18 Questions
What is the most commonly reported bacterial STD in the US?
Chlamydia
Name a viral STD that cannot be treated with antibiotics.
AIDS
Which STD can lead to infertility by damaging the reproductive tract?
Chlamydia
What is the process called when a sperm and egg cell fuse?
Fertilization
What STD causes genital warts and cervical cancer in women?
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
What key events occur in early human development?
Gastrulation and neurulation
Which STD has a vaccine developed recently?
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?
In the Fallopian tubes
What are some ways to avoid contracting STDs?
Abstain from sexual contact before marriage, remain faithful to your partner, use latex condoms
What is the protective layer that surrounds the egg called?
Zona pellucida
What is the beginning of pregnancy marked by the fertilization of an egg by a sperm called?
Conception
What is the term used for the process where the sperm head releases enzymes to break down the protective layer of the egg?
Acrosome reaction
What is the name of the serious birth defect that can result if the neural tube does not close completely?
Spina bifida
What is the function of the amnion during embryonic development?
To cushion and protect the developing embryo
What are the fingerlike projections that form on the outer surface of the chorion near the end of the third week of development?
Chorionic villi
What is the role of the placenta in embryonic development?
Acts as the embryo's organ of respiration, nourishment, and excretion
Why is folic acid an important nutrient in any woman's diet, especially during early pregnancy?
To prevent most cases of spina bifida
What structures develop from the neural tube?
Spinal cord and brain
Explore the most commonly reported sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Learn about the risks, symptoms, and consequences associated with these infections.
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