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What is the primary reason why most sperm cells die during fertilization?
What is the primary reason why most sperm cells die during fertilization?
- The capacitation process
- The acidic environment (correct)
- The leukocytes in the female reproductive tract
- The mucus in the female reproductive tract
How long can sperm cells survive inside the female reproductive tract?
How long can sperm cells survive inside the female reproductive tract?
- 1 day
- 1 month
- 3-5 days (correct)
- 1 week
What is the purpose of capacitation in fertilization?
What is the purpose of capacitation in fertilization?
- To produce hormones
- To kill the sperm cells
- To fertilize the oocyte
- To enable the sperm cells to penetrate the oocyte (correct)
What is the fast block in fertilization?
What is the fast block in fertilization?
What is the result of the fusion of the male and female chromosomes during fertilization?
What is the result of the fusion of the male and female chromosomes during fertilization?
What is the result of the release and fertilization of two oocytes?
What is the result of the release and fertilization of two oocytes?
What is the term for the offspring from week 9 until birth?
What is the term for the offspring from week 9 until birth?
Which stage of gestation lasts from weeks 3-8?
Which stage of gestation lasts from weeks 3-8?
What is the function of the yolk sac?
What is the function of the yolk sac?
What is the term for the process of membranes wrapping on top of themselves to form a 3D structure?
What is the term for the process of membranes wrapping on top of themselves to form a 3D structure?
Why do fetal and maternal blood not mix during pregnancy?
Why do fetal and maternal blood not mix during pregnancy?
What is the consequence of lack of folate in the diet during pregnancy?
What is the consequence of lack of folate in the diet during pregnancy?
What is the primary function of the placenta?
What is the primary function of the placenta?
During which weeks does rapid weight gain occur in the fetus?
During which weeks does rapid weight gain occur in the fetus?
What is the function of relaxin during pregnancy?
What is the function of relaxin during pregnancy?
What is the average length of a newborn?
What is the average length of a newborn?
What is the approximate amount of breast milk produced by females per infant?
What is the approximate amount of breast milk produced by females per infant?
What is the term for a person's outward appearance and behavior?
What is the term for a person's outward appearance and behavior?
What is the term for a copy of a gene?
What is the term for a copy of a gene?
What is the term for a gene that will always be expressed in the phenotype?
What is the term for a gene that will always be expressed in the phenotype?
What is the genetic disorder caused by having three copies of chromosome 21?
What is the genetic disorder caused by having three copies of chromosome 21?
What is the term for a person who carries a genetic disorder but does not necessarily exhibit the disorder themselves?
What is the term for a person who carries a genetic disorder but does not necessarily exhibit the disorder themselves?
What is the normal weight gain for a mother during the first trimester?
What is the normal weight gain for a mother during the first trimester?
What is the main reason for morning sickness during pregnancy?
What is the main reason for morning sickness during pregnancy?
What is the name of the process by which the uterus returns to its original size after childbirth?
What is the name of the process by which the uterus returns to its original size after childbirth?
Why do varicose veins and hemorrhoids occur during pregnancy?
Why do varicose veins and hemorrhoids occur during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of the Montgomery glands during breastfeeding?
What is the purpose of the Montgomery glands during breastfeeding?
What is the APGAR score used to evaluate?
What is the APGAR score used to evaluate?
What is the name of the period that begins after the release of the placenta?
What is the name of the period that begins after the release of the placenta?
What is the main reason for the baby's difficulty in regulating temperature?
What is the main reason for the baby's difficulty in regulating temperature?
What is the purpose of the prolactin hormone during lactation?
What is the purpose of the prolactin hormone during lactation?
What is the type of milk produced in the first 3 days postpartum?
What is the type of milk produced in the first 3 days postpartum?