How are the uterus, the fallopian tubes, and the ovaries related?
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The uterus, the fallopian tubes, and the ovaries are related in the following way: the ovaries produce eggs (ova). When the egg has matured, the follicle bursts open and releases the egg. The ovaries do not actually connect directly to the fallopian tubes. Rather, the egg is released into the body cavity and reaches the tube by moving toward the fimbriae, which are the finger-like projections of the infundibulum. The egg is fertilized in the fallopian tubes, typically, in the infundibulum. The fertilized egg then travels through the rest of the fallopian tube to the uterus, which is responsible for holding and nourishing a developing fetus.
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a. sample b. random sample c. target population d. representative sample
Sarah is experiencing intense pain and bleeding from her vagina, and is rushed to the emergency room. After a series of tests, a doctor informs Sarah that she has had an ectopic pregnancy. What went wrong during Sarah's pregnancy?
a. The embryo had a chromosomal defect. b. The embryo did not have a sufficient supply of nutrients. c. The fertilized egg implanted outside of the uterus. d. The uterus rejected the fertilized egg.
Which of the following is true of the stages of labor?
A. Commonly, the amniotic sac does not rupture until the end of the first stage of labor. B. The Braxton-Hicks contractions typically occur at regular intervals after labor. C. Progesterone is often administered to pregnant women to induce uterine contractions. D. A small vaginal discharge of bloody mucus is considered abnormal before labor.
In the context of bisexual development, in what way does gender identity differ from sexual identity?
A. Unlike gender identity, sexual identity seems to be fixed in the preschool years. B. Unlike gender identity, sexual identity continues to evolve in adulthood for some people. C. Unlike gender identity, sexual identity develops in the same way for all people. D. Unlike sexual identity, gender identity develops in the same way for all people.