Chapter 12 Flashcards
Uniting of sperm and ovum = ?
Zygote (fertilization)
Implantation occurs how many days after fertilization?
6 to 10 days
Where does a blastocyst burrow during implantation?
The endometrium
Where does fertilization takes place ?
In the ampulla of the fallopian tube
In regards to Implantation, _____________ is the outer layer ?
Trophoblast
What develops out of Trophoblasts ?
Chorionic Villi
After Implantation, the endometrium is now called what ?
decidua basalis
By day ___ the placenta is in place ?
17
Pregnancy lasts for how long ?
- Lunar months: - Weeks: - Days:
Lunar months: 10
Weeks: 40 weeks
Days: 280
The Pre-embryonic or Ovum stage Takes place from day ___ to ___ ?
1 to 14
All tissue and organs develop from what ?
Germ layers
What stage of Embryonic and Fetal development period covers,
- cellular replication
- blastocyst formation
- initial development of embryonic membranes
- establishment of primary germ layers ?
Pre-embryonic or Ovum stage: days 1-14
What are the 3 primary germ layers ?
- Ectoderm
- Mesoderm
- Endoderm
Which primary germ layer is the “outter layer” ?
Ectoderm
The Ectoderm may give rise to what types of things ?
- Nails
- Tissues
- Some external organs
The Mesoderm gives rise to what types of things ?
- Skeleton
- Teeth
The Endoderm gives rise to what types of things ?
Gives rise to innermost systems
- Respiratory system
- Urinary system
- etc,.
Development of the embryo is the most critical time for what ?
organ system development
What is the purpose of the amnion and amniotic cavity ?
Surrounds the growing fetus
What covers the fetal side of the placenta ?
Chorion
Amniotic fluid is typically what color ?
clear
True or False: The amniotic fluid typically has no smell to it ?
True
What is a main function of the Amniotic fluid ?
Maintains constant body temperature !
What are additional function of the Amniotic fluid ?
- Cushion for the baby (to keep baby safe)
- Allows the baby to move around freely
- Antibacterial properties (to keep baby safe)
Amniotic fluid = ?
Fetal urine (sterile)
What is the function of the Yolk sac ?
Transfers oxygen and nutrients to the fetus
The Yolk sac eventually becomes part of what ?
The digestive tract
The umbilical cord contains 3 vessels.
- How many are veins: ?
- How many are arteries : ?
1 vein
2 arteries