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What is a feature of some species of mammals related to testicular migration into the scrotal sac?
What is a feature of some species of mammals related to testicular migration into the scrotal sac?
- It requires a temperature higher than body temperature
- It is androgen-dependent (correct)
- It is associated with male pattern baldness
- It promotes primary sex characteristics
What is the consequence of failure to descend in the testicles?
What is the consequence of failure to descend in the testicles?
- Acne development
- Increased muscle growth
- Male pattern baldness
- Cryptorchidism (correct)
Which type of spermatocyte has entered meiosis II?
Which type of spermatocyte has entered meiosis II?
- Primary spermatocyte
- Spermatid
- Secondary spermatocyte (correct)
- Spermatogonia
What is the primary sex hormone secreted by the testes in males?
What is the primary sex hormone secreted by the testes in males?
Which hormone exhibits negative feedback control of LH/FSH and GnRH in males?
Which hormone exhibits negative feedback control of LH/FSH and GnRH in males?
What does the selected follicle release more of in the adult human female?
What does the selected follicle release more of in the adult human female?
What is the fate of the first two pairs of kidneys during fetal development?
What is the fate of the first two pairs of kidneys during fetal development?
Which duct is retained in females during sex determination?
Which duct is retained in females during sex determination?
What does the inner cell mass differentiate into in a mammalian embryo?
What does the inner cell mass differentiate into in a mammalian embryo?
Which hormone plays a key role in the initiation of rhythmic uterine contractions during parturition?
Which hormone plays a key role in the initiation of rhythmic uterine contractions during parturition?
What is the main factor that controls the process of parturition?
What is the main factor that controls the process of parturition?
What is the first differentiated cell type in a mammalian embryo?
What is the first differentiated cell type in a mammalian embryo?
Which gonadal steroid does not typically mediate negative feedback at the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary?
Which gonadal steroid does not typically mediate negative feedback at the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary?
What is the main hormone product of the testes?
What is the main hormone product of the testes?
Which hormone product of the ovaries is responsible for triggering a 'surge' release of LH/FSH?
Which hormone product of the ovaries is responsible for triggering a 'surge' release of LH/FSH?
What type of hormone is progesterone?
What type of hormone is progesterone?
Which hormone is not a product of the ovaries?
Which hormone is not a product of the ovaries?
What triggers the luteal regression that marks the beginning of the follicular phase?
What triggers the luteal regression that marks the beginning of the follicular phase?
Which hormone surge causes the selected follicle to grow and secrete estrogen during the follicular phase?
Which hormone surge causes the selected follicle to grow and secrete estrogen during the follicular phase?
What causes the massive release of gonadotropins during the follicular phase?
What causes the massive release of gonadotropins during the follicular phase?
What happens to the somatic cells of the ovulatory follicle after the LH surge?
What happens to the somatic cells of the ovulatory follicle after the LH surge?
What causes the endometrial lining to be shed during the follicular phase?
What causes the endometrial lining to be shed during the follicular phase?
What does the uterus prepare for under the influence of progesterone and estrogen during the luteal phase?
What does the uterus prepare for under the influence of progesterone and estrogen during the luteal phase?
