Ch 8 Sec 2 - Female Reproductive Sys.

Question 1

Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus:

Answer 1

amnion

Question 2

Outermost membranous sac surrounding the embryo:

Answer 2

chorion

Question 3

Period from fertilization of the ovum to birth:

Answer 3

gestation

Question 4

Act of giving birth:

Answer 4

parturition

Question 5

Stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks:

Answer 5

embryo

Question 6

Stage in prenatal development from 8 to 39 or 40 weeks:

Answer 6

fetus

Question 7

Hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of a pregnant woman:

Answer 7

progesterone

Question 8

Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy:

Answer 8

hCG

Question 9

Vascular organ that serves as a communication between maternal and fetal bloodstreams:

Answer 9

placenta

Question 10

Stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation to 2 weeks:

Answer 10

zygote