antenatal part 2

Question 1

Release GnRH (Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing
Hormone

Answer 1

HYPOTHALAMUS

Question 2

Anterior pituitary gland (adenohypophysis) produces 2
hormone

Answer 2

PITUITARY GLAND

Question 3

maturation
of the ovum

Answer 3

FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)

Question 4

• responsible for
  ovulation & growth of uterine lining

Answer 4

LH (Luteinizing Hormone

Question 5

Contain primordial cell activated by the FSH to begin to
grow & mature

Answer 5

OVARIES

Question 6

Menstrual discharges are formed in this organ

Answer 6

UTERUS

Question 7

Time between the ending of menses and ovulation

Answer 7

PROLIFERATIVE/FOLLICULAR

Question 8

period after ovulation and before the next menses

Answer 8

SECRETORY/LUTEAL

Question 9

menstrual flow

Answer 9

MENSES

Question 10

occurs when the egg is not fertilized

Answer 10

ISCHEMIC

Question 11

also known as conception and impregnation

Answer 11

FERTILIZATION

Question 12

First 2 weeks

Answer 12

Pre-embryonic Phas

Question 12

• a fertilized ovum

Answer 12

Zygote

Question 13

Weeks 3-8

Answer 13

Embryonic Phase

Question 14

Weeks 8 though birth

Answer 14

fetal

Question 15

Contact between the growing structure and uterine endometrium
● Occurs 8 to 10 days after fertilization
● Trophoblast - cells at the outer ring; will l

Answer 15

IMPLANTATION

Question 16

when blastocyst begins to BRUSH the
endometrial lining

Answer 16

Apposition

Question 17

when blastocyst begins to SETTLE DOWN the
endometrial lining

Answer 17

Invasion

Question 17

when blastocyst begins to ATTACH to the
endometrial lining

Answer 17

Adhesion

Question 18

zmbe

Answer 18

Zygote → Morula → Blastocyst → Embryo

Question 19

part of the endometrium that lies directly
under the embryo

Answer 19

Decidua basalis

Question 20

portion of the endometrium that
stretches or encapsulates the surface if the trophoblast

Answer 20

Decidua capsularis

Question 21

Miniature villi that resembles probing fingers that reach out from
the single layer of cells into the uterine endometrium to begin
formation of the placenta

Answer 21

CHORIONIC VILLI

Question 21

remaining portion of the uterine lining

Answer 21

Decidua vera -

Question 22

Starts as early as 12th day of pregnancy, maternal blood begins
to collect in the intervillous spaces of the uterine endometrium

Answer 22

CIRCULATION

Question 22

Latin for “pancake”
● Arises out of the continuing growth of trophoblast tissue
● Growth parallels that of the fetus

Answer 22

PLACENTA

Question 23

Both a growth-promoting and lactogenic (milk-producing)
properties

Answer 23

HUMAN PLACENTAL LACTOGE

Question 24

outermost fetal membrane

Answer 24

CHORIONIC MEMBRANE

Question 24

dual-walled sac with the chorion as the outermost part
and the amnion as the innermost part

Answer 24

AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE

Question 25

The clear liquid that surrounds the fetus in the uterus
during pregnancy
○ Protects the fetus from infection.

Answer 25

AMNIOTIC FLUID

Question 26

• reduced amniotic fluid of
  200 ml (AFI of 5 cm or less or the deepest vertical
  pool <2cm

Answer 26

OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS -

Question 27

excessive amount of
amniotic fluid of 2000 ml (AFI >24 cm or MVP of
>8cm

Answer 27

POLYHYDRAMNIOS

Question 28

transports oxygen and nutrients to the fetus from the placenta and
to return waste products from the fetus to the placenta
● 53 cm in length and 2 cm thick
● has 2 arteries and 1 vein (AVA)

Answer 28

UMBILICAL CORD

Question 29

Used to determine the age of gestation

Answer 29

McDONALD’S RULE

Question 30

Used to determine the fetal weight in grams

Answer 30

JOHNSON’S RULE

Question 31

Estimates the age of gestation relative to the height of the fundus
of the uterus above the symphysis pubis.

Answer 31

BARTHOLOMEW’S RULE OF FOURTH

Question 32

Transducer on abdomen transmits sound waves that show fetal
image on screen
● Diagnose pregnancy as early as 6 weeks gestation

Answer 32

ULTRASONOGRAPHY