Embryology Flashcards
Cell membrane, clear layer
Zona pellucida
Costing on sperm head
Acrosome
When does fertilization occur
When the sperm meets zona pellucida
Fertilized egg
Zygote
Beginning of cell division
Cleavage
About 16 cells thick close to entering uterus
Morula
100 cells thick and hallow
Blastocyst
When are all characteristics determined
Egg and sperm meet
Embedding into the endometrium
Implantation
Life line between zygote and inner part of endometrium, FORMS PLACENTA
Chronionic villia
Nursing reflex for breast
Rooting reflex
Startled or scared reflex
Moro reflex
Miscarriage most common in early stage
Spontaneous abortion
Covering sabaseous glands secretion stays until birth helps protect the skin
Vernix caseosa
Prenatal hair holds vernix caseosa in place
Lanugo