Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-The hormone secreted by the blastocyst that is found in the mother's urine and is the basis for most pregnancy tests.

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is the hormone secreted by the blastocyst that is detected in most pregnancy tests.

Answer: H
 The blastocyst is the stage of embryonic development when hCG is first secreted and implanted in the uterine wall.

Answer: J
 The placenta is the organ that develops from the chorion and provides nutrients and oxygen to the developing embryo/fetus.

Answer: I
 Fertilization is the process by which sperm and egg combine to form a zygote, the first stage of embryonic development.

Answer: E
 The chorion is the outer membrane that surrounds the embryo and contributes to the development of the placenta.

Answer: L
 The morula is the early stage of embryonic development, before the embryo becomes a blastocyst.

Note: The remaining terms are also stages or processes of embryonic development or pregnancy, but do not match the given definition.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct