Pregnancy & Childbirth

What is the single cell formed when the sperm and the egg join together?

• sex cell
• zygote
• fetus
• embryo

What is the multi-celled mass formed by the divisions of the single cell formed at conception?

• zygote
• egg cell
• fetus
• embryo

What is the term that describes when the growing cells become recognizable as a human?

• baby 
• fetus
• embryo
• zygote

What is the structure in the womb that filters nutrients and waste between mother and baby?

• umbilical cord
• placenta
• amniotic sac
• uterus

What is the structure in side the womb that transports oxygen and nutrients to the baby?

• umbilical cord
• placenta
• amniotic sac
• mother's blood

What is fertilization?

• When a male sperm cell joins with a female egg cell
• The time when a fetus is ready to be born
• When the egg implants in the uterine lining
• The time when the zygote turns into an embryo

A developing fetus grows in which part of a woman's body?

• uterus
• ovary
• fallopian tube
• stomach

What is the most common sign of pregnancy?

• nausea and vomiting
• feeling more hungry than normal
• headaches and backaches
• not getting a period

What term describes when the baby is taken out of the uterus by making an incision in the lower abdomen?

• Caesar's sectioning
• Miscarriage
• Caesarian section
• Breeched birth

Which of the following can occur if a mother uses toxic substances during her pregnancy?

• The child could have behavioral problems.
• She could give birth to a stillborn baby.
• She could increase her risk of having a miscarriage.
• all of the above