Chapter 29 Flashcards
The major development of organ systems takes place in
weeks 1 and 2 of development.
weeks 3–8 of development.
weeks 8–20 of development.
the last 30 weeks of development.
weeks 3–8 of development.
Given these structures:
(1) blastocyst
(2) morula
(3) zygote
Choose the arrangement that lists the structures in the order in which they form during development.
1,2,3
1,3,2
2,3,1
3,1,2
3,2,1
3,2,1
The embryo proper develops from the
inner cell mass.
trophoblast.
blastocele.
yolk sac.
inner cell mass.
The placenta
develops from the trophoblast.
allows maternal blood to mix with embryonic blood.
invades the lacunae of the embryo.
All of these are correct.
develops from the trophoblast.
The embryonic disk
forms between the amniotic cavity and the yolk sac.
contains the primitive streak.
becomes a three-layered structure.
All of these are correct.
All of these are correct.
The brain develops from
ectoderm.
endoderm.
mesoderm.
ectoderm.
Most of the skeletal system develops from
ectoderm.
endoderm.
mesoderm.
mesoderm.
The somites give rise to the
circulatory system.
skeletal muscle.
lungs.
kidneys.
skeletal muscle.
The pericardial cavity forms from
evagination of the early digestive tract.
the neural tube.
the coelom.
the branchial arches.
pharyngeal pouches.
the coelom.
Given these structures:
1. neural crest
2. neural plate
3. neural tube
Choose the arrangement that lists the structures in the order in which they form during development.
A) 1,2,3
B) 1,3,2
C) 2,1,3
D) 2,3,1
E) 3,2,1
C) 2,1,3
The parts of the limbs develop
in a proximal-to-distal sequence.
in a distal-to-proximal sequence.
at approximately the same time.
before the primitive streak is formed.
in a proximal-to-distal sequence.
Concerning development of the face,
the face develops by the fusion of five embryonic structures.
the maxillary processes normally meet at the midline to form the lip.
the primary palate forms the roof of the mouth.
clefts of the secondary palate normally occur to one side of the midline
the face develops by the fusion of five embryonic structures.
Concerning the development of the heart,
the heart develops from a single tube, which results from the fusion of two tubes.
the SA node develops in the wall of the sinus venosus.
the foramen ovale lets blood flow from the right atrium to the left atrium.
the bulbus cordis is absorbed into the ventricle.
All of these are correct.
All of these are correct.
Given these structures:
(1) mesonephros
(2) metanephros
(3) pronephros
Choose the arrangement that lists the structures in the order in which they form during development.
1,2,3
1,3,2
2,3,1
3,1,2
3,2,1
3,1,2
pronephros, mesonephros, metanephros
A study of the early embryo indicates that the glans penis of the male develops from the same embryonic structure as which of these female structures?
A) labia majora
B) uterus
C) clitoris
D) vagina
E) urinary bladder
C) clitoris
Which hormone causes differentiation of sex organs in the developing male fetus?
A) FSH and LH
B) LH and testosterone
C) testosterone and dihydrotestosterone
D) estrogen and progesterone
E) GnRH and FSH
C) testosterone and dihydrotestosterone
The onset of labor may be a result of
increased estrogen secretion by the placenta.
increased glucocorticoid secretion by the fetus.
increased secretion of oxytocin.
stretch of the uterus.
All of these are correct.
All of these are correct.
Following birth
the ductus arteriosus closes.
the pH of the stomach increases.
the fossa ovalis becomes the foramen ovale.
blood flow through the pulmonary arteries decreases.
All of these events occur.
the ductus arteriosus closes.
The hormone involved in milk production is
oxytocin.
prolactin.
estrogen.
progesterone.
ACTH.
prolactin.
Which of these life stages is correctly matched with the time it occurs?
neonate—birth to 1 month after birth
infant—1 month to 6 months
child—6 months to 5 years
puberty—10–12 years
middle age—20–40 years
neonate—birth to 1 month after birth
Which of these occurs as we get older?
A) Neurons replicate to replace lost neurons.
B) Skeletal muscle cells replicate to replace lost muscle cells.
C) Cross-links between collagen molecules increase.
D) The immune system become less sensitive to the body’s own antigens.
E) Free radicals help to prevent cancer.
Cross-links between collagen molecules increase.
A gene is
the functional unit of heredity.
a certain portion of a DNA molecule.
a part of a chromosome.
All of these are correct.
All of these are correct.
Which of these does not contribute to genetic differences between gametes?
A) crossing-over
B) independent assortment
C) linkage
D) nondisjunction
linkage
Which of these terms is correctly matched with its definition?
autosome—an X or a Y chromosome
phenotype—the genetic makeup of an individual
allele—variant form of a gene occupying the locus on a homologous chromosome
heterozygous—having two identical genes for a trait
recessive—a trait expressed when the genes are heterozygous
allele—variant form of a gene occupying the locus on a homologous chromosome
Which of these genotypes is heterozygous?
DD
Dd
dd
Both a and c are correct.
Dd
The AB blood type in the ABO blood group is an example of
dominant versus recessive alleles.
incomplete dominance.
codominance.
a polygenic trait.
sex-linked inheritance.
codominance.
Assume that a trait is determined by an X-linked dominant gene. If the mother exhibits the trait but the father does not, then their
sons are more likely than their daughters to exhibit the trait.
daughters are more likely than their sons to exhibit the trait.
sons and daughters are equally likely to exhibit the trait.
sons and daughters are equally likely to exhibit the trait.
Which of these could result in a congenital disorder?
A) a parent has the same disorder
B) a teratogen
C) a mutagen
D) all of the above
all of the above
Select the conditions that would be present in a genetic male fetus having a mutation that causes the synthesis of an ineffective müllerian-inhibiting hormone.
(1) Male internal reproductive structures develop.
(2) Male internal reproductive structures do not develop.
(3) Female internal reproductive structures develop.
(4) Female internal reproductive structures do not develop.
(5) Male external genitalia develop.
(6) Female external genitalia develop.
2,4,6
1,3,5
1,2,6
2,3,5
1,3,5
(1) Male internal reproductive structures develop.
(3) Female internal reproductive structures develop.
(5) Male external genitalia develop.
cells undergo mitosis
period of cleavage
umbilical cord forms
embryonic stage
ossification centers appear in bones
fetal stage
the first week of pregnancy
period of cleavage
main internal organs and external body structures appear
embryonic stage