Pregnancy and Human Development Flashcards
1
Q
A fertilized egg is also called a(n)
A
Zygote
2
Q
Monospermy is assured by the release of…?
A
Calcium
3
Q
Nutrients are carried from the placenta to the fetus by the..?
A
Umbilical vein
4
Q
Which hormone is responsible for the milk letdown reflex?
A
Oxytocin
5
Q
Which hormone stimulates the formation of oxytocin receptors on the uterus?
A
Estrogen
6
Q
The ligamentum teres is the remnant of the..?
A
Umbilical vein