U2: Pregnancy and Reproduction

Question 1

Natural Conception:

Answer 1

Union of egg and sperm in fallopian tube that forms a zygote cell

Question 2

IVF:

Answer 2

Eggs are retrieved from ovaries and combined with sperm in a lab

Question 3

IUI:

Answer 3

Sperm is collected and placed inside uterus during ovulation to increase fertilization

Question 4

Surrogacy:

Answer 4

Another woman carries the baby

Question 5

Functions of..
-Vagina:
- Cervix:
- Uterus:
- Fallopian Tubes:
- Ovaries:

Answer 5

• Vagina: Birth canal
• Cervix: Lower part of the uterus that opens into vagina during birth
• Uterus: Implantation occurs; where baby grows
• Fallopian Tubes: Connects ovaries and uterus; fertilization occurs
• Ovaries: Stores and releases female reproduction cells/eggs

Question 6

Typical Menstrual Cycle:

Answer 6

• Average cycle is about 28-32 days
• About 300-500 eggs will mature

Question 7

Calculating Ovulation Range:
Example: First day 9/14

Answer 7

• Ovulation occurs 12-16 days from 1st day of last period
• First day 9/14–> ovulating 9/25-9/29

Question 8

Hormone responsible for pregnancy detection:

Answer 8

HCG

Question 9

Male and Female sex cells

Answer 9

Sperm and Eggs (Ovum)

Question 10

Characteristics of identical multiples:

Answer 10

• Look almost exactly alike
• Same genes and gender

Question 11

Characteristics of fraternal multiples:

Answer 11

• Can be but dont have to be same gender
• No different than siblings from different pregnancies
• Not same genes

Question 12

Early signs of pregnancy:

Answer 12

• Missed period
• Tender breasts
• Constipation
• Mood swings
• Frequent urination
• Food aversions
• Dizziness
• Cramping
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Spotting

Question 13

OBGYN:

Answer 13

• Specializes in women’s reproductive health
• Provide care for pregnancy, labor, birth, post partum

Question 14

Calculating Gestational Age:
Example: 9/1

Answer 14

• Identify 1st day of last period: 9/1
• Count back 3 months: 6/1
• Add seven days: 1+7=8
• Due date: 6/8