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Which cell type produces hCG?
Which cell type produces hCG?
- Cytotrophoblast
- Syncytioblast (correct)
- Epiblast
- Hypoblast
On which day is implantation complete?
On which day is implantation complete?
- Day 9 (correct)
- Day 12
- Day 13
- Day 14
Which cavity forms from the epiblast?
Which cavity forms from the epiblast?
- Chorionic cavity
- Amniotic cavity (correct)
- Primitive yolk sac
- Definitive yolk sac
Which germ layer gives rise to the nervous system?
Which germ layer gives rise to the nervous system?
Which mesoderm layer is responsible for the urogenital systems?
Which mesoderm layer is responsible for the urogenital systems?
Which layer of the lateral plate mesoderm forms the dermis and lining of body wall?
Which layer of the lateral plate mesoderm forms the dermis and lining of body wall?
Which germ layer gives rise to the lining of the gut tube?
Which germ layer gives rise to the lining of the gut tube?
Which germ layer gives rise to the epidermis of the skin?
Which germ layer gives rise to the epidermis of the skin?
Which cavity develops from the extraembryonic mesoderm and later forms the umbilical cord?
Which cavity develops from the extraembryonic mesoderm and later forms the umbilical cord?
Which structure facilitates implantation and the formation of the placenta?
Which structure facilitates implantation and the formation of the placenta?
During fertilization, what triggers the completion of meiosis 2 in the egg?
During fertilization, what triggers the completion of meiosis 2 in the egg?
What is the function of cortical granules released by the oocyte during fertilization?
What is the function of cortical granules released by the oocyte during fertilization?
What is the name of the process where the one-cell embryo undergoes a series of cleavage divisions?
What is the name of the process where the one-cell embryo undergoes a series of cleavage divisions?
What is the main difference between the trophoblast and the embryoblast in the blastocyst?
What is the main difference between the trophoblast and the embryoblast in the blastocyst?
What is the term for the process where the one-cell embryo changes shape without increase in size within the confines of the zone pellucida?
What is the term for the process where the one-cell embryo changes shape without increase in size within the confines of the zone pellucida?
What is the term for the process where the blastocyst implants into the endometrial lining of the uterus?
What is the term for the process where the blastocyst implants into the endometrial lining of the uterus?
What is the term for the condition where implantation occurs outside the uterus?
What is the term for the condition where implantation occurs outside the uterus?
What is the term for the condition where the placenta lies low in the uterus and partially or completely covers the cervix?
What is the term for the condition where the placenta lies low in the uterus and partially or completely covers the cervix?
During fertilization, what is the function of the acrosomal enzymes released from the sperm head?
During fertilization, what is the function of the acrosomal enzymes released from the sperm head?
Which layer of the lateral plate mesoderm forms the dermis and lining of the body wall?
Which layer of the lateral plate mesoderm forms the dermis and lining of the body wall?
During gastrulation, the epiblast cells invaginate through the primitive streak to form which of the following?
During gastrulation, the epiblast cells invaginate through the primitive streak to form which of the following?
What is the purpose of the acrosomal enzymes released from the sperm head during fertilization?
What is the purpose of the acrosomal enzymes released from the sperm head during fertilization?
What triggers the completion of meiosis 2 in the egg during fertilization?
What triggers the completion of meiosis 2 in the egg during fertilization?
What is the composition of the blastocyst?
What is the composition of the blastocyst?
What is the role of the trophoblast in the blastocyst?
What is the role of the trophoblast in the blastocyst?
What is the role of the embryoblast in the blastocyst?
What is the role of the embryoblast in the blastocyst?
Where does the blastocyst implant in the uterus?
Where does the blastocyst implant in the uterus?
What are the two cavities formed on Day 9 of embryonic development?
What are the two cavities formed on Day 9 of embryonic development?
What is the name of the cavity that forms on Day 12 and later develops into the umbilical cord?
What is the name of the cavity that forms on Day 12 and later develops into the umbilical cord?
What are the three primary germ layers formed during gastrulation?
What are the three primary germ layers formed during gastrulation?
What structures are derived from the ectoderm?
What structures are derived from the ectoderm?
What structures are derived from the mesoderm?
What structures are derived from the mesoderm?
What structures are derived from the endoderm?
What structures are derived from the endoderm?
What is the process called when the blastocyst implants into the endometrial lining of the uterus?
What is the process called when the blastocyst implants into the endometrial lining of the uterus?
What is the function of the zona pellucida glycoprotein layer?
What is the function of the zona pellucida glycoprotein layer?
What enzymes does the acrosome produce and what is their purpose?
What enzymes does the acrosome produce and what is their purpose?
What happens on day 7.5 after fertilisation?
What happens on day 7.5 after fertilisation?
What happens on day 9 after fertilisation?
What happens on day 9 after fertilisation?
What happens on day 12 after fertilisation?
What happens on day 12 after fertilisation?
What happens on day 13 after fertilisation?
What happens on day 13 after fertilisation?
