Human Reproduction Quiz
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Where does fertilisation typically occur in humans?

  • Ovaries
  • Fallopian tubes (correct)
  • Uterus
  • Cervix
  • What is the single cell formed by the fusion of sperm and ovum called?

  • Embryo
  • Blastocyst
  • Zygote (correct)
  • Fetus
  • The process where the embryo attaches to the uterine wall is known as?

  • Implantation (correct)
  • Gastrulation
  • Ovulation
  • Fertilisation
  • What is the process by which cells specialise to form tissues and organs called?

    <p>Cell differentiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate gestation period in humans?

    <p>280 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    What is fertilization?

    The process where a sperm cell fuses with an egg cell, resulting in a single-celled zygote.

    What is a zygote?

    A single-celled structure formed by the fusion of a sperm and an egg, marking the beginning of a new individual.

    What is implantation?

    The attachment of a developing embryo to the uterine wall, a crucial step for pregnancy to continue.

    What is cell differentiation?

    The process where cells in the embryo specialize into different types, forming tissues and organs.

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    What is the gestation period?

    The period from fertilization to birth, typically lasting 280 days or 40 weeks.

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