A pregnant woman tells the midwife, I've heard that if I eat certain foods during my pregnancy, the baby will be a boy.
The nurse midwife's response should explain that this is a myth, and that the sex of the baby is determined at the time of: A. Ejaculation.
B. Fertilization.
C. Implantation.
D. Differentiation.
Question 2
The nurse is presenting a class on conception to a group of middle school students. Which answer to this question indicates that learning has occurred? In order for fertilization to occur, what portion of the sperm must enter the ovum?
A. The entire sperm
B. Only the head
C. Only the tail
D. Either the head or the tail
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