Test 1

Question 1

Union of a single cell and sperm. It marks the beginning of a pregnancy

Answer 1

Conception

Question 2

Male and female germ cell

Answer 2

Gamete

Question 3

Male germ cell

Answer 3

Sperm

Question 4

Female germ cell

Answer 4

Ovum/ egg

Question 5

The process by which body ( somatic ) cells replicate to yield two cells each with the same genetic makeup as the parent cell

Answer 5

Mitosis

Question 6

The process by which germ cells divide and decrease their chromosome number by half

Answer 6

Meiosis

Question 7

A cell with 23 single chromosomes

Answer 7

Haploid

Question 8

A cell with 46 chromosomes or 23 pairs

Answer 8

Diploid

Question 9

Process whereby gametes are formed and mature

Answer 9

Gametogenesis

Question 10

For the male the process where gametes are formed is

Answer 10

Spermatogenesis

Question 11

For the female, the process of a gamete is

Answer 11

Oogenesis

Question 12

Process of successful penetration of the membrane surrounding the ovum by a sperm

Answer 12

Fertilization

Question 13

The first cell of a new individual

Answer 13

Zygote

Question 14

16 cell body

Answer 14

Morula

Question 15

When it gets past the 16 cell and continues to divide

Answer 15

Blastocyst

Question 16

Outer layer of ceiling that layer become the placenta

Answer 16

Trophoblast

Question 17

Process whereby the blastocyst burrows 6-10 days after conception.

Answer 17

Implantation

Question 18

Attached to the uterus and provides nutrients

Answer 18

Chorionic villi

Question 19

Refer to to the endometrium after implantation

Answer 19

Decidua

Question 20

Term used to refer to the developing baby from day 15 until 8 weeks after conception

Answer 20

Embryo

Question 21

Developing baby term used after 9 weeks of pregnancy and until the end

Answer 21

Fetus

Question 22

Membranes that surround the baby and the fluid

Answer 22

Fetal

Question 23

Outer cell layer of these membranes

Answer 23

Chorion

Question 24

Inner cell layer of these membranes

Answer 24

Amnion

Question 25

Fluid that surrounds the baby in utero

Answer 25

Amniotic fluid

Question 26

Decreased amount of fluid

Answer 26

Oligohydramnios

Question 27

Excessive amount of fluid

Answer 27

Polyhydramnios

Question 28

Structure that connects the developing baby to the placenta

Answer 28

Umbilical cord

Question 29

3 vessel cord indicates

Answer 29

2 arteries and 1 vein

Question 30

Produces several hormones including hcg that show shows up on pregnancy tests

Answer 30

Placenta

Question 31

Capability of fetus to survive out of utero

Answer 31

Viability

Question 32

Fetal Circulatory that bypass the lungs

Answer 32

Ductus arteriosus

Question 33

Bypass the liver and straight to the superior vena cava

Answer 33

Ductus venosus

Question 34

Hole between the left and right atria

Answer 34

Forman ovale

Question 35

Formation of blood

Answer 35

Hematopoisis

Question 36

Ratio using amniotic fluid to determine fetal lung maturity

Answer 36

L/S RATIO

Question 37

Mechanism to transport large molecule like gamma globulins across placental membranes

Answer 37

Pinocytosis

Question 38

Fetal waste ( dark green to black color)

Answer 38

Meconium

Question 39

Twins formed from two zygotes AKA

Answer 39

Dizygotic ( fraternal twins)

Question 40

Twins formed from one fertilized ovum then divides AKA

Answer 40

Monozygotic ( identical twins)

Question 41

Disorders that are present at birth as a result of genetic inheritance

Answer 41

Congenital

Question 42

Environmental substances or exposure that cause abnormal fetal development

Answer 42

Teratogens