Mace Clicker Qs and Activity Qs Flashcards
The basis for contraceptive pills is that they mimic the __________ feedback effects of _______.
a. Positive; FSH and LH
b. Positive; estrogens and progesterone
c. Negative; FSH and LH
d. Negative; human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
e. Negative; estrogens and progesterone
e. Negative; estrogens and progesterone
Mammary glands develop within the breasts primarily
a. During the last weeks of fetal development.
b. At birth.
c. During infancy.
d. During puberty.
e. During pregnancy.
d. During puberty.
The term menstrual cycle specifically refers to
a. The sequence of events from fertilization to giving birth.
b. The events that recur every month during pregnancy
c. The cyclic events happening from puberty to menopause.
d. The cyclic changes in the uterus determined by the shifting hormone changes.
e. The cyclic changes in the ovaries determined by shifting hormone changes.
d. The cyclic changes in the uterus determined by the shifting hormone changes.
Which of these blood hormone levels reaches its maximum during the luteal phase?
a. GnRH
b. FSH
c. LH
d. Progesterone
e. Estradiol
d. Progesterone
After expelling the oocyte, the follicle becomes the ________ and secretes_______.
a. Corpus albicans; FSH and LH
b. Corpus albicans; estrogen and progesterone
c. Corpus luteum; FSH and LH
d. Corpus luteum; estrogen and progesterone
e. Corpus albicans; progesterone
d. Corpus luteum; estrogen and progesterone
The appearance of pubic and axillary hair is a stage specifically called
a. Puberty
b. Climacteric
c. Thelarche
d. Pubarche
e. Menarche
d. Pubarche
After puberty, the vaginal lining becomes ______ to __________
a. Simple squamous epithelium, allow fast diffusion of nutrients in case a zygote is implanted
b. Stratified squamous epithelium; resist abrasion
c. Transitional epithelium; provide more elasticity necessary for coitus and delivery
d. Simple columnar; facilitate sperm absorption and secretion of vaginal lubricants
e. Simple cuboidal; provide protection and lubrication
b. Stratified squamous epithelium; resist abrasion
Erection is
a. An autonomic reflex mediated predominantly by parasympathetic nerve fibers.
b. An autonomic reflex mediated predominantly by sympathetic nerve fibers.
c. A somatic reflex mediated predominantly by parasympathetic nerve fibers.
d. A somatic reflex mediated predominantly by sympathetic nerve fibers.
e. An exclusively voluntary action mediated by the cortex
a. An autonomic reflex mediated predominantly by parasympathetic nerve fibers.
_________stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes to secrete_______
a. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); LH
b. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH); androgen-binding protein (ABP)
c. Luteinizing hormone (LH); androgen-binding protein (ABP)
d. Luteinizing hormone (LH); testosterone
e. Luteinizing hormone (LH); estrogen
d. Luteinizing hormone (LH); testosterone
From their formation to ejaculation, sperm cells take the following pathway.
a. Seminiferous tubule, epididymis, rete testis, urethra, ejaculatory duct, ductus deferens.
b. Seminiferous tubule, epididymis, rete testis, ejaculatory duct, ductus deferens, urethra.
c. Seminiferous tubule, epididymis, rete testis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra.
d. Seminiferous tubule, rete testis, epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra.
e. Seminiferous tubule, rete testis, epididymis, ejaculatory duct, urethra, ductus deferens.
d. Seminiferous tubule, rete testis, epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra.
The _______ has/have no androgen receptors and do not respond to it.
a. Germ cells
b. Muscular tissue
c. Sustentacular cells
d. Hypothalamus
e. Pituitary gland
a. Germ cells
The blood testis barrier
a. Prevents antibodies in the blood from getting to the germ cells
b. Prevents heat loss from the testes
c. Prevents blood from getting to the testes
d. Maintains testis temperature at 35° C
e. Maintains testis temperature at 37° C
a. Prevents antibodies in the blood from getting to the germ cells
The _________ is the gonad and the ________ is the gamete.
a. Testis; ovary
b. Testis; semen
c. Testis; sperm
d. Sperm; semen
e. Semen; sperm
c. Testis; sperm
Where is most of the body’s water found?
a. In the blood
b. Outside the cells (tissue/interstitial fluid)
c. Inside the cells (intracellular)
d. In the lymph
c. Inside the cells (intracellular)
Long term inhibition of thirst is mostly associated with
a. Cooling of the mouth
b. Distention of the stomach by ingested water
c. A drop in blood osmolarity
d. Moistening of the mouth
e. Increased salivation
c. A drop in blood osmolarity