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What hasn't changed in the Biological Work? ☑: The unknown is still greater than the known How does scientific methodology work? ☑: Observation->Hypothesis->Tests of Hypothesis->Results What is the control group? ☑: Variable being tested is absent What is the Experimental group? ☑: Variable being tested is present When do results become part of general knowledge? ☑: Only after they are published in a scientific journal. Must go through peer review Why have confidence in the popular press and professional website? ☑: The info is based on the scientific method and scientific journals; not pseudoscience EXCELLENCE 2 What is pseudoscience? ☑: System of ideas/misconceptions erroneously regarded as science Why are dietary supplements dangerous? ☑: FDA requires no scientific studies on safety; People use supplements without telling their doctors If dietary supplements are so dangerous, why are they legal? ☑: Supplements are big businesses, donate millions of dollars to candidates If you had to design a study to investigate the effects of a new drug on health, what design would you use? ☑: Two group experimental design What is the pathway of sperm? ☑: Seminiferous Tubules in testes-> Stored in epididymis-> Vas Deferens-> Urethra What are the accessory glands? ☑: Seminal vesicles, prostate glands, bulbourethral glands What does the seminal vesicle do? EXCELLENCE 3 ☑: Nourishment for sperm What does the prostate gland provide? ☑: Acidic solution which stimulates ATP production of the sperm What does the Bulbourethral gland provide? ☑: Lubricating fluid that is alkaline and neutralizes the acid environment of the urethra What is another name for the Bulbourethral gland? ☑: Cowpers gland What is semen? ☑: Millions of sperm and fluid from the accessory glands How do the male hormones work? ☑: Pituitary and Testis, LH and FSH sent down Normal vs Enlarged Prostate ☑: Walnut size, urethra open; Lemon/Peach size, urethra squeezed Effects of an enlarged prostate