Conception And Prenatal Development Flashcards
somatic cells are produced by :
mitosis
gametogenesis occurs :
in meiosis
what is zygote?
fertilization of ovum
what is the duration of pre-embryonic period ?
0-2 weeks
what is a morula?
12-16 cells of conceptus , resembles a mullberry
what is a blastocyst?
a fluid filled sac of cells within an inner cell mass
inner cell mass :
embryoblast , fetus
trophoblast fetal
membranes and placenta
what is a decidua?
the endometrium
where is the implantation location?
the upper uterus,
why the upper uterus?
rich blood supply, thick uterine lining, limits blood loss after birth
what produces HCG?
the zygote
what does the corpus luteum do?
produces progestrone and estrogen until the placenta takes over
waht is the chorionic villi?
fetal side of placenta
decidua basalis :
maternal of side of placenta