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[4] PRELIMS | PROCESS OF CONCEPTION AND EARLY FETAL DEVELOPMENT Flashcards

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1
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Mitosis results in the production of ___ or ___, which are exact copies of the original cells

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diploid body; somatic cells

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In mature individuals, this is the process by which our body cells continue to divide and replace themselves

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mitosis

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Meiosis is a process of cell division leading to the development of ___ and ___ needed to produce a new organism

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eggs and sperm

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The gametes must have a haploid number (___) of chromosomes so that when the female gamete (___) and the male gamete (___) unite to form the ___ or a fertilized ovum.

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23; egg or ovum; sperm or spermatozoon; zygote

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Meiosis occur during ___, the process by which germ cells, or ___, are produced.

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gametogenesis; gametes

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The normal human diploid number of chromosomes (___) is re-established

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46

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Time Period: from ovulation to fertilization

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Ovum

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Time Period: from fertilization to implantation

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Zygote

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Time Period: from implantation to 5-8 weeks

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Embryo

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Time Period: from 5-8 weeks until term

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Fetus

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Time Period: developing embryo or fetus and placental structures

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Conceptus

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Steps of Conception:
1. ___ transport
2. ___ transport
3. ___ and ___ development
4. ___ and ___ development

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  1. Sperm Transport
  2. Egg Transport
  3. Fertilization and Zygote Development
  4. Implantation and Embryo Development
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The sperm must be ___ and transported to the ___

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deposited; site of fertilization

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The sperm consists of a ___, ___ or mid-section/midpiece, and a ___.

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head; body; tail

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Each of these parts is equipped with ___ and ___ that allow the sperm as a whole to function properly

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various molecules; smaller structure

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A normal sperm head has a ___ and ___ shape

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smooth; oval

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17
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This is the most important part of the cell given that it contains the nucleus

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Sperm Head

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18
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This is a thin, elongated structure of the sperm

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Tail

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18
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This is the central part of the sperm cell between the head and the tail

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Mid-section/Midpiece

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The mid-section makes up about ___ percent of the total sperm length

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10%

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The tail makes up about ___ of the entire sperm length

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80%

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21
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The first step in egg transport is ___ by the uterine tube

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capture of the ovulated egg

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21
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Ovulation must occur and the egg must be ___ by the ___

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“picked up”; uterine tube

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When inside the uterine tube, the egg is transported towards the ___, mainly as the result of contractions of the ___ of the tubal wall

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uterus; smooth musculature

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Egg transport occurs in two phases:
- Slow transport in the ___ for approximately ___
- More rapid phase for 8 hours during which the egg or embryo passes through the isthmus and into the uterus

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Slow transport in the ampulla for approximately 72 hours

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23
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Tubal transport of the egg usually takes ___, whether or not fertilization occurs

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3-4 days

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Site of fertlization: ____ poriton of the ____

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Ampullar portion of the fallopian tube

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25
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The union between the sperm and egg must result in the process of ___

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Conception

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25
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Egg transport occurs in two phases:
- Slow transport in the ampulla for approximately 72 hours
- More rapid phase for ____ which the egg or embryo passes through the ____ and into the ____

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More rapid phase for 8 hours during which the egg or embryo passes through the isthmus and into the uterus

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This is the process by which a sperm fuses with an ovum to form a diploid cell or zygote

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Fertilization

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26
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Other terms used to include: (3)

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Conception, impregnation, fecundation

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Preparation for Fertilization - High levels of estrogen cause:
- ____ within ____ helping ovum
- ____ of ____ facilitating movement of the sperm

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  • Peristalsis within fallopian tubes helping ovum
  • Thinning of cervical mucus facilitating movement of the sperm
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Preparation for Fertilization - Two layers of tissue surrounding the ovum’s cell membrane:
- cell membrane called ____
- gaseous corona called ____

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Preparation for Fertilization - Two layers of tissue surrounding the ovum’s cell membrane:
- cell membrane called Zona Pellucida
- gaseous corona called Corona Radiata

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29
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Preparation for Fertilization - Ova considered fertile for about ____ after ovulation

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Ova considered fertile for about 12-24 hours after ovulation

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29
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Preparation for Fertilization - Sperm can survive in female reproductive tract for ____ but are believed to be healthy for about ____

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Sperm can survive in female reproductive tract for 48-72 hours but are believed to be healthy for about 24 hours

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30
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Sperm must undergo two processes before fertilization can occur: ____ and ____

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Capacitation and Acrosomal Reaction

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Capacitation is the removal of ____ and loss of ____

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Plasma membrane; Seminal plasma CHON

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Capacitation occurs in ____ and is thought to take about ____

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Female reproductive tract; 7 hours

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Acrosomal Reaction follows capacitation and is the process of ____ their enzymes to break down the ____ of the ovum

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releasing; corona radiate

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34
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The Moment of Fertilization - occurs as ____

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Nuclei unite

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35
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The Moment of Fertilization - ____ contains new combination of genetic material resulting in ____ from either parent and from anyone else

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zygote; individual different

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36
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The Moment of Fertilization: ____ is determined

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Sex of Zygote

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37
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Cellular Multiplication

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Cleavage ➡️ Morula ➡️ Blastocyst

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Implantation is the process that involving the attachment or ____, penetration or ____, and embedding or ____ of the blastocyst in the lining of the uterine wall

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  • Attachment or Apposition
  • Penetration or Adhesion
  • Embedding or Invasion
39
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The frequent site of attachment for implantation is the ____ of the ____ uterine wall

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Upper Part of the Posterior uterine wall

40
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Under the influence of ____, the ____ increases in thickness and vascularity and is called the ____

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progesterone; endometrium; decidua

41
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Implantation occurs approximately ____ after fertilization

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7-10 days

42
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Implantation of a 7 1/2-day blastocyst in which the cells of the ____ are separated from the ____ by ____

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embryonic disc; amnion; fluid-filled space

43
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The erosion of the ____ by the ____ is ongoing

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endometrium; syncytiotrophoblast

44
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Implanatation is completed by ____, and the ____ is beginning to form a discrete layer beneath the ____

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Day 9; extraembryonic mesoderm; cytotrophoblast

45
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By ____, the embryo shows all the ____, a ____, and an ____

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Day 16; three germ layers; yolk sac; allantois

allaintois collects liquid waste from the embryo

46
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The ____ and associated ____ have become the ____, and ____ are developing

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The cytotrophoblast and associated mesoderm have become the chorion, and chorionic villi are developing

the chorion and respective structures protect and nurture the embryo

47
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Germ Layer: skin structures such as the epidermis, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, nails, and hair follicles

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Ectoderm

48
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Germ Layer: structures such as the lens of the eye and sensory epithelium

A

Ectoderm

49
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Germ Layer: the pituitary and mammary glands

A

Ectoderm

49
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Germ Layer: the central and peripheral nervous systems

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Ectoderm

50
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Germ Layer: oral structures such as the nasal cavity and the oral glands and tooth enamel

A

Ectoderm

51
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Germ layer: the dermis

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Mesoderm

52
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Germ Layer: the wall of the digestive tract and urinary structures such as the kidneys and ureter

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Mesoderm

53
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Germ Layer: the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular system

A

Mesoderm

53
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Germ Layer: the reproductive organs and connective tissues

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Mesoderm

54
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Germ Layer: structures such as the pleura, lymphatic tissue and cells, and the spleen

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Mesoderm

55
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Germ Layer: the respiratory tract epithelium except the nasal

A

Endoderm

56
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Germ Layer: GI strucutures such as the lining of the digestive tract and the primary tissue of the liver and pancreas

A

Endoderm

57
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Germ Layer: urinary structures such as the urethra and associated glands, urinary bladder, and vagina

A

Endoderm

58
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This is the first and outermost embryonic membrane

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Chorion

59
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The chorion encircles the ____, ____, and ____

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Amnion, embryo, and yolk sac

60
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Amniotic fluid is slightly ____

A

Alkaline

60
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The amnion originates from the ____ and is a thin protective membrane containing the ____

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ectoderm; amniotic fluid

60
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As the embryo grows, the ____ expands until it comes into contact with the ____ forming the ____

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amnion; chorion; bag of water

60
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The chorion develops from the ____ and has many finger-like projections called the ____

A

trophoblast; chorionic villi

61
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Functions of the Amniotic Fluid:
1. Protects ____ againts ____
2. Control the embryo’s ____
3. Permits ____ external growth
4. Prevents ____ to the embryo-fetus
5. Allows ____

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  1. Protects embryo againts mechanical injury
  2. Control the embryo’s temperature
  3. Permits symmetrical external growth
  4. Prevents adherence of the amnion to the embryo-fetus
  5. Allows freedom of movement
62
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Contents of the amniotic fluid: (11)

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  1. albumin
  2. uric acid
  3. ceratinine
  4. lecithin
  5. sphingomyelin
  6. bilirubin
  7. vernix
  8. leukocytes
  9. epethelial cells
  10. enzymes
  11. lanugo (fine hair)
63
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The amount of amniotic fluid at 10 weeks is about ____

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30 mL

64
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The amount of amniotic fluid increases to ____ at 20 weeks

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350 mL

65
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After 20 weeks, the volume of amniotic fluid ranges from ____

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700-1000 mL

66
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A fetus swallows up to ____ every ____

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600 mL every 24 hours

67
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About ____ of amniotic fluid flows out of the ____ each day

A

400 mL; fetal lungs

68
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This is the excessive amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus

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Polyhydramnios

69
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The yolk sac develops as a ____ in the ____ on about day ____ after conception

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second cavity; blastocyst; day 8 or 9

70
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The yolk sac provides source of ____ until the embryo’s hematopoietic system is mature

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RBC

71
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The ____ atrophies and remains as a thin white streak discrenible in the cord at birth

A

Yolk Sac

72
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The umbilical cord is ____ in length and ____ in diameter or thickness

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55 cm in length; 2 cm in diameter

72
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The umbilical cord contains ____ that prevents pressure in the cord

A

Wharton’s Jelly

72
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The placenta has two portions: the ____ and ____

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Maternal Portion and Fetal Portion

73
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After ____ weeks of gestation, the placenta is about ____ in diameter, ____ in thickness, and weighs approximately ____

A

20 weeks of gestation
* 15-20 cm in diameter
* 2.5-3 cm in thickness
* 400-600 grams

73
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The umbilical cord contains 3 vessels: ____ umbilical vein and ____ umbilical arteries

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1 vein, 2 arteries

74
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The placenta is the means of ____ and ____ between the embryonic and maternal circulation

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metabolic; nutrient exhange

75
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The fetal portion consists of ____, with ____ apperance due to amnion

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chorionic villi and their circulation; white and shiny

75
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The maternal portion consists of ____; surface is ____

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decidua basalis and its circulation; red and flesh-like

75
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The development of the placenta begins with the ____

A

chorionic villi

75
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Two trophoblastic layers appear, namely the ____ which is the outer layer, and the ____ which is the inner layer

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  • Syncytium - outer
  • Cytotrophoblast - inner
76
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The Syncytium is the ____ layer of the placenta and secretes the ____ of pregnancy

A

functional; placental hormones

77
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The cytotrophoblast thins out and disappears about the ____, leaving only a single layer of ____ covering the ____

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5th month; syncytium; chorionic villi

78
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A third inner layer of connective mesoderm forms the ____

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anchoring villi

79
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The anchoring villi eventually forms the ____ that divide the placenta into ____ segments called ____

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septa; 15-20 segments; cotyledons

80
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The ____ in the cotyledons form a complex ____ structure

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branching villi; vascular

81
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____ invades the ____ of the endometrium, first opening the ____ and later opening the large ____

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  1. Proliferaing trophoblast;
  2. decidua basalis;
  3. uterine capillaries;
  4. uterine vessels
81
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By the ____ week, the placenta has began to function as a means of metabolic exchange

A

4th week

81
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By ____, the placenta becomes a ____ organ

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14th week; discrete organ

82
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Fetal blood flows through the two ____ to the capillaries of the ____ then flows back through the ____ into the fetus

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umbilical arteries; villi; umbilical vein

83
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Late in pregnancy, ____ can be heard over the area of the umbilical cord

A

Funic Souffle

84
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Maternal blood spurts from the ____ into the ____

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spinal uterine arteries; intervillous spaces

85
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A ____ is also heard just above the mother’s ____ during the ____ of pregnancy

A

uterine souffle; symphysis pubis; last months

85
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____ are believed to facilitate placental circulation

A

Braxton Hicks contraction

called ‘false labor’ and are strong but irregular contractions

86
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Placental Functions - The placenta has metabolic activities such as:
- producing ____, ____, and ____ for fetal use and hormone production
- breaking down ____ and ____
- storing ____ and ____

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  • producing glycogen, cholesterol, and fatty acids for fetal use and hormone production
  • breaking down epinephrine and histamine
  • storing glycogen and iron
87
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Placental Functions - The placenta has transport functions such as: (4)

A
  1. diffusion
  2. facilitated diffusion
  3. active transport
  4. pinocytosis

pinocytosis is a type of endocytosis that absorbs small particles from the extracellular fluid

87
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Placental Functions - The placenta produces horomones vital to the survival of the fetus, which include: (4)

A
  1. hCG
  2. progesterone
  3. estrogen
  4. hPL

hcg - human chorionic gonadotropin
hpl - human placental lactogen

88
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Placental Functions - The placenta has immunologic properties. For instance:
1. The placenta and embryo appear ____ from immunologic reaction by the host
2. One theory suggests that ____ is immunologically ____ or protects antibody formation

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  1. The placenta and embryo appear exempt from immunologic reaction by the host
  2. One theory suggests that trophoblastic tissue is immunologically inert or protects antibody formation

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