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1st Trimester & Terminology Flashcards

1
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This is the villi on thematernal side of hte embryo; unites with the chorion to form the placenta.

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decidua basalis

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This is the villi surrounding the chorionic sad.

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decidua capsularis

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3
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MSD stands for…

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mean sac diameter.

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4
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This is the fetal trophoblastic tissue that, together with the decidua, form the area for maternal and fetal circulation.

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chorion frondosum

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This is the chorion around the gestational sac on the opposide side of implantation.

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chorion laeve

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6
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This is the fetal suface of the placenta.

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chorionic plate

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7
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This is the maternal surface of the placenta.

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basal plate

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8
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The four sims of first trimester sonography are…

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  1. confirm viability
  2. accuractely date the pregnancy
  3. diagnose multiple preganancies
  4. investigate complications
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9
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Early in the mentrual cycle, the ___ secretes rising levels of FSH and LH, which cause the growth of follicles.

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pituitary gland

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10
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Early in the mentrual cycle, the pituitary gland secretes rising levels of ___, which cause the growth of follicles.

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FSH and LH

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11
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This is the follicle that becomes dominant.

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mature or Graafian follicle

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12
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The developing follicles produce ___.

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estrogen

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13
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After ovulation, the follicle collapses to form the ___, which secretes progesterone and estrogen.

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corpus luteum

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14
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After ovulation, the follicle collapses to form the corpus luteum, which secretes ___.

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progesterone and estrogen

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15
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This is the outer layer of cells of the gestational or chorionic sac that secretes hCG.

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syncytiotrophoblast

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16
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___ stimulate endometial cellular proliferation in preparation for implantation.

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Progesterone and estrogen

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17
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Progesterone and estrogen stimulate ___ in preparation for implantation.

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endometial cellular proliferation

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18
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These changes occur as a hormonal reponse regardless of the site of implantation.

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decidual reaction

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19
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How many sperm are deposited during intercourse?

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200-600 million

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20
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Fertilization usually occurs within __ after ovulation in the ___ portion of the fallopian tube.

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24-36 hours, ampullary

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21
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This is the outer layer of the ovum.

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zona pellucida

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22
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This is the inner cell layer of the developing embryo.

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cytotrophoblast

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23
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This is a ball of 16 cells surrounded by the zona pellucida tranported to the uterus.

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morula

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24
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Thisis the organized collection of cells that buries into th endometrial tissue about 7 days after fertilization.

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blastocyst

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25
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Which is the inner layer of the embryonic disc?

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endoderm

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26
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Which is the middle layer of the embryonic disc?

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mesoderm

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27
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Which is the outer layer of the embryonic disc?

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ectoderm

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28
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By what day is implantation complete?

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day 23

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29
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Implantation usually occurs in the ___ region of the uterus.

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fundal

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30
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The 3 distinct layers of decidualized endometrium are…

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decidua capsularis, basalis, and parietalis (vera)

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31
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Why is it important to identify the doulble-decidual sign in early pregnancy?

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To rule out ectopic.

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32
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The fusion of the amnion and chorion is usually complete by…

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12-16 weeks

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33
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At 23 days the entire conceptus measures approximately ___ in diameter.

34
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T/F? At 23 days the conceptus can be seen transvag but not transab.

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FALSE, it is not visible yet either way.

35
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This is the formation of the neural plate and its closure to form the neural tube.

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neurulation

36
Q

The process of neurulation begins in the ___ week.

37
Q

Nearly all congenital malformations, except for genitalia abnormalities, originate before or during this ___ period.

38
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T/F? hCG is detectable in maternal serum, but not urine.

A

FALSE, both

39
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hCG is first detected ___ weeks after LMP or ___ days after ovulation.

40
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hCG doubles every ___ days?

41
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hCG plateaus around ___ weeks, then declines.

42
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Which kind of pregnancy test is qualitative?

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urine test, just a + or -.

43
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Which kind of pregnancy test is quantitative?

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blood test, +/- AND how far along

44
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Which protein does a blood pregnancy test measure?

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AFP which is produced by the fetal liver

45
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Greater than expected AFP levels are associated with…

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incorrect dates, gestational trophoblastic disease, or multiple gestations.

46
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Less than expected AFP levels are associated with…

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incorrect dates, ectopic, or embryonic demise.

47
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A disproportionately low B-hCG level is considered to be…

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an indicator of a poor prognosis.

48
Q

The most common radioimmunassay method used is…

49
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This is the first sonographic evidence that a normal IUP is present.

A

identification of a gestational sac within the endometrial cavity

50
Q

The gestational sac grows about ___ per day.

51
Q

The yolk sac should be visible when the msd is …

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greater than or equal to 13 mm.

52
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This is when an egg is fertilized and implants but the embryo either never forms or stops forming early on.

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blighted ovum (anembryonic gestation)

53
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T/F? The MSD can be used to date a second trimester pregnancy.

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FALSE, early first trimester pregnancy.

54
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T/F? Crown rump length is best used prior to identification of MSD.

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FALSE, MSD before CRL is visible.

55
Q

MSD = AP + Long + Trans divided by ___.

56
Q

Is the yolk sac in the chorionic cavity or the amniotic cavity?

57
Q

What is the first structure we see within the gestational sac?

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the yolk sac

58
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When is the yolk sac visible endovaginally?

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By the 5th week, and ALWAYS by the time the MSD is 8 mm.

59
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When is the yolk sac visible transabdominally?

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By the 7th week, when the MSD is 20 mm.

60
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When is a calcified yolk sac seen?

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Only with a fetal demise

61
Q

Visualization of the yolk sac predicts a viable pregnancy in ___% of cases.

62
Q

The normal diameter of a yolk sac should never exceed…

63
Q

What is the most accurate measurement throughout pregnancy for dating?

A

crown rump length, accurate within 3-5 days

64
Q

Embryonic growth is at the rate of ___ which is the same as the gastational sac growth rate.

A

1 mm per day

65
Q

CRL (mm) + 42 =

A

GA (in days)

66
Q

What is the first organ to function within the embyo?

67
Q

The embryonic heart starts beating at approx…

68
Q

By what week has the embryonic heart obtained its adult configuration?

69
Q

This is associted with bladder develoment and becomes the uracus and the median umbilical ligament.

70
Q

Cysts can be seen in the umbilical cord between…

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8-12 weeks

71
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T/F? Umbilical cord cysts tend to be small and closer to the fetus.

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true, mean size 5.2 mm

72
Q

Name the three primary brain vesicles.

A

prosencephalon
mesencephalon
rhombencephalon

73
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When do the brain vesicles develop?

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Around the 6th week

74
Q

There’s a cystic structure in the posterior aspect of the embryonic cranium. Do you panic?

A

Nope. It’s just the rhombencephalon dividing into two parts.

75
Q

Bowel herniation should only be considered abnormal after…

76
Q

Nuchal translucency has been reported between…

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10-14 weeks.

77
Q

A nuchal translucency of 3 mm increases the risk of aneuploidy how many times?

78
Q

Limb buds are recognizable during which week?

79
Q

The embryonic spine closes around the ___ week and the parallel echogenic lines can be seen at ___ weeks.

A

6th, 7-8 weeks

80
Q

Embryonic fingers and toes are recognizable by which week?

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