Deck 15: Assisted Reproductive Techniques

Question 1

The process involving the removal of a layer surrounding the sperm so that the sperm may penetrate the egg is known as __________.

A) cryopreservation
B) capacitation
C) sperm morphology
D) epididymis

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Cryopreservation refers to an ART process whereby __________.

A) embryos are frozen for future use
B) sperm are placed in the fallopian tube
C) the fertilized egg is transferred to the fallopian tube
D) sperm are introduced to ova in a specialized solution in a laboratory

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following ART method involves the transfer of the fertilized egg to the fallopian tube?

A) Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)
B) Zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT)
C) In vitro fertilization
D) Zona pellucida

Answer 3

B

Question 4

During the in vitro fertilization process, __________.

A) the fertilized egg is implanted into the woman's uterine lining
B) sperm is artificially introduced into a woman's cervical canal
C) sperm and egg are placed in the fallopian tube
D) the fertilized egg is transferred to the fallopian tube

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of sperm donation?

A) Artificial insemination by partner (AIP)
B) In vitro fertilization (IVF)
C) Donor insemination
D) Sperm banks

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT considered an implication for healthcare providers regarding assisted reproductive technology (ART)?

A) Realize that couples who turn to ART usually have been diagnosed with one or more fertility problems.
B) Realize that couples who turn to ART may be experiencing emotional turmoil.
C) Encourage couples to learn as much as possible about their infertility problem to help them feel they have input into the process.
D) Impress on both partners the importance of the infertility crisis and that it should become the most important consideration in their lives.

Question 7

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has a success rate of approximately __________.

A) 5 percent
B) 20 percent
C) 50 percent
D) 90 percent

Question 8

A 2007 study that looked at 160 couples who chose sperm washing prior to artificial insemination (because the male was HIV positive and the female was not) found that none of the women became infected with HIV.

Question 9

Timing is critical with egg donation techniques because uterine development must precisely match the ovarian cycle and ovulation for implantation to occur.

Question 10

There is a very low probability of diagnosing the causes of infertility however, once the problem is diagnosed, the problem can always be corrected.

Question 11

Artificial insemination by donor sperm is when a woman is inseminated with her partner's sperm.