Human Reproduction: Fertilization and Pregnancy
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Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?

  • Cervix
  • Ampulla of the fallopian tube (correct)
  • Uterus
  • Ovary

    • What is the process by which sperm become capable of fertilization?

  • Acrosome reaction
  • Sperm capacitation (correct)
  • Meiosis
  • Fertilization

    • Which stage of embryonic development is characterized by the formation of major organs and body systems?

  • Morphogenesis
  • Gastrulation
  • Fetal development
  • Organogenesis (correct)

    • Which hormone produced by the placenta maintains pregnancy?

    <p>Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the age of the fetus from the first day of the last menstrual period?

    <p>Gestational age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stage of pregnancy during which the blastocyst embeds into the uterine lining?

    <p>Implantation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the female reproductive system supports fetal development during pregnancy?

    <p>Uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the fertilization process?

    <p>A zygote with a unique combination of genetic material from both parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of the ovarian cycle do follicles in the ovaries grow and mature?

    <p>Follicular phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure stores and transports sperm in the male reproductive system?

    <p>Epididymis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fertilization

    • Fertilization occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg in the fallopian tube
    • Sperm capacitation: the process by which sperm become capable of fertilization
    • Acrosome reaction: the release of enzymes from the sperm head that help break down the zona pellucida
    • Fertilization usually occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube
    • The resulting zygote has a unique combination of genetic material from both parents

    Pregnancy

    • Pregnancy lasts approximately 38 weeks from fertilization to birth
    • Gestational age: the age of the fetus from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP)
    • Trimesters:
      1. Week 1-12: embryonic development
      2. Week 13-26: fetal development
      3. Week 27-38: fetal growth and maturation
    • Pregnancy is divided into three stages:
      1. Implantation: the blastocyst embeds into the uterine lining
      2. Embryonic development: rapid growth and differentiation of cells
      3. Fetal development: growth and maturation of the fetus

    Embryonic Development

    • Week 1-2: zygote undergoes several cell divisions to form a blastocyst
    • Week 3-4: gastrulation: the blastocyst undergoes complex cellular movements to form three primary germ layers
    • Week 5-8: organogenesis: the formation of major organs and body systems
    • Critical periods: specific times during embryonic development when the embryo is most susceptible to teratogens
    • Morphogenesis: the formation of shape and structure of the embryo

    Hormonal Regulation

    • Ovarian cycle: the cyclical production of hormones that regulate the reproductive process
    • Follicular phase: the growth and maturation of follicles in the ovaries
    • Luteal phase: the production of progesterone by the corpus luteum
    • Estrogen and progesterone: hormones produced by the ovaries that regulate the reproductive cycle
    • Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG): a hormone produced by the placenta that maintains pregnancy

    Reproductive Anatomy

    • Female reproductive system:
      • Ovaries: produce eggs and hormones
      • Fallopian tubes: transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus
      • Uterus: supports fetal development during pregnancy
      • Cervix: the lower, narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina
    • Male reproductive system:
      • Testes: produce sperm and hormones
      • Epididymis: stores and transports sperm
      • Vas deferens: muscular tube that transports sperm to the penis
      • Prostate gland: produces fluids that make up semen

    Fertilization

    • Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tube, resulting in a zygote with a unique combination of genetic material from both parents
    • Sperm capacitation is necessary for fertilization to occur
    • The acrosome reaction releases enzymes that break down the zona pellucida, allowing sperm to fertilize the egg

    Pregnancy

    • Pregnancy lasts approximately 38 weeks from fertilization to birth
    • Gestational age is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP)
    • The three trimesters of pregnancy are: embryonic development (week 1-12), fetal development (week 13-26), and fetal growth and maturation (week 27-38)
    • Pregnancy is divided into three stages: implantation, embryonic development, and fetal development

    Embryonic Development

    • The zygote undergoes several cell divisions to form a blastocyst in the first two weeks
    • Gastrulation occurs in weeks 3-4, forming three primary germ layers
    • Organogenesis occurs in weeks 5-8, forming major organs and body systems
    • Critical periods are specific times during embryonic development when the embryo is most susceptible to teratogens
    • Morphogenesis forms the shape and structure of the embryo

    Hormonal Regulation

    • The ovarian cycle regulates the reproductive process through the cyclical production of hormones
    • The follicular phase is the growth and maturation of follicles in the ovaries
    • The luteal phase is the production of progesterone by the corpus luteum
    • Estrogen and progesterone regulate the reproductive cycle
    • Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is produced by the placenta to maintain pregnancy

    Reproductive Anatomy

    • The female reproductive system consists of ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina
    • The ovaries produce eggs and hormones
    • The fallopian tubes transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus
    • The uterus supports fetal development during pregnancy
    • The male reproductive system consists of testes, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate gland, and penis
    • The testes produce sperm and hormones
    • The epididymis stores and transports sperm
    • The vas deferens is a muscular tube that transports sperm to the penis
    • The prostate gland produces fluids that make up semen

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