Fertilization and Pregnancy

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What is the process by which a sperm cell and an egg cell unite to form a zygote called?

  1. Fertilization

  2. Implantation

  3. Gestation

  4. Parturition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fertilization is the process by which a sperm cell and an egg cell unite to form a zygote.

Where does fertilization typically occur?

  1. Fallopian tube

  2. Uterus

  3. Cervix

  4. Vagina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fertilization typically occurs in the fallopian tube.

How long does it typically take for a fertilized egg to travel from the fallopian tube to the uterus?

  1. 1-2 days

  2. 3-4 days

  3. 5-6 days

  4. 7-8 days


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It typically takes 3-4 days for a fertilized egg to travel from the fallopian tube to the uterus.

What is the process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus called?

  1. Implantation

  2. Gestation

  3. Parturition

  4. Lactation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Implantation is the process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus.

How long does the gestation period typically last in humans?

  1. 9 months

  2. 10 months

  3. 11 months

  4. 12 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gestation period typically lasts 9 months in humans.

What is the process of giving birth called?

  1. Parturition

  2. Lactation

  3. Involution

  4. Menstruation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parturition is the process of giving birth.

What is the hormone that is responsible for stimulating milk production in the breasts?

  1. Prolactin

  2. Estrogen

  3. Progesterone

  4. Oxytocin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prolactin is the hormone that is responsible for stimulating milk production in the breasts.

What is the process by which the uterus returns to its normal size after childbirth called?

  1. Involution

  2. Lactation

  3. Menstruation

  4. Menopause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Involution is the process by which the uterus returns to its normal size after childbirth.

What is the process of shedding the lining of the uterus called?

  1. Menstruation

  2. Ovulation

  3. Implantation

  4. Parturition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Menstruation is the process of shedding the lining of the uterus.

What is the average age at which menopause typically occurs?

  1. 45-50 years

  2. 50-55 years

  3. 55-60 years

  4. 60-65 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Menopause typically occurs between the ages of 50 and 55.

What is the term for a pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus?

  1. Ectopic pregnancy

  2. Molar pregnancy

  3. Missed abortion

  4. Stillbirth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus.

What is the term for a pregnancy that results in the development of a mole, a mass of abnormal tissue?

  1. Ectopic pregnancy

  2. Molar pregnancy

  3. Missed abortion

  4. Stillbirth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A molar pregnancy is a pregnancy that results in the development of a mole, a mass of abnormal tissue.

What is the term for a pregnancy that ends in the death of the fetus before it is born?

  1. Ectopic pregnancy

  2. Molar pregnancy

  3. Missed abortion

  4. Stillbirth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A stillbirth is a pregnancy that ends in the death of the fetus before it is born.

What is the term for a pregnancy that ends in the spontaneous expulsion of the fetus before it is viable?

  1. Ectopic pregnancy

  2. Molar pregnancy

  3. Missed abortion

  4. Miscarriage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A miscarriage is a pregnancy that ends in the spontaneous expulsion of the fetus before it is viable.

What is the term for a pregnancy that results in the birth of a baby with a congenital anomaly?

  1. Ectopic pregnancy

  2. Molar pregnancy

  3. Congenital anomaly

  4. Birth defect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A birth defect is a pregnancy that results in the birth of a baby with a congenital anomaly.

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