Question 1

Which of the following structures is NOT one of the extraembryonic membranes associated with the human embryo?

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A)   chorion
B)   amnion
C)   placenta
D)   yolk sac
E)   allantoisF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Differentiation is characterized by

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A)   cellular division and growth.
B)   cells becoming specialized in structure and function.
C)   body parts being shaped and patterned into a specific form.
D)   All of the choices are correct.
E)   None of the choices are correct.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 3

A decrease in the function of the cardiovascular system due to aging can cause a decreased ability of the body to metabolize drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The phenomenon of apoptosis or cell death, as it relates to morphogenesis in Drosphila melanogaster,

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A)   is a mechanism present in every cell that occurs when an inhibitory protein is inactivated.
B)   occurs when the cellular machinery simply wears out and the cell dies from being unable to continue vital processes.
C)   occurs when the ability of the cell to repair DNA mutations finally fails.
D)   is a disease phenomenon and cell death is always a bad trait.
E)   is not yet understood but probably involves the failure of the homeobox to correctly control development.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The amnion surrounds the embryo and bathes it in a protective fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which structure is not associated with the development of the central nervous system in vertebrates?

Accepted Answer

A)   notochord
B)   neural plate
C)   neural tube
D)   ectodermE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A series of events occur during fertilization. Place the following events in the proper order in which they occur. a)  The "slowblock" occurs. b)  A single nuclear envelope surrounds both sperm and egg pronuclei. c)  The acrosomes of sperm release digestive enzymes that allow the sperm to pass through the zona pellucida to the egg plasma membrane. d)  Sperm cover the surface of the egg and secrete enzymes that help weaken the corona radiata. e)  Pronuclei are formed. f)  The "fast block" occurs. g)  Microvilli bring the entire sperm into the egg. h)  Sperm squeeze through the corona radiata and bind to the zona pellucida.

Accepted Answer

A)   a, e, b, d, f, c, g, h
B)   d, h, c, f, a, g, e, b
C)   d, b, g, a, f, c, e, h
D)   f, a, d, h, c, g, e, b
E)   e, d, h, c, a, f, b, gF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 8

As we age we tend to see a decrease in the function of various body systems. A decrease in which system will lead to problems in regulating our temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)   integumentary system
B)   cardiovascular system
C)   digestive system
D)   respiratory system
E)   excretory systemF) A) and B)
G) D) and E) A

Question 9

The trophoblast will provide nourishment for the embryo and give rise to the placenta.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

List the correct order of steps of morphogenesis in Drosophila melanogaster.

Accepted Answer

a. Gap genes divide the body into broad ...

Question 11

One of the earliest indications of cell differentiation is cellular movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The coelomic cavity is derived from the

Accepted Answer

A)   blastocoel.
B)   folding of the neural tube.
C)   splitting of the mesoderm.
D)   elimination of the yolk sac nutrients.
E)   space left after organs develop.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B) C

Question 13

At _____ weeks, the fetal heartbeat can be heard through a stethoscope.

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   25
C)   16
D)   12
E)   30F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following stages of embryonic development consists of only two layers of cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   morula
B)   blastula
C)   early gastrula
D)   late gastrulaE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which stage would show the development of the ectoderm and endoderm germ layers?

Accepted Answer

A)   early gastrulation
B)   neurulation
C)   blastulation
D)   late gastrulationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) A

Question 16

What body systems may be impacted if a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy and causes developmental problems to the endoderm?

Accepted Answer

A)   The epithelial lining of the digestive and respiratory systems may not be as functional as they should.
B)   The epithelial lining of the digestive and reproductive systems may not be as functional as they should.
C)   The epidermis and the epithelial lining of the oral cavity may not be as functional as they should.
D)   The outer layers of the digestive and respiratory systems may not be as functional as they should.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which feature is not associated with aging of the musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A)   A decrease in the muscle mass starting in the 20s or 30s for men.
B)   A two inch decrease in height by the time we reach age 80.
C)   A reduction in the size and number of muscle fibers.
D)   Compression of the vertebrae.
E)   All of these are features associated with aging.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

The notochord develops in which stage of embryonic development?

Accepted Answer

A)   gastrulation
B)   neurulation
C)   blastulation
D)   cleavageE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Development of the neural system is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)   cell division and growth in size.
B)   cells becoming specialized in structure and function.
C)   body parts being shaped and patterned into a specific form.
D)   All of the choices are correct.
E)   None of the choices are correct.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

A fetus born at twenty-four weeks has a chance of surviving, although it may have

Accepted Answer

A)   immature lungs and breathing difficulties.
B)   kidneys that fail to function.
C)   an incomplete digestive system.
D)   problems with brain development.
E)   an incomplete heart and circulatory system.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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Differentiation is characterized by

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A decrease in the function of the cardiovascular system due to aging can cause a decreased ability of the body to metabolize drugs.

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The phenomenon of apoptosis or cell death, as it relates to morphogenesis in Drosphila melanogaster,

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The amnion surrounds the embryo and bathes it in a protective fluid.

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