TTU Reproductive Physiology (ANSC
3401) - Sillivent Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Physiology definition -
correct answer ✅The Study of structure and function in living
organisms
Reproduction definition -
correct answer ✅A series of physiological and Psychological events
that must be timed properly
Different timers for reproduction -
correct answer ✅Hormones from the endocrine system
Season of the year (for seasonal breeders)
Purposes of sexual reproduction -
correct answer ✅Natures purpose
Animals Purpose
Mans purpose
Natures purpose for reproduction -
correct answer ✅Recombination of genetic material
,TTU Reproductive Physiology (ANSC
3401) - Sillivent Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Animals purpose for reproduction -
correct answer ✅Perpetuation of species
Spread ones own genetics
Man's purpose for reproduction -
correct answer ✅To provide food
Genetic improvement
techniques used to improve reproductive efficiency -
correct answer ✅AI
Embryo Transfer, Nuclear Transfer, Separation of male and female
sperm, Bisecting embryos, Synchronization, Superovulation,
embryo storage, embryo sexing, preg testing, in vitro maturation of
gametes, in vitro fertilization true cloning (DOLLY)
Hormones definition -
correct answer ✅Chemical agents synthesized and secreted by
specialized ductless glands and carried by the bloodstream to
specific target tissues where they evoke physiological adjustments
,TTU Reproductive Physiology (ANSC
3401) - Sillivent Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Endocrine glands -
correct answer ✅ductless glands which secrete directly into the
bloodstream (have a larger blood supply then other glands)
Exocrine Glands -
correct answer ✅ducted glands which secrete externally, not into
bloodstream
Receptor sites -
correct answer ✅Specific sites located on the cell membrane or
within the cell which have a high affinity for a specific hormone
(lock and key)
General properties of hormones -
correct answer ✅Effect specialized tissues containing receptors
Do not initiate reactions
Are not chemically unique
, TTU Reproductive Physiology (ANSC
3401) - Sillivent Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Have variable speeds of reaction Active at very low concentrations
(10-9 grams = nanograms (ng) or ppb) 10-12 grams = picograms(pg)
or ppt)
Reproductive Hormone class -
correct answer ✅Neurohormones
Gonadotropic hormones
Gonadal hormones
Uterine and placental hormones
Neurohormones consist of -
correct answer ✅peptides
Gonadotropic hormones consist of -
correct answer ✅proteins
3401) - Sillivent Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Physiology definition -
correct answer ✅The Study of structure and function in living
organisms
Reproduction definition -
correct answer ✅A series of physiological and Psychological events
that must be timed properly
Different timers for reproduction -
correct answer ✅Hormones from the endocrine system
Season of the year (for seasonal breeders)
Purposes of sexual reproduction -
correct answer ✅Natures purpose
Animals Purpose
Mans purpose
Natures purpose for reproduction -
correct answer ✅Recombination of genetic material
,TTU Reproductive Physiology (ANSC
3401) - Sillivent Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Animals purpose for reproduction -
correct answer ✅Perpetuation of species
Spread ones own genetics
Man's purpose for reproduction -
correct answer ✅To provide food
Genetic improvement
techniques used to improve reproductive efficiency -
correct answer ✅AI
Embryo Transfer, Nuclear Transfer, Separation of male and female
sperm, Bisecting embryos, Synchronization, Superovulation,
embryo storage, embryo sexing, preg testing, in vitro maturation of
gametes, in vitro fertilization true cloning (DOLLY)
Hormones definition -
correct answer ✅Chemical agents synthesized and secreted by
specialized ductless glands and carried by the bloodstream to
specific target tissues where they evoke physiological adjustments
,TTU Reproductive Physiology (ANSC
3401) - Sillivent Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Endocrine glands -
correct answer ✅ductless glands which secrete directly into the
bloodstream (have a larger blood supply then other glands)
Exocrine Glands -
correct answer ✅ducted glands which secrete externally, not into
bloodstream
Receptor sites -
correct answer ✅Specific sites located on the cell membrane or
within the cell which have a high affinity for a specific hormone
(lock and key)
General properties of hormones -
correct answer ✅Effect specialized tissues containing receptors
Do not initiate reactions
Are not chemically unique
, TTU Reproductive Physiology (ANSC
3401) - Sillivent Exam 1 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Have variable speeds of reaction Active at very low concentrations
(10-9 grams = nanograms (ng) or ppb) 10-12 grams = picograms(pg)
or ppt)
Reproductive Hormone class -
correct answer ✅Neurohormones
Gonadotropic hormones
Gonadal hormones
Uterine and placental hormones
Neurohormones consist of -
correct answer ✅peptides
Gonadotropic hormones consist of -
correct answer ✅proteins
