Chapter 29 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Chapter 29 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) Fertilization normally occurs within which structure?

1. a) Ovary
2. b) Fallopian tube
3. c) Ovarian ligament
4. d) Body of uterus
5. e) Vagina

Answer: b

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 29.1 Explain the major developmental events that occur during the embryonic period.

Section Reference 1: Sec 29.1 Embryonic Period

2) Which of the following is a series of functional changes that sperm go through when they are in the female reproductive tract?

1. a) Acrosomal reaction
2. b) Maturation
3. c) Fertilization
4. d) Capacitation
5. e) Polyspermy

Answer: d

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 29.1 Explain the major developmental events that occur during the embryonic period.

Section Reference 1: Sec 29.1 Embryonic Period

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

1. a) Female pronucleus
2. b) Male pronucleus
3. c) Zygote
4. d) Blastomeres
5. e) Morula

Answer: c

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 29.1 Explain the major developmental events that occur during the embryonic period.

Section Reference 1: Sec 29.1 Embryonic Period

4) Which of the following is the part of the blastocyst that promotes implantation and produces hCG?

1. a) Blastocyte
2. b) Blastosphere
3. c) Trophoblast
4. d) Blastocyst cavity
5. e) Uterine cavity

Answer: c

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 29.1 Explain the major developmental events that occur during the embryonic period.

Section Reference 1: Sec 29.1 Embryonic Period