Prentice Hall Biology (California)
Prentice Hall Biology (California)
1st Edition
Kenneth R. Miller, Levine
ISBN: 9780132013529
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Page 1029: Standards Practice

Exercise 1
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The route of the sperm starts from the testes, then it goes to the epididymis, vas deferens and lastly, the urethra.
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B. epididymis, vas deferens, urethra
Exercise 2
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Ovulation, luteal phase, follicular phase, and menstruation are all stages of the menstrual cycle. Corpus phase is characterized by the secretion of estrogen and progesterone.
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C. corpus phase
Exercise 3
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Here are the major endocrine glands:

a. Pituitary gland (master gland)
b. Hypothalamus
c. Thyroid gland
d. Parathyroid gland
e. Adrenal gland
f. Pancreas
g. Reproductive glands

Therefore, the correct answer is D. Sweat glands are found in the integumentary system.

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D. sweat gland
Exercise 4
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The follicles in the ovary help the egg to develop or mature before it goes through the process of ovulation.
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B. Follicle
Exercise 5
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The female reproductive system contains ovaries that secrete hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
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A. Ovary
Exercise 6
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Hypothalamus controls the secretion of hormones in the pituitary gland and serves as the link of the nervous system to the endocrine system.
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C. Hypothalamus
Exercise 7
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The epididymis ensures that the testicles are in place. It contains tubes that store and transport the sperm from the testes.
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D. Epididymis
Exercise 8
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The adrenal gland helps the body in dealing with stress and produces adrenaline and steroid hormones. It is represented by the number 4 in the diagram.
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C. 4
Exercise 9
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The pancreas (number 5 in the diagram) produces enzymes to break down substances in food, and insulin and glucagon that regulate blood sugar level. It is considered as an endocrine and an exocrine gland.
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D. 5
Exercise 10
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The number 1 in the diagram represents the pituitary gland or the master gland. It regulates body functions by controlling other endocrine glands and produces growth hormones.
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A. 1
Exercise 11
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The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating metabolism, growth and development. It is represented by the number 2.
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B. 2
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