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Which system is responsible for the regulation of growth, metabolism, and reproduction through the production and secretion of hormones?
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Which system is responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body to coordinate various functions such as movement, thinking, and sensation?
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Which system is responsible for the regulation of growth, metabolism, and reproduction through the production and secretion of hormones?
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Which system is responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body to coordinate various functions such as movement, thinking, and sensation?
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Which system is involved in the production of gametes (sperm and egg) and the release of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone?
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Which system is responsible for the regulation of growth, metabolism, and reproduction through the production and secretion of hormones?
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During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation typically occur?
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What is the average length of a typical menstrual cycle?
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What hormone is responsible for stimulating the thickening of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle?
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Which phase of the menstrual cycle follows ovulation?
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What is the average duration of menstruation in a typical menstrual cycle?
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What is the name of the phase of the menstrual cycle when the uterine lining is shed?
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What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
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What is the name of the phase of the menstrual cycle when the follicles in the ovaries mature?
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What is the name of the hormone that stimulates the release of an egg during ovulation?
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What phase of the menstrual cycle marks the beginning of menstruation?
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What is the term for the process in a feedback mechanism where the output of a system causes changes that reverse the initial change and restore equilibrium?
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What hormone is responsible for triggering the release of an egg from the ovary during the menstrual cycle?
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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the thickening of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle?
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What is the role of estrogen in the menstrual cycle feedback mechanism?
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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the development of the follicles in the ovaries during the menstrual cycle?
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What is the main function of the feedback mechanism involving progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
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What is the feedback mechanism involving luteinizing hormone in the menstrual cycle primarily responsible for?
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Which gland secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) to regulate the menstrual cycle?
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Which scientist is credited with developing the theory of evolution by natural selection?
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What is the process by which species change over time?
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Which term refers to the process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring?
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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of evolutionary change?
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What is the name for the study of the history of life on Earth based on fossils?
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Which of the following is an example of homologous structures in terms of evolution?
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Which of the following best defines biodiversity?
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What is the primary cause of the current decline in global biodiversity?
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Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?
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What term is used to describe the disappearance of a species from Earth?
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What is carrying capacity?
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Why is it important to consider carrying capacity in ecological studies?
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What factors can influence the carrying capacity of an environment?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects carrying capacity?
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How does population density impact carrying capacity?
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How does the presence of predators impact carrying capacity?
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Which nucleic acid is primarily responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information in cells?
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Which nucleic acid is involved in protein synthesis and acts as a messenger between DNA and the ribosomes?
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Which nucleic acid contains the sugar deoxyribose in its structure?
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What is the process by which the information in DNA is copied into a complementary RNA sequence?
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Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
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Which nucleotide base is complementary to adenine in a DNA molecule?
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What is the name of the process in which the genetic information contained in mRNA is decoded to produce a specific protein?
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Which process is responsible for the formation of proteins within cells?
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Where does protein synthesis take place within a cell?
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What is the first step in protein synthesis?
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Which molecule serves as the template for protein synthesis?
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Which organelle is responsible for the translation step of protein synthesis?
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During which stage of protein synthesis are amino acids linked together to form a polypeptide chain?
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Which organ produces and releases eggs in females?
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Where does fertilization of the egg by sperm typically occur?
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What is the primary male reproductive organ responsible for producing sperm?
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What is the name of the muscular tube that connects the uterus to the outside of the body in females?
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What is the name of the process by which the lining of the uterus is shed during menstruation?
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What is the name of the hormone that regulates the menstrual cycle and prepares the uterus for pregnancy?
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What is the name of the male reproductive cell responsible for fertilizing the female egg?
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What is the name of the process by which the male reproductive system produces and releases sperm?
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What is the name of the female sex hormone responsible for the development of female reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics?
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Which gland is known as the master gland of the endocrine system?
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Which gland produces cortisol, the 'stress hormone'?
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Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels in the body?
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Which hormone is responsible for regulating the body's metabolism?
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Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood?
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Which gland produces the hormone progesterone, important for the menstrual cycle and pregnancy?
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Which of the following is not considered an evidence of evolution?
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What is the term used to describe structures in different species that have a similar underlying structure but may serve different functions?
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Which of the following provides evidence of evolution by showing similarities in early stages of development among different species?
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What term describes organs or structures in organisms that have reduced or no function, but are similar to functional organs or structures in closely related species?
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Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?
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Which of the following is an example of fossil evidence of evolution?
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Which of the following is a random change in the DNA sequence that can result in a new trait?
