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Describe the correct path of sperm through the male reproductive system.
Fertilization occurs in the
, and implantation occurs in the
The male parent produces sex cells called
The
make sperm and testosterone.
The temperature in the scrotum is the same or different than body temperature? Explain.
A healthy adult male produces several hundred million
each day.
In the female reproductive system, the
produce(s) the eggs.
During
, an egg is released when a follicle ruptures.
Which hormone causes the final preparation of the uterus to receive the embryo and inhibits initiation of
the next menstrual cycle?
10 Within which structure in the picture does fertilization normally occur and what is this structure called?
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The nose is protected from pathogens by
What are the major structures of the immune system?
Antibodies are produced by
Disease can be caused by
After a virus is trapped by mucus in the nose, it is usually
Transplanted organs that are rejected by the new body are destroyed by
The part of the pathogen that is remembered by the immune system is
The HIV virus attacks
What is the function of the immune system?
An organism develops active immunity as a result of
Cholesterol, sex hormones and large amounts of stored energy are examples of what type of
macromolecule?
22 Proteins differ from each other by
23 What are some characteristics of enzymes?
24 What are some characteristics of nucleic acids?
25 Although there are a limited number of amino acids, many different types of proteins exist because
26 The wave of muscular contraction that pushes food through the esophagus is called
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27 A digestive function of organ F is the synthesis and secretion of
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The principal function of structure X is to
To remove the pancreas, a surgeon would have to enter which cavity?
What are the receptors for smelling called?
Which part of the brain regulates blood pressure?
Specialized cells called
transfer messages throughout your body
in the form of fast-moving electrical energy.
Examine the illustration of a neuron below and answer the questions that follow.
33 The structures labeled A are called
34 The structures labeled B are called
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The structures labeled D are called
From a neuron's cell body, information is transmitted to other cells by a fiber called a(n)
Special neurons called
send impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscles.
The part of your brain that connects to your spinal cord is called the
The
primarily controls activities such as speaking, reading, writing, and solving problems.
Where are blood cells made?
What prevents blood from flowing backward in veins?
The close arrangement of alveoli and capillaries allows
The cardiovascular system is made up of which organs?
are the smallest blood vessels in your body.
When you exercise, your heart beats faster because
Which part of human blood is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients, hormones and wastes?
47 To determine heart rate, a student should count the pulsations per minute in
48 What sequence represents the normal pathway of blood?
49 How would you best describe the blood pumped from the structure labeled E?
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