CAFS 243 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
All of the following are recommended for males wishing to optimize the health of their sperm
in preparation for pregnancy except: - CORRECT ANSWER -Quitting all prescription medication.
Which of the following signals that a female is pregnant? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hagar's signs including a softened uterus and changes in color of the labia and cervix.
Very high levels of hCG in the blood.
The detection of a fetal heartbeat using an ultrasound.
(All the above)
Zygote
Blastocyst
Inner Cell Mass
Trophoblast
Blastocoele - CORRECT ANSWER -A single fertilized cell (ovum).
Is multi-celled and contains an inner cell mass.
, The group of cells within a blastocyst that will develop into an embryo.
The outer membrane of the blastocyst that will develop into the placenta.
The fluid surrounding the inner cell mass in the blastocyst cavity.
At about day 26, the blastocyst will form chorionic villi which sprout from the blastocyst's oute
r membrane and: - CORRECT ANSWER -Make contact with the maternal blood supply.
Morning sickness is caused by rising levels of . - CORRECT ANSWER -hCG
During the first trimester, a pregnant female tends to experience: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Great fatigue
In the early part of the second trimester, the pregnant female will begin to feel kicks from her
fetus. This is called . - CORRECT ANSWER -Quickening
Most pregnant females receive the following test during the second trimester: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Quad test
During the second trimester, most pregnant females and their partners typically experience: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Decreased morning sickness due to a fall off in hCG levels.
Increased interest in sex due to increased blood flow to the genitals.
During the third trimester, a pregnant female will periodically experience a tightening sensatio
n in her lower abdomen. These practice uterine contractions are called: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Braxton-Hicks
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
All of the following are recommended for males wishing to optimize the health of their sperm
in preparation for pregnancy except: - CORRECT ANSWER -Quitting all prescription medication.
Which of the following signals that a female is pregnant? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hagar's signs including a softened uterus and changes in color of the labia and cervix.
Very high levels of hCG in the blood.
The detection of a fetal heartbeat using an ultrasound.
(All the above)
Zygote
Blastocyst
Inner Cell Mass
Trophoblast
Blastocoele - CORRECT ANSWER -A single fertilized cell (ovum).
Is multi-celled and contains an inner cell mass.
, The group of cells within a blastocyst that will develop into an embryo.
The outer membrane of the blastocyst that will develop into the placenta.
The fluid surrounding the inner cell mass in the blastocyst cavity.
At about day 26, the blastocyst will form chorionic villi which sprout from the blastocyst's oute
r membrane and: - CORRECT ANSWER -Make contact with the maternal blood supply.
Morning sickness is caused by rising levels of . - CORRECT ANSWER -hCG
During the first trimester, a pregnant female tends to experience: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Great fatigue
In the early part of the second trimester, the pregnant female will begin to feel kicks from her
fetus. This is called . - CORRECT ANSWER -Quickening
Most pregnant females receive the following test during the second trimester: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Quad test
During the second trimester, most pregnant females and their partners typically experience: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Decreased morning sickness due to a fall off in hCG levels.
Increased interest in sex due to increased blood flow to the genitals.
During the third trimester, a pregnant female will periodically experience a tightening sensatio
n in her lower abdomen. These practice uterine contractions are called: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Braxton-Hicks
