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| A sample of a woman's blood is analyzed for reproductive hormone levels. The results indicate a high level or progesterone, relatively high levels of inhibin, and low levels of FSH and LH. The female is most likely experiencing ______ of the uterine cycle. |
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| The organ that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra is the |
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| If a color-blind (X-linked recessive trait) man marries a woman who is heterozygous for the trait, what proportion of their male offspring can be expected to be color blind? |
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| The site where fertilization normally occurs is in the |
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| Shortly after gastrulation, the body and the organs of the embryo begin to form. This process is called |
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| The period of gestation when organs and organ systems complete most of their development and the fetus looks distinctly human is the _____ trimester. |
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| Which of these statements about ectopic pregnancy is false? |
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| vaginal delivery is often possible |
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| The period of gestation when the rudiments of all major organ systems are established is the ______ trimester. |
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| If both parents are heterozygous dominant for a trait, what is the probability of an offspring inheriting the recessive trait? |
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