stage marks the beginning of sexual maturity?
A. Infancy
B. Childhood
C. Puberty
D. Adulthood
17. Skin becomes thinner and less elastic and muscle mass decreases in the latter part of which stage of life?
A. Infancy
B. Childhood
C. Adolescence
D. Adulthood
18. Which is a characteristic of infancy?
A. Relatively little physical growth
B. Development of large-motor skills
C. Replacement of muscle mass by fat
D. Understanding of others’ emotions
19. Which of the following events is characteristic of childhood?
A. Growth of about 10 inches per year
B. Ability to sit and stand with support
C. Vocabulary of several simple words
D. Development of fine-motor skills
20. The production of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone marks the beginning of which life stage?
A. Infancy
B. Pregnancy
C. Puberty
D. Aging
21. The main function of the placenta is to
A. cushion and protect the growing fetus.
B. exchange nutrients, gases, and wastes.
C. maintain a constant body temperature.
D. provide blood to the fetal circulation.
22. The release of LH and FSH by the male pituitary gland results in
A. decreased sperm production.
B. stimulation of the hypothalamus.
C. increased testosterone levels.
D. suppression of the pituitary.
23. What is a zygote?
A. The head region of a sperm that helps a sperm enter an egg
B. A fertilized egg that has 23 chromosomes from each parent
C. An area on the egg’s membrane where sperm are able to enter
D. The whip like tail of a sperm that enables it to swim to the egg
24. Which of the following STDs has no cure?
A. chlamydia
B. trichomoniasis
C. gonorrhea
D. genital herpes
25. The embryo is most susceptible to damage from mutations or genetic errors during weeks
A. 0 to 1.
B. 1 to 12.
C. 13 to 27.
D. 28 to 40.
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May 22nd, 2010 at 10:03 am
1 A
2 C
3 B
4 D
5 C
6 A
7 B
8 B
9 C
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 C
17 D
18
19 D
20 C
21 ?
22 C
23 B
24 D?
25 B?
Hope that helps.
May 22nd, 2010 at 10:03 am
You aren’t asking for help, you are asking for someone to do your homework for you. That’s irresponsible, and it’s also cheating. You really should do your own homework.