Question 1

The hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy is ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone
B)  ​androgen
C)  ​progesterone
D)  estradiolE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The sexually dimorphic nucleus is part of the ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus
B)  ​Wolffian ducts
C)  ​anterior hypothalamus
D)  male brain, onlyE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Hormones are capable of inducing long-lasting changes throughout the body.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Müllerian ducts are found in ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic female fetuses only
B)  ​genetic male fetuses only
C)  ​female and male fetuses early in development
D)  female and male fetuses until shortly before birthE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Of the various hypotheses based on hormone levels,which is the most plausible explanation for male homosexuality?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Adult testosterone levels are low.
B)  ​Adult estrogen levels are high.
C)  ​Prenatal testosterone levels were low during some sensitive period.
D)  Prenatal estrogen levels were high during some sensitive period.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Describe some of the evidence that brain anatomy may differ as a function of sexual orientation.​

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

What hormone is released during orgasm and is apparently responsible for the calmness and lack of anxiety after orgasm?​

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin
B)  ​aldosterone
C)  ​melatonin
D)  oxytocinE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

When examining the data on sexual orientation of twins and other siblings,what seems to be the most reasonable conclusion?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic factors completely determine sexual orientation.
B)  ​Genetic factors play no role in sexual orientation.
C)  ​Sexual orientation is determined by genetics as well as other factors.
D)  Genetic factors determine sexual orientation in men, but do not seem to play a role for women.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following depends on an organizing effect of hormones?​

Accepted Answer

A)  whether an organism develops as male or female
B)  ​the degree of sexual activity at any time
C)  ​the timing of migration or hibernation
D)  current metabolic rateE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The frequency of homosexuality in men is highest if ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  a sister is homosexual
B)  ​an adopted brother is homosexual
C)  ​a dizygotic twin brother is homosexual
D)  a monozygotic twin brother is homosexualE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

In general,when do hormones produce "organizing effects"?​

Accepted Answer

A)  whenever the levels of some other hormone have decreased
B)  ​during early stages in development
C)  ​during adulthood
D)  temporarily at any time in lifeE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

At what point in the menstrual cycle,if any,are women who are NOT on birth-control pills most likely to initiate sexual activity?​

Accepted Answer

A)  at any point in the menstrual cycle
B)  ​just after the end of menstruation
C)  ​during the periovulatory period
D)  just before the next menstrual periodE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Wolffian ducts are found in ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic female fetuses only
B)  ​genetic male fetuses only
C)  ​female and male fetuses early in development
D)  female and male fetuses until shortly before birthE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

What is one current recommendation for raising children who have intersex conditions?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Raise the child according to whether the chromosomes are male or female.
B)  ​Wait until later and let the child decide whether to be called male or female.
C)  ​Identify the child as female, and have genital surgery performed as soon as possible.
D)  Identify the child as male or female based mainly on the predominant external appearance.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the release of estrogen
B)  ​increasing the release of FSH
C)  ​interfering with the feedback cycle between the ovaries and the pituitary
D)  inactivating both ovariesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

In the middle of the menstrual cycle,an increased release of estradiol causes a(n) ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in the release of FSH
B)  ​decrease in the release of LH
C)  ​sudden surge in the release of luteinizing hormone
D)  increase in the release of testosteroneE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Many female mammals become very attentive after delivering their babies largely because of a sudden ____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  drop in testosterone levels
B)  ​surge of prolactin and oxytocin
C)  ​decrease of prolactin and increase of oxytocin
D)  increase of prolactin and decrease of oxytocinE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is unique to genetic males early in development?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Wolffian ducts
B)  ​primitive gonads
C)  ​Müllerian ducts
D)  Müllerian inhibiting hormoneE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

What were the findings of a study of CAH girls in adolescence?​

Accepted Answer

A)  They read more sports magazines than the average for other teenage girls.
B)  ​They read more glamour magazines than the average for other teenage girls.
C)  ​They show less physical aggression than most other women do as adults.
D)  They show more interest in infants than most other women do as adults.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Male sexual behavior depends heavily on neurons in the medial preoptic area of the hypothalamus releasing which substance?​

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone
B)  ​dopamine
C)  ​estrogen
D)  luteinizing hormoneE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 10: Reproductive Behaviors

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Müllerian ducts are found in ____.​

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Describe some of the evidence that brain anatomy may differ as a function of sexual orientation.​

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Hormones are capable of inducing long-lasting changes throughout the body.​

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What were the findings of a study of CAH girls in adolescence?​

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The sexually dimorphic nucleus is part of the ____.​

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Many female mammals become very attentive after delivering their babies largely because of a sudden ____.​

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Male sexual behavior depends heavily on neurons in the medial preoptic area of the hypothalamus releasing which substance?​

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In general,when do hormones produce "organizing effects"?​

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At what point in the menstrual cycle,if any,are women who are NOT on birth-control pills most likely to initiate sexual activity?​

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In the middle of the menstrual cycle,an increased release of estradiol causes a(n) ____.​

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What hormone is released during orgasm and is apparently responsible for the calmness and lack of anxiety after orgasm?​

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Wolffian ducts are found in ____.​

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What is one current recommendation for raising children who have intersex conditions?​

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Of the various hypotheses based on hormone levels,which is the most plausible explanation for male homosexuality?​

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When examining the data on sexual orientation of twins and other siblings,what seems to be the most reasonable conclusion?​

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Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by ____.​

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Which of the following depends on an organizing effect of hormones?​

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The frequency of homosexuality in men is highest if ____.​

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The hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy is ____.​

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Müllerian ducts are found in ____.

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Describe some of the evidence that brain anatomy may differ as a function of sexual orientation.

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Hormones are capable of inducing long-lasting changes throughout the body.

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What were the findings of a study of CAH girls in adolescence?

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The sexually dimorphic nucleus is part of the ____.

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Many female mammals become very attentive after delivering their babies largely because of a sudden ____.

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Male sexual behavior depends heavily on neurons in the medial preoptic area of the hypothalamus releasing which substance?

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In general,when do hormones produce "organizing effects"?

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At what point in the menstrual cycle,if any,are women who are NOT on birth-control pills most likely to initiate sexual activity?

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In the middle of the menstrual cycle,an increased release of estradiol causes a(n) ____.

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What hormone is released during orgasm and is apparently responsible for the calmness and lack of anxiety after orgasm?

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Wolffian ducts are found in ____.

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What is one current recommendation for raising children who have intersex conditions?

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Of the various hypotheses based on hormone levels,which is the most plausible explanation for male homosexuality?

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When examining the data on sexual orientation of twins and other siblings,what seems to be the most reasonable conclusion?

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Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by ____.

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Which of the following depends on an organizing effect of hormones?

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The frequency of homosexuality in men is highest if ____.

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