embryology Flashcards
what’s the normal site of implantation
upper part of the posterior wall of the body of the uterus in the midline.
whats the abnormal site of implantation
in the uterus: planta previa
outside the uterus:
tubal pregnancy
ovarian pregnancy
abdominal pregnancy
essay: describe the placenta previa
implantation of the blastocyst in the lower part of the body of the uterus near the internal os of the cervix
essay: describe ectopic pregnancy
implantation occurs outside of the uterus comes in 3 types: tubal pregnancy, ovarian pregnancy, abdominal pregnancy
essay: describe capacitation of sperm
cleaning of the sperm by removing glycoprotein coat and the seminal fluid from the head of the sperm
essay: describe acrosome reaction
release of acrosomal enzymes from the acrosome
can the sperm fertilize the ovum directly after ejaculation
no, it takes about 5-7 hours
can the ovum get fertilized by two sperms
yes, maybe but rare and that when zona reaction don’t occur
identification of sex is at the time of fertilization
no, its at the time of fertilization the sex get DETERMENT