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Which of the following substances crosses the placenta through simple diffusion?
Which of the following substances crosses the placenta through simple diffusion?
- O2 (correct)
- Amino acids
- Iron
- Nicotine
During which weeks does sexual differentiation begin?
During which weeks does sexual differentiation begin?
- Weeks 13-16
- Weeks 21-30
- Weeks 16-20
- Weeks 9-12 (correct)
What is the primary function of relaxin during pregnancy?
What is the primary function of relaxin during pregnancy?
- To stimulate fetal development
- To loosen the pelvis and dilate the cervix (correct)
- To inhibit contractions
- To increase estrogen levels
How many times do estrogen levels increase by childbirth?
How many times do estrogen levels increase by childbirth?
What is the purpose of the 'bloody show' during labor?
What is the purpose of the 'bloody show' during labor?
How many stages are there in childbirth?
How many stages are there in childbirth?
What happens to the infant's lungs at birth?
What happens to the infant's lungs at birth?
What is the primary function of colostrum?
What is the primary function of colostrum?
What is the process of fertilization?
What is the process of fertilization?
What percentage of sperm are killed due to acidity during fertilization?
What percentage of sperm are killed due to acidity during fertilization?
What determines the sex of an individual?
What determines the sex of an individual?
What is the term for an individual with a recessive gene that can be passed on to their offspring?
What is the term for an individual with a recessive gene that can be passed on to their offspring?
What is the purpose of the acrosomal reaction?
What is the purpose of the acrosomal reaction?
What happens to the foramen ovale and ductus arterioles at birth?
What happens to the foramen ovale and ductus arterioles at birth?
What is the fertilization membrane?
What is the fertilization membrane?
What hormone establishes and maintains the supply of breast milk?
What hormone establishes and maintains the supply of breast milk?
What is the purpose of hCG during implantation?
What is the purpose of hCG during implantation?
What is the purpose of the yolk sac?
What is the purpose of the yolk sac?
What is the primitive streak?
What is the primitive streak?
What is the purpose of the placenta?
What is the purpose of the placenta?
What is the timeframe for the completion of the placenta?
What is the timeframe for the completion of the placenta?
What is the purpose of the umbilical cord?
What is the purpose of the umbilical cord?
