The Preimplantation Period

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Answer the following questions on the Preimplantation Period of prenatal development. Select the correct answer for each multiple choice question.


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  • 1. 

    How long does the Preimplantation Period of prenatal development last?

    • A.

      1 week

    • B.

      2 weeks

    • C.

      8 weeks

    • D.

      12 weeks

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 week
  • 2. 

    The type of cellular division that occurs during fertilization that ensures the correct number of chromosomes in the new individual  is:

    • A.

      Cleavage

    • B.

      Mitosis

    • C.

      Meiosis

    • D.

      Replication

    Correct Answer
    C. Meiosis
  • 3. 

    In the Preimplantation Period, when the fertilized egg grows to a size of roughly 16 cells tightly packed together, the proper term used to describe this is a:

    • A.

      Zygote

    • B.

      Blastocyst

    • C.

      Morula

    • D.

      Trophoblast

    Correct Answer
    C. Morula
  • 4. 

    The blastocyst ideally will implant:

    • A.

      In the ovary

    • B.

      To the wall of a fallopian tube

    • C.

      On the back wall of the uterus

    • D.

      On the cervix

    Correct Answer
    C. On the back wall of the uterus
  • 5. 

    After implantation, the blastocyst will consist of 2 layers, the inner mass of cells is referred to as the ____ layer:

    • A.

      Embryoblast

    • B.

      Blastocyst

    • C.

      Trophoblast

    • D.

      Primary

    Correct Answer
    A. Embryoblast

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