Ch 4: Fertilization and development of zygote to blastocyst

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What is the result of the union between the ovum and sperm cell?

A haploid zygote

A diploid zygote (correct)

A blastocyst

A morula

Where does the blastocyst embed itself after traveling from the fallopian tube?

Vagina

Cervix

Ovary

Uterus (correct)

What is the term used to describe the solid ball of cells formed by continuous mitotic division of the zygote?

Amnion

Chorion

Morula (correct)

Blastocyst

Which structure secretes enzymes to soften a portion of the uterine wall for implantation?

Outer cells of the blastocyst Signup and view all the answers

At what stage does the zygote develop into a hollow, fluid-filled ball of cells?

Around five days after fertilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process where a haploid ovum and a sperm cell fuse to form a diploid zygote?

Fertilization Signup and view all the answers

Where does implantation of the blastocyst occur?

Uterus Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the solid ball of cells formed by mitotic division after fertilization?

Morula Signup and view all the answers

Which structure secretes enzymes to soften a portion of the uterine wall for implantation?

Blastocyst Signup and view all the answers

What event follows the formation of the morula during zygote development?

Mitosis Signup and view all the answers

Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?

Fallopian tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the amnion and chorion in embryonic development?

Form extra-embryonic membranes Signup and view all the answers

During which process does the zygote move down the fallopian tube towards the uterus?

Mitosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the end result of continuous mitotic division of a zygote before blastocyst formation?

Morula Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the crucial steps involved in fertilization and development of a zygote to a blastocyst?

Copulation and Fertilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process where the solid ball of cells known as the morula develops into a hollow, fluid-filled ball of cells called the blastocyst?

Differentiation Signup and view all the answers

After fertilization, what is the first structure formed by the zygote as a result of continuous mitotic division?

Morula Signup and view all the answers

Where does the zygote develop into a morula?

Fallopian Tube Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the amnion in embryonic development?

Provides nutrition to the developing embryo Signup and view all the answers

At what stage does the blastocyst embed itself into the endometrium of the uterus?

Blastulation Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the blastocyst is responsible for secreting enzymes that soften a portion of the uterine wall during implantation?

Endoderm Signup and view all the answers

When does the zygote undergo mitosis to form a solid ball of cells known as the morula?

After reaching the uterus Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the female reproductive system typically acts as the site for fertilization?

Uterus Signup and view all the answers

At which stage of development does cleavage result in a solid ball of cells known as a morula?

Post-implantation Signup and view all the answers

What is one major function of fertilization in human reproduction?

To determine gender of offspring Signup and view all the answers

Ch 4: Fertilization and development of zygote to blastocyst

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What is the result of the union between the ovum and sperm cell?

Where does the blastocyst embed itself after traveling from the fallopian tube?

What is the term used to describe the solid ball of cells formed by continuous mitotic division of the zygote?

Which structure secretes enzymes to soften a portion of the uterine wall for implantation?

At what stage does the zygote develop into a hollow, fluid-filled ball of cells?

What is the term for the process where a haploid ovum and a sperm cell fuse to form a diploid zygote?

Where does implantation of the blastocyst occur?

What is the name of the solid ball of cells formed by mitotic division after fertilization?

Which structure secretes enzymes to soften a portion of the uterine wall for implantation?

What event follows the formation of the morula during zygote development?

Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?

What is the role of the amnion and chorion in embryonic development?

During which process does the zygote move down the fallopian tube towards the uterus?

What is the end result of continuous mitotic division of a zygote before blastocyst formation?

What is one of the crucial steps involved in fertilization and development of a zygote to a blastocyst?

What is the term for the process where the solid ball of cells known as the morula develops into a hollow, fluid-filled ball of cells called the blastocyst?

After fertilization, what is the first structure formed by the zygote as a result of continuous mitotic division?

Where does the zygote develop into a morula?

What is the role of the amnion in embryonic development?

At what stage does the blastocyst embed itself into the endometrium of the uterus?

Which part of the blastocyst is responsible for secreting enzymes that soften a portion of the uterine wall during implantation?

When does the zygote undergo mitosis to form a solid ball of cells known as the morula?

Which part of the female reproductive system typically acts as the site for fertilization?

At which stage of development does cleavage result in a solid ball of cells known as a morula?

What is one major function of fertilization in human reproduction?

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