The Y chromosome codes for a protein called __________, which initiates development of male anatomy.

A. SRY (sex-determining region of the Y)
B. MIF (mullerian-inhibiting factor)
C. GDX (gender-determining region of the X)
D. TDF (testis-determining factor)


D. TDF (testis-determining factor)

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An erection of the penis is caused by

A. increased secretions of lymph into the spongy tissue. B. muscle flexion of the penile muscles. C. blood filling the erectile bodies and compressing the veins. D. semen pressure from the testes and ductus deferens. E. ejaculatory muscles.

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A. 4, 5, 1, 3, 2 B. 4, 2, 1, 5, 3 C. 4, 1, 5, 3, 2 D. 4, 1, 2, 3, 5 E. 4, 3, 5, 2, 1

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The activated lymphocytes must make thousands of copies of themselves in order to fight off the thousands of pathogens reproducing in the body. This reproduction of lymphocytes is called ________

A) Immunization B) Differentiation C) Lymphocyte proliferation D) Lymphocyte activation

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