exxammm 2 Flashcards
hormone responsible for milk production?
prolactin
outline the birth process including hormones
mucus plug falls out causing amniotic fluid to be expelled out , afterward uterine contractions begin with the baby being pushed out
two tissues that compose the placenta?
endometrium and embryonic tissue
name the structure that the follicle develops into after 14 days
corpus luteum
menstruation is triggered by what hormone?
a sharp drop in progesterone
why musnt the blood of the mother and fetus mix?
difference in blood type , blood pressure , prevent disease transmission
from what germ layer does the skin of the embryo develop?
ectroderm
what is the function of fsh?
stimulates the egg to develop / stimulates ovarys to produce eostrogen /
survivial times of the egg and sperm in the body?
egg ; 24-48 hours
sperm 0-7 days
hormone secreted by graafian follicle?
eostrogen
define implantation?
embedding the fertilised egg into the endometrium
what are the innominate bones knows more commonly as?
hips or pelvis
what is the amnion?
a sac that surrounds the fetus