Which of the Following Steroids Induces the Acrosome Reaction Involving

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steroids induces the acrosome reaction involving ion channel-induced release of acrosomal enzymes used by sperm to attack the egg?

• A)estrogen
• B)testosterone
• C)dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
• D)progesterone

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Definitions:

Coma

A state of unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened; fails to respond normally to painful stimuli, light, or sound; lacks a normal wake-sleep cycle; and does not initiate voluntary actions.

Life Support

Medical equipment that sustains, extends, or replaces vital bodily functions, often used in critically ill or comatose patients.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.

Thalamus

A crucial part of the brain that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory information to the appropriate areas of the cortex.