An Ovum Is Surgically Removed from an Ovary, Fertilized in a Glass

question 17

Multiple Choice

An ovum is surgically removed from an ovary, fertilized in a glass lab dish, and then inserted into the uterus. This process is referred to as _____.

• A) in vitro fertilization (IVF)
• B) assisted reproductive technology (ART)
• C) intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• D) multifactorial

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Definitions:

Chondrocytes

Specialized cells found within cartilage that are responsible for maintaining the cartilaginous matrix, essential for the growth and repair of cartilage tissue.

Diffusion

The net movement of particles (atoms, molecules, or ions) from a region of higher concentration of that type of particle to a region of lower concentration (i.e., down a concentration gradient), resulting from random motion; also called simple diffusion. Compare with facilitated diffusion and active transport.

Adipose Tissue

A type of connective tissue that stores fat, serves as an energy reserve, and provides insulation and protection to organs.

Cardiac Tissue

Specialized muscle tissue found only in the heart, responsible for contracting and pumping blood throughout the body.