Fertilization and gestation Flashcards
Fertilisation is
the period where gametes fuse together to produce an embryo
Pro gestation period is when
the embryo is at its early stages of development
Gestation
gradual implantation of the embryo in the uterine horn
placenta period
is considered as the developing period
foetal life
growth and development of the fetus
birth
expulsion of the fetus
What is the main hormone of the gestation period?
Progesterone
what are the main functions of the placenta?
exchange of nutrients,
filtration,
protection and endocrine functions (progesterone, Gonadotropic Hormon), Prolactin
types of placenta
Diffuse placenta
discoid placenta
Zonal placenta
cotylenodory placenta
Allantoid
elimination of fetal urine
umbilical cord and vesicle
is the extension of the amnion and allantois and blood vessels
Stages of birth
preparation
dilation
expulsion
expulsion of placenta