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What is the term for the conversion of germ cells into male and female gametes?
What is the term for the conversion of germ cells into male and female gametes?
How many genes do humans have on 46 chromosomes?
How many genes do humans have on 46 chromosomes?
What is the name for the pairs of matching chromosomes in somatic cells?
What is the name for the pairs of matching chromosomes in somatic cells?
What is the result of the sex pair being XY?
What is the result of the sex pair being XY?
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What is the process by which germ cells undergo to reduce the number of chromosomes and complete their maturation?
What is the process by which germ cells undergo to reduce the number of chromosomes and complete their maturation?
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What is the chromosome composition of each gamete?
What is the chromosome composition of each gamete?
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What is the process whereby one cell divides, giving rise to genetically identical daughter cells?
What is the process whereby one cell divides, giving rise to genetically identical daughter cells?
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Which cell division takes place in the germ cells to generate male and female gametes?
Which cell division takes place in the germ cells to generate male and female gametes?
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What is the specific term for the process whereby oogonia differentiate into mature oocyte?
What is the specific term for the process whereby oogonia differentiate into mature oocyte?
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Which period involves oogonia increasing in the ovary through mitotic division?
Which period involves oogonia increasing in the ovary through mitotic division?
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At what stage do primary oocytes enter meiosis I to produce secondary oocytes and first polar body?
At what stage do primary oocytes enter meiosis I to produce secondary oocytes and first polar body?
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When does the total number of germ cells in the ovary reach its maximum during prenatal development?
When does the total number of germ cells in the ovary reach its maximum during prenatal development?
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What happens by the seventh month of prenatal development regarding the majority of oogonia in the ovary?
What happens by the seventh month of prenatal development regarding the majority of oogonia in the ovary?
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"Chiasma" is formed during which stage of meiotic division involving homologous chromosomes?
"Chiasma" is formed during which stage of meiotic division involving homologous chromosomes?
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What happens during anaphase of the first meiotic division?
What happens during anaphase of the first meiotic division?
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What is the term used for an organ that produces gametes such as testis or ovary?
What is the term used for an organ that produces gametes such as testis or ovary?
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During which month of the fetal period does the size of the head become approximately 1/4th of the crown – heel length?
During which month of the fetal period does the size of the head become approximately 1/4th of the crown – heel length?
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At what point during the fetal period does the transformation of embryo to fetus occur?
At what point during the fetal period does the transformation of embryo to fetus occur?
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What marks the beginning of the fetal form of external genitalia during the fetal period?
What marks the beginning of the fetal form of external genitalia during the fetal period?
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When do the legs become short and thighs small during the fetal period?
When do the legs become short and thighs small during the fetal period?
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At what stage does the growth of the head constitute approximately 1/2 of crown – rump length (CRL) during the fetal period?
At what stage does the growth of the head constitute approximately 1/2 of crown – rump length (CRL) during the fetal period?
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During which week does the spleen become an important site of hematopoiesis?
During which week does the spleen become an important site of hematopoiesis?
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At what stage do the intestinal loops withdraw into the abdominal cavity?
At what stage do the intestinal loops withdraw into the abdominal cavity?
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When do rapid eye movements begin in the fetus?
When do rapid eye movements begin in the fetus?
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At what stage does the fetus respond to noise with blink-startle responses?
At what stage does the fetus respond to noise with blink-startle responses?
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When is the site of hematopoiesis transferred from the liver to the spleen?
When is the site of hematopoiesis transferred from the liver to the spleen?
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What happens during the 26th week of fetal development?
What happens during the 26th week of fetal development?
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At what stage do the intestines cease to be in the umbilical cord?
At what stage do the intestines cease to be in the umbilical cord?
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When does the fetus reach a length of about 25cm and weigh approximately 1100gms?
When does the fetus reach a length of about 25cm and weigh approximately 1100gms?
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