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Choose the odd one in each of the following:

(a) Sperm; implantation; fertilization; ovum; afterbirth.


(b) Relaxin; cervix dilates; amniotic sac ruptures; child birth; a follicle.

(a) Sperm


Sperm is related to the male reproductive system whereas the rest are processes that are associated with the female reproductive system.


(b) Follicle


The rest are related to the process of child birth and gestation. The follicle is not involved in the process.


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The normal gestation period in humans is:

 1

Name the following:

(a) The fluid surrounding the developing embryo.


(b) The body part in which the embryo develops.


(c) The membrane which protects the foetus and encloses a fluid.


(d) The canal through which the testes descend into the scrotum just before birth in a human male child.

 3

Rewrite the terms in the correct order so as to be in a logical sequence.

(a) Implantation, ovulation, child birth, gestation, fertilization.


(b) Coitus, ovum, sperm, sperm duct, urethra, vagina.

 4

Give appropriate terms for each of the following:

(a) The onset of reproductive phase in a female.


(b) Rupture of follicle and release of the ovum from the ovary.


(c) Monthly discharge of blood and disintegrated tissues in the human female.


(d) Process of fusion of ovum and sperm.


(e) Fixing of developing zygote (blastocyst) on the uterine wall.