Conception To Birth: How Much Do You Know?
Here is a quiz to let you know how informed you are about the magical moment of conception and pregnancy! Good Luck!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Fertilization is when a womans egg meets a mans sperm. For this to happen, the woman's egg must have exited her ovaries and travelled to her fallopian tube. This occurance only happens once about every 28 days and is called?
- A.
Ovumation
- B.
Ovulation
- C.
Ovualte Cycle
- D.
Egg Drop
Correct Answer
B. OvulationExplanation
Ovulation is the correct answer because it accurately describes the process in which a woman's egg is released from her ovaries and travels to her fallopian tube. Ovulation typically occurs once every 28 days and is necessary for fertilization to take place. The other options, "Ovumation," "Ovualte Cycle," and "Egg Drop," are not correct terms and do not accurately describe the process of the egg being released from the ovaries.Rate this question:
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- 2.
After a single sperm has penetrated the egg, fertilization has occured. What is the fertilized egg now called?
- A.
Zygote
- B.
Zybot
- C.
Baby
- D.
Fetus
Correct Answer
A. ZygoteExplanation
After a single sperm has penetrated the egg, fertilization occurs, resulting in the formation of a zygote. A zygote is the initial stage of a new organism, formed by the fusion of the sperm and egg. It contains the complete set of genetic information needed to develop into a fully formed individual. Therefore, the correct answer is "Zygote."Rate this question:
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- 3.
After fertilization, the egg must move down the fallopian tubes into the uterus. There it implants and begins to grow. If the egg implants in the fallopian tube very serious complications may occur and the woman must terminate her pregnancy. An egg implanted in the fallopian tube is called a ___?
- A.
Fallopian Pregnancy
- B.
Terminal Pregnancy
- C.
Non-Uterun Pregnancy
- D.
Ectopic Pregnancy
Correct Answer
D. Ectopic PregnancyExplanation
After fertilization, the egg normally travels down the fallopian tubes into the uterus where it implants and grows. However, if the egg implants in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus, it is called an ectopic pregnancy. This can lead to serious complications for the woman and the pregnancy cannot continue in the fallopian tube. Therefore, the correct answer is Ectopic Pregnancy.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these options is NOT a sign that you may be pregnant?
- A.
Missed period
- B.
Nausea or dizziness
- C.
Cold symptoms (i.e runny nose, cough)
- D.
Tiredness
Correct Answer
C. Cold symptoms (i.e runny nose, cough)Explanation
Cold symptoms such as a runny nose and cough are not typically signs of pregnancy. Missed period, nausea or dizziness, and tiredness are commonly associated with pregnancy. However, cold symptoms are more likely to be caused by a viral infection or allergies rather than pregnancy.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The first trimester sees alot of growing for your baby. At what point during the first trimester is the baby considered a "fetus"?
- A.
At the end of the first month.
- B.
At the end of the second month.
- C.
At the beginning of the second month.
- D.
At the beginning of the third month.
Correct Answer
B. At the end of the second month. -
- 6.
The baby recieves nutrients from it's mother through what?
- A.
Placenta
- B.
Fallopian Tube
- C.
Umbilical Cord
- D.
Bellybutton
Correct Answer
C. Umbilical CordExplanation
The baby receives nutrients from its mother through the umbilical cord. The umbilical cord connects the baby to the placenta, which is attached to the mother's uterus. The placenta acts as a bridge between the mother and the baby, allowing nutrients and oxygen to pass from the mother's bloodstream to the baby's bloodstream through the umbilical cord. This cord also carries waste products from the baby back to the mother for elimination.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When is the first month a woman is able to feel her baby move around? Here's a hint: It's in the second trimester!
- A.
Fifth Month
- B.
Second Month
- C.
Sixth Month
- D.
Eighth Month
Correct Answer
A. Fifth MonthExplanation
During the first trimester, the baby is still too small and the movements are not strong enough for the mother to feel them. It is usually in the second trimester when the baby grows and becomes more active, allowing the mother to feel the movements. The fifth month falls within the second trimester, making it the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 8.
During which month can a fetus open it's eyes?
- A.
Fifth Month
- B.
Seventh Month
- C.
Fourth Month
- D.
Sixth Month
Correct Answer
D. Sixth MonthExplanation
During the sixth month of pregnancy, a fetus can open its eyes. This is because by this stage of development, the fetus's eyelids have fully formed and are no longer fused shut. The opening of the eyes allows the fetus to begin practicing the blinking reflex and also helps in the development of the visual system.Rate this question:
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- 9.
During the ninth month, what forms on the fetus which allows it to regulate its body temperature and be born safely? If the baby was born before this is formed, it would have to spend time in an incubator.
- A.
Heart
- B.
Fat Cells
- C.
Glucose Cells
- D.
Temperature Regulating Brain Cells
Correct Answer
B. Fat CellsExplanation
During the ninth month of pregnancy, fat cells form on the fetus which allows it to regulate its body temperature and be born safely. These fat cells act as insulation and help to keep the baby warm after birth. If the baby is born before these fat cells are fully developed, it would have difficulty in regulating its body temperature and would need to spend time in an incubator to maintain a stable temperature.Rate this question:
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- 10.
At how many weeks has the baby's head dropped into the mother's pelvis in order to be born?
- A.
40
- B.
32
- C.
38
- D.
26
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