Lachlan and Mia Are Trying to Have a Baby

question 11

Multiple Choice

Lachlan and Mia are trying to have a baby. They have intercourse on Monday and Mia ovulates on Thursday. What are the chances that Mia will become pregnant?

• A) Good, as Lachlan's sperm will be viable for nearly a week.
• B) Moderate, as Mia's egg will have to travel to the uterus to meet Lachlan's sperm.
• C) Moderate, as Mia's egg will last only 24 hours, but Lachlan's sperm will last 72.
• D) Very low, as Lachlan's sperm will only survive until Tuesday or Wednesday.

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Definitions:

Tectum

A region in the midbrain that plays a role in auditory and visual reflexes.

Substantia Nigra

A brain structure located in the midbrain involved in movement control, recognized for its dark pigmented neurons that produce dopamine.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Recognizing Sounds

The cognitive ability to identify and differentiate between various sounds, an important aspect of auditory perception.