Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology,
8th Edition by Frederic H. Martini
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,Table of Contents are given below
1.An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
2.The Chemical Level of Organization
3.Cell Structure and Function
4.The Tissue Level of Organization
5.The Integumentary System
6.The Skeletal System
7.The Muscular System
8.The Nervous System
9.The General and Special Senses
10.The Endocrine System
11.The Cardiovascular System: Blood
12.The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
13.The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
14.The Lymphatic System and Immunity
15.The Respiratory System
16.The Digestive System
17.Metabolism and Energetics
18.The Urinary System
19.The Reproductive System
20.Development and Inheritance
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Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 8e (Martini)
Chapter 20 Development and Inheritance
20.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) The study of the development of the human organism during the first two months after
fertilization is called
A) genetics.
B) embryology.
C) pediatrics.
D) anthropology.
E) gerontology.
Answer: B
Learning Outcome: 20-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
2) Differentiation is
A) the transfer of genetic information from one generation to the next.
B) the gradual change in anatomical and physiological characteristics from conception to
maturity.
C) the formation of more specialized cell types through selective changes in genetic activity.
D) the fusion of two haploid gametes that results in one diploid zygote.
E) a developmental stage of the embryo where body shape becomes discernable.
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 20-1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understanding
3) Fertilization of the ovum usually occurs
A) within one hour of ovulation.
B) as much as three to four days following ovulation.
C) in the ovary.
D) in the upper third of the uterine tube.
E) in the uterus.
Answer: D
Learning Outcome: 20-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
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, 4) Choose the correct statement about amphimixis.
A) a process that results in a zygote
B) a genetic disorder based on autosomal dominance
C) the transition from morula to blastocyst
D) the time during which sperm travel toward the ovum
E) the formation of the male and female pronuclei
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 20-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understanding
5) Polyspermy is
A) when fertilization involves more than one sperm.
B) when multiple sperm release hyaluronidase concurrently.
C) the movement of millions of sperm through the female reproductive tract.
D) the clinical term for an adequate sperm count (more than 20 million per ejaculate).
E) the process that follows capacitation and enables sperm to bind to sperm receptors.
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 20-2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understanding
6) The period of gestation that is characterized by rapid fetal growth and adipose tissue
deposition is the ________ trimester(s).
A) first
B) second
C) third
D) first and second
E) second and third
Answer: C
Learning Outcome: 20-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
7) The period of gestation when the basic components of each of the major organ systems appear
is the ________ trimester(s).
A) first
B) second
C) third
D) first and second
E) second and third
Answer: A
Learning Outcome: 20-3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
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