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Reproduction is a sequence crooning with the development of the reproductive system in the _____ |
Embryo / Fetus |
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After the animal is born, it must grow and achieve _____ (sexual maturity) by acquiring the ability to produce fertile gametes (_____ and _____). |
-Puberty -Sperm -Ovum |
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This ability must be accompanied by reproductive behavior and _____ (intercourse). |
Copulation |
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After copulation, the sperm and egg meet, _____ occurs, and it is followed by the development of the pre-attachment embryo. |
Fertilization |
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The embryo attaches to the uterus by a specialized organ called the _____. It allows the fetus to grow and develop to term. |
Placenta |
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The fully developed fetus is born and the female giving birth must re-establish her _____ _____ before she can become pregnant again. |
Estrus Cycle |
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The endocrine systemis a collection of _____ that secrete chemical messages we call _____. These signals are passed through the _____ to arrive at a target organ, which has cells possessing the appropriate ____. |
-Glands -Hormones -Blood(stream) -Receptor |
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Which of the following is not a sex steroid? A) Androsteindione B) Aldosterone C) Testosterone D) Estrogen |
B) Aldosterone |
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Where does GnRH come from and what is one major function it performs? |
-Comes from the hypothalamus -Stimulates FSH and LH secretion |
