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also referred to as conception
and impregnation
Fertilization
the union of ovum and spermatozoon within 24 hours after ovulation
Fertilization
occurs in the outer third of the fallopian tube (ampullar portion)
Fertilization
Implantation aka?
Nidation
Implantation is the contact between the __________ and the ____________.
growing structure and uterine endometrium
Implantation occurs at the _________ of the uterus within a week or between 8-10 days after fertilization
upper 2/3
From ovulation to fertilization
Ovum
From fertilization to implantation
Zygote
From implantation to 5-8 weeks
Embryo
From 5-8 weeks until term
Fetus
Developing embryo or fetus and placental structures throughout pregnancy
Conceptus
The earliest age at which fetuses could survive if they were born at that time
Age of viability
The earliest age at which fetuses could survive if they were born at that time
Age of viability
Age of viabilityis generally accepted as ___ weeks S or weighing more than _______.
24 weeks and 400 g
capable of fertilization for only 24 hrs (48 hours at the most)
Ovum
Ovum is surrounded by a ring of
mucopolysaccharide fluid
called ______________.
zona pellucida
Ovum is surrounded by a circle of cells
called ___________.
corona radiata
Average semen per ejaculation
2.5 ml
latin word morus-mulberry
Morulla
the structure that attaches to the uterine endometrium
Blastocyst
cells in the outer ring
Trophoblast
inner cell mass
Embyoblast
-refers to the endometrial lining during pregnancy
Decidua
lies directly under the embryo
Decidua Basalis
encapsulates the surface the surface of the trophoblast
Decidua Capsularis
remaining portion of the uterine lining
Decidua Vera
The layer that produces various placental hormones (hCG, hPL, estrogen, and progesterone)
Syncytiotrophoblast (syncytial layer)
The layer that protects the growing embryo from certain infectious organism such as spirochete of syphilis
cytotrophoblast (Langhan’s layer)
PLACENTA - Latin word “________”
pancake
covered with amnion
FETAL SIDE
divided into irregular lobes average weight at TERM: 500grams
MATERNAL SIDE
lines the chorionic membrane, forms beneath the chorion
AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE (Amnion)