Implantation in human beings Practice exercise 4

Examine the diagram showing stages of early human development. Which stage is ready for implantation?

Examine the diagram below showing stages of early human development. Which stage is ready for implantation?  (1 mark)

Examine the diagram below showing stages of early human development. Which stage is ready for implantation?  (1 mark)

Examine the diagram below showing stages of early human development. Which stage is ready for implantation?  (1 mark)

What happens if implantation does not occur after fertilisation?

What happens if implantation does not occur after fertilisation?   (1 mark)

What happens if implantation does not occur after fertilisation?   (1 mark)

What happens if implantation does not occur after fertilisation?   (1 mark)

What is the first development that happens after the blastocyst successfully implants?

What is the first development that happens after the blastocyst successfully implants?  (1 mark)

What is the first development that happens after the blastocyst successfully implants?  (1 mark)

What is the first development that happens after the blastocyst successfully implants?  (1 mark)

Which hormone maintains the uterine lining to support implantation and early pregnancy?

Which hormone maintains the uterine lining to support implantation and early pregnancy?  (1 mark)

Which hormone maintains the uterine lining to support implantation and early pregnancy?  (1 mark)

Which hormone maintains the uterine lining to support implantation and early pregnancy?  (1 mark)

Why does the blastocyst need to implant into the uterine lining instead of floating freely in the uterus?

Why does the blastocyst need to implant into the uterine lining instead of floating freely in the uterus?  (1 mark)

Why does the blastocyst need to implant into the uterine lining instead of floating freely in the uterus?  (1 mark)

Why does the blastocyst need to implant into the uterine lining instead of floating freely in the uterus?  (1 mark)

A woman takes a home pregnancy test a week after missing her period. The test turns positive. Which event explains this result?

A woman takes a home pregnancy test a week after missing her period. The test turns positive. Which event explains this result?   (1 mark)

A woman takes a home pregnancy test a week after missing her period. The test turns positive. Which event explains this result?   (1 mark)

A health officer advised a newly pregnant woman to attend clinic visits soon after implantation. What is the main reason for this advice?

A health officer advised a newly pregnant woman to attend clinic visits soon after implantation. What is the main reason for this advice?  (1 mark)

A health officer advised a newly pregnant woman to attend clinic visits soon after implantation. What is the main reason for this advice?  (1 mark)

A health officer advised a newly pregnant woman to attend clinic visits soon after implantation. What is the main reason for this advice?  (1 mark)

A woman in early pregnancy was advised to avoid strenuous exercises. How does this relate to implantation?

A woman in early pregnancy was advised to avoid strenuous exercises. How does this relate to implantation?   (1 mark)

A woman in early pregnancy was advised to avoid strenuous exercises. How does this relate to implantation?   (1 mark)

A woman in early pregnancy was advised to avoid strenuous exercises. How does this relate to implantation?   (1 mark)

A woman visited the hospital due to sharp abdominal pain. The doctor showed her the diagram below and explained that the embryo must implant in the correct part of the uterus to avoid an ectopic pregnancy. Which labelled part A, B, C, or D is the correct implantation site?

A nurse is explaining to a newly married couple about the dangers of ectopic pregnancy using the diagram below. Which labelled part A, B, C, or D is the safest and correct site for implantation?  (1 mark)

A nurse is explaining to a newly married couple about the dangers of ectopic pregnancy using the diagram below. Which labelled part A, B, C, or D is the safest and correct site for implantation?  (1 mark)

A nurse is explaining to a newly married couple about the dangers of ectopic pregnancy using the diagram below. Which labelled part A, B, C, or D is the safest and correct site for implantation?  (1 mark)

A nurse is explaining to a newly married couple about the dangers of ectopic pregnancy using the diagram below. Which labelled part A, B, C, or D is the safest and correct site for implantation?  (1 mark)

A 15-year-old girl missed her menstrual period. The doctor confirmed she was pregnant. Using your knowledge of implantation, explain why her period stopped.

A 15-year-old girl missed her menstrual period. The doctor confirmed she was pregnant. Using your knowledge of implantation, explain why her period stopped.  (1 mark)

A 15-year-old girl missed her menstrual period. The doctor confirmed she was pregnant. Using your knowledge of implantation, explain why her period stopped.  (1 mark)

A 15-year-old girl missed her menstrual period. The doctor confirmed she was pregnant. Using your knowledge of implantation, explain why her period stopped.  (1 mark)