In Vitro Fertilization Is a Procedure in Which

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Multiple Choice

In vitro fertilization is a procedure in which

• A)donor sperm is injected near the cervix or in the uterus.
• B)sperm are removed from a man's testes and injected in the uterus.
• C)eggs are removed from the ovary, fertilized, and implanted in the uterus.
• D)sperm are amplified and injected directly into the fallopian tube.

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Definitions:

Embryonic Stage

The period from two to eight weeks following fertilization during which significant growth occurs in the major organs and body systems.

Fetal Stage

The stage that begins at about eight weeks after conception and continues until birth.

Fertilization

The process of a sperm cell joining with an egg cell to create a zygote, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.

Spontaneous Abortion

A natural loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, commonly known as a miscarriage.