16c. Fertilization & Pregnancy
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- Q1Burrowing of the fertilized egg into the endometrium lining of the uterus is called _____________.implantationcleavagefertilizationovulation30s
- Q2The hormone produced by the corpus luteum that helps maintain pregnancy is called ____________.relaxintestosteroneestrogenprogesterone30s
- Q3A fertilized egg, which represents the first cell of a new individual is called a ___________.blastocystfetuszygoteembryo30s
- Q4The series of events that expel the infant from the uterus are referred to collectively as _________.menstruationmenopausemenarchelabor30s
- Q5Which layer of the uterus serves as the site of implantation?funduscervixperimetriumendometrium30s
- Q6After fertilization through week 8 of pregnancy, the bundle of cells is called ___________.a morulaan embryoa fetusa zygote30s
- Q7For fertilization to be accomplished, sperm releases enzymes to break down the corona radiate from their _______________.acrosomeplacentaumbilical cordchorionic villi30s
- Q8The fluid-filled sac surrounding the fetus is the ____________.chorionic villiplacentaamnionflagella30s
- Q9__________ is produced by the placenta to maintain corpus luteum and can be detected in urine to indicate pregnancy.HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)LH (luteinizing hormone)estrogen30s
- Q10The hormone produced by the placenta that causes the pelvic ligaments and pubic symphysis to relax, widen and become more flexible to ease birth passage is called ____________.relaxinprogesteronereninchorion45s
- Q11Labor is an example of a _____________ feedback loop.positivenegative30s