High School Biology : Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for High School Biology

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Example Questions

Example Question #13 : Understanding Reproductive Functions

Which of these is not a result of testosterone activity in males?

Possible Answers:

Pubertal growth spurt

Facial, body, and pubic hair growth

All of these are correct

Deepening of voice

Increased muscle mass

Correct answer:

All of these are correct

Explanation:

Testosterone has many functions in males. Others functions than those listed include: enlargement of genitalia, increased libido, decrease in subcutaneous fat in face, aggression, and increased oil production—which may cause acne. In females, testosterone primarily functions to increase sexual arousal.

Example Question #14 : Understanding Reproductive Functions

Which of the following structures does not contribute to the fluidity of semen?

Possible Answers:

Prostate gland

Bulbourethral glands

Pituitary gland

Seminal vesicles

Correct answer:

Pituitary gland

Explanation:

There are three primary structures that contribute fluids to sperm in order to create semen in the body: the seminal vesicles, the prostate, and the bulbourethral glands. The pituitary gland has an impact on the development and maturation of sperm, but does not directly add fluid to semen.

Example Question #15 : Understanding Reproductive Functions

Which of the following is a function of the male reproductive system?

Possible Answers:

Production of sex hormones

Delivery of sperm to the female reproductive system

Production and storage of sperm, production of sex hormones, and delivery of sperm to the female reproductive system

Production and storage of sperm

None of these answers

Correct answer:

Production and storage of sperm, production of sex hormones, and delivery of sperm to the female reproductive system

Explanation:

The male reproductive system has all of the functions indicated in the answer choices. 

Example Question #16 : Understanding Reproductive Functions

Painful cramps during menstruation is known as which of the following?

Possible Answers:

Amenorrhea

Mastodynia

Dysmenorrhea

Menarche

None of these answers

Correct answer:

Dysmenorrhea

Explanation:

Dysmenorrhea is a term used to describe painful cramps that are present during menstruation. In most cases, the cramps are cause by involuntary contractions of the uterus, which is a muscle. Amenorrhea describes the abnormal absence of a menstrual period. Mastodynia describes breast tenderness during menstruation. Menarche describes a female's first menstrual period.

Example Question #17 : Understanding Reproductive Functions

The discharge of sperm and semen from the male body is known as which of the following?

Possible Answers:

Fertilization

Transpiration

None of these answers

Implantation

Ejaculation

Correct answer:

Ejaculation

Explanation:

Ejaculation is the act of ejecting sperm and semen from the male body. Fertilization and implantation are the first steps of pregnancy that occur inside the female body after sexual reproduction has begun. Transpiration is the evaporation of water from plant leaves.

Example Question #18 : Understanding Reproductive Functions

What hormone surges and causes the release of an egg from the ovary?

Possible Answers:

Progesterone

Estrogen

Prolactin

FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)

LH (luteinizing hormone) 

Correct answer:

LH (luteinizing hormone) 

Explanation:

At day 14 of a menstrual cycle, the LH surge begins, which causes the follicle to burst, resulting in ovulation. The LH surge is caused by a rise in estrogen, which causes the pituitary gland to release LH.

Example Question #19 : Understanding Reproductive Functions

Which of the following hormones is crucial for the maintenance of pregnancy?

Possible Answers:

Progesterone

LH

Estrogen

Cortisol

FSH

Correct answer:

Progesterone

Explanation:

Progesterone ("pro-gestation") is responsible for the maintenance of a pregnancy. Initially, the corpus luteum secretes progesterone in preparation for pregnancy. Then, after fertilization, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is released which causes the corpus luteum to keep secreting progesterone. The placenta takes over it's function after 6 weeks gestation.

Example Question #161 : Tissues, Organs, And Organ Systems

Which of the following is not included in the respiratory system?

Possible Answers:

All of these are respiratory organs

Pharynx

Esophagus

Trachea

Mouth

Correct answer:

Esophagus

Explanation:

As the air enters the human body when it is inhaled, it passes through the mouth (or nose) and is warmed. It then passes through the pharynx and into the cartilage-ringed trachea. From the trachea, the air can pass into either the right or left bronchi, which brings air to the right or left lung, respectively. The bronchi branch into many bronchioles and eventually into alveoli, where gas exchange occurs.

The esophagus is part of the digestive system, and transports food from the mouth to the stomach.

Example Question #2 : Respiratory System

What are the two primary divisions of the respiratory tract?

Possible Answers:

The exocrine and endocrine divisions

The upper and lower divisions

The pre-alveolar and the post-alveolar divisions

The major and minor divisions

The inner and outer divisions

Correct answer:

The upper and lower divisions

Explanation:

The organs of the respiratory system are organized into the upper respiratory tract and the lower respiratory tract. The upper respiratory tract includes the nasal mucosa, the trachea, the bronchi, and the larynx. The lower respiratory tract consists of the bronchioles and alveoli.

Pre-alveolar and post-alveolar refer to the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide between air and blood. Exocrine and endocrine refer to organs needed in the creation and release of hormones and secretions.

Example Question #1 : Understanding Respiratory Organs

Which list only contains organs found in the respiratory system?

Possible Answers:

Thyroid, nasal mucosa, trachea, and bronchi

Pharynx, nasal mucosa, esophagus, and larynx

Pharynx, nasal mucosa, larynx, and esophagus

Pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi

Nasal mucosa, thyroid, trachea, and larynx

Correct answer:

Pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi

Explanation:

The pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi are all part of the respiratory tract.

The esophagus is part of the digestive tract, while the thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system.

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