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37 Cards in this Set
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Sequel reproduction is a function of |
Meiosis |
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2/3 of all cancers are related to |
Tabacco, diet and exercise |
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If a cell is going to enter a non dividing state, it will do that after |
G1 |
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The normal function of tumor suppressor genes is to |
Respond to "stop" signals in the cells to inhibit mitosis |
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Treating cancer with chemicals that selectively kill rapidly dividing cells is |
Chemotherapy |
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During cytoplasmic division of plant cells |
A cell plate forms from the fusion of cellulose-containing vesicles |
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Nucleosome is made of |
DNA and histones |
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The 2 control points in the cell cycle are at |
G1/S and G2/M |
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Mitosis is used to |
Increase in body size, repair damaged tissue, replace dead cells, asexual reproduction |
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Normal function of proto-oncogenes is to |
Respond to "go" signals in the cells to produce proteins that stimulate mitosis |
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A ring of connective tissue at the base of the uterus |
Cervix |
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The biggest obstacle for terrestrial reproduction was probably |
Lack of moisture |
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Female gonads |
Ovary |
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The cells in the testes that are located between the tubules and secrete testosterone are the |
Leydig cells |
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Function of scrotum |
Keep the testes slightly cooler than body temperature |
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Inner layer of the uterus that produces the uterine lining in each menstrual cycle |
Endometrium |
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Conditions that favor asexual reproduction |
Rapid population growth and environmental conditions are stable |
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The testis produce |
Sperm and testosterone |
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The seminal vesicles produce |
Fructose, prostaglandins and the majority of the fluid in semen |
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Ovulation is triggered by a surge of |
LH |
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All of the events in the uterus and ovary that happen after ovulation are part of the |
Luteal phase |
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Following ovulation, the follicle becomes the |
Corpus leteum |
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The thick muscle layer of the uterus is the |
Myometrium |
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Menstrual pain |
Endometriosis and fibroids |
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Hormones cause decrease in males |
Testosterone and inhibin |
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Structure where sperm is mature |
Epididymis |
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The hypothalamus in females secretes |
GnRH |
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An ovarian follicle matures in |
14 days |
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Fertilization usually occurs in the |
Oviduct |
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The embryo becomes a fetus after |
8 weeks |
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In humans, cleavage occur in |
Week 1 |
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A human embryos heart starts beating at |
4 weeks |
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The allantois is a membrane that |
Forms the urinary bladder and placenta blood vessels |
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In humans, gastrulation occurs in |
Week 3 |
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The major animal lineage that includes echinoderms and all vertebrates |
Deuterostomes |
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The ectoderm gives rise to |
Nervous system and epidermis |
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The migration of cells from the surface of the blastocyst to the inside marks the beginning of |
Gastrulation |