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What characterizes the first trimester of embryonic development?
What characterizes the first trimester of embryonic development?
- Development of the placenta
- Onset of fetal movements
- Formation of essential organs (correct)
- Growth of the fetus
What is the main role of oxytocin during labor?
What is the main role of oxytocin during labor?
- Stimulating the uterus to contract (correct)
- Helping with milk production post-delivery
- Inducing hormonal changes for birth
- Causing dilation of the cervix
Which process involves unspecialized embryonic cells transforming into specialized cells, tissues, and organs?
Which process involves unspecialized embryonic cells transforming into specialized cells, tissues, and organs?
- Growth
- Expulsion
- Differentiation (correct)
- Hormonal induction
What marks the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy?
What marks the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy?
What is the main function of the placenta during embryonic development?
What is the main function of the placenta during embryonic development?
Which stage of labor involves the delivery of the placenta?
Which stage of labor involves the delivery of the placenta?
What is the key characteristic of the morula stage in embryonic development?
What is the key characteristic of the morula stage in embryonic development?
Which event occurs during the gastrulation phase of embryonic development?
Which event occurs during the gastrulation phase of embryonic development?
Which process leads to the development of a blastocyst from the morula?
Which process leads to the development of a blastocyst from the morula?
What is the role of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in embryonic development?
What is the role of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in embryonic development?
How is a blastula different from a morula in terms of structure?
How is a blastula different from a morula in terms of structure?
Which statement accurately describes the process during the morula stage?
Which statement accurately describes the process during the morula stage?
