

Development of Twins
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Elizabeth Stockslager
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary difference in origin between fraternal (dizygotic) and identical (monozygotic) twins?
Fraternal twins result from one egg fertilized by two sperm, while identical twins result from two eggs fertilized by one sperm.
Fraternal twins result from two separate eggs fertilized by two separate sperm, while identical twins result from a single zygote splitting into two embryos.
Fraternal twins result from a single zygote splitting into two embryos, while identical twins result from two separate eggs fertilized by two separate sperm.
Fraternal twins are always different sexes, while identical twins are always the same sex.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following factors is associated with an increased likelihood of fraternal twinning?
Lower levels of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH).
Mothers being younger than 30 years old.
Shorter, more frequent menstrual cycles.
A family history of identical twins.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the approximate global rate of identical twin births per 1000 births?
10 per 1000 births.
4 per 1000 births.
20 per 1000 births.
1 per 1000 births.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If identical twins are monochorionic-monoamniotic, what does this imply about their development?
They developed from two separate zygotes and have separate placentas and amniotic sacs.
They developed from a single zygote, sharing a single placenta but having separate amniotic sacs.
They developed from a single zygote, sharing both a single placenta and a single amniotic sac.
They developed from two separate zygotes, sharing a single placenta but having separate amniotic sacs.
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