biology 34

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glucagon

causes cells to take sugar out of the blood

true

a cell must have receptors for a particular hormone for the hormone to affect it

endocrine

if it releases secretions directly into the blood it is considered:

all of these (blood , tissue, lining )

during menstruation, __ is discharged through the vagina

hypothalamus

it links the nervous system to the endocrine system

stimulate cells inside the ovaries to produce more estrogen

which is a function of FSH?

scrotum

the __ needs to be external because sperm need to be cooler than body temperature to develop properly.

seminiferous tubules

sperm develop inside the :

5;3

people using the rhythm method as contraception should avoid intercourse for at least ___ days before and after ovulation

23

how many chromosomes does each genetic material form into?

IVF

involves the process of combining sperm and egg in a laboratory dish

follicle to rupture

a burst of FSH and LH cause the:

urethra

the __ is the tube that carries semen and urine out

exocrine

if it releases secretions outside of the body, it is considered:

true

the cervix remains open for a few days while ovulation occurs

fallopian tube

if a sperm cell can meet the egg cell in the ___, the fertilization will take place here.

follicle

A(n) ___ is a cluster of cells surrounding a single egg, or ovum.

none of these

____ is/are the female reproductive organs.

pituitary

the master gland — it can indirectly control the actions of other endocrine glands

zygote, fertilization

a __ is formed during the process of __

the fertilization phase

__ is NOT a phase in the menstrual cycle.

pineal

helps control the cycle of sleep and wakefulness, by secreting the hormone melatonin

vas deferns

Before transportation, sperm are stored in the :

testes

__ are the male gonads

both of these (exo, endo)

the pancreas is considered:

uterus

where does the zygote implant to grow and mature for the next 9 months?

chemical messages

hormones can be thought of as:

uterine lining

after egg implantation, the __ will nourish and protect the embryo

bladder

__ is the muscular sac that stores urine until it is released

none of these

where are androgens secreted from?

all of these

epinephrine and norepinephrine can

corpus luteum; collapse

if the egg remains underutilized in the literal phase, the __ will:

luteal phase

the female reproductive system prepares for ovulation in the:

adrenal gland

the __ regulates metabolism and blood calcium.

all of these

hormones can affect many processes

all of these (deep voice and the other stuff i forgot)

testosterone will cause:

adrenal glands

corticosteroids

prostaglandins

these so-called local hormones generally affect only nearby cells and tissues

all of these

during the menstrual period, one can experience:

corticosteroids

anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc. are called:

b & c — testes and ovaries

where are progesterone and estrogen secreted from?

3-7

menstruation generally lasts between __ days

false

hormones are generally fast-acting, similar to the nervous system.

2

there are __ sex hormones in the human genome

about 300 million sperm

during sexual intercourse, about how many sperm enter the vagina?

cilia

__ push the egg down the fallopian tube towards the uterus

corpus luteum

once the egg is released, the follicle seals over, and this is called the:

fallopian tube

during ovulation, the egg is released int the:

400

in the life of a human female, about __ mature eggs are released

thyroid

the __ is a butterfly-shaped gland that wraps around the trachea

12

a human egg matures in about __ days

males

who contains higher levels of androgens?

fertilized

the menstrual cycle stops and embryonic development begins if the egg is:

all of these

the menstrual cycle involves the:

puberty

the reproductive system becomes fully functional during:

pancreas

the __ releases the digestive enzymes to help break down food

all of these

steroid hormones can:

produce eggs

the mai function of the female reproductive system is to:

true

recent alternative meat products use immortalized cells that are technically precancerous, and in some cases, fully cancerous

both of these

if it releases secretions directly into the digestive system, it is considered

epinephrine

someone experiencing anaphylaxis will often benefit from treatment with:

prostate

the __ is a walnut sized gland that surrounds a portion of the urethra and produces some of the fluid in semen

when the embryo is fully formed

when is fertilization fully complete?

none of these

the permanent stop of ovulation and mestruation is called

homeostasis

endocrine system feedback mechanisms help the body maintain:

glands

organs that produce and release a secretion are called

all of these are possible

how long does it take for a hormone to have its full effect on its target cells?

none of these

what gets released enabling the sperm to burrow into the outer layer of the egg?

sperm; seminal fluid

semen is a combination of \[\] and \[\]

the embryo could be lost

if menstruation were to happen during the early stages of pregnancy, what could likely happen?

42 years

based on the length of the average number of eggs a female releases, the length of time that female will be able to reproduce is roughly:

steroid hormones

because they are lipids, __ can easily cross cell membranes

none of these

__ provides energy to the sperm

calcitonin

__ promotes calcium absorption into bones

during childhood

when is the thymus most important

vas deferns

the __ is a thin, muscular tube that transports sperm.

all of these (emotional instability, depression, anxiety)

which mental health conditions can arise from hormonal imbalances?

anabolic steroids

these are man-made versions of testosterone used to enhance performance

can occur naturally in plants and animals

a steroid can:

5

sperm can live for about _ days