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1

Sex cells in humans normally carry
A)two autosomes.
B)one sex chromosome.
C)two autosomes, an X and a Y.
D)two sex chromosomes, an X and a Y.
2

The normal flow through sex cell formation in humans is
A)meiosis I then meiosis II.
B)prophase, anaphase, metaphase and telophase.
C)mitosis I followed by mitosis II.
D)prophase I, prophase II, metaphase I, metaphase II.
3

The sex chromosomes normally segregate during
A)mitosis II.
B)anaphase I.
C)anaphase II.
D)prophase I.
4

Which major class of nutrients is primarily responsible for providing that full feeling after a meal?
A)carbohydrates
B)nucleic acids
C)lipids
D)water
5

Which is true of RDAs?
A)RDA = Recommended Dietary Allowances
B)They are dietary recommendations, not requirements or minimum standards.
C)They do not apply to a person with medical problems or those who are under stress.
D)All of these answers are true.
6

Which is true of the testes?
A)They are the source of ova.
B)Hormones are not produced by these tissues.
C)Sperm and hormones are secreted by the testes.
D)They normally stop producing sperm at the age of 60.
7

Amino acids that must be in a person's diet in order to assume good health are called
A)saturated.
B)essential amino acids.
C)favored amino acids.
D)HDLs.
8

The ovaries are
A)responsible for sperm production.
B)the site of meiosis.
C)the site of all endocrine system activity.
D)only composed on haploid cells.
9

High blood levels of which compound are associated with a decreased chance of atherosclerosis?
A)chylomicrons
B)LDLs
C)RDAs
D)HDLs
10

If a person has three of one of kind of chromosome instead of the normal two,
A)the condition is called a trisomy.
B)Down syndrome is an example.
C)it is a chromosomal abnormality.
D)All the above are true.





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