Chapter 16

Question 1

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

Answer 1

Donor sperm is injected into the uterus

Question 2

Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT)

Answer 2

Gametes are transferred to the oviduct. Fertilization occurs in vivo

*eggs and sperm are placed directly into the woman’s fallopian tubes

Question 3

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

Answer 3

Injection of sperm directly into the egg, occurs outside body. (NOT IVF)

Question 4

Zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT)

Answer 4

Gametes are united outside the body, the immediate zygote is placed into the oviduct/ fallopian tube

*different than IVF or GIFT. GIFT unites gametes inside body. IVF allows embryo to grow for a few days so it can be placed directly into uterus

Question 5

In vitro fertilization (IVF)

Answer 5

Fertilization of gametes occurs outside body and is then the embryos are placed into uterus