Ch 47 Pt 1 Flashcards
Which hormone is at its peak during Luteal phase
Progesterone
When does mensuration occur
Follicular phase
Causes of miscarriage 1st trimester
Chromosomal abnormality
Diabetes or thyroid disorders
Infection/immune problems
Implantation problems
Causes of miscarriage 2nd trimester
Uterus abnormalities
Incompetent Cervix
Alcohol or drug abuse
Aneuploidy
Abnormal number of chromosomes
When does aneuploidy usually occur
During meiosis
Edwards Syndrome
Trisomy 18
Downs Syndrome
Trisomy 21
Patau Syndrome
Trisomy 13
XXX or XYY
Normal physical features
XXY
Klinefelter syndrome
Stages of Development
Fertilization Cleavage Blastula Gastrula Organogenesis
Fertilization
Formation of diploid zygote from haploid gamete
Acrosomal Reaction
Triggered when sperm meets egg (sperm)
Cortical Reaction
Creation of fertilization envelope (egg)