Question 1

The almost identical cells produced by cleavage divisions are called ________.

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Question 2

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst will

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A)   form the placenta.
B)   form the morula.
C)   form the embryo.
D)   form blood vessels of the placenta.
E)   provide nutrients for early growth.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The extraembryonic membrane that forms a fluid-filled sac is the

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A)   yolk sac.
B)   amnion.
C)   allantois.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the aboveF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Figure 26-2 Fetus at 10 Weeks
Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "5."

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A)   amniotic cavity
B)   chorion
C)   amnion
D)   placenta
E)   endometriumF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

During gastrulation,

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A)   the blastomeres fuse.
B)   the placenta penetrates the endometrium.
C)   three germ layers are formed.
D)   cells from the hypoblast move to the epiblast.
E)   the neural tube closes.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

All of the following occur during pregnancy, except that

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A)   a woman's respiratory rate and tidal volume increase.
B)   maternal blood volume increases.
C)   maternal nutrient requirements increase.
D)   a woman's glomerular filtration rate increases.
E)   a woman's bladder capacity increases.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Genes that appear on the X chromosome are said to be ________.

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Question 8

Figure 26-1 Early Human Development
Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structures labeled "4."

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A)   zygotic twins
B)   morula
C)   blastomere
D)   trophoblast
E)   polar bodiesF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Stretching of the cervix causes an increase in the blood levels of

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A)   estrogen.
B)   progesterone.
C)   oxytocin.
D)   relaxin.
E)   chorionic gonadotropin.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

A new mother tells you that when she nurses her baby, she feels as if she is having menstrual cramps. How would you explain this phenomenon?

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Question 11

Which of the following is not part of fertilization?

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A)   release of acrosomal enzymes
B)   oocyte activation
C)   completion of Meiosis II
D)   amphimixis
E)   completion of Meiosis IF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The oval, three-layered sheet produced by gastrulation is called the ________.

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A)   embryo
B)   ectoderm
C)   inner cell mass
D)   embryonic disc
E)   yolk sacF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

The traits of an individual controlled by his or her genotype are his or her ________.

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Question 14

The hormone that increases the flexibility of the pubic symphysis during pregnancy is

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A)   luteinizing hormone.
B)   progesterone.
C)   human chorionic gonadotropin.
D)   human placental lactogen.
E)   relaxin.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Figure 26-2 Fetus at 10 Weeks
Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "7."

Accepted Answer

A)   amnion
B)   chorion
C)   decidua basalis
D)   placenta
E)   endometriumF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 16

The trophoblast has many of the characteristics of ________ cells.

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A)   cardiac
B)   cancer
C)   infectious
D)   rejuvenating
E)   none of the aboveF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The extraembryonic membrane that forms the fetal portion of the placenta is the

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A)   yolk sac.
B)   amnion.
C)   allantois.
D)   chorion.
E)   decidua.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

Each of the following statements concerning development is True , except that

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A)   embryological development includes the events that occur in the first two months.
B)   fetal development occurs from the 9ᵗʰ week until birth.
C)   the first trimester is when the fetus looks distinctively human.
D)   postnatal development begins at birth.
E)   All of the above are True of development.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Progesterone calms the myometrium and prevents contraction. What factors antagonize progesterone and trigger labor and delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)   rising estrogen levels increase sensitivity
B)   rising oxytocin levels lead to uterine contractions
C)   distortion of the myometrium
D)   distortion of the cervix
E)   all of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

During gestation, contraction of the myometrium is inhibited by ________, produced by the placenta.

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A)   progesterone
B)   estrogen
C)   oxytocin
D)   prostaglandins
E)   inhibinF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Exam 26: Development and Inheritance

The traits of an individual controlled by his or her genotype are his or her ________.

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The extraembryonic membrane that forms a fluid-filled sac is the

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Stretching of the cervix causes an increase in the blood levels of

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A new mother tells you that when she nurses her baby, she feels as if she is having menstrual cramps. How would you explain this phenomenon?

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The almost identical cells produced by cleavage divisions are called ________.

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The inner cell mass of the blastocyst will

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Figure 26-2 Fetus at 10 Weeks Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "5."

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Genes that appear on the X chromosome are said to be ________.

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Figure 26-1 Early Human Development Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structures labeled "4."

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Figure 26-2 Fetus at 10 Weeks Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "7."

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All of the following occur during pregnancy, except that

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Progesterone calms the myometrium and prevents contraction. What factors antagonize progesterone and trigger labor and delivery?

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The extraembryonic membrane that forms the fetal portion of the placenta is the

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The oval, three-layered sheet produced by gastrulation is called the ________.

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The hormone that increases the flexibility of the pubic symphysis during pregnancy is

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During gastrulation,

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Which of the following is not part of fertilization?

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The trophoblast has many of the characteristics of ________ cells.

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