Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-Process by which the blastocyst attaches to the uterine lining and begins to digest its way inward.

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Implantation is the process by which the blastocyst attaches to the uterine lining and begins to digest its way inward.

Answer: H
 The blastocyst is the stage of embryonic development prior to implantation.

Answer: D
 Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the cells of the developing placenta and is detected in pregnancy tests.

Answer: I
 Fertilization is the process by which sperm and egg cells (gametes) fuse to form a zygote.

Answer: J
 The placenta is a temporary organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow for nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange.

Answer: K
 Polyspermy occurs when multiple sperm fertilize the same egg, resulting in abnormalities in development.

Answer: L
 The morula is a stage of embryonic development consisting of a solid ball of cells that precedes the formation of the blastocyst.

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Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct