Anatomy and Physiology

The normal site of fertilization is the

The normal site of fertilization is the

The normal site of fertilization is the
 
  a. ovary.
  b. uterus.
  c. oviduct.
  d. vagina.
  e. fimbria.


(Question 2) Menstruation is initiated by
 
  a. a rapid increase in estrogen

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hanbell795

In the blastocyst, the (Multiple Choice)

In the blastocyst, the (Multiple Choice)

In the blastocyst, the
 
  a. trophoblast is destined to become the fetus.
  b. trophoblast is destined to become the fetal portion of the placenta.
  c. trophoblast is destined to become the inner cell mass.
  d. blastocoel

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xoxololo

The placenta coverts what hormone into estrogen?

The placenta coverts what hormone into estrogen?

The placenta coverts what hormone into estrogen?
 
  a. DHEA from maternal adrenal cortex
  b. progesterone
  c. maternal androgens
  d. DHEA from fetal adrenal cortex
  e. it makes endogenous estrogen


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Bowhunter522

Involution occurs because (Multiple Choice)

Involution occurs because (Multiple Choice)

Involution occurs because
 
  a. FSH and LH levels rise
  b. uterine contractions strengthened the myometrium
  c. hCG levels fall
  d. of a fall in circulating estrogen and progesterone
  e. both (c) and (d)

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jlam10

Normally sperm exits from the testis by passing through the epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory ...

Normally sperm exits from the testis by passing through the epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory ...

Normally sperm exits from the testis by passing through the epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, and urethra.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Question 2) In addition to the gonads, the r

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aac387

Fetal testes secrete testosterone, and fetal ovaries secrete estrogen. (True or false?)

Fetal testes secrete testosterone, and fetal ovaries secrete estrogen. (True or false?)

Fetal testes secrete testosterone, and fetal ovaries secrete estrogen.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Question 2) Both males and females produce testosterone and estrogen.
 
  Indicate

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ferry_L

One spermatogonium containing 46 chromosomes yields two spermatozoa each containing 23 chromosomes. ...

One spermatogonium containing 46 chromosomes yields two spermatozoa each containing 23 chromosomes. ...

One spermatogonium containing 46 chromosomes yields two spermatozoa each containing 23 chromosomes.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Question 2) Several hundred million sperm may reach maturity dai

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daisy1234567

Inhibin is produced by the Sertoli cells and selectively inhibits the secretion of FSH from the ...

Inhibin is produced by the Sertoli cells and selectively inhibits the secretion of FSH from the ...

Inhibin is produced by the Sertoli cells and selectively inhibits the secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary gland.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Question 2) A high local concentration of

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yadwinder

Prostaglandins are found only in the semen. (True or false?)

Prostaglandins are found only in the semen. (True or false?)

Prostaglandins are found only in the semen.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Question 2) Prostaglandins are secreted into the semen by the prostate gland.
 
  Indicate whether the statem

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coolbean1212

During the female sexual response, the lower third of the vagina expands to accommodate entry of the ...

During the female sexual response, the lower third of the vagina expands to accommodate entry of the ...

During the female sexual response, the lower third of the vagina expands to accommodate entry of the penis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Question 2) During ejaculation, the sphincter at the nec

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bigt246823

Ovulation usually occurs 14 days following follicle development. (True or false?)

Ovulation usually occurs 14 days following follicle development. (True or false?)

Ovulation usually occurs 14 days following follicle development.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Question 2) If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum has a life span of about 3 months.

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SpicyBoi

There is an increase in estrogen secretion after menopause due to an increase in GnRH secretion. ...

There is an increase in estrogen secretion after menopause due to an increase in GnRH secretion. ...

There is an increase in estrogen secretion after menopause due to an increase in GnRH secretion.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Question 2) The delivery of the placenta is the third stage of labo

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Ih8hw

Amniotic fluid is similar in composition to ICF. (True or false?)

Amniotic fluid is similar in composition to ICF. (True or false?)

Amniotic fluid is similar in composition to ICF.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Question 2) Human chorionic gonadotropin is secreted by the corpus luteum of pregnancy.
 
  Indicate whe

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MrMiau

Suckling stimulates oxytocin and prolactin secretion. (True or false?)

Suckling stimulates oxytocin and prolactin secretion. (True or false?)

Suckling stimulates oxytocin and prolactin secretion.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


(Question 2) Estrogen stimulates duct development in the breasts.
 
  Indicate whether the statement

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LU DEE

The ____________________ cells, or cells of Leydig, produce testosterone. (Fill in the blank)

The ____________________ cells, or cells of Leydig, produce testosterone. (Fill in the blank)

The ____________________ cells, or cells of Leydig, produce testosterone.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


(Question 2) FSH stimulates the _______ cells to convert androgen into estrogen
 
  Fill

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mayyyy

A tubal pregnancy occurs with prenatal development in the ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

A tubal pregnancy occurs with prenatal development in the ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

A tubal pregnancy occurs with prenatal development in the ____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


(Question 2) The hypothalamic hormone _________ is thought to play a role in labor initiation.

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Geazy

In a hypotonic solution, a cell would be in danger of bursting. 1.True ...

In a hypotonic solution, a cell would be in danger of bursting. 1.True ...

In a hypotonic solution, a cell would be in danger of bursting.
 
  1.True
  2.False


(Question 2) Discuss the hormonal control of milk production and ejection.
 
  What will be an ideal response?
[b

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afkjnjsnfdk

During protein synthesis (translation): 1.mRNA is translated in the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum. ...

During protein synthesis (translation): 1.mRNA is translated in the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum. ...

During protein synthesis (translation):
 
  1.mRNA is translated in the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum.
  2.ATP is hydrolyzed to provide energy for forming peptide bonds.
  3.mRNA is converted into tRNA, which is then transformed i

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123abcanswers

The refractory period: 1.prevents the retrograde propagation of Action Potentials along the ...

The refractory period: 1.prevents the retrograde propagation of Action Potentials along the ...

The refractory period:
 
  1.prevents the retrograde propagation of Action Potentials along the neuronal membrane
  2.prevents the retrograde propagation of Graded Potentials along the neuronal membrane
  3.results from actions o

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Geazy

The neuromodulators in the brains pain suppression system function similarly to 1.aspirin. ...

The neuromodulators in the brains pain suppression system function similarly to 1.aspirin. ...

The neuromodulators in the brains pain suppression system function similarly to
 
  1.aspirin.
  2.morphine.
  3.substance P.
  4.norepinephrine.
  5.acetylcholine.


(Question 2) Lateral inhibition

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jnote01

The chambers of the left and right ventricles 1.communicate through the mitral valve. 2.have ...

The chambers of the left and right ventricles 1.communicate through the mitral valve. 2.have ...

The chambers of the left and right ventricles
 
  1.communicate through the mitral valve.
  2.have equal volumes.
  3.pump blood into the left and right atria, respectively.
  4.contract sequentially, the left chamber first.

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Angellady

Thrombin: 1.is produced from prothrombin. 2.is capable of enhancing its own production. ...

Thrombin: 1.is produced from prothrombin. 2.is capable of enhancing its own production. ...

Thrombin:
 
  1.is produced from prothrombin.
  2.is capable of enhancing its own production.
  3.stimulates the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.
  4.All of these are correct.


(Question 2) Individual

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Lissapoo12

Most O2 is transported __ , and most CO2 is transported __ . 1.physically dissolved in plasma; ...

Most O2 is transported __ , and most CO2 is transported __ . 1.physically dissolved in plasma; ...

Most O2 is transported  __ , and most CO2 is transported  __ .
 
  1.physically dissolved in plasma; bound to hemoglobin
  2.bound to hemoglobin; bound to hemoglobin
  3.bound to hemoglobin; as bicarbonate
  4.physically dis

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Hansolo18

Compensation for metabolic acidosis includes: 1.hyperventilation. 2.decreased secretion of H+ by ...

Compensation for metabolic acidosis includes: 1.hyperventilation. 2.decreased secretion of H+ by ...

Compensation for metabolic acidosis includes:
 
  1.hyperventilation.
  2.decreased secretion of H+ by kidney.
  3.decreased HCO3- by kidney.
  4.carbon dioxide retention.


(Question 2) A possible cause

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jessikagirl

Is the statement, In most biology experiments, the relationship between the independent and the ...

Is the statement, In most biology experiments, the relationship between the independent and the ...

Is the statement, In most biology experiments, the relationship between the independent and the dependent variable can best be described as cause and effect, true or false? Explain your answer.
  What will be an ideal response?


(

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MalorieB

Describe how you would care for and put away your compound light microscope at the end of the ...

Describe how you would care for and put away your compound light microscope at the end of the ...

Describe how you would care for and put away your compound light microscope at the end of the laboratory period.
  What will be an ideal response?


(Question 2) Which photomicrograph of unstained cotton fibers was taken wit

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Lasko

You wish to test the same unknown food for the presence of sugars. Describe how you would do So? ...

You wish to test the same unknown food for the presence of sugars. Describe how you would do So? ...

You wish to test the same unknown food for the presence of sugars. Describe how you would do So?
  What will be an ideal response?


(Question 2) You are given a sample of an unknown food. Describe how you would test it for

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Sikirc

How could this experiment have been improved? What will be an ideal ...

How could this experiment have been improved? What will be an ideal ...

How could this experiment have been improved?
  What will be an ideal response?


(Question 2) Why was it a good idea to time cytoplasmic streaming for more than a single direction cycle?
  What will be an ideal respon

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apyatt

Oral rehydration therapy is ancient. In 1000 BCE, an Indian physician recommended that his patients ...

Oral rehydration therapy is ancient. In 1000 BCE, an Indian physician recommended that his patients ...

Oral rehydration therapy is ancient. In 1000 BCE, an Indian physician recommended that his patients with diarrhea drink large amounts of water containing dissolved rock salt and molasses. Describe in your own words how oral rehydration solution acts

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apyatt

What happened to the composition of the solution inside the reaction chamber as a catalase reaction ...

What happened to the composition of the solution inside the reaction chamber as a catalase reaction ...

What happened to the composition of the solution inside the reaction chamber as a catalase reaction proceeded? Why was it a good practice to start with fresh hydrogen peroxide for each experimental trial?
  What will be an ideal response?
[b

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jessikagirl

What is hypertension?

What is hypertension?

What is hypertension?
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(Question 2) The lowest body pH is found in the fluid of the working stomach. How does a pH of about 3 in this particular location benefit the body as a whole?

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mireiajordan

Search for the phrases tissue engineering and organ engineering on the Internet. List two websites ...

Search for the phrases tissue engineering and organ engineering on the Internet. List two websites ...

Search for the phrases tissue engineering and organ engineering on the Internet. List two websites and briefly summarize their content.
  What will be an ideal response?


(Question 2) Bone is a subtype of connective tissue,

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Darkflower73

What is the function of the umbilical cord? What will be an ideal ...

What is the function of the umbilical cord? What will be an ideal ...

What is the function of the umbilical cord?
  What will be an ideal response?


(Question 2) Search the Internet for websites that describe diseases of bones (e.g., osteoporosis) and of skeletal muscles (e.g., muscular dystr

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phd1100

What is the main difference between the pulmonary and the systemic circuits of the circulatory ...

What is the main difference between the pulmonary and the systemic circuits of the circulatory ...

What is the main difference between the pulmonary and the systemic circuits of the circulatory system?
  What will be an ideal response?


(Question 2) Identify the structures in the photo below.
  What will be an idea

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Kday

Describe the shape, content, and function of an erythrocyte. What will be an ideal ...

Describe the shape, content, and function of an erythrocyte. What will be an ideal ...

Describe the shape, content, and function of an erythrocyte.
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(Question 2) Name and give the staining characteristics and functions of the three leukocytes with specific granules,
  W

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SpicyBoi

How does the size of the thorax change during: What will be an ideal ...

How does the size of the thorax change during: What will be an ideal ...

How does the size of the thorax change during:
  What will be an ideal response?


(Question 2) Which skeletal muscles are contracted during:
  What will be an ideal response?


(Question 3) Search

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xstealthx08

Search the Internet for sites about emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). List ...

Search the Internet for sites about emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). List ...

Search the Internet for sites about emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). List two websites below and briefly summarize their contents.
  What will be an ideal response?


(Question 2) Explain why hyper

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zc323

Define:

Define:

Define:
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(Question 2) Why is it advantageous for organisms not to be aware of all the activity in their nervous systems?
  What will be an ideal response?


(Question

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AmanBhutani

Define and characterize the following:

Define and characterize the following:

Define and characterize the following:
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(Question 2) According to your textbook and the Internet, what is the relationship between the fluid in the anterior cavity and the disease glaucoma?

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rmk280

Define and distinguish among interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. What will be an ideal ...

Define and distinguish among interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. What will be an ideal ...

Define and distinguish among interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.
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(Question 2) As various newspaper articles, books, and movies suggest, the cloning of human beings producing new individu

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nevinjoshy2001