Brain And Behavior- Reproductive Behavior

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1.

Which of the following biological factors determines the genetic sex of a fetus?
- A.
  
  The gonads of the fetus
- B.
  
  A single gene on the X chromosome
- C.
  
  The hormones produced by the pituitary during fetal development
- D.
  
  The father's sperm
- E.
  
  The phase of the menstrual cycle during which fertilization occurs
2.

The protein that dictates the conversion of the undifferentiated gonads into the testes is controlled by the
- A.
  
  Gene Tny
- B.
  
  Leptin protein
- C.
  
  Ob/ob gene
- D.
  
  Gene Sry
- E.
  
  X chromosome
3.

The difference between an organizational hormone effect and an activational hormone effect is that
- A.
  
  The organizational effects occur only in the brain
- B.
  
  Organizational effects are permanent
- C.
  
  Organizational effects only occur during adulthood
- D.
  
  Activational effects are mediated by receptors, whereas organizational effects are due to changes in neurotransmitter secretion
- E.
  
  Activational effects are permanent
4.

The prenatal development of the internal reproductive structures of the male requires
- A.
  
  Suppression of the Mullerian system by anti-Mullerian hormone
- B.
  
  Secretion of estradiol by the pituitary
- C.
  
  Secretion of progesterone
- D.
  
  Secretion of androgens
- E.
  
  Both A and D are correct
5.

All of the following are characteristics of untreated androgen insensitivity syndrome EXCEPT
- A.
  
  All female external genitals
- B.
  
  Testes
- C.
  
  Breast growth and development
- D.
  
  Female internal genitals
- E.
  
  The inability to have children
6.

In which disorder would you expect to observe testes as well as the external genitals of a female?
- A.
  
  Persistent Mullerian Duct syndrome
- B.
  
  Turner's syndrome
- C.
  
  Sry syndrome
- D.
  
  Adrenogenital syndrome
- E.
  
  Androgen insensitivity syndrome
7.

An example of a primary sex characteristic is ________ , while ________ is an example of a secondary sex characteristic.
- A.
  
  Estrogen; the external genitals
- B.
  
  Wide hips; internal sex organs
- C.
  
  Deep voice; the gonads
- D.
  
  The gonads; enlarged breasts
- E.
  
  The beard; the external genitals
8.

Lordosis would be an example of ________ in the female rat.
- A.
  
  Receptivity
- B.
  
  Attractivity
- C.
  
  Proceptivity
- D.
  
  Perceptivity
- E.
  
  Reactivity
9.

A male rat is castrated immediately after birth and then given injections of estradiol and progesterone in adulthood. This male rat would be expected to
- A.
  
  Exhibit enhanced inter-male aggression
- B.
  
  Attempt to copulate with a female in heat
- C.
  
  Show lordosis in response to another male
- D.
  
  Attempt to copulate with a non-estrous female
- E.
  
  Show maternal aggression
10.

Menstruation is triggered by
- A.
  
  Reduced secretion of estradiol and progesterone from the corpus luteum
- B.
  
  A surge of androgens from the adrenal cortex
- C.
  
  Implantation of a fertilized ovum in the uterus
- D.
  
  a surge of estrogens from the adrenal cortex
- E.
  
  Increased secretion of estrogen and progesterone from the corpus luteum