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What is the result when a haploid sperm cell joins with a haploid ovum?
What is the result when a haploid sperm cell joins with a haploid ovum?
- A sterile zygote
- A polyploid zygote
- A haploid zygote
- A diploid zygote (correct)
Why do most sperm cells die during fertilization?
Why do most sperm cells die during fertilization?
- Due to the presence of mucus
- Due to the basic environment
- Due to the acidic environment (correct)
- Due to the presence of leukocytes
What is the purpose of capacitation in sperm cells?
What is the purpose of capacitation in sperm cells?
- To slow down the sperm
- To prevent the sperm from reaching the oocyte
- To increase the lifespan of the sperm
- To allow the sperm to penetrate the oocyte (correct)
What happens to the plasma membrane of the oocyte after a sperm cell joins with it?
What happens to the plasma membrane of the oocyte after a sperm cell joins with it?
What is the function of the slow block during fertilization?
What is the function of the slow block during fertilization?
What is the result when two oocytes are released and fertilized?
What is the result when two oocytes are released and fertilized?
What is the duration of the gestation period?
What is the duration of the gestation period?
During what stage of gestation is the offspring called an embryo?
During what stage of gestation is the offspring called an embryo?
What is the normal weight gain during the second and third trimesters?
What is the normal weight gain during the second and third trimesters?
What is the purpose of the trophoblasts in the blastocoel?
What is the purpose of the trophoblasts in the blastocoel?
What is the name of the hormone that prevents uterine contraction during pregnancy?
What is the name of the hormone that prevents uterine contraction during pregnancy?
Why does morning sickness occur?
Why does morning sickness occur?
What is the purpose of an episiotomy?
What is the purpose of an episiotomy?
What is the name of the condition where the placenta covers the opening to the cervix?
What is the name of the condition where the placenta covers the opening to the cervix?
What is the role of progesterone in pregnancy?
What is the role of progesterone in pregnancy?
What is the purpose of the yolk sac during embryonic development?
What is the purpose of the yolk sac during embryonic development?
During what weeks does the placenta develop?
During what weeks does the placenta develop?
What is the desirable position of the baby during birth?
What is the desirable position of the baby during birth?
What is the name of the process where the membranes wrap around each other to form a 3-dimensional structure?
What is the name of the process where the membranes wrap around each other to form a 3-dimensional structure?
What is the name of the process by which the uterus returns to its original size after birth?
What is the name of the process by which the uterus returns to its original size after birth?
What is the average weight of a newborn baby?
What is the average weight of a newborn baby?
What is the purpose of the APGAR score?
What is the purpose of the APGAR score?
What is the name of the hormone that helps to loosen ligaments at the hip joint and dilate the cervix?
What is the name of the hormone that helps to loosen ligaments at the hip joint and dilate the cervix?
What is the composition of breast milk in the first 3 days postpartum?
What is the composition of breast milk in the first 3 days postpartum?
What is the effect of breastfeeding on prolactin levels?
What is the effect of breastfeeding on prolactin levels?
Why do babies have a hard time regulating their body temperature?
Why do babies have a hard time regulating their body temperature?
What happens to breast milk during a feeding?
What happens to breast milk during a feeding?
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
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 an example of a recessive gene that is not a genetic disorder?
What is an example of a recessive gene that is not a genetic disorder?
What is the term for having one X chromosome instead of two?
What is the term for having one X chromosome instead of two?
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