Fertilisation And Implantation Flashcards
What grows in order to attach the blastocyst to the endometrium?
Chorionic villi
Where does implantation occur?
Endometrium
Name the solid ball of cells produced during embryonic development
Morula
Name the hollow ball of cells produced during embryonic development
Blastocyst
The process that allows a zygote to grow and develop
Mitosis
Where does fertilisation take place?
Fallopian tube
Which embryonic layer provides a barrier to prevent diseases?
Placenta
How is foetal waste removed?
Placenta to mothers blood
Which embryonic layer allows for diffusion of oxygen and nutrients?
Placenta
What hormone does the placenta secrete?
Progesterone
Which embryonic layer secretes progesterones
Placenta
Which embryonic layer is a temporary organ?
Placenta
What does the chorion contain so that the mothers blood and embryos blood never mix?
Capillary network
Which embryonic layer increases attachment surface area?
Chorion
What embryonic layer develops outgrowths that penetrates the endometrium?
Chorion
