Chapter 10: Fetal Development & Genetics Flashcards
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The fusion of sperm and egg is called what?
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Fertilization / Conception
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Where does fertilization happen?
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Ampulla of the fallopian tube
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Once ovum gets fertilized by the sperm, it is called ________
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Zygote
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Zygote continues to cleavage (divide), a total of how many times and what is the end result called?
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total of 4 times, with a total of 16 cells called the morula
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The morula travels to the uterine cavity how?
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Travels within 72 hours through peristaltic and ciliary action
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What is implantation?
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Implantation is when the morula attaches to the thick part of the top of the uterus called the fundus
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