Biology Chapter 26

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1. What is the organ in males that produces sperm and testosterone?

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The correct answer is Testis; it is the primary male sex organ responsible for sperm and testosterone production. Prostate, seminal vesicle, and vas deferens are also male reproductive organs but do not primarily produce sperm and testosterone.

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2. What is the gamete or reproductive cell of the male parent, produced by the testes?

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The correct answer is 'Sperm', which is produced by the testes and is the male gamete responsible for fertilizing the female gamete, the ovum. 'Ovum' and 'Egg' are the female reproductive cells, while 'Zygote' is the fertilized egg cell formed by the fusion of the sperm and ovum.

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3. What is the mixture of sperm and fluid that nourishes the sperm and helps it moves?

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The correct term for the mixture described is semen, which is produced by the male reproductive system. Testosterone is a hormone primarily produced in the testicles. Ovaries are part of the female reproductive system and are responsible for producing eggs. The cervix is a part of the female reproductive system that connects the vagina to the uterus.

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4. What is the term for the monthly process of egg release from an ovary in human females?

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Ovulation is the process by which an egg is released from the ovary and is ready for fertilization. Menstruation refers to the shedding of the uterine lining, while fertilization is when the egg is successfully merged with sperm. Implantation is the process in which a fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the uterus.

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5. What is the pear-shaped, hollow, muscular organ in which a fertilized egg develops into a baby in females?

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The uterus is where a fertilized egg implants and grows into a baby. The ovaries produce eggs, the fallopian tubes transport eggs to the uterus, and the vagina is the birth canal.

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6. In females, what is the passageway that leads from the uterus to outside of the female's body?

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The vagina is the correct answer as it is the muscular tube that connects the uterus to the outside of the body. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, not a passageway. The fallopian tube is where fertilization occurs, not a passageway to the outside of the body. The ovary is where eggs are produced, not a passageway for childbirth.

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7. What is the hormonally regulated cycle of an egg production and menstruation in females?

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The correct term for the cycle of egg production and menstruation in females is the menstrual cycle. It involves hormone regulation and prepares the body for potential pregnancy.

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8. What is the term used to describe the monthly shedding of the lining of the uterus in females if fertilization has not occurred?

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Menstruation is the process in which the uterine lining is shed if fertilization does not occur. Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary, menopause is the cessation of menstruation, and implantation is the attachment of a fertilized egg to the uterine lining.

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9. What is the term used to describe the period of years when the menstrual cycle becomes irregular and eventually stops in older females?

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Menopause is the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles. It typically occurs in women in their late 40s to early 50s. Puberty is the phase when a person becomes capable of sexual reproduction. Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary. Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the uterine lining.

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10. What is the period of time between fertilization and birth?

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The correct term for the period of time between fertilization and birth is pregnancy. Gestation refers to the development of the offspring within the mother's womb. Conception is the moment when the egg is fertilized by a sperm. Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary.

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11. What is a fertilized egg during early growth?

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During early growth after fertilization, the correct term for a fertilized egg is known as an embryo. A zygote is the initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined. A fetus is the developing offspring in the later stages of pregnancy. A blastocyst is a structure formed in the early development of mammals.

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12. What is the thin membrane that forms around an embryo?

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The amniotic sac is a thin, fluid-filled membrane that surrounds and protects the fetus in the womb. The placenta is an organ that allows nutrient and waste exchange between the mother and fetus, the umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta, and the chorion is another membrane that surrounds the amniotic sac.

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13. What term refers to a developing embryo?

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The correct term for a developing embryo is fetus, which typically refers to the developing human organism after the eighth week of development. Zygote is the initial stage after fertilization, blastocyst is the stage before implantation, and morula is the stage before blastocyst.

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14. What is the stage of human development from four weeks after birth to four years?

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The correct answer is 'infancy', which is the stage of human development that occurs from four weeks after birth to four years. Adolescence refers to the teenage years, middle age is the period between early adulthood and old age, and old age pertains to the later stage of life.

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15. What is the stage of human development from infancy to age 12 years?

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Childhood is the stage of human development that typically ranges from infancy to age 12, where individuals experience significant growth and development before transitioning to adolescence.

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16. What is the stage of human development that begins around ages 12 to 14 and lasts to age 20?

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Adolescence is the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, marked by physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. It is typically characterized by increased independence and self-discovery.

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17. What is the stage of human development that begins with the end of adolescence and extends to old age?

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Adulthood is the stage of human development that follows adolescence and continues until old age. It is characterized by increasing independence and responsibility.

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18. What is the term used to describe a person who is 100 years or older?

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A centenarian is a person who has reached the age of 100 years or older. Nonagenarian refers to a person in their 90s, octogenarian to a person in their 80s, and septuagenarian to a person in their 70s.

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What is the organ in males that produces sperm and testosterone?
What is the gamete or reproductive cell of the male parent, produced...
What is the mixture of sperm and fluid that nourishes the sperm and...
What is the term for the monthly process of egg release from an ovary...
What is the pear-shaped, hollow, muscular organ in which a fertilized...
In females, what is the passageway that leads from the uterus to...
What is the hormonally regulated cycle of an egg production and...
What is the term used to describe the monthly shedding of the lining...
What is the term used to describe the period of years when the...
What is the period of time between fertilization and birth?
What is a fertilized egg during early growth?
What is the thin membrane that forms around an embryo?
What term refers to a developing embryo?
What is the stage of human development from four weeks after birth to...
What is the stage of human development from infancy to age 12 years?
What is the stage of human development that begins around ages 12 to...
What is the stage of human development that begins with the end of...
What is the term used to describe a person who is 100 years or older?
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