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What is the process that allows a secondary oocyte to complete Meiosis II during fertilization?
What is the process that allows a secondary oocyte to complete Meiosis II during fertilization?
During which stage of development do the three germ layers form?
During which stage of development do the three germ layers form?
Which of the following structures is formed from the mesoderm during development?
Which of the following structures is formed from the mesoderm during development?
What is indicated by the term 'teratogen'?
What is indicated by the term 'teratogen'?
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Which of the following is a potential consequence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
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What occurs during the cleavage stage of development?
What occurs during the cleavage stage of development?
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What type of cell is produced when the sperm and the ovum nuclei fuse?
What type of cell is produced when the sperm and the ovum nuclei fuse?
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What is a significant role of progesterone during the luteal phase?
What is a significant role of progesterone during the luteal phase?
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Which of the following best describes the outcome of gastrulation?
Which of the following best describes the outcome of gastrulation?
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What is the role of hydrolytic enzymes released from the acrosome during fertilization?
What is the role of hydrolytic enzymes released from the acrosome during fertilization?
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Study Notes
Fertilization & Development
- Fertilization occurs in the oviduct during the luteal phase, when progesterone levels are high, preparing the endometrium for implantation.
- A secondary oocyte is released into the oviduct during ovulation.
- Sperm are attracted to the oocyte. Hydrolytic enzymes from the acrosome break down the jelly coat.
- Sperm surface proteins bind to egg receptors.
- Sperm cell membranes fuse with the egg cell membrane, triggering the completion of meiosis II within the oocyte.
- The mature ovum forms. A polar body is removed. Sperm and ovum nuclei fuse, forming a zygote.
Development
- Development involves cell growth and specialization. It begins with a zygote.
- Cleavage is cell division without growth. The early cells are undifferentiated (stem cells).
- A solid ball of cells forms, which differentiates into a blastocyst (a fluid-filled ball).
- The blastocyst implants into the endometrium.
- Gastrulation involves the formation of three germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. These layers differentiate into various tissues and organs.
- The blastula forms extraembryonic structures.
Agents That Affect Development
- Teratogens are mutagenic compounds that interfere with development, causing birth defects.
- Examples include alcohol, narcotics, thalidomide, mercury, and viruses.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- STIs are infections caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi.
- These infections are transmitted through intercourse or fluids.
- Damage to reproductive structures can result in infertility, sterility, or miscarriage.
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and ectopic pregnancy are complications associated with STIs.
- Knowledge of reproductive structures is essential for understanding how STIs affect them.
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Test your knowledge on the processes of fertilization and development. This quiz covers key concepts, including the luteal phase, zygote formation, and stages of cell differentiation. Understand how structure and function interplay in the early stages of life.
