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Approximately how many sperm are produced by a man during his lifetime?
What percentage of semen is composed of sperm?
How long approximately is each epididymis tube?
How long does it take for a sperm to mature?
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What are the tubules called where sperm are manufactured?
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What is the function of the epididymides?
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What is the term for the process of the fertilized egg dividing into two, then four cells, and so on?
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How many cells does the morula typically consist of?
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What is the term for the process by which the blastocyst burrows into the endometrium?
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What is the purpose of the yolk sac?
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How many primary germ layers will develop from the embryonic disc?
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What is the term for the fluid-filled sac that develops from the amniotic cavity?
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What are the three layers that the embryonic disc differentiates into?
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By what week does the embryo have a distinct head and tail and a beating heart?
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What is the name of the groove or hollow space between the nose and upper lip?
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By what week is the embryo considered a fetus?
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What is developing on the fingers and toes of the fetus by 12 weeks?
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What is the fine, downy hair that grows over the body of the fetus by 12 weeks?
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What is the main function of the Mitochondria in the midpiece of a sperm cell?
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What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
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What is the approximate size of the sperm head?
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What is the purpose of the Acrosome in the sperm head?
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Where are the female reproductive organs located?
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How often do females release eggs for fertilization?
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What happens to the fetus's appearance during the seventh to eighth month?
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What is the approximate duration of each trimester?
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What is the function of the placenta?
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What is a common symptom experienced by the mother during the first trimester?
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What happens to the mother's skin during the third trimester?
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What is attached to the center of the placenta?
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