The Nurse Instructs a Patient About Conception and Fetal Development

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs a patient about conception and fetal development. Which patient statement indicates understanding about transportation time of the zygote through the fallopian tube and into the cavity of the uterus?

• A) "It will take 8 days for the egg to reach the uterus."
• B) "It will take at least 3 days for the egg to reach the uterus."
• C) "It will take 18 hours for the fertilized egg to implant in the uterus."
• D) "It will only take 12 hours for the egg to go through the fallopian tube."

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A part of the brain located above the brainstem that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Meninges

The three membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and supporting the central nervous system.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem to the lower back, carrying nerve impulses to and from the brain.

Brain

The brain is the central organ of the human nervous system, located in the head, responsible for processing sensory information, controlling movement, and facilitating cognitive functions.