Exam 1: Modules 1-3 and self paced module #1 5/12/23 Flashcards
outer uterine muscle layer
longitudinal - expulsion of the fetus
middle muscle layer
interlacing- constricts blood vessels
FSH
low levels of estrogen and progesterone toward end of cycle stimulates hypothalamus to secrete GnRH. FSH stimulates development of graafian follicales and their production of estrogen.
FSH surges before LH to mature a follicle, secreted by the anterior pituitary.
three cycles happening simultaneously
hypothalamus - pituitary ovary cycle
ovarian cycle - follicle maturation/ovulation, corpus luteum formation - degeneration
endometrial cycle - thickening and sloughing
inner muscle layer uterus
circular - forms sphincters at the fallopian tubes, key in maintaining cervical integrity during pregnancy/dilation in labor
blastocyst
inner mass cells (stem cells) -
become:
embryo
amnion
yolk sac
all or none period
first 2 weeks after conception - not susceptible to teratogens
damage - embryo dies or recovers and develops normally
implantation
trophoblast day 6-10
burrow into endometrium
early placenta
formation of chorionic villi - secrete hCG, maintains estrogen and progesterone (inhibits menstrual and ovarian cycles)
embryo’s critical development stage
begins 10-14 days after conception, week 3-8
3 primary germ layers develop - ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm –> organogenesis
embryo most likely to be damaged during this time
trophoblast
outer layers
trophoblast and blastocyst formation day 4-5
become:
chorion
placenta
luteal stage
second ovarianstage - constant - 14 days
chorionic villi
important for transfer between fetus and mother
secrete hCG - maintains estrogen and progesterone - inhibits ovarian and menstrual cycles
maternal and fetal blood should not mix - nutrition, fluid, waste return - happening at the cellular level
cellular differentiation days 10-14
primary germ layers - ectoderm, endoderm, mesoderm - determine all organ systems
embryonic membranes form - chorion, amnion
amniotic fluid
yolk sac for primitive RBCs
umbilical cord
ectoderm
epidermis, hair, teeth, nose and CNS
mesoderm
dermis, muscles, bones, kidneys, CVS, lymphatic tissue, spleen
endoderm
resp & digestive tract linings, bladder, liver, pancreas
heart beats
28 days after conception (6 weeks gestational age)
able to see on US at 6 weeks,
do US at 7-8 weeks because days make a difference
male differentiation
4-6 weeks
typically not detectable on US until 16-20 weeks gestation
organ structures formed
by 8 weeks after conception - 10 weeks gestation
fetal breathing movements and fetal hearing
~16 weeks
youngest preterm survivor
21 4/7 weeks
ductus arteriosis
pulmonary artery/lung bypass
duct between pulmonary artery and descending aorta
foramen ovale
hole between right and left atria - right ventricle bypass
ductus venosus
liver bypass
umbilical vein to IVC
Oxytocin
stimulate contractions
milk letdown
LH
released by anterior pituitary - a marked surge of LH and a smaller peak of estrogen day 12 precede the expulsion of the ovum from the follicle
After ovulation, converts the empty follicle into the corpus luteum and supports this structure(which in turn supports an early pregnancy until the placenta forms)
Estrogen
dominates the follicular ovarian phase - days 1-14 (variable phase), dominates the proliferative uterine phase
moody, breast tenderness midcycle surge
stimulates the thickening of the endometrium after menstruation and before ovulation
ovulation
14 days prior to period. In a 21 day cycle it happens on day 7 for example. 28 day cycle happens on day 14
optimum time for conception - 14 days before next period, when LH, estrogen and FSH spike
begins luteal ovarian phase,
Progesterone
dominates the 2nd, luteal ovarian phase (relatively constant phase avg 14 days),
dominates the uterine secretory phase - ready for EGG, drops and lining sheds
ovarian hormone, responsible for the changes in the endometrium that occur after ovulation to prepare the uterine lining for implantation of a fertilized ovum
Positive Signs of Pregnancy
Can’t be anything else:
Fetal Heartbeat per doppler
fetal movement
- palpated
- visualized
visualization of fetus on ultrasound
delivery
1st trimester
0-12 6/7
organogenesis, cellular hyperplasia
second trimester
13-27 6/7
cellular hyperplasia and hypertrophy
third trimester
28 weeks till delivery
cellular hypertrophy
ampulla
outer 1/3 of fallopian tube - where mature eggs meets sperm
egg survival 12-24 hours
sperm - 72 hours +
acrosomal reaction
removal of sperm’s plasma membrane allows for rxn
production of enzymes to weaken carona radiata
morula
12-16 cells - inner and outer cell mass
amniotic fluid
early pregnancy - diffusion from maternal blood
after 20 weeks - largely fetal urine
fxns:
temp stablity, prevents adherence to membranes, allows for growth and development, breathing practice, protection, keeps umbilical from crimping
placenta
part maternal (decidua), part fetal (chorion)
endocrine fxn: hPL, hCG, progesterone, estrogen production
facilitates hydostatic and osmotic pressure gradients for active/facilitated transport
fetal surface - shiny side
maternal surface - meaty
umbilical cord
2 arteries + 1 vein
arteries away from fetus, vein to fetus
foramen ovale
hole between right and left atria - right ventricle bypass
difference between dizygotic and monozygotic twins
dizygotic - two eggs, two sperm, two amnions, two chorions
monozygotic - one egg, one sperm, two amnions, one chorion
maternal serum/quad screen
trisomy 18 and 21
collected between 15 and 23 weeks (ideal b/t 16-18)
covered by most insurance
rarely used - more accurate testing options - available for patients who miss 1st trimester screen and cost preference
1st trimester screen
11-13 weeks - nuchal translucency and maternal serum
trisomy 13, 18, 21 and cardiac, neural tube defects