Quiz - Development

Question 1

This is the portion of the endometrium that becomes part of the placenta

Answer 1

Decidua basalis

Question 2

The oocyte’s surface layer of glycoprotein, that contains receptors for sperm cell proteins, is the

Answer 2

zona pellucida

Question 3

The cells that surround the surface of a secondary oocyte are called the

Answer 3

corona radiata

Question 4

The embryonic portion of the placenta develops from the

Answer 4

chorion

Question 5

The fusion of the male pronucleus and the female pronucleus results in which developmental stage

Answer 5

zygote

Question 6

A hormone called __, released from the anterior pituitary gland, stimulates the production of milk by the mammary glands

Answer 6

prolactin

Question 7

The developing embryo is surrounded and protected by

Answer 7

amniotic fluid

Question 8

This is the hormone that ejects (releases) milk into the mammary ducts

Answer 8

oxytocin

Question 9

This is a process that causes deterioration of the zona pellucida and allows fertilization

Answer 9

Acrosomal reaction

Question 10

This develops from the epiblast (bilayer disk) and produces a protective fluid that surrounds the fetus

Answer 10

amnion