Question 1

Which of the following structures is homologous to the male penis in the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Clitoris

Question 2

A couple is experiencing infertility. The male partner has a low sperm count, and the female partner has blocked fallopian tubes. Which statement best describes their situation?

Accepted Answer

Infertility can be due to both male and female factors.

Question 3

Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating ovulation during the ovarian cycle?

Accepted Answer

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 4

A woman is in her first trimester of pregnancy and is exposed to alcohol. Why is the fetus especially vulnerable to injury during this period?

Accepted Answer

Major organ systems are forming, making the fetus susceptible to teratogens.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the genotype of an individual who is heterozygous for a trait?

Accepted Answer

The individual has two different alleles for the trait

Question 6

A man with blood type AB and a woman with blood type O have a child. What are the possible blood types of their child? Use a Punnett square to solve.

Accepted Answer

A or B

Question 7

Which of the following is a major complication of pregnancy that involves high blood pressure and protein in the urine?

Accepted Answer

Pre-eclampsia

Question 8

Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is most commonly associated with cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Question 9

Which layer of the uterus is shed during menstruation?

Accepted Answer

Endometrium

Question 10

A genetic disorder is described as autosomal recessive. Which of the following best describes the inheritance pattern?

Accepted Answer

Two copies of the mutant allele are needed for the disorder to be expressed.

Question 11

Which of the following organs develops from the endoderm during embryogenesis?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Question 12

A patient is diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Which of the following is a common complication if left untreated?

Accepted Answer

Infertility due to scarring of the fallopian tubes

Question 13

Which of the following best explains why premature infants are immunosuppressed?

Accepted Answer

They have not received sufficient maternal antibodies via the placenta.

Question 14

Which of the following birth control methods is considered the most effective at preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Intrauterine device (IUD)

Question 15

Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum and supporting early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

Question 16

A woman with genotype $$X^N X^n ($$where $$N is $$normal and $$n is a $$recessive X-linked disorder) has a child with a man who is $$X^n Y. $$What is the probability their son will have the disorder? Use a Punnett square to solve.

Accepted Answer

$$50\%$$

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of the Sertoli cells (sustentacular cells) in the testes?

Accepted Answer

Form the blood-testis barrier and support spermatogenesis

Question 18

Which of the following is a reason why pregnant women are at increased risk for sepsis?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy suppresses the immune system to tolerate the fetus.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes codominance in genetics?

Accepted Answer

Both alleles are expressed equally in the phenotype.

Question 20

Which of the following is a major risk factor for neural tube defects such as spina bifida during fetal development?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid deficiency before and during early pregnancy

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