One Function of -Fetoprotein in Rats Is to

question 103

Multiple Choice

One function of -fetoprotein in rats is to

• A) bind maternal estrogen in both males and females.
• B) bind maternal estrogen in females only.
• C) convert testosterone to DHT in males and females.
• D) prevent the fetus from implanting in the uterus.

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Definitions:

Vertebrates

A group of animals that have a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Placoid Scales

The toothlike scales found in sharks and other cartilaginous fishes.

Cartilaginous Fishes

A class of fishes that have skeletons made entirely out of cartilage, rather than bone.

Jawless Fishes

A group of fish that lack a true jaw, represented by modern lampreys and hagfishes, belonging to the superclass Agnatha.