The most basic information a maternity nurse should have concerning conception is
a. Ova are considered fertile 48 to 72 hours after ovulation.
b. Sperm remain viable in the woman's reproductive system for an average of 12 to
24 hours.
c. Conception is achieved when a sperm successfully penetrates the membrane
surrounding the ovum.
d. Implantation in the endometrium occurs 6 to 10 days after conception.
D
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A Ova are considered fertile for approximately 24 hours after ovulation.
B Sperm remain viable in the woman's reproductive system for an average of 2 to
3 days.
C Penetration of the ovum by the sperm is called fertilization. Conception occurs
when the zygote, the first cell of the new individual, is formed.
D After implantation, the endometrium is called the decidua.
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