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What is likely the reason male wasps keep visiting the flowers of the newly discovered orchid?
What is likely the reason male wasps keep visiting the flowers of the newly discovered orchid?
- Male wasps are likely attracted by paracrine signals produced by the orchid.
- Male wasps are likely attracted to the sweet nectar produced by the orchid.
- The orchid might produce a pheromone similar to that produced by female wasps. (correct)
- Male wasps are likely attracted by growth factors produced by the orchid.
- Male wasps are likely attracted to the bright colors of the orchids' flowers.
What are chemical signals introduced by animals into their habitats called?
What are chemical signals introduced by animals into their habitats called?
- Neurotransmitters
- Growth factors
- Pheromones (correct)
- Hormones
What type of growth factor mutation might cause defects in the formation of connective tissue in mutant mice?
What type of growth factor mutation might cause defects in the formation of connective tissue in mutant mice?
- Fibrinogen growth factors (FGFs) (correct)
- Nerve growth factors (NGFs)
- Histamine
- Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs)
- Neurotransmitters
How is synaptic signaling different from paracrine signaling?
How is synaptic signaling different from paracrine signaling?
Pheromones are generally detected by the vomeronasal organ in most mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
Pheromones are generally detected by the vomeronasal organ in most mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
Which of the following statements about K-strategists is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about K-strategists is FALSE?
What was the single most important adaptation that led to the uncoupling of reproduction and the need for an aquatic habitat?
What was the single most important adaptation that led to the uncoupling of reproduction and the need for an aquatic habitat?
Ovulation is triggered by a surge of which hormone?
Ovulation is triggered by a surge of which hormone?
Which of the following does NOT occur during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
Which of the following does NOT occur during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
In response to LH and FSH, what do testes secrete?
In response to LH and FSH, what do testes secrete?
Which statement about the corpus luteum is FALSE?
Which statement about the corpus luteum is FALSE?
What is the CORRECT path taken by sperm from site of production to site of ejection?
What is the CORRECT path taken by sperm from site of production to site of ejection?
Oocytes are produced in which structure?
Oocytes are produced in which structure?
Study Notes
Orchid and Wasp Interaction
- Male wasps are attracted to orchids, likely due to sweet nectar, signals, or pheromones.
- Orchids may produce pheromones similar to those of female wasps for attraction.
Pheromones Definition
- Pheromones are chemical signals introduced by animals into their habitats for communication, such as attracting mates and marking territories.
Mutant Mice Research
- Mice with defective connective tissue are likely carrying mutations in genes encoding fibroblast growth factors (FGFs).
Synaptic vs. Paracrine Signaling
- Synaptic signaling requires neurotransmitter release from neurons and acts over shorter distances compared to paracrine signaling.
Vomeronasal Organ
- Pheromones in mammals, reptiles, and amphibians are typically detected by the vomeronasal organ.
K-strategists Characteristics
- K-strategists produce few offspring, invest significantly in parental care, and thrive in stable environments with intense competition.
Adaptation in Land Animals
- The amniotic egg is a crucial adaptation that allowed the uncoupling of reproduction from aquatic habitats as animals transitioned to land.
Ovulation Hormones
- A surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) triggers ovulation.
Follicular Phase of Menstrual Cycle
- During the follicular phase, progesterone levels do not increase to high levels, and the uterine lining is not shed.
Testosterone Secretion
- In response to luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), testes secrete testosterone.
Corpus Luteum Characteristics
- The corpus luteum is responsible for progesterone secretion, which maintains the uterine lining, and it degenerates if fertilization does not occur.
Sperm Pathway
- Sperm travel from seminiferous tubules to the urethra following the order: epididymis, vas deferens, and ejaculatory duct.
Oocyte Production
- Oocytes are produced in the ovaries, which are the female reproductive organs responsible for egg development.
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Test your understanding of botanical interactions in the Amazon rainforest with this quiz. Explore the relationship between new orchid species and male wasp attraction. Delve into the ecological scenarios that explain this phenomenon.
