QUIZ Flashcards
ovum may survive
no longer than
24 hours
Fertilization normally occurs in the distal third of the fallopian tube which is the
AMPULLA
when male ejaculates: average
2.5 ml semen
semen contains how many sperm
50-200 million (40-250 million) sperm/ml.
Protects the sperm from acidic environment of the vagina & coagulates slightly after ejaculation to hold the
semen deeply in the vagina
seminal fluid
sperm are relatively immobile for approx.
15 to 30 minutes
sperm undergo changes that enable one to penetrate
capacitation
theses are removed from the acrosome during capacitation
glycoprotein coat and seminal proteins
layers surrounding ovum
corona radiata
and zona pellucid
Sperm that reach the ovum release what?
Hyaluronidase
Acrosin
union of an ovum and a spermatozoon
FERTILIZATION
ovum is capable of fertilization for
only 24 hours (48 hours at
the most)
functional life of a spermatozoon is about
48 hours, possibly as long as 72 hours
Fertilization takes place in the
ampulla
Zygote formation occurs ____ after fertilization
12-14 days
The zygote (fertilized ovum) take _____s to enter the uterus
3-4 days
another word for implantation
nidation
It takes _____ to complete the process of nidation
7-10 days
- inner membrane
AMNION
- outer membrane
CHORION
face and neck are becoming evident
heart and blood vessels continue to develop
lungs, stomach, and liver start to develop
home pregnancy test is now positive
4 WEEKS
baby is now a little over half an inch in size
Eyelids and ears are forming,
tip of the nose is visible
arms and legs are well formed
The fingers and toes grow longer and more distinct
8 WEEKS
fetus measures about 2 inches
make its own
movements
o feel the top of your uterus
hear the baby’s heartbeat
sex organs of the baby become clear
12 WEEKS
The fetus measures about 4.3 to 4.6 inches and weighs about 3.5 ounces
baby’s eyes can blink
e heart and blood vessels are fully formed
fingers and toes have fingerprints
uterus felt 3 inches below your belly
16 WEEKS