Understanding Human Reproduction and Development

Where does fertilization typically occur in the human body?

• Uterus

• Fallopian tube

• Ovary

• Vagina

What is the process called when a fertilized egg implants itself into the uterine wall?

• Ovulation

• Menstruation

• Implantation

• Fertilization

How many chromosomes does a human zygote have?

• 23

• 46

• 92

• 45

What is the main function of the male reproductive system?

• To produce and deliver sperm

• To produce hormones

• To support the development of offspring

• To regulate the menstrual cycle

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females?

• Testosterone

• Progesterone

• Estrogen

• Luteinizing hormone

What structure provides nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus?

• Amniotic sac

• Placenta

• Umbilical cord

• Yolk sac

How long is the average human menstrual cycle?

• 14 days

• 28 days

• 35 days

• 21 days

What is the term for the release of an egg from the ovary?

• Menstruation

• Fertilization

• Ovulation

• Implantation

What is the first stage of embryonic development called?

• Blastocyst

• Zygote

• Embryo

• Fetus

What is the main purpose of the menstrual cycle?

• To prepare the body for pregnancy

• To produce eggs

• To regulate hormone levels

• To support embryonic development