When Planning to Teach Couples About the Physiology of the Sex

question 6

Multiple Choice

When planning to teach couples about the physiology of the sex act,the nurse would state that:

• A) "Fertilization of an ovum requires penetration by several sperm. "
• B) "An ovum must be fertilized within 24 hours of ovulation. "
• C) "It takes 4 to 5 days for sperm to reach the fallopian tubes. "
• D) "Sperm live for only 24 hours following ejaculation. "

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Definitions:

Transcription Factors

Proteins involved in the process of converting, or transcribing, DNA into RNA, playing a pivotal role in gene regulation.

DNA Molecule

The molecule that carries genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms and many viruses.

Codons

Sequences of three DNA or RNA nucleotides that correspond to a specific amino acid or stop signal during protein synthesis.

tRNA

Transfer RNA, a type of RNA molecule that helps decode a messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence into a protein during the process of translation.