18 Questions
What is the role of the hormone secreted by the testes in a male fetus during the 3rd month?
Causes cells to become a penis and scrotum
What protects the fetus during its time in the amniotic fluid?
Vernix caseosa
At what age does a fetus start to have a distinctly baby-like appearance?
22 weeks
Why do babies born between 22 to 28 weeks have difficulty breathing?
Because their lungs are not yet mature
What is a major factor that affects fetal development while in the womb?
Environmental factors
Which region of the brain grows significantly during the prenatal period?
Cerebral cortex
What is the primary function of a male's vas deferens?
Transport sperm from epididymis to urethra
In the female reproductive system, where does fertilization usually occur?
Fallopian tubes
What is the main function of the glands (Prostate and Bulbourethral) in males?
Secretion of the fluid part of semen
What is the function of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?
Temperature regulation and protect testes
Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for discharging sperm?
Penis
What is the primary function of ovaries in the female reproductive system?
Produce eggs and hormones
What is the function of the placenta during prenatal development?
Serves as a medium of exchange for nutrients and oxygen
Which layer of the embryo will eventually form the digestive system and lungs?
Endoderm
During which stage of prenatal development do body structures and internal organs begin to form?
Embryo stage
What is the function of the umbilical cord during prenatal development?
Connects the developing child to the mother for nutrient exchange
Which part of prenatal development involves rapid cell division and implantation into the uterine wall?
Zygote stage
Where does the embryo typically rest during prenatal development, surrounded by amniotic fluid?
Amniotic sac
Learn about the first stage of prenatal development called Zygote, where the sperm and ovum unite to form one cell. Explore the rapid cell division and the implantation process in the uterus to obtain nutrients.
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