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How many egg and sperm are fertilized for identical twins?

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1 egg, 1 sperm that split

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How many egg and sperm cells are involved in the fertilization of fraternal twin fetuses?

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2 eggs, 2 sperm

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It is the time from the first day of a period to the first day of the next.

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Menstrual cycle

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It refers to the monthly discharge of blood and endometrial tissue

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Menstruation/Period

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What is another name for menstruation?

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Menses

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How long does menstruation usually last?

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3-7 days, with 5 being the average

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What is the purpose of the menstrual cycle?

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To prepare the
body for a possible pregnancy

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What is the common menstrual cycle length?

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Between 21 to 35 days, with 28 days being the average.

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Tre or False: Anything that falls outside the 21-35 day range is considered an irregular period.

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TRUE

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True or False: Irregular period - could be indicative of an underlying menstrual disorder/

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TRUE

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What are the phases of the menstrual cycle?

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Menstruation Phase
Follicular Phase
Ovulation Phase
Luteal Phase

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This phase is the time of the month when the inner layer of the uterus, the endometrium, is shed.

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Menstrual phase

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What hormone are involved during the menstrual phase and at what concentrations?

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Progesterone and Estrogen at their lowest concentrations

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.This stage overlaps with menstruation and begins simultaneously

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Follicular phase

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In this phase, eggs contained within the follicles on the ovaries begin to develop.

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Follicular Phase

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The follicular phase typically lasts from day ___ to day ___

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1; 14

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True or False: The follicular phase continues from day 1 until the person undergoes ovulation.

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TRUE

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What hormones are involved in the follicular phase?

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Estrogen and Luteinizing Hormones

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What do you call the sacs that contain fluid and premature eggs?

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Follicles

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On what day does the ovulation phase occur, and how long does it last?

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Day 14; lasts for 12-24 hours

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The release of the mature egg during the ovulation phase is triggered by what hormone?

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Luteinizing Hormones

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True or False: The ovulation phase marks the only time conception is possible during the menstrual cycle.

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TRUE

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What will happen to an egg cell if it is not fertilized?

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It will dissolve.

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What hormone induced ovulation?

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Luteinizing hormone

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During what phase of menstruation is estrogen at its highest concentration?
Ovulation period
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What hormones are involved during the ovulation period?
Luteinizing hormone, estrogen, and progesterone.
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This phase is when the follicle that released the egg transforms into a structure called the corpus luteum.
Luteal phase.
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The corpus luteum mainly releases what hormones?
Progesterone and estrogen
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What does PMS mean?
Premenstrual syndrome
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True or False: PMS begins near the end of the follicular phase before entering menstruation.
FALSE. It occurs during the end of luteal phase.
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During what phase is luteinizing hormone at its highest?
Ovulation phase
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During what phase is progesterone at its highest concentration?
Luteal phase
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It is the chief male reproductive organ.
Testes
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It is the temporary storage of immature sperm cells.
Epididymis
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It is the hormone that induces formation of follicles.
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
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It is where sperm is developed.
Seminiferous tubules
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It is the average day of menstrual cycle.
5 days
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It is the hormone that induces ovulation.
Luteinizing hormone
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It is the phase of the menstrual cycle wherein progesterone and estrogen are at their lowest level.
Menstrual phase
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It is the phase of the menstrual cycle wherein pregnancy is possible.
Ovulation phase
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It is the phase of the menstrual cycle that always last for 14 days.
Follicular phase
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It is a female reproductive structure that is known as the site of fertilization.
Fallopian tube
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When the embryo reaches the uterus, it attaches itself to the soft tissues of the uterine wall. What is this process called?
Implantation
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What immediately forms around the zygote after fertilization?
Membrane
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After a zygote forms a membrane around itself, what is the name of the resulting mass of undifferentiated cells?
Embryo
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What are the stages of embryonic development?
Fertilization Cleavage Blastulation Gastrulation Neurulation Organogenesis Continued morphogenesis End of first trimester Second trimester Third trimester
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During this stage of embryonic development, the zygote cleaves by mitosis as it moves down the uterus.
Cleavage
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During what stage of embryonic development does the embryo form a hollow ball and implant itself in the uterus?
Blastulation
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During this stage, there is the formation of placenta around 2-week old embryo.
Gastrulation
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During what stage of embryonic development does a 3 week old embryo develop muscle tissues, vertebra, and blood vessels, nervous system?
Neuralation
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A 3 week old embryo is usually how large?
2 mm
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During this stage of embryonic development, formation of organs takes place.
Organogenesis
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During this stage, the embryo is at 2 months, and shows miniature limbs as hands, arms, elbows, legs and knees
Continues morphogenesis
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During what stage of embryonic development is fetus at 3 months, and has completed organs?
End of first trimester
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During which trimester is the heartbeat detected?
Second trimester
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It is a eukaryotic cell formed by the process of fertilization, considered to be an early development stage in all multi-cellular organisms.
Zygote
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It is formed after germinal stage, week 8 of gestation
Embryo
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What are the two structures that allow for the movement of substances to and from the embryo?
Umbilical cord and placenta
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It is the structure which connects the embryo to the mother.
Umbilical cord
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It is the part of the uterus to which the umbilical cord is attached.
Placenta
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True or False: The placenta is composed partly of the tissues of the uterus and partly tissues of the embryo.
TRUE
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What serves as the single bridge between the placenta and embryo?
Umbilical cord
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Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits in two are called...?
Identical twins
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True or False: It is possible to have an identical twin who is the opposite sex.
FALSE. Identical twins can only ever be the same sex to one another.
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True or False: Fraternal twins are genetically no closer than brother and sister.
TRUE
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What is the largest number of twins?
12
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Refers to the time between conception and birth.
Gestation
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It is a noncancerous tumor that can grow on the inside of the uterus.
Uterine fibroids
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It is the enlargement of the prostate gland.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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It is one of the most common types of cancer.
Prostate cancer
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True or False: Prostate cancer is limited only to the prostate gland and nowhere else.
TRUE
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It is the inflammation of the epididymis.
Epididymitis
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It is the inflammation of both testicles.
Orchitis
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True or False: Endometriosis is incuriable.
TRUE
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It occurs when endometrial implants, comprised of tissue normally found within the uterus, are present in other areas of the body.
Endometriosis
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True or False: Uterine fibroids are also known as myomas.
TRUE
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This is a condition wherein a woman produces higher-than normal amounts of male hormones. This hormone imbalance causes them to skip menstrual periods and makes it harder for them to get pregnant.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
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It is a process in which an egg is fertilized by a sperm outside of the female body.
In vitro fertilization
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It is an intervention strategy for treating diseases or injuries by introducing new adult stem cells to replace diseased or damaged areas in the body.
Stem Cell Therapy
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What do you call the part of the follicular phase that comes after menstruation?
Proliferative phase
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True or False: Excessive bleeding during the menstruation phase can lead to anemia.
TRUE. Especially for those with low iron levels.
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True or False: Excessive bleeding during the menstruation phase can lead to anemia.
TRUE. Especially for those with low iron levels.
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What hormone triggers the release of the mature egg cell during the luteal phase?
Luteinizing hormone
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During the ovulation phase, what will happen to the egg if it is not fertilized?
It will dissolve.
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What phase is characterized by bloating, cramping, tiredness, and irritability?
Menstruation Phase
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What phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by increased energy levels?
Follicular Phase
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What stage of the menstrual cycle is characterized by increased body temperature?
Ovulation period
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What is secreted during the luteal phase that causes the endometrium to remain thick throughout pregnancy?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HGC)

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