(ANSC 431) Practice Exam 1, Exams of Animal Biology

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Exam 1.
Name:___________________
UIN:__________________
Date:_________________
Answer each question to the best of your ability. Remember, grades are based on the
correctness of your answers, not their length. Pictures and diagrams are allowed.
1) In detail, describe the 2-cell 2-gonadotropin theory. (10 points)
2) Dr. Dean wants to do an experiment where he can inject embryos into one uterine horn
without the embryos being able to enter the other horn. What species could he use? (2
points)
3) The anatomical name for the ‘surge center’ is the _______________. (1 point)
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Exam 1.

Name:___________________

UIN:__________________

Date:_________________

Answer each question to the best of your ability. Remember, grades are based on the correctness of your answers, not their length. Pictures and diagrams are allowed.

  1. In detail, describe the 2-cell 2-gonadotropin theory. (10 points)

  2. Dr. Dean wants to do an experiment where he can inject embryos into one uterine horn without the embryos being able to enter the other horn. What species could he use? ( points)

  3. The anatomical name for the ‘surge center’ is the _______________. (1 point)

  1. Describe the HPO feedback loop occurring during the luteal phase. Include all tissue(s) and hormone(s) involved. (10 points)

  2. The frequency of LH surges is a good indicator of GnRH surge frequency. FSH is not. Explain why. (10 points)

  1. A child is going through precious puberty. What types of drugs could be used to delay puberty? How do they work? (5 points).

  2. Increased body weight decreases the age at puberty. What tissue is responsible for this? How does it help activate the reproductive system? (5 points)

  1. Describe the process started by the LH surge that results in ovulation. (10 points)

  2. Describe how one follicle is selected from a cohort of growing follicles. Include the hormones, cell, and tissues involved. (10 points)