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Pregnancy and Development

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In what order does sperm travel through the female reproductive system?

a)

Vagina > Uterus > Cervix > Fallopian Tubes

b)

Vagina > Urethra > Cervix > Fallopian Tubes

c)

Cervix > Vagina > Uterus > Fallopian Tubes

d)

Vagina > Cervix > Uterus > Fallopian Tubes

e)

Vagina > Cervix > Urethra > Fallopian Tubes

2.

Activation of digestive enzymes in this structure allow sperm to burrow through the corona radiata.

a)

Acrosome

b)

Flagella

c)

Head

d)

Midpiece

3.

How many sperm can fertilize a single egg?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

Unlimited

d)

Varies

4.

What will happen to the first sperm that comes into contact with the egg membrane?

a)

Their membranes will fuse and the sperm is pulled inside the egg

b)

Their sperm membrane will become glued to the outside of the egg and remain there

c)

Their sperm's DNA will be sucked inside the cell while the rest of the sperm will fall off of the egg's surface

d)

Varies

5.

Why can't multiple sperm fertilize an egg?

a)

The egg produces chemicals that push other sperm away from the egg

b)

The egg cell membrane changes preventing sperm from attaching to it

c)

The zona pellucida hardens trapping sperm inside

d)

The zona pellucida hardens so no more sperm can enter

6.

What is the name of process in which blastocyst attaches to endometrium?

a)

fertilization

b)

embyo

c)

implantation

d)

ovulation

7.

Morula with cavity inside is called

a)

embryo

b)

fetus

c)

blastocyst

d)

implantation

8.

Process, that is responsible for the development of the various types of tissue in the body is called

a)

differentiation

b)

implantation

c)

gastrulation

d)

neurulation

9.

Process in which third cell layer in embryo is formed is called

a)

neurulation

b)

gastrulation

c)

fertilization

d)

implantation

10.

Which layers are formed during gastrulation?

a)

mesoderm, ectoderm, endoderm

b)

mesophyl, epithelial layer

c)

neuroderm, ectoderm, mesoderm

d)

blastocyst, gastrula, neurula

11.

The development of the nervous system is called

a)

gastrulation

b)

differentiation

c)

neurulation

d)

morulation

12.

The main function of the placenta is to :

a)

allow direct exchange of blood between the mother and fetus for nutrition.

b)

facilitate gas and nutrient exchange between the fetus and mother.

c)

support the weight of the developing fetus in the uterus.

d)

store gases and nutrients for later delivery to the fetus.

13.
The diagram shows a developing fetus. Where does gaseous exchange between mother and fetus occur?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
14.

Hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and release of milk from milk glands is:

a)

Progesterone

b)

Estrogen

c)

Prolactin

d)

Oxytocin

15.

Which hormone stimulates milk production?

a)

Prolactin

b)

FSH

c)

Estrogen

d)

Progesterone

16.
Which hormone is secreted directly from the Posterior Pituitary Gland?
a)
Oxytocin
b)
Aldosterone
c)
Epinephrine
d)
Cortisol
17.
What is the term that describes when the placenta detaches from the side of the uterus and is pushed out of the womb?
a)
afterbirth
b)
labor
c)
miscarriage
d)
natural birth
18.
Which of the following can occur if a mother uses toxic substances during her pregnancy?
a)
The child could have behavioral problems.
b)
She could give birth to a stillborn baby.
c)
She could increase her risk of having a miscarriage.
d)
all of the above