Quiz 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Explain what is meant by the term infertile?
A
Someone who is unable to have children
2
Q
Why are FSH and LH used in fertility drugs?
A
FSH-causes egg to mature
LH-cause release of egg(ovulation)
3
Q
What 2 hormones do reproductive hormones contain?
A
FSH and LH
4
Q
What are the stages of IVF?
A
The woman is given a large does of FSH and LH to stimulate maturation of several eggs
Mature eggs are collected
Eggs are fused with sperms cells in a lab
Fertilised eggs develop into embryos
Embryos inserted into women’s uterus where it develops
5
Q
What is the main advantage of IVF?
A
Allows someone the chance to have a child
6
Q
List 3 disadvantages of IVF
A
Emotionally and physically stressful
Low success rate
Can lead to multiple births
