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Bio 182 EXAM 6 Questions and Answers with
Solutions UPDATED!!!
true or false: Primary spermatocytes are haploid. - ANSWER
False
True or false: The acidity of the vagina would be harmful to
sperm if it were not neutralized by the
semen. - ANSWER true
T or F: Spermatogenesis occurs at a temperature slightly lower
than the core body temperature. - ANSWER true
T or F: The testes and ovaries are collectively called the
gametes. - ANSWER false
T or F: Testosterone has no effect on spermatogenesis unless
follicle stimulating hormone is
present. - ANSWER true
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Spermine is a sugar that provides energy for sperm motility. -
ANSWER false
7.
The final cellular transformation in the production of
spermatozoa is called - ANSWER Spermiogenesis
8.
When all sexually reproducing species of animals are
considered, the one characteristic that most defines a female is
- ANSWER production of the larger gamete.
9. The genetic sex of a child is determined by - ANSWER the
sperm
Testis-determining factor (i.e. to signal the development of male
anatomy) is found in or on - ANSWER the Y chromosome.
11. Men have only one ___ but have two of all the rest of these.
- ANSWER prostate gland(s).
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12. Mitochondria are found in the ___ of a spermatozoon. -
ANSWER midpiece
13. The cell in spermatogenesis that undergoes meiosis I is -
ANSWER a primary spermatocyte.
14. When a cell divides by meiosis, it ultimately produces ___
daughter cells. - ANSWER 4
15. The first hormone to trigger the changes of puberty is -
ANSWER gonadotropin-releasing hormone
The energy for sperm motility comes from - ANSWER fructose.
17. Contractions of the female reproductive tract may be
stimulated by ___ in the semen. - ANSWER prostaglandins
T or F: Prolactin is not secreted until after a woman gives birth. -
ANSWER false
Bio 182 EXAM 6 Questions and Answers with
Solutions UPDATED!!!
true or false: Primary spermatocytes are haploid. - ANSWER
False
True or false: The acidity of the vagina would be harmful to
sperm if it were not neutralized by the
semen. - ANSWER true
T or F: Spermatogenesis occurs at a temperature slightly lower
than the core body temperature. - ANSWER true
T or F: The testes and ovaries are collectively called the
gametes. - ANSWER false
T or F: Testosterone has no effect on spermatogenesis unless
follicle stimulating hormone is
present. - ANSWER true
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Spermine is a sugar that provides energy for sperm motility. -
ANSWER false
7.
The final cellular transformation in the production of
spermatozoa is called - ANSWER Spermiogenesis
8.
When all sexually reproducing species of animals are
considered, the one characteristic that most defines a female is
- ANSWER production of the larger gamete.
9. The genetic sex of a child is determined by - ANSWER the
sperm
Testis-determining factor (i.e. to signal the development of male
anatomy) is found in or on - ANSWER the Y chromosome.
11. Men have only one ___ but have two of all the rest of these.
- ANSWER prostate gland(s).
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12. Mitochondria are found in the ___ of a spermatozoon. -
ANSWER midpiece
13. The cell in spermatogenesis that undergoes meiosis I is -
ANSWER a primary spermatocyte.
14. When a cell divides by meiosis, it ultimately produces ___
daughter cells. - ANSWER 4
15. The first hormone to trigger the changes of puberty is -
ANSWER gonadotropin-releasing hormone
The energy for sperm motility comes from - ANSWER fructose.
17. Contractions of the female reproductive tract may be
stimulated by ___ in the semen. - ANSWER prostaglandins
T or F: Prolactin is not secreted until after a woman gives birth. -
ANSWER false
