The exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids that may result in new gene combinations on the chromosomes is called ____________.
A.
crossing over
B.
synapsis
C.
duplication
D.
reduction division
E.
random assortment
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Question 2) The exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids that may result in new gene combinations on the chromosomes is called _________________.
A. crossing over
B. synapsis
C. duplication
D. random assortment
E. reduction division
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Question 3) The onset of puberty in females typically occurs between the ages of ______and occurs ____ that in males.
A. 14 and 18; earlier than
B. 13 and 16; later than
C. 11 and 16; earlier than
D. 12 and 16; at the same time as
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Question 4) Check all that are normal functions of the uterine tubes.
Site for implantation of the pre-embryo
Transport the oocyte to the uterus
Site for fertilization
Provide nourishment to the developing embryo
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Question 5) The process of meiosis provides for the reorganization of the the entire complement of human genes, the human genome. Meiosis occurs in the production of gametes in
A. males.
B. females.
C. both males and females.
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Question 6) Centromeres divide in
A. mitosis and meiosis I.
B. mitosis and meiosis II.
C. meiosis II only.
D. meiosis I and meiosis II.
E. mitosis, meiosis I and meiosis II.
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Question 7) Describe the age-related changes that occur in the female reproductive tract.
Vaginal wall thins
Increased vaginal mucus production
Uterus shrinks
Vagina stretches and widens
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Question 8) Which of the following is not a function of the reproductive system?
A. Development and nourishment of a new individual
B. Production of gametes
C. Creation of antibodies
D. Fertilization
E. Production of reproductive hormones
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Question 9) A primary oocyte surrounded by a single layer of granulosa cells is called a ______________.
A.
primordial follicle
B.
secondary follicle
C.
mature follicle
D.
corpus luteum
E.
corpus albicans
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Question 10) The series of monthly changes that occur within the female uterus are referred to as the ____________________.
A.
menstrual cycle
B.
menarche
C.
reproductive cycle
D.
ovarian cycle
E.
luteal cycle
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