Which of the Following Describes the Way in Which Monozygotic

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the way in which monozygotic twins occur?

• A) The mother's body releases multiple eggs, two or more of which are fertilized.
• B) The mother's body releases one egg, conceives, and then releases another egg in a later ovulation cycle.
• C) The egg is fertilized by a single sperm and then splits completely into two separate zygotes.
• D) The mother uses fertility drugs.

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Definitions:

Adult Brain

The matured human brain, fully developed and capable of complex cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processing.

Cells

The basic structural, functional, and biological units of all living organisms.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for quick action in emergencies; "fight or flight" response.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting a state of calm and rest in the body.