What Happens During Fertilization

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Multiple Choice

What happens during fertilization?

• A)46 chromosomes from the sperm combine with 46 chromosomes from the egg.
• B)23 chromosomes from the sperm combine with 23 chromosomes from the egg.
• C)46 genes from the sperm combine with 46 genes from the egg.
• D)23 genes from the sperm combine with 23 genes from the egg.

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Definitions:

Locus Coeruleus

A small nucleus in the brainstem involved in physiological responses to stress and panic, playing a significant role in the arousal and alertness system.

Anxiety Sensitivity

The fear of anxiety-related sensations, based on the belief that these sensations have harmful consequences.

Racing Heartbeat

A sensation where the heart feels like it is pounding, fluttering, or beating irregularly or very fast.

Panic Attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear or acute discomfort, accompanied by physical and cognitive symptoms such as palpitations, trembling, or a sense of impending doom.