BIO-169: Chapter 29- Development and Inheritance

The gradual modification of anatomical structures and physiologic characteristics from fertilization to maturity is termed

a.gametogenesis.

b.ontogeny.

c.development.

d.transformation.

e.disablement.
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The gradual modification of anatomical structures and physiologic characteristics from fertilization to maturity is termed

a.gametogenesis.

b.ontogeny.

c.development.

d.transformation.

e.disablement.
Development.
The formation of different types of cells required in development, or ________, occurs through selective changes in genetic activity.

a.differentiation

b.cupellation

c.deployment

d.gametogenesis

e.phylogeny
Differentiation
The transfer of genetically determined characteristics from generation to generation is termed

a.development.

b.differentiation.

c.inheritance.

d.phylogeny.

e.maturity.
Inheritance.
Sperm cannot fertilize an oocyte until they

a.undergo capacitation.

b.undergo meiosis.

c.lose their flagellum.

d.are in the vagina for 3 days.

e.are activated by sustentacular cells of the vagina.
Undergo capacitation.
Sperm release ________ to break down the bonds between adjacent follicle cells surrounding the oocyte.

a.relaxin

b.hyaluronidase

c.calcium

d.zonal inhibiting proteins

e.glucose
Hyaluronidase
Which of the following statements concerning development is false?

a.The term induction refers to the chemical interplay between developing cells.

b.The developing oocyte receives molecules that affect development from the surrounding granulosa cells.

c.Each blastomere in the blastocyst receives exactly the same cytoplasmic composition.

d.Differences in a cell's cytoplasmic makeup affect the cell's genetic activity.

e.Cells release molecules that affect the developmental process of neighboring cells.
Each blastomere in the blastocyst receives exactly the same cytoplasmic composition.
A blastocyst is a(n)

a.extraembryonic membrane.

b.solid ball of cells.

c.hollow ball of cells.

d.portion of the placenta.

e.origin of the urinary bladder.
Hollow ball of cells.
During implantation, the

a.trophoblast erodes a path through the endometrium.

b.inner cell mass begins to form the placenta.

c.maternal blood vessels in the endometrium are walled off from the blastocyst.

d.entire trophoblast becomes syncytial.

e.inner cell mass is temporarily deprived of nutrients.
Trophoblast erodes a path through the endometrium.
During gastrulation,

a.the blastomeres fuse.

b.the placenta penetrates the endometrium.

c.three germ layers are formed.

d.cells from the hypoblast move to the epiblast.

e.the neural tube closes.
Three germ layers are formed.
Oxygenated blood from the placenta returns to the fetus in the

a.allantois.

b.umbilical vein.

c.umbilical arteries.

d.decidua capsularis.

e.umbilical capillaries.
Umbilical vein.
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